Makita DBC260U Original Instruction Manual

Also see for DBC260L: Original instruction manual

Contents

Never straighten or weld damaged cutting tools.– Operate the Brush Cutter/String Trimmer with as little noise and contaminationas possible. In particular, check that the carburetor is set correctly.– Clean the Brush Cutter/String Trimmer at regular intervals and check that allscrews and nuts are well tightened.– Never service or store the Brush Cutter/String Trimmer in the vicinity of nakedflames.– Always store the Brush Cutter/String Trimmer in locked rooms and with anemptied fuel tank.– When cleaning, servicing and storing the equipment, always attach the coverto the cutting blade.Observe the relevant accident prevention instructions issued by the relevanttrade associations and insurance companies.Do not perform any modifications on the Brush Cutter/String Trimmer, as doingso will endanger your safety.The performance of maintenance or repair work by the user is limited to thoseactivities described in the instruction manual. All other work is to be done by anAuthorized Service Agent. Use only genuine spare parts and accessoriesreleased and supplied by MAKITA.Using non-approved accessories and tools will cause an increased risk of accidents.MAKITA will not accept any liability for accidents or damage caused by the useof non-approved cutting tools, fixing devices of cutting tools, or accessories.First AidIn case of accident, make sure that a first-aid box is available in the vicinity of thecutting operations. Immediately replace any item taken from the first aid box.When asking for help, please give the following information:– Place of the accident– What happened– Number of injured persons– Kind of injuries– Your nameVibration– People with poor circulation who are exposed to excessive vibration mayexperience injury to blood vessels or the nervous system. Vibration maycause the following symptoms to occur in the fingers, hands or wrists: “Fallingasleep” (numbness), tingling, pain, stabbing sensation, alteration of skin coloror of the skin. If any of these symptoms occur, see a physician!– To reduce the risk of “white finger disease”, keep your hands warm duringoperation and well maintain the equipment and accessories.For European countries onlyEC Declaration of ConformityWe Makita Corporation as the responsible manufacturer declare that the following Makita machine(s):Designation of Machine: Brush Cutter / String TrimmerModel No./ Type: DBC260U, DBC260LSpecifications: see “TECHNICAL DATA” tableare of series production andConforms to the following European Directives:2000/14/EC, 2006/42/ECAnd are manufactured in accordance with the following standards or standardized documents:EN ISO 11806-1The technical documentation is kept by:Makita International Europe Ltd., Technical Department,Michigan Drive, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK15 8JD, EnglandThe conformity assessment procedure required by Directive 2000/14/EC was in Accordance with annex V.Measured Sound Power Level: 111,7 dBGuaranteed Sound Power Level: 114 dB3. 11. 2009Tomoyasu KatoDirectorMakita Corporation3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,Anjo, Aichi, JAPAN7