Makita DBC260U Original Instruction Manual

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5– Never refuel in an enclosed space such as inside a room. Doing so may causean explosion due to the accumulation of fuel vapor at ground level.– Only transport and store fuel in approved containers. Make sure stored fuel isnot accessible to children.Method of operation– Only use the Brush Cutter/String Trimmer in good light and visibility. Duringthe winter season, beware of slippery or wet areas such as icy or snow-covered areas (risk of slipping). Always ensure you are on safe footing.– Never cut above waist height.– Never stand on a ladder while using the Brush Cutter/String Trimmer.– Never climb up into trees to use with the Brush Cutter/String Trimmer.– Never work on unstable surfaces.– Remove sand, stones, nails etc. found within the working range.Foreign objects may damage the cutting tool and can cause dangerous kick-backs.– Before starting to cut, make sure the cutting tool has reached full workingspeed.– If grass or branches get caught between the cutting tool and guard, alwaysstop the engine before cleaning. Otherwise unintentional blade rotation maycause serious injury.– Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused by fatigue. We recommend totake a 10 to 20-minute rest every hour.Kickback (blade thrust)– When operating the brush cutter, uncontrolled kickbacks may occur.– Kickbacks occur frequently when attempting to cut with the 12 to 2 o’clocksection of the blade.– Never apply the 12 to 2 o’clock section of the brush cutter blade.– Never apply this section of the brush cutter blade to solid objects, such asbushes or trees etc. that have a diameter greater than 3cm. Doing so willcause the brush cutter to deflect with a large amount of force, which isextremely dangerous and may cause injury.Kickback preventionTo avoid kickbacks, remember the following:– Using the 12 to 2 o’clock section of the blade is extremely hazardous,especially when using metal cutting tools.– Cutting operations using the 11 to 12 o’clock section and 2 to 5 o’clock sectionof the blade must only be performed by trained and experienced operators,and then only at their own risk.The optimum cutting section for easy cutting with almost no kickback isbetween the 8 to 11 o’clock section of the blade.Cutting ToolsEnsure you use the correct cutting tool for each particular job.DBC260U with cutter blade (Star Blade (4 teeth), Eddy Blade (8 teeth)),DBC260L with Nylon cutting head.Never use other blades including metal multi-piece pivoting chains and flailblades. Otherwise serious injury may result.For cutting thick materials such as weed, high grass, bushes, shrubs,underwood, thicket etc. (max. 2 cm dia. thickness). Perform this cutting work byswinging the brush cutter evenly in half-circles from right to left (in a similar wayto using a scythe).Maintenance instructions– Have your equipment serviced by our authorized service center, always usingonly genuine replacement parts. Incorrect repair and poor maintenance canshorten the life of the equipment and increase the risk of accidents.– Always check the condition of the cutter, in particular the cutter protectivedevices and shoulder strap, before commencing work. Particular attentionshould also be paid to the cutting blades, which must be correctly sharpened.– Turn off the engine and remove the spark plug connector when replacing orsharpening cutting tools, and also when cleaning the cutter or cutting tool.Caution:KickbackDiagramDiagram