Makita DPC 6400, DPC 6401, DPC 7300, DPC 7301 Instruction And Safety Manual

Makita DPC 6400, DPC 6401, DPC 7300, DPC 7301 Instruction And Safety Manual Manual pdf 5 page image

5HG- Always wear safety shoes or boots (G) with steel toes, non-skidsoles, and leg protectors when working with the Power Cut.Safety shoes equipped with a protective layer provide protectionagainst cuts and ensure a secure footing.- Always wear a work suit (H) of sturdy material.Fuels / Refuelling- Go to a safe, level place before refuelling. Never refuel whileon scaffolding, on heaps of material, or in similar places!- Switch off the engine before refuelling the Power Cut.- Do not smoke or work near open fires (6).- Let the engine cool down before refuelling.- Fuels can contain substances similar to solvents. Eyes and skinshould not come in contact with mineral oil products. Alwayswear protective gloves when refuelling (not the regular workgloves!). Frequently clean and change protective clothes. Donot breathe in fuel vapors. Inhalation of fuel vapours can behazardous to your health.- Do not spill fuel. If a spill occurs, clean off the Power Cutimmediately. Fuel should not come in contact with clothes. If yourclothes have come in contact with fuel, change them at once.- Ensure that no fuel is spilled into the soil (environmentalprotection). Use an appropriate surface.- Refuelling is not allowed in closed rooms. Fuel vapors willaccumulate near the floor (explosion hazard).- Ensure to firmly tighten the screw cap of the fuel tank.- Before starting the engine, move to a location at least 3 meters(approx. 10 feet) from where you fuelled the Power Cut (7), butnot within the extended swing range of the cutting disc (directionof sparks).- Fuel cannot be stored for an unlimited period of time. Buy onlyas much as will be consumed in the near future.- When making up the gasoline/oil mixture, always put the oil in themixing container first, and then the gasoline.- Use only approved and marked containers for the transport andstorage of fuel.- Keep fuel away from children!Putting into operation- Do not work on your own. There must be someone aroundin case of an emergency (within shouting distance).- Observe all anti-noise regulations when working in residentialareas.- Never use the Power Cut near inflammable materials orexplosive gases! The Power Cut can create sparks leadingto fire or explosion!- Make sure that all persons within 30 meters (100 feet), such asother workers, are wearing protective gear (see "ProtectiveEquipment") (8). Children and other unauthorized persons mustremain more than 30 meters (100 feet) away from the workingarea. Keep an eye out for animals as well (9).- Before starting work the Power Cut must be checked forperfect function and operating safety according to theprescriptions.In particular, make sure that the cutting wheel is in goodcondition(replace immediately if torn, damaged or bent), thecutting wheel is properly mounted, the protective hood is lockedin place, the hand guard is properly mounted, the V-belt has theproper tension, the throttle moves easily and the half-throttlelock button functions properly, the grips are clean and dry, andthe combination switch functions properly.- Start the Power Cut only after complete assembly and inspec-tion. Never use the Power Cut when it is not completelyassembled.76598 = wearing Protective Equipment30 m (100 feet)3 meters(10 feet)