Makita DUR190U Instruction Manual

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16 ENGLISHPersonal protective equipment► Fig.11. Wear safety helmet, protective goggles andprotective gloves to protect yourself fromflying debris or falling objects.2. Wear ear protection such as ear muffs to pre-vent hearing loss.3. Wear proper clothing and shoes for safeoperation, such as a work overall and sturdy,non-slip shoes. Do not wear loose clothing orjewelry. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can becaught in moving parts.4. When touching the cutting blade, wear protec-tive gloves. Cutting blades can cut bare handsseverely.Work area safety1. Operate the tool under good visibility and day-light conditions only. Do not operate the tool indarkness or fog.2. Do not operate the tool in explosive atmo-spheres, such as in the presence of flammableliquids, gases or dust. The tool creates sparkswhich may ignite the dust or fumes.3. During operation, never stand on an unstableor slippery surface or a steep slope. Duringthe cold season, beware of ice and snow andalways ensure secure footing.4. During operation, keep bystanders or animalsat least 15 m away from the tool. Stop the toolas soon as someone approaches.5. Never operate the tool while people, especiallychildren, or pets are nearby.6. Before operation, examine the work area forstones or other solid objects. They can bethrown or cause dangerous kickback and result inserious injury and/or property damage.7. WARNING: Use of this product can createdust containing chemicals which may causerespiratory or other illnesses. Some examplesof these chemicals are compounds found inpesticides, insecticides, fertilizers and herbi-cides. Your risk from these exposures varies,depending on how often you do this typeof work. To reduce your exposure to thesechemicals: work in a well ventilated area, andwork with approved safety equipment, such asthose dust masks that are specially designedto filter out microscopic particles.Electrical and battery safety1. Do not expose the tool to rain or wet condi-tions. Water entering the tool will increase the riskof electric shock.2. Do not use the tool if the switch does not turn iton and off. Any tool that cannot be controlled withthe switch is dangerous and must be repaired.3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure theswitch is in the off-position before installing abattery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.Carrying the tool with your finger on the switch orenergising the tool that have the switch on invitesaccidents.4. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a fire.The cell may explode. Check with local codes forpossible special disposal instructions.5. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies). Releasedelectrolyte is corrosive and may cause damage to theeyes or skin. It may be toxic if swallowed.6. Do not charge battery in rain, or in wetlocations.Putting into operation1. Before assembling or adjusting the tool,remove the battery cartridge.2. Before handling the cutter blade, wear protec-tive gloves.3. Before installing the battery cartridge, inspectthe tool for damages, loose screws/nuts orimproper assembly. Sharpen blunt cutterblade. If the cutter blade is bent or dam-aged, replace it. Check all control levers andswitches for easy action. Clean and dry thehandles.4. Never attempt to switch on the tool if it is dam-aged or not fully assembled. Otherwise seriousinjury may result.5. Adjust the shoulder harness and hand grip tosuit the operator's body size.6. When inserting a battery cartridge, keep thecutting attachment clear of your body andother object, including the ground. It may rotatewhen starting and may cause injury or damage tothe tool and/or property.7. Remove any adjusting key, wrench or bladecover before turning the tool on. An accessoryleft attached to a rotating part of the tool mayresult in personal injury.8. The cutting tool has to be equipped with theguard. Never run the tool with damaged guardsor without guards in place!9. Make sure there are no electrical cables, waterpipes, gas pipes etc. that could cause a hazardif damaged by use of the tool.Operation1. In the event of an emergency, switch off thetool immediately.2. If you feel any unusual condition (e.g. noise,vibration) during operation, switch off thetool and remove the battery cartridge. Do notuse the tool until the cause is recognized andsolved.3. The cutting attachment continues to rotate fora short period after turning the tool off. Don'trush to contact the cutting attachment.4. During operation, use the shoulder harness.Keep the tool on your right side firmly.5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing andbalance at all times. Watch for hidden obsta-cles such as tree stumps, roots and ditches toavoid stumbling.6. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.7. Walk, never run.8. Never work on a ladder or tree to avoid loss ofcontrol.