6Never straighten or weld damaged cutting tools.– Operate the Petrol Brushcutter with as little noise and contamination aspossible. In particular check the correct setting of the carburetor.– Clean the Petrol Brushcutter at regular intervals and check that all screwsand nuts are well tightened.– Never service or store the Petrol Brushcutter in the vicinity of naked flames.– Always store the Petrol Brushcutter in locked rooms and with an emptied fueltank.PackagingThe MAKITA Petrol Brushcutter will be delivered in two protective cardboardboxes to prevent transport damage. Cardboard is a basic raw material andis therefore consequently reusable or suitable for recycling (waste paperrecycling).Observe the relevant accident prevention instructions issued by the relevant trade associations and by the insurance companies.Do not perform any modifications on the Petrol Brushcutter as this will endanger your safety.The performance of maintenance or repair work by the user is limited to those activities as described in the instruction manual. All other work isto be done by an Authorized Service Agent. Use only genuine spare parts and accessories released and supplied by MAKITA.Use of non-approved accessories and tools means increased risk of accidents.MAKITA will not accept any liability for accidents or damage caused by the use of non-approved cutting tools and fixing devices of cutting tools,or accessories.First AidIn case of accident make sure that a first-aid box is available in the vicinity ofthe cutting operations. Immediately replace any item taken from the first aid box.When asking for help, please give the followinginformation:– Place of accident– What happened– Number of injured persons– Kind of injuries– Your name