Makita EN401MP Instruction Manual

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7the blades if damaged.If thick branches get jammed in the blades, immediately switch•off the motor, put the hedge trimmer down and then remove theobstruction after removing the spark plug or the battery cartridge.Check the blades for damage before using the equipment again.• Never touch or approach the blades while they are moving.Blades can cut your finger easily. When handling the bladesor adjusting the blade angle, stop the motor and remove thespark plug cap or the battery cartridge.Accelerating the motor with the blades blocked increases the load•and will damage the motor and/or clutch.Check the cutting blades frequently during operation for cracks or•blunt edges. Before the inspection, switch off the motor and waituntil the blades stop completely. Replace damaged or dull bladesimmediately, even if they have only superficial cracks.If the equipment gets heavy impact or fall, check the condition•before continuing work. Check the fuel system for fuel leakageand the controls and safety devices for malfunction. If there isany damage or doubt, ask Makita authorized service center forthe inspection and repair.Do not touch the gear case. The gear case becomes hot during•operation.Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused by fatigue. We•recommend to take a 10 to 20-minute rest every hour.When you leave the equipment, even if it is a short time, always•switch off the engine or remove the battery cartridge. Theequipment unattended with the engine running may be used byunauthorized person and cause serious accident.Before cutting, pull the throttle lever fully to achieve the maximum•speed.Follow the instruction manual of the power unit for proper use of•the control lever and switch.During or after operation, do not put the hot equipment onto dry•grass or combustible materials.TransportBefore transporting the equipment, switch off the motor and•remove the spark plug cap or battery cartridge. Always fit theblade cover during transportation.When carrying the equipment, carry it in a horizontal position by•holding the shaft. Keep the hot muffler away from your body.When transporting the equipment in a vehicle, properly secure•it to avoid turnover. Otherwise fuel spillage and damage to theequipment and other baggage may result.MaintenanceBefore doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the•equipment, always switch off the motor and remove the sparkplug cap or the battery cartridge. Wait until the motor gets cold.To reduce the risk of fire, never service the equipment in the•vicinity of fire.Always wear protective gloves when handling the blades.•Always clean dust and dirt off the equipment. Never use gasoline,•benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like for the purpose. Discoloration,deformation or cracks of the plastic components may result.After each use, tighten all screws and nuts, except for the•carburetor adjustment screws.Keep the cutting tool sharp. If the cutting blades have become•blunt and cutting performance is poor, ask Makita authorizedservice center to sharpen the blades.Never repair bent or broken blades by straightening or welding.•It may cause parts of the blades to come off and result in seriousinjury. Contact Makita authorized service center for Makitagenuine blades to replace them.Do not attempt any maintenance or repair not described in this•booklet or the instruction manual of the power unit. Ask Makitaauthorized service center for such work.Always use Makita genuine spare parts and accessories only.•Using parts or accessories supplied by a third party may resultin the equipment breakdown, property damage and/or seriousinjury.Request Makita authorized service center to inspect and maintain•the hedge trimmer at regular interval.StorageBefore storing the equipment, perform full cleaning and•maintenance. Fit the blade cover.Store the equipment in a dry and high or locked location out of•reach of children.Do not prop the equipment against something, such as a wall.•Otherwise the hedge trimmer may fall suddenly and cause aninjury.First aid• Always have a first-aid kit close by. Immediately replace anyitem taken from the first aid kit.When asking for help, give the following information:•Place of the accident-What happened-Number of injured persons-Nature of the injury-Your name-Assembly and adjustmentWARNING:Before assembling or adjusting the equipment, switch off the•motor and remove the spark plug cap or the battery cartridge.Otherwise blades or other parts may move and result in seriousinjury.Before handling or working around blades, wear protective gloves•and put the blade cover onto blades. Otherwise the blades cancut bare hands severely.When assembling or adjusting the equipment, always put it down.•Assembling or adjusting the equipment in an upright position mayresult in serious injury.Follow the warnings and precautions in the chapter “Safety•precautions” and the instruction manual of the power unit.Assembling the attachment (Fig. 5)Assemble the attachment as the following steps.1. Loosen the screw (A) and (B).2. Insert shaft into the cover (D).NOTE: Make sure that the shaft is completely inserted into thecover (approx. 237 mm/ 9-3/8”).If you are having trouble inserting the shaft, manually rotatethe drive axle (C) a little and try again.3. Make sure that the shaft is properly inserted and then tightenscrew (B) and (A).Mounting the attachment to a power unit (Fig. 6)To mount the attachment to a power unit, follow the steps below.1. Make sure that the lock lever (A) is not tightened.2. Align the pin (B) with the arrow mark (C).3. Insert the shaft into the drive shaft of the power unit until therelease button (D) pops up.4. Tighten the lock lever (A) firmly as shown.To remove the attachment, loosen the lock lever, press the lockbutton and withdraw the shaft.NOTICE: Do not tighten the lock lever (A) without the shaft of theattachment inserted. Otherwise the lock lever may tighten theentrance of the drive shaft too much and damage it.Adjusting the cutting angle (Fig. 7)WARNING:- Do not operate the tool with the loose and unstable cutter unit.You can adjust the cutting angle upwards to 45° and downwards to90°.1. Stop the pole hedge trimmer motor and lay the machine on theground.2. To adjust the angle of the cutter unit, hold the handle (A) onthe cutter unit with one hand, and hold the angle lock (B) asillustrated with the other hand.3. Pull the angle lock gently, and change the angle of the cutter unit.After adjusting the angle, return the angle lock gently.Note:- The cutter unit is fasten only with certain angles alongside thegroove on the unit. Make sure the cutter unit sits properly. If theangle is not appropriate, the clutch is cut and the tool does notoperate.- Do not adjust the cutter unit while the pole hedge trimmer is in an