Makita EN410MP Instruction Manual

4. When touching blades or adjusting the blade angle, wear protec-tive gloves. Blades can cut bare hands severely.Work area safetyWARNING: Keep the hedge trimmer away from electriclines and communication cables. Touching or approachinghigh-voltage lines with hedge trimmer can result in death orserious injury. Watch power lines and electrical fences aroundthe work area before starting operation.WARNING: Use of this product can create dust containingchemicals which may cause respiratory or other illnesses.Some examples of these chemicals are compounds found inpesticides, insecticides, fertilizers and herbicides. Your riskfrom these exposures varies, depending on how often you dothis type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemi-cals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approvedsafety equipment, such as those dust masks that are speciallydesigned to filter out microscopic particles.1. Operate the hedge trimmer under good visibility and daylightconditions only. Do not operate the hedge trimmer in darkness orfog.2. Start and operate the engine only outdoors in a well ventilatedarea. Operation in a confined or poorly ventilated area can resultin death due to suffocation or carbon monoxide poisoning.3. During operation, never stand on an unstable or slippery surfaceor a steep slope. During the cold season, beware of ice andsnow and always ensure secure footing.4. During operation, keep bystanders or animals at least 15 m awayfrom the hedge trimmer. Stop the motor as soon as someoneapproaches.5. Before operation, examine the work area for wire fences, stones,or other solid objects. They can damage the blades.Putting into operation1. Before assembling or adjusting the equipment, switch off themotor and remove the spark plug cap or the battery cartridge.2. Before assembling the blades or adjusting the cutting angle,wear protective gloves.3. Before starting the motor, inspect the equipment for damages,loose screws/nuts or improper assembly. Replace if the bladesare cracked, bent, or damaged. Check all control levers andswitches for easy action. Clean and dry the handles.4. Never attempt to start the motor if the equipment is damaged ornot fully assembled. Otherwise serious injury may result.5. Adjust the shoulder harness and hand grip to suit the operator’sbody size.Operation1. In the event of an emergency, switch off the motor immediately.2. If you feel any unusual condition (e.g. noise, vibration) duringoperation, switch off the motor. Do not use the hedge trimmeruntil the cause is recognized and solved.3. The blades continue to move for a short period after releasingthe throttle trigger or switch off the motor. Don’t rush to contactthe blades.4. With the engine running only at idle, attach the shoulder harness.5. During operation, use the shoulder harness. Keep the hedgetrimmer on your right side firmly.► Fig.26. Hold the front handle with the left hand and the rear grip with theright hand, no matter you are right-hander or left-hander. Wrapyour fingers and thumbs around the handles.7. Never attempt to operate the equipment with one hand. Loss ofcontrol may result in serious or fatal injury. To reduce the risk ofcut injuries, keep your hands and feet away from the blades.8. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots andditches to avoid stumbling. Clear fallen branches and otherobjects away.9. Never work on a ladder or tree to avoid loss of control.10. Do not hold the machine above shoulder height.11. During operation, never hit the blades against hard obstaclessuch stones and metals. Take particular care when cuttinghedges next to or against wire fences. When working close to theground, make sure that no sand, grit or stones get between theblades.12. If the blades come into contact with stones or other solid objects,stop the motor immediately and check the blades for damageafter removing the spark plug or the battery cartridge. Replacethe blades if damaged.13. If thick branches get jammed in the blades, immediately switchoff 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.14. Never touch or approach the blades while they are moving.Blades can cut your finger easily. When handling the blades oradjusting the blade angle, stop the motor and remove the sparkplug cap or the battery cartridge.15. Accelerating the motor with the blades blocked increases theload and will damage the motor and/or clutch.16. Check the cutting blades frequently during operation for cracksor blunt edges. Before the inspection, switch off the motor andwait until the blades stop completely. Replace damaged or dullblades immediately, even if they have only superficial cracks.17. If the equipment gets heavy impact or fall, check the conditionbefore continuing work. Check the fuel system for fuel leakageand the controls and safety devices for malfunction. If there isany damage or doubt, ask our authorized service center for theinspection and repair.18. Do not touch the gear case. The gear case becomes hot duringoperation.19. Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused by fatigue. We rec-ommend to take a 10 to 20-minute rest every hour.20. When you leave the equipment, even if it is a short time, alwaysswitch off the engine or remove the battery cartridge. The equip-ment unattended with the engine running may be used by unau-thorized person and cause serious accident.21. Before cutting, pull the throttle lever fully to achieve the maxi-mum speed.22. Follow the instruction manual of the power unit for proper use ofthe control lever and switch.23. During or after operation, do not put the hot equipment onto drygrass or combustible materials.Transport1. Before transporting the equipment, switch off the motor andremove the spark plug cap or battery cartridge. Always fit theblade cover during transportation.2. When carrying the equipment, carry it in a horizontal position byholding the shaft. Keep the hot muffler away from your body.3. When transporting the equipment in a vehicle, properly secureit to avoid turnover. Otherwise fuel spillage and damage to theequipment and other baggage may result.Maintenance1. Before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning theequipment, always switch off the motor and remove the sparkplug cap or the battery cartridge. Wait until the motor gets cold.2. To reduce the risk of fire, never service the equipment in thevicinity of fire.3. Always wear protective gloves when handling the blades.4. Always clean dust and dirt off the equipment. Never use gas-oline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like for the purpose.Discoloration, deformation or cracks of the plastic componentsmay result.5. After each use, tighten all screws and nuts, except for the carbu-retor adjustment screws.6. Keep the cutting tool sharp. If the cutting blades have becomeblunt and cutting performance is poor, ask our authorized servicecenter to sharpen the blades.7. 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 our authorized service center for Makita genuineblades to replace them.8. Do not attempt any maintenance or repair not described in thisbooklet or the instruction manual of the power unit. Ask ourauthorized service center for such work.9. 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.10. Request our authorized service center to inspect and maintainthe hedge trimmer at regular interval.Storage1. Before storing the equipment, perform full cleaning and mainte-nance. Fit the blade cover.2. Store the equipment in a dry and high or locked location out ofreach of children.3. Do not prop the equipment against something, such as a wall.Otherwise the hedge trimmer may fall suddenly and cause aninjury.5 ENGLISH