Makita EN4951SH Instruction Manual

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5Refuelling- Before refuelling, stop the engine.- Never refuel near naked flames.- Do not smoke when refuelling.- Always allow sufficient time for the engine to cool down before refuelling.- Take care not to let your skin come into contact with petroleum products. Do notinhale gasoline fumes and always wear protective gloves when refuelling.Change and clean protective wear at regular intervals.- Take extra care to avoid spilling gasoline and oil in order to avoid contaminationof the ground (environmental protection). If gasoline or oil has been spilled ontothe pole hedge trimmer, immediately wipe the surface of the pole hedge trimmerwith a rag.To avoid spontaneous combustion, allow wet rags to dry sufficiently beforediscarding them into an appropriate, covered container.- Make sure that no fuel comes in contact with your clothing. Change fuel-contaminated clothing immediately (fire hazard).- Close the fuel tank and tighten the fuel tank cap securely. To restart the engine,transfer the pole hedge trimmer to a location at least 3 meters away from theplace of refuelling.- Check the fuel tank cap at regular intervals to make sure that the cap is securelyfastened.- Never refuel the machine in an enclosed room. Fuel vapors accumulate at groundlevel (risk of explosion).- Store fuel in appropriate containers only, and make sure that stored fuel is out ofthe reach of children.Operation- In the event of an emergency, turn off the engine immediately.- If you feel any unusual condition (e.g. noise, vibration) during operation, switch offthe engine. Do not use the pole hedge trimmer until the cause is recognized andsolved.- The blades continue to move for a short period after releasing the throttle triggeror switch off the engine. Don’t rush to contact the blades.- Never attempt to operate the equipment with one hand. Loss of control may resultin serious or fatal injury. To reduce the risk of cut injuries, keep your hands andfeet away from the blades.- Keep your right hand under the shoulder height during operation. Otherwise youmay lose control and result in injury.- During operation, never hit the blades against hard obstacles such stones andmetals. Take particular care when cutting hedges next to or against wire fences.When working close to the ground, make sure that no sand, grit or stones getbetween the blades.- If the blades come into contact with stones or other solid objects, stop the engineimmediately and check the blades for damage after removing the spark plug cap.Replace the blades if damaged.- Never touch or approach the blades while they are moving. Blades can cut yourfinger easily. When handling or approaching the blade, stop the engine andremove the spark plug cap.- If thick branches get jammed in the blades, immediately stop the engine, put thepole hedge trimmer down and then remove the obstruction after removing thespark plug cap. Check the blades for damage before using the equipment again.- Accelerating the engine with the blades blocked increases the load and maydamage the engine and/or clutch.- Check the cutting blades frequently during operation for cracks or blunt edges.Before the inspection, switch off the engine and wait until the blades stopcompletely. Replace damaged or dull blades immediately, even if they have onlysuperficial cracks.- 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 a10 to 20-minute rest every hour.- Before cutting, pull the throttle lever fully to achieve the maximum speed.- During operation, hold the pole hedge trimmer with both hands at all times.- Only use the pole hedge trimmer in good light and visibility conditions. Bewareof slippery and wet areas (ice and snow) during the cold season (danger ofslipping), and always ensure secure footing.- Never use the pole hedge trimmer while standing on an unstable surface or asteep slope.- Never use the pole hedge trimmer while standing on a ladder.- Never climb a tree to use the pole hedge trimmer from the tree.- To avoid stumbling or falling over objects, never walk backwards when workingwith the pole hedge trimmer.- Always stop the engine before cleaning or servicing the machine. Also, refrainfrom replacing parts before the engine has been stopped.- Do not operate the pole hedge trimmer if the cutting unit is damaged or worn.3 m