Makita HTR5600 Instruction Manual

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11OPERATION OF THE MACHINEBe sure to carefully read and follow safety instructions.–Keep hands away from blades. Never grasp the exposed cutting blade or–cutting edges, when picking up or holding the tool.Never touch the cutting device when starting the engine and during operation.–Operate the Hedge Trimmer in such a manner as to avoid inhalation of–the exhaust gases. Never run the engine in enclosed rooms (Risk of gaspoisoning). Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas.All protective installations and guards supplied with the machine must be–used during operation.Never operate the engine with a faulty exhaust muffler or if it is missing.–Use the Hedge Trimmer only in good light and visibility.–Always ensure a safe footing.Never stand on a ladder and run the Hedge Trimmer. Keep both feet on the–ground.Never climb up the trees with the Hedge Trimmer to perform cutting–operation.Never work on unstable surfaces.–Remove sand, stone, nails, wire, etc. found within the working area. Foreign–objects may damage the cutting blades.Before commencing cutting, the cutting blades must have reached full–working speed.Always hold the Hedge Trimmer firmly with both hands on the handles only.–The right hand grips the front handle of model HTR7610.–This is the way to safely operate the machine.Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the handles.–When you release the throttle, it takes a few moments before the cutting–blades stop.The Hedge Trimmer must not be used for cutting with fast idle.–The cutting speed cannot be adjusted with the throttle control in fast idleposition.When cutting a hedge, the machine should be held so that the blades form a–15-30° angle with the cutting line.If the Hedge Trimmer is used with circular movements against the edge of the–hedge, the twigs will be thrown directly to the ground.At vertical cutting, the Hedge Trimmer is used with circular pendulation,–swinging up and down close to the hedge.Pay special attention when cutting hedges which are laid out a long a wire-–fence and have grown through the fence.The blade must not contact the fence, otherwise the blades may bedestroyed.Do not use the Hedge Trimmer continuously for a long time. It is normal to–take a break of 10 to 20 minutes after every 50 minutes operation.Should the cutting blades hit stones or other hard objects, immediately switch–off the engine and inspect the cutting blades for damage. Replace damagedblades before re-commencing work.The engine must be switched off immediately in case of any engine problems.–Operate the Hedge Trimmer with as little noise and contamination as–possible. In particular check the correct setting of the carburetor and the fuel/oil ratio.Do Not attempt to remove jammed cut material when blades are running. Put–unit down, turn it off, and remove necessary cuttings.