Never straighten or weld damaged cutting tools.Operate the Brush cutter/String trimmer with as little noise and contamination as–possible. In particular check the correct setting of the carburetor.Clean the Brush cutter/String trimmer at regular intervals and check that all–screws and nuts are well tightened.Never service or store the Brush cutter/String trimmer in the vicinity of naked–flames.Always store the Brush cutter/String trimmer in locked rooms and with an emptied–fuel tank.Observe the relevant accident prevention instructions issued by the relevant tradeassociations and by the insurance companies.Do not perform any modifications on the Brush cutter/String trimmer as this willendanger your safety.The performance of maintenance or repair work by the user is limited to thoseactivities as described in the instruction manual. All other work is to be done by anAuthorized Service Agent. Use only genuine spare parts and accessories releasedand 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 ofnon-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 of thecutting operations. Immediately replace any item taken from the first aid box.When asking for help, please give the following information:Place of accident–What happened–Number of injured persons–Kind of injuries–Your name–PackagingThe MAKITA Brush cutter/String trimmer will be delivered in two protectivecardboard boxes to prevent transport damage. Cardboard is a basic raw materialand is therefore consequently reusable or suitable for recycling (waste paperrecycling).6