Makita UA004G Instruction Manual

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16 ENGLISH2. Adjust the shoulder harness to a comfortableworking position.Fig.293. Clasp the hook on the shoulder harness to tool'shanger.21Fig.30► 1. Hook 2. HangerThe shoulder harness features a means of quickrelease. Simply squeeze the sides of the buckle torelease the shoulder harness.1Fig.31► 1. BuckleWorking with the toolCAUTION: Keep all parts of the body awayfrom the saw chain when the motor is operating.CAUTION: Hold the tool firmly with bothhands when the motor is running.CAUTION: Do not overreach. Keep properfooting and balance at all times.CAUTION: When cutting through branches, be carefulnot to lose your balance due to the weight of the tool head.CAUTION: Always keep escape route in casea cut branch falls towards the operator.CAUTION: Never use the tip of the guide barfor cutting. Otherwise, dangerous kickback mayoccur, and it may result in personal injury.NOTICE: Never toss or drop the tool.NOTICE: Do not cover the vents of the tool.NOTICE: Do not force the tool. Otherwise, it maydamage the tool.Stand on a stable surface, and hold the tool away fromthe branches so that the angle of the tool becomes 60°or less against the horizontal ground.1Fig.32► 1. 60° or lessStart the tool, and then press the saw chain onto the branch lightly.When cutting long branches, in order to control the drop positionof cut branches, divide the branch in sections and cut the branchfrom the tip. Pay attention to the falling branches since they maybounce in the direction of the operator after hitting the ground.Fig.33