Makita UM600D Instruction Manual

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12 ENGLISH4. Switch on the motor only when the hands andfeet are away from the cutting tool.5. Before starting make sure that the cutting toolhas no contact with any objects.Method of operation1. Only use the equipment in good light andvisibility. During the winter season bewareof slippery or wet areas, ice and snow (riskof slipping). Always ensure a safe footing onslopes and be sure to walk and never run.2. Take care against injury to feet and hands fromthe cutting tool.3. Never stand on a ladder and run theequipment.4. Never climb up into trees to perform cuttingoperation with the equipment.5. Never work on unstable surfaces.6. Remove sand, stones, nails etc. found withinthe working range. Foreign particles may dam-age the cutting tool and can cause dangerouskick-backs.7. Should the cutting tool hit stones or other hardobjects, immediately switch off the motor andinspect the cutting tool.8. Inspect the cutting tool at short regular inter-vals for damage (detection of hairline cracksby means of tapping-noise test).9. Before commencing cutting, the cutting toolmust have reached full working speed.10. The cutting tool has to be equipped with theappropriate guard. Never run the equipmentwith damaged guards or without guards inplace!11. All protective installations and guards sup-plied with the equipment must be used duringoperation.12. Always remove the battery cartridge from theequipment:— whenever leaving the equipmentunattended;— before clearing a blockage;— before checking, cleaning or working onthe equipment;— after striking a foreign object;— whenever the equipment starts vibratingabnormally.13. Always ensure that the ventilation openingsare kept clear of debris.14. Cutting means continues to run after the motoris switched off.Cutting ToolsEmploy only the correct cutting tool for the jobin hand.Maintenance instructions1. The condition of the equipment, in particular ofthe cutting tool of the protective devices mustbe checked before commencing work.2. Turn off the motor and remove the batterycartridge before carrying out maintenance,replacing cutting tools or cleaning the equip-ment or cutting tool.3. When not in use, store the equipment indoorsin dry and high or locked-up place - out of thereach of children. Clean and maintain beforestorage.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.WARNING: DO NOT let comfort or familiaritywith product (gained from repeated use) replacestrict adherence to safety rules for the subjectproduct. MISUSE or failure to follow the safetyrules stated in this instruction manual may causeserious personal injury.Cordless Hedge Trimmer SafetyWarnings1. Keep all parts of the body away from the cut-ter blade. Do not remove cut material or holdmaterial to be cut when blades are moving.Make sure the switch is off when clearingjammed material. Blades coast after turn off. Amoment of inattention while operating the hedgetrimmer may result in serious personal injury.2. Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle withthe cutter blade stopped. Proper handling of thehedge trimmer will reduce possible personal injuryfrom the cutter blades.3. Hold the power tool by insulated grippingsurfaces only, because the cutter blade maycontact hidden wiring. Cutter blades contactinga "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of thepower tool "live" and could give the operator anelectric shock.4. DANGER - Keep hands away from blade.Contact with blade will result in serious personalinjury.5. Do not use the hedge trimmer in the rain or inwet or very damp conditions. The electric motoris not waterproof.6. First-time users should have an experiencedhedge trimmer user show them how to use thetrimmer.7. The hedge trimmer must not be used bychildren or young persons under 18 years ofage. Young persons over 16 years of age may beexempted from this restriction if they are undergo-ing training under the supervision of an expert.8. Use the hedge trimmer only if you are in goodphysical condition. If you are tired, your attentionwill be reduced. Be especially careful at the end ofa working day. Perform all work calmly and care-fully. The user is responsible for all damages tothird parties.9. Never use the trimmer when under the influ-ence of alcohol, drugs or medication.10. Work gloves of stout leather are part of thebasic equipment of the hedge trimmer andmust always be worn when working with it.Also wear sturdy shoes with anti-skid soles.11. Before starting work check to make surethat the trimmer is in good and safe workingorder. Ensure guards are fitted properly. Thehedge trimmer must not be used unless fullyassembled.