Makita UM600D Instruction Manual

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12 ENGLISHCordless Grass Shear SafetyWarningsGeneral instructions1. To ensure correct operation, user has to readthis instruction manual to make himself famil-iar with the handling of the equipment. Usersinsufficiently informed will risk danger to them-selves as well as others due to improper handling.2. Never allow children, persons with reduced physi-cal, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experi-ence and knowledge or people unfamiliar with theseinstructions to use the machine, local regulationsmay restrict the age of the operator.3. Use the equipment with the utmost care andattention.4. Operate the equipment only if you are in goodphysical condition. Perform all work calmly andcarefully. Use common sense and keep in mind thatthe operator or user is responsible for accidents orhazards occurring to other people or their property.5. Never operate the machine while people, espe-cially children, or pets are nearby.6. The motor is to be switched off immediately incase that the equipment shows any problem orabnormal sign.7. Switch off and remove the battery cartridgewhen resting and when leaving the equipmentunattended, and place it in a safe location toprevent danger to others or damage to theequipment.8. Avoid using the machine in bad weatherconditions especially when there is a risk oflightning.Personal protective equipment1. Wear eye protection and stout shoes at alltimes while operating the machine.2. Always wear substantial footwear and longtrousers while operating the machine.Starting up the equipment1. Make sure that there are no children or otherpeople nearby, also pay attention to any ani-mals in the working vicinity. Otherwise stopusing the equipment.2. Before use always check that the equipment is safefor operation. Check the security of the cutting tooland the guard and the switch trigger/lever for easyand proper action. Check for clean and dry handlesand test the function of the start/stop.3. Check damaged parts before further use of theequipment. A guard or other part that is damagedshould be carefully checked to determine that it willoperate properly and perform its intended function.Check for alignment of moving parts, binding ofmoving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, andany other condition that may affect its operation. Aguard or other part that is damaged should be prop-erly repaired or replaced by our authorized servicecenter unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.4. 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 within theworking range. Foreign particles may damage thecutting tool and can cause dangerous kick-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 the appro-priate guard. Never run the equipment with dam-aged guards or without guards in place!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.15. If the blades stop moving due to the stuck offoreign objects between the blades duringoperation, switch off the tool and remove thebattery cartridge, and then remove the foreignobjects using tools such as pliers. Removingthe foreign objects by hand may cause an injuryfor the reason that the blades may move in reac-tion to removing the foreign objects.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.