Never straighten or weld damaged cutting tools.
– Pay attention to the environment. Avoid unnecessary throttle operation for
less pollution and noise emissions. Adjust the carburetor correctly.
– Clean the equipment at regular intervals and check that all screws and nuts
are well tightened.
– Never service or store the equipment in the vicinity of naked flames.
– Always store the equipment in locked rooms and with an emptied fuel tank.
– When cleaning, servicing and storing the equipment, always attach the cover
to the metal blade.
Observe the relevant accident prevention instructions issued by the relevant trade associations and by the insurance companies.
Do not perform any modifications to the equipment as this will endanger your safety.
The performance of maintenance or repair work by the user is limited to those activities as described in the instruction manual. All other work is
to be done by an Authorized Service Agent. Use only genuine spare parts and accessories released and 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 of non-approved cutting tools and fixing devices of cutting tools,
or accessories.
First Aid
In case of accident make sure that a first-aid box is available in the vicinity of
the cutting 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
EC Declaration of Conformity
For European countries only
The EC declaration of conformity is included as Annex A to this instruction manual.
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