Never straighten or weld damaged cutting blades
- Be kind to the environment. Operate the brush cutter or string trimmer with as little
noise and pollution as possible. In particular check the correct adjustment of the
carburetor.
- Clean the brush cutter or string trimmer at regular intervals and check that all
screws and nuts are securely tightened.
- Never service or store the brush cutter or string trimmer in the vicinity of open
flames, sparks, etc.
- Always store the brush cutter or string trimmer in a well-ventilated locked room
and with an emptied fuel tank.
Observe and follow all relevant accident prevention instructions issued by the
trade associations and by insurance companies. Do not perform any
modifications to the brush cutter as this will risk your safety.
The performance of maintenance or repair work by the user is limited to those
activities as described in this instruction manual. All other work is to be done by
Authorized Service Agents.
Use only genuine spare parts and accessories supplied by MAKITA.
Use of non-approved accessories and tools means increased risk of accidents and
injuries. MAKITA will not accept any liability for accidents or damage caused by the
use of any non-approved cutting tools attachments or accessories.
First Aid
In case of accident make sure that a well-stocked first-aid kit 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
- Extent of injuries
- Your name
Packaging
The MAKlTA brush cutter and string trimmer delivered in two protective cardboard
boxes to prevent shipping damage. Cardboard is a basic raw material and is
therefore consequently reusable or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).
EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Brush cutter: model RBC420, RBC420E, RBC421 (See TECHNICAL DATA for
the specifications)
We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in compliance with the
following Directives, 2000/14/EC, 2006/42/EC.
The most important standards applied to properly meet the requirements or the
above Directives were: EN11806.
Measured Sound Power: 115 dB (A)
Guarantee Sound Power: 118 dB (A)
These sound power levels wear measured in accordance with Council Directive,
2000/14/EC.
Conformity assessment procedure: Annex V.
Responsible Manufacturer:
Makita Corporation
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi, JAPAN
Authorized Representative in Europe:
Makita International Europe Ltd.
Michigan Drive, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK15 8JD, ENGLAND
3rd. NOV. 2009
Tomoyasu Kato
Director
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