Precautions Before Starting - Makita HTR5600 Betriebsanleitung

Refuelling
– The engine must be switched off.
– Stop the engine during refuelling, keep away from naked flames and
do not smoke.
– Take care not to spill either fuel or oil in order to prevent soil
contamination (enviromental protection).
Clean the Hedge Trimmer immediately after fuel has been spilt.
– Do not spill any fuel onto the engine. Wipe up if necessary to avoid
fire.
– Avoid any fuel contact with your clothing. Change your clothing
instantly if fuel has been spilt on it (to prevent clothing catching fire).
– Inspect the fuel cap at regular intervals making sure that it can be
securely fastened and does not leak.
– Carefully tighten the fuel tank cap. Change location to start the
engine (at least 3 meters away from the place of refuelling.)
– Never refuel in enclosed rooms. Fuel vapours accumulate at
ground lever. (Risk of explosions.)
– Transport and store fuel only in approved containers. Make sure the
fuel stored is not accessible to children.
– Thoroughly clean the area around the tank cap to prevent dirt from
getting into the fuel tank.
– Unscrew the plug and fill the tank with fuel. Use a gauze funnel to
filter the fuel.
– Tightly screw on the plug by hand only.
– Clean around the screw plug and the tank after refuelling.
– Always wipe up any spilt fuel to prevent a fire.
Storage of fuel
– Fuel cannot be stored for an unlimited period of time.
– Purchase only the quantity required for a 4 week operation period.
– Use approved fuel storage containers only.

PRECAUTIONS BEFORE STARTING

– Please make sure that there are no children or other people within a
working range of 15 meters, also pay attention to any animals in the
working vicinity.
– Before use always check that the Hedge Trimmer is safe for operation.
Check the cutting device is not damaged, the control lever for easy action
and check for proper function of the STOP Switch.
Rotation of the cutting device during idling speed is not allowed.
Check with your dealer for adjustment if in doubt. Check for clean
and dry handles and test function of the STOP Switch.
– Start the Hedge Trimmer only in accordance with the instructions.
Do not use any other methods for starting the engine. (See Starting)
– Start the hedge Trimmer engine only after the entire assembly is
done. Operation of the engine is only permitted after all the
appropriate accessories are attached. Otherwise there is a risk of
injury.
– Before starting, make sure that the cutting device has no contact with
objects such as branches, stones, etc.
– Before trimming, inspect area for wires, cords, glass, or other foreigh
objects which could come in contact with the blade.
– Electrical shock. Be aware of any and all electric lines and electric
fences. Check all areas for electrical lines before cutting.
Diagrammatic figure
15 meters
(50 feet)
3 meters
(10 feet)
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