Correct Handling; Important Operating Points/Stopping The Cutter/Trimmer - Makita EM2600U Manuel D'emploi Et De Sécurité

Correct handling

Attachment of shoulder strap
– Adjust the strap length so that the cutter blade is kept parallel with the ground.
Detachment
– In case of emergency, push the notches (1) at both sides, and detach the
equipment.
Be extremely careful to maintain control of the equipment at this time. Do not
allow the equipment to be deflected toward you or anyone in your vicinity.
WARNING: Failure to maintain complete control of the machine at all could
result in serious injury or DEATH.
Note: In some countries, shoulder strap does not have this detachment function.

Important operating points/stopping the cutter/trimmer

Observe the applicable accident prevention regulations.
Starting
Move at least 3 m away from the area where you refuelled the equipment. Place the brush cutter on a clean piece of ground taking care that the
cutting tool does not come into contact with the ground or any other objects.
WARNING: Pay attention that the cutting tool rotates immediately after the
engine starts.
Cold start for U handle models
– Set the I-Stop Switch (on/off) (1) as illustrated.
– Grasp the handle (hand pressure activates the safety lock-off lever (2)).
– Press the throttle lever (3) and hold it down.
– Press the lock button (4) and release the control lever, and then release the
lock button (the lock button holds the throttle lever in the start-up position).
Cold start for loop handle models
– Set the Start-Stop Switch (1) to start position as illustrated.
– Grasp the handle (hand pressure activates the safety lock-off lever (2)).
– Press the throttle lever (3) and hold it down.
– Set the Start-Stop Switch (1) to start position and release the control lever, and
then release the Start-Stop Switch (the Start-Stop Switch holds the throttle
lever in the start-up position).
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