Operation Of The Machine - Makita HTR5600 Manuel D'instructions

OPERATION OF THE MACHINE

– Be sure to carefully read and follow safety instructions.
– Keep hands away from blades. Never grasp the exposed cutting blade or
cutting edges, when picking up or holding the tool.
– Never touch the cutting device when starting the engine and during operation.
– Operate the Hedge Trimmer in such a manner as to avoid inhalation of
the exhaust gases. Never run the engine in enclosed rooms (Risk of gas
poisoning). Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas.
– All protective installations and guards supplied with the machine must be
used during operation.
– Never operate the engine with a faulty exhaust muffler or if it is missing.
– Use the Hedge Trimmer only in good light and visibility.
Always ensure a safe footing.
– Never stand on a ladder and run the Hedge Trimmer. Keep both feet on the
ground.
– Never climb up the trees with the Hedge Trimmer to perform cutting
operation.
– Never work on unstable surfaces.
– Remove sand, stone, nails, wire, etc. found within the working area. Foreign
objects may damage the cutting blades.
– Before commencing cutting, the cutting blades must have reached full
working speed.
– Always hold the Hedge Trimmer firmly with both hands on the handles only.
– The right hand grips the front handle of model HTR7610.
This is the way to safely operate the machine.
– Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the handles.
– When you release the throttle, it takes a few moments before the cutting
blades stop.
– The Hedge Trimmer must not be used for cutting with fast idle.
The cutting speed cannot be adjusted with the throttle control in fast idle
position.
– When cutting a hedge, the machine should be held so that the blades form a
15-­30° angle with the cutting line.
– If the Hedge Trimmer is used with circular movements against the edge of the
hedge, the twigs will be thrown directly to the ground.
– At vertical cutting, the Hedge Trimmer is used with circular pendulation,
swinging up and down close to the hedge.
– Pay special attention when cutting hedges which are laid out a long a wire-­
fence and have grown through the fence.
The blade must not contact the fence, otherwise the blades may be
destroyed.
– Do not use the Hedge Trimmer continuously for a long time. It is normal to
take a break of 10 to 20 minutes after every 50 minutes operation.
– Should the cutting blades hit stones or other hard objects, immediately switch
off the engine and inspect the cutting blades for damage. Replace damaged
blades before re-­commencing work.
– The engine must be switched off immediately in case of any engine problems.
– Operate the Hedge Trimmer with as little noise and contamination as
possible. In particular check the correct setting of the carburetor and the fuel/
oil ratio.
– Do Not attempt to remove jammed cut material when blades are running. Put
unit down, turn it off, and remove necessary cuttings.
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