Never straighten or weld damaged cutting tools.
– Operate the brush cutter/string trimmer with as little noise and contamination
as possible. In particular, check that the carburetor is set correctly.
– Clean the brush cutter/string trimmer at regular intervals and check that all
screws and nuts are well tightened.
– Never service or store the brush cutter/string trimmer in the vicinity of naked
flames.
– Always store the brush cutter/string trimmer in locked rooms and with an
emptied fuel tank.
– When cleaning, servicing and storing the equipment, always attach the cover
to the cutting blade.
Observe the relevant accident prevention instructions issued by the relevant
trade associations and insurance companies.
Do not perform any modifications on the brush cutter/string trimmer, as doing so
will endanger your safety.
The performance of maintenance or repair work by the user is limited to those
activities 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.
Using non-approved accessories and tools will cause an increased risk of
accidents.
MAKITA will not accept any liability for accidents or damage caused by the use
of non-approved cutting tools, 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 the accident
– What happened
– Number of injured persons
– Kind of injuries
– Your name
Vibration
– People with poor circulation who are exposed to excessive vibration may
experience injury to blood vessels or the nervous system. Vibration may
cause the following symptoms to occur in the fingers, hands or wrists: "Falling
asleep" (numbness), tingling, pain, stabbing sensation, alteration of skin color
or of the skin. If any of these symptoms occur, see a physician!
– To reduce the risk of "white finger disease", keep your hands warm during
operation and well maintain the equipment and accessories.
For European countries only
EC Declaration of Conformity
We Makita Corporation as the responsible manufacturer declare that the following Makita machine(s):
Designation of Machine: Brush Cutter/String Trimmer
Model No./ Type: EM2600U, EM2600L
Specifications: see "TECHNICAL DATA" table
are of series production and
Conforms to the following European Directives:
2000/14/EC, 2006/42/EC, 2004/108/EC
And are manufactured in accordance with the following standards or standardized documents:
EN ISO 11806-1, EN ISO 14982
The technical documentation is kept by:
Makita International Europe Ltd., Technical Department,
Michigan Drive, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, Bucks MK15 8JD, England
The conformity assessment procedure required by Directive 2000/14/EC was in Accordance with annex V.
Measured Sound Power Level (as a grass trimmer): 109.77 dB
Measured Sound Power Level (as a brush cutter): 107.29 dB
Guaranteed Sound Power Level: 112 dB
15. 4. 2013
Tomoyasu Kato
Director
Makita Corporation
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi, JAPAN
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