Makita EM403MP Instructions D'emploi page 13

It is an employer's responsibility to enforce
the use of appropriate safety protective equip-
ments by the tool operators and by other per-
sons in the immediate working area.
Wear ear protection, such as ear muffs.
4.
Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
5. Always wear sturdy shoes with a non-slip
sole. This protects your feet against injuries and
ensures a good footing.
6. Wear a dust mask as necessary.
Preparation before use
1. Before use, always check the machine is safe
for operation:
— Check for fuel leaks.
— Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure.
— Replace damaged parts.
— Make sure the cutting tool is properly
installed and securely fastened.
— Make sure the cutting tool guard is prop-
erly attached in the position as described
in this manual.
Check the throttle trigger, lock-off lever
—
and other control switch for smooth
action and proper function.
— Clean the handles for proper control of
the machine.
— Make sure the handles are installed as
described in this manual.
Failure to follow those instructions may cause
serious injury.
2. Use a sharp blade. Discard blades that are bent,
warped, cracked, broken, chipped or damaged in any
way. A dull blade is more likely to snag and kickback.
Always use all required parts for fixing the blade
3.
properly. Improper fixing parts can cause the blade to fly
off and seriously injure the operator and/or bystanders.
Refueling
1. Stop the engine before refueling. Keep away from
open flames and sparks. Never smoke during
refueling. Otherwise fire and/or explosion may result.
2. Refuel outdoors. Refueling in a closed room can
cause explosion of fuel vapor.
3. Avoid contact with fuel or engine oil. Do not
inhale fuel vapor. If fuel or oil spills, wipe it off
from the machine and/or ground immediately.
If fuel spills on your clothes, change it immedi-
ately to prevent it from catching fire.
4. After refueling, carefully tighten the fuel tank cap and
check for fuel leak. Move at least 3 m (10 feet) away
from the fueling source and site before starting engine.
5. Only transport and store fuel in approved con-
tainers. Keep children away from the stored fuel.
Starting up the brushcutter
1. Keep children, bystanders and pets at least 15
m (50 feet) away, when starting up or using the
machine. Additionally, bystanders should wear
eye protection, as there is still a risk of injury
from thrown objects. Otherwise bystanders'
unexpected action or blade kickback may cause
serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
2. Start and operate the machine only outdoors
in a well ventilated area. Operation in a confined
or poorly ventilated area can result in death due to
suffocation or carbon monoxide poisoning.
3. Before starting, make sure that the cutting
tool has no contact with hard objects such as
branches, stones etc. as the cutting tool will
revolve when starting.
4. If the cutting tool rotates at idle, adjust the idle speed
so that it stops at idle. Otherwise unintentional contact
with moving cutting tool may result in serious injury.
5. Stop the motor immediately if you notice any trouble.
Transportation
1. Stop the motor during transport. Otherwise
unintentional start-up may cause injury.
2. When transporting the machine, always attach
the cover to the cutting blade. Contact with bare
blades results in injury.
3. Ensure safe position of the machine during car
transportation to avoid fuel leakage.
4. Lift the entire machine from the ground when car-
rying the machine. Dragging the machine causes
fuel tank damage and fuel leakage, resulting in fire.
Operation
1. Only use the machine in good light and visi-
bility. Use in the dark or poor visibility area may
cause unexpected accident.
2. Avoid using the machine when it is hard to
keep your balance, for example, working on a
steep surface or windy day.
3. During the winter season, beware of slippery
or wet areas, ice and snow to avoid slipping.
4. If you are approached, stop the motor.
Otherwise the rotating cutting tool may hit the
bystander and result in serious injury.
5. Clear the working area before operation.
Remove all objects such as rocks, broken
glass, nails, wire, or string, which can be
thrown or become entangled in the cutting
attachment. Foreign particles may damage the
cutting tool and can cause dangerous kickback.
6. To control the machine steadily, do the follow-
ing during operation:
Hold the machine with both hands firmly
—
on your right side.
— Hang the machine on your shoulder(s)
with the shoulder harness.
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