Assembly And Adjustment - Makita EM400MP Instructions D'emploi D'origine

your finger and thumbs around the handles.
• Never attempt to operate the equipment with one hand. Loss of
control may result in serious or fatal injury. To reduce the risk of
injury, keep your hands and feet away from the cutting tool.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots and
ditches to avoid stumbling.
• Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
• Walk, never run.
• Never work on a ladder or tree to avoid loss of control.
• If the equipment gets heavy impact or fall, check the condition
before continuing work. Check the fuel system for fuel leakage
and the controls and safety devices for malfunction. If there is
any damage or doubt, ask Makita authorized service center for
the inspection and repair.
• Do not touch the gear case. The gear case becomes hot during
operation.
• Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused by fatigue. We
recommend taking a 10 to 20-minute rest every hour.
• When you leave the equipment, even if it is a short time, always
switch off the engine or remove the battery cartridge. The
equipment unattended with the engine running may be used by
unauthorized person and cause serious accident.
• Follow the instruction manual of the power unit for proper use of
the control lever and switch.
• During or after operation, do not put the hot equipment onto dry
grass or combustible materials.
• If grass or branches get caught between the cutting tool and
guard, always stop the motor and remove the spark plug cap or
the battery cartridge before cleaning. Otherwise unintentional
blade rotation may cause serious injury.
• Never touch moving hazardous parts before the machine is
disconnected from the mains and the moving hazardous parts
have come to a complete stop.
• If the cutting tool hits stones or other hard objects, immediately
switch off the motor (and remove the battery cartridge in case of
battery operated power unit) and inspect the cutting tool.
• Check the cutting tool frequently during operation for cracks or
damages. Before the inspection, switch off the motor and wait
until the cutting tool stops completely. Replace damaged cutting
tool immediately, even if it has only superficial cracks.
• Never cut above waist height.
• Before starting the cutting operation, wait until the cutting tool
reaches a constant speed after pulling the trigger.
• When using metal blades, swing the tool evenly in half-circle from
right to left, like using a scythe.
Cutting tools
• Use an applicable cutting tool for the job in hand.
Nylon cutting heads (string trimmer heads) are suitable for
trimming lawn grass.
Metal blades are suitable for cutting weeds, high grasses,
bushes, shrubs, underwood, thicket, and the like.
Never use other blades including metal multi-piece pivoting
chains and flail blades. It may result in serious injury.
• Always use the cutting tool guard properly suited for the cutting
tool used.
• When using metal blades, avoid "kickback" and always prepare
for an accidental kickback. See the section "Kickback."
Kickback (Blade thrust) (Fig. 5 & 6)
• Kickback (blade thrust) is a sudden reaction to a caught or bound
cutting blade. Once it occurs, the equipment is thrown sideway or
toward the operator at great force and it may cause serious injury.
• Kickback occurs particularly when applying the blade segment
between 12 and 2 o'clock to solids, bushes and trees with 3 cm
or larger diameter.
• To avoid kickback:
– apply the segment between 8 and 11 o'clock;
– never apply the segment between 12 and 2 o'clock;
– never apply the segment between 11 and 12 o'clock and
between 2 and 5 o'clock, unless the operator is well trained and
experienced and does it at his/her own risk;
– never use cutting blades close to solids, such as fences, walls,
tree trunks and stones;
– never use cutting blades vertically, for such operations as
edging and trimming hedges.
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.
Transport
• Before transporting the equipment, switch off the motor and
remove the spark plug cap or battery cartridge. Attach the cover
to the cutting blade.
• When transporting the equipment, carry it in a horizontal position
by holding the shaft. Keep the hot muffler away from your body.
• When transporting the equipment in a vehicle, properly secure
it to avoid turnover. Otherwise fuel spillage and damage to the
equipment and other baggage may result.
Maintenance
• Have your equipment serviced by our authorized service center,
always using only genuine replacement parts. Incorrect repair
and poor maintenance can shorten the life of the equipment and
increase the risk of accidents.
• Before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the
equipment, always switch off the motor and remove the spark
plug cap or the battery cartridge. Wait until the motor gets cold.
• To reduce the risk of fire, never service the equipment in the
vicinity of fire.
• Always wear protective gloves when handling the cutting blade.
• Always clean dust and dirt off the equipment. Never use gasoline,
benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like for the purpose. Discoloration,
deformation or cracks of the plastic components may result.
• After each use, tighten all screws and nuts, except for the
carburetor adjustment screws.
• Do not attempt any maintenance or repair not described in this
booklet or the instruction manual of the power unit. Ask Makita
authorized service center for such work.
• Always use Makita genuine spare parts and accessories only.
Using parts or accessories supplied by a third party may result
in the equipment breakdown, property damage and/or serious
injury.
• Request Makita authorized service center to inspect and maintain
the equipment at regular interval.
Storage
• Before storing the equipment, perform full cleaning and
maintenance. Remove the spark plug cap or the battery cartridge.
Drain the fuel after the engine gets cold. Attach the cover to the
cutting blade.
• Store the equipment in a dry and high or locked location out of
reach of children.
• Do not prop the equipment against something, such as a wall.
Otherwise it may fall suddenly and cause an injury.
First aid
• Always have a first-aid kit close by. Immediately replace
any item taken from the first aid kit.
• When asking for help, give the following information:
– Place of the accident
– What happened
– Number of injured persons
– Nature of the injury
– Your name

Assembly and adjustment

WARNING:
• Before assembling or adjusting the equipment, switch off the
motor and remove the spark plug cap or battery cartridge.
Otherwise the cutting tool or other parts may move and result in
serious injury.
• Before handling cutting blade, wear protective gloves. During the
assembly or adjustment, your fingers may contact with the cutting
blade and it may cause serious injury.
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