Makita UV3200 Manuel D'instructions Original page 9

Operation
• Avoid operating on wet grass.
Take particular attention when
working on wet grass to prevent
slipping.
• Hold the handle firmly with both
hands during operation. Keep
the handle dry and clean to
prevent accidents.
• Do not run. Only walk during
operation.
• Pay particular attention to your
footings when working on a
slope.
• Do not work straight up or down
on a slope. Always work along
horizontal line.
• Be especially careful when
turning the machine on a slope.
• Never work on a steep slope.
• Pay extreme attention when
reversing or pulling the machine
towards you.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of
the machine in unexpected
situations.
• Always remember:
– Keep your feet away from
the cutting tools.
– Do not tilt the machine.
– Do not stand in front of the
discharge opening.
– Never let your hands or other
part of the body or clothing
place near moving parts.
• Do not force the machine. It does
the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
Frequent overload may cause
motor damage or fire.
• Switch off the motor and unplug:
– Whenever
machine unattended
– Before clearing a blockage
or any fault
– Before checking, cleaning or
working on the machine
– Before
adjustments,
accessories or storing
– When the machine hits a
foreign object. Wait until
the machine cools down.
Inspect the machine and
replace the parts if needed
before continuing operation
– Whenever
starts vibrating or making
noise unusually
– When attaching or removing
grass catcher
– When someone enters your
working area
– When crossing surface other
than grass
– When transporting.
• Stop the cutting tool:
– If you have to tilt the machine
– When crossing surfaces
other than grass
– Transporting the machine
to and from surfaces to be
worked.
leaving the
making any
changing
the machine
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