Makita DBC260U Manuel D'instructions page 14

Correct handling
Attachment of shoulder strap
– Adjust the strap length so that the cutter blade is kept parallel with the ground.
Detachment
For DBC260U
– In case of emergency, to detach the equipment from your body, strongly pull
the emergency detachment lever (2) with your finger. This will detach the
equipment sill from the body.
Be extremely careful to maintain control of the equipment at this time. Do not
allow the equipment to be deflected toward you or anyone in your vicinity.
WARNING: Failure to maintain complete control of the equipment could result in
serious injury or DEATH.
For DBC260L
– In case of emergency, push the notches (1) at both sides, and detach the
equipment.
Be extremely careful to maintain control of the equipment at this time. Do not
allow the equipment to be deflected toward you or anyone in your vicinity.
WARNING: Failure to maintain complete control of the machine at all could
result in serious injury or DEATH.
Important operating points/stopping the cutter/trimmer
Observe the applicable accident prevention regulations.
Starting
Move at least 3 m away from the area where you refuelled the equipment. Place the brush cutter on a clean piece of ground taking care that the
cutting tool does not come into contact with the ground or any other objects.
Cold start
– Push the I-O switch (1) in the direction shown by the arrow.
– Grasp the handle (hand pressure activates the safety lock-off lever (2)).
– Press the throttle lever (3) and hold it down.
– Press the lock button (4) and release the control lever, and then release the
lock button (the lock button holds the throttle lever in the start-up position).
(2)
Hanger
(1)
Hanger
(3)
(4)
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(1)
(2)
DBC260U
(2)
(1)
(3)
DBC260L