Thank you for choosing a MAKITA product!
We trust that you will be a satisfi ed customer. You have chosen
one of the latest models of MAKITA eletric trimmer. With its
modern design, the UM3830, UM4030 is the ideal helper for
lawn care, fl ower beds and path borders. It is intended only for
household use around the home and garden. Its powerful electric
motor, high torque, light aluminium shaft tube, soft grip, and
anti-vibration system give it good handling qualities. It naturally
also has a detensioner for the power cable.
The UM3830, UM4030 electric trimmer has a two-line cutter
head with quiet trimming line.
Intended use: UM3830, UM4030 electric trimmer is designed
for cutting grass with non-metallic tools, and for use by a single
person. It is not suitable for cutting brush or bushes! It must not
be used in damp weather (rain, fog etc.)!
In order to ensure your personal safety and the optimum operation
and functioning of your new electric trimmer, we have a very
important request:
Read this instruction manual thoroughly before using the
trimmer for the fi rst time, and follow all safety precautions!
Failure to observe these precautions can lead to severe
injury or death!
EU Conformity Declaration
The undersigned, Tamiro Kishima and Rainer Bergfeld, as
authorized by DOLMAR GmbH, declare that the MAKITA
machines,
Type: UM3830, UM4030
manufactured by DOLMAR GmbH, Jenfelder Str. 38, 22045
Hamburg, Germany, conforms to the basic safety and health
requirements of the applicable EU guidelines:
EU Machine Directive 98/37/EG,
EU EMC Directive 2004/108/EG,
Outdoor Noise Directive 2000/14/EG.
Starting on 29 Dec. 2009, Guideline 2006/42/EG will come into
force, replacing Guideline 98/37/EG. This product meets the
requirements of the new Guideline.
The most important standards applied to properly meet the
requirements of the above EU Directive were: EN 60335-2-91,
CISPR 12, EN 50082-1, DIN VDE 0879 T1.
The conformity assessment procedure 2000/14/EG was perfor-
med per Annex VI. UM3830: The measured noise level (L
95 dB(A). The guaranteed noise level (L
The measured noise level (L
noise level (L
) is 96 dB(A).
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UM3830: Testing per 2000/14/EG was performed by: NOVICON
s.a.s. di F Monti & c. - 23804 Monte Marenzo (LC) - ITALY.
UM4030: Testing per 2000/14/EG was performed by: TÜV Süd
Industrie Service GmbH.
The technical documentation is on fi le at DOLMAR GmbH,
Jenfelder Strasse 38, Department FZ, 22045 Hamburg, Ger-
many.
Hamburg, 14.4.2009
For DOLMAR GmbH
Tamiro Kishima
Managing Director
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) is 96 dB(A). UM4030:
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) is 94,5 dB(A). The guaranteed
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Rainer Bergfeld
Managing Director
Table of contents
EC declaration of conformity .......................................... 14
Packing .............................................................................. 14
Delivery inventory ............................................................ 15
Explanation of symbols ................................................... 15
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
General precautions ..................................................... 16
Personal protective equipment ..................................... 16
Putting into operation ...............................................16-17
Working behavior / Method of working .......................... 17
Applications for cutting tools .......................................... 17
Transport and Storage .................................................. 18
Maintenance ................................................................. 18
First Aid ......................................................................... 18
Technical data ................................................................... 19
Components ...................................................................... 19
GETTING STARTED
Handle installation ....................................................... 20
Installing the trimmer guard .......................................... 20
Installing the line knife ................................................... 20
Installing the trimmer head ........................................... 21
Power cable detensioner ............................................... 21
Turning the motor on/off ................................................ 21
REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE WORK
Maintenance instructions .............................................. 22
Lengthening the line ...................................................... 22
Replacing the line .......................................................... 23
Service and maintenance ............................................. 23
Trouble shooting .............................................................. 23
Service, spare parts and guarantee ................................ 24
Extract from the spare part list ....................................... 25
Notes ................................................................................ 25
Packing
Your new MAKITA electric trimmer comes in a cardboard box
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to protect it from damage during shipping.
Cardboard is a raw material. We encourage you to re-use the
box or recycle it (waste paper).
Do not dispose of electric equipment together with household
waste material!
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