Makita EM409MP Instructions D'emploi page 11

Vibration
Exposing to excessive vibration injures blood ves-
sels or nervous system of the operator and causes
the following symptoms in the fingers, hands or
wrists: "Falling asleep" (numbness), tingling, pain,
stabbing sensation, or 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 main-
tain the machine and accessories.
Maintenance
1. Have your machine serviced by our authorized
service center using only identical replace-
ment parts. Use only identical spare parts and
accessories supplied by MAKITA. Incorrect
repair and poor maintenance can shorten the life
of the machine and increase the risk of accidents.
2. Never alter or remove any components of the
machine. It may cause fire and/or serious injury.
After use, clean the machine and check all
3.
screws and nuts for tightness.
Check the condition of the cutting tool, cutting
4.
tool guard and shoulder harness. The cutting
blade must be sharp. Never straighten or weld
damaged cutting tools.
Storage
1. Before storing the machine, perform full clean-
ing and maintenance. Remove the battery
cartridge. Empty the fuel tank. Attach the cover
to the cutting blade.
2. Store the machine in a dry and high or locked
location out of reach of children.
3. Do not prop the machine against something,
such as a wall. Otherwise it may fall suddenly
and cause an injury.
Other instructions
1. Pay attention to the environment. Avoid unnec-
essary throttle operation for less pollution
and noise emissions. Adjust the carburetor
correctly.
2. Do not operate the engine with faulty exhaust
muffler.
First Aid
1. In case of accident make sure that a first-aid
box is available in the vicinity of the cutting
operations. Immediately replace any item
taken from the first aid box.
2. When asking for help, give the following
information:
— Place of accident
What happened
—
— Number of injured persons
— Kind of injuries
Your name
—
Additional safety instructions
To avoid accident, leave more than 15m (50
1.
ft) distance between operators when two or
more operators work in one area. Also, arrange
a person to observe the distance between
operators. If someone or an animal enter the
working area, immediately stop the operation.
2. Only use the cutting tools that are marked with
a speed equal or higher than the speed marked
on the tool.
3. Be sure to remove the cover on the cutting
blade before operation.
PARTS DESCRIPTION
EM408MP
► Fig.3: 1. Cap 2. Pipe 3. Protector (universal type)
4. Protector extension 5. Cutter
EM409MP
► Fig.4: 1. Cap 2. Pipe 3. Protector (narrow type)
4. Cutter
ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
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.
WARNING:
wear protective gloves. During the assembly or
adjustment, your fingers may contact with the cutting
blade and it may cause serious injury.
WARNING:
the equipment, always put it down. Assembling or
adjusting the equipment in an upright position may
result in serious injury.
WARNING:
tions in the chapter "SAFETY WARNINGS" and
the instruction manual of the power unit.
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Before assembling or adjusting
Before handling cutting blade,
When assembling or adjusting
Follow the warnings and precau-