Makita EM409MP Instructions D'emploi page 9

It is an employer's responsibility to enforce
the use of appropriate safety protective equip-
ments by the tool operators and by other per-
sons in the immediate working area.
4. Wear ear protection, such as ear muffs.
Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.
Always wear sturdy shoes with a non-slip
5.
sole. This protects your feet against injuries and
ensures a good footing.
Wear a dust mask as necessary.
6.
7. Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
Preparation before use
Before use, always check the machine is safe
1.
for operation:
Check for fuel leaks.
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— Make sure all fasteners are in place and
secure.
— Replace damaged parts.
Make sure the cutting tool is properly
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installed and securely fastened.
— Make sure the cutting tool guard is prop-
erly attached in the position as described
in this manual.
— Check the throttle trigger, lock-off lever
and other control switch for smooth
action and proper function.
— Clean the handles for proper control of
the machine.
— Make sure the handles are installed as
described in this manual.
Failure to follow those instructions may cause
serious injury.
2. Use a sharp blade. Discard blades that are
bent, warped, cracked, broken, chipped or
damaged in any way. A dull blade is more likely
to snag and kickback.
3. Always use all required parts for fixing the
blade properly. Improper fixing parts can cause
the blade to fly off and seriously injure the operator
and/or bystanders.
Electrical and battery safety
Do not expose the machine, battery, or charger
1.
to rain or wet conditions. Water entering the tool
will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not charge battery in rain, or in wet locations.
2.
3. Do not replace the battery in the rain.
Refueling
1. Stop the engine before refueling. Keep away
from open flames and sparks. Never smoke
during refueling. Otherwise fire and/or explosion
may result.
2. Refuel outdoors. Refueling in a closed room can
cause explosion of fuel vapor.
3. Avoid contact with fuel or engine oil. Do not
inhale fuel vapor. If fuel or oil spills, wipe it off
from the machine and/or ground immediately.
If fuel spills on your clothes, change it immedi-
ately to prevent it from catching fire.
4. After refueling, carefully tighten the fuel tank
cap and check for fuel leak. Move at least 3 m
(10 feet) away from the fueling source and site
before starting engine.
5. Only transport and store fuel in approved con-
tainers. Keep children away from the stored fuel.
Starting up the machine
Keep children, bystanders and pets at least 15
1.
m (50 feet) away, when starting up or using the
machine. Additionally, bystanders should wear
eye protection, as there is still a risk of injury
from thrown objects. Otherwise bystanders'
unexpected action or blade kickback may cause
serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.
2. Start and operate the machine only outdoors
in a well ventilated area. Operation in a confined
or poorly ventilated area can result in death due to
suffocation or carbon monoxide poisoning.
3. Before starting, make sure that the cutting
tool has no contact with hard objects such as
branches, stones etc. as the cutting tool will
revolve when starting.
4. If the cutting tool rotates at idle, adjust the idle
speed so that it stops at idle. Otherwise uninten-
tional contact with moving cutting tool may result
in serious injury.
Stop the motor immediately if you notice any trouble.
5.
6. Make sure there are no electrical cables, water
pipes, gas pipes etc. that could cause a hazard
if damaged by use of the machine.
Transportation
1. Stop the motor during transport. Otherwise
unintentional start-up may cause injury.
2. When transporting the machine, always attach
the cover to the cutting blade. Contact with bare
blades results in injury.
3. Ensure safe position of the machine during car
transportation to avoid fuel leakage.
4. Lift the entire machine from the ground when
carrying the machine. Dragging the machine
causes fuel tank damage and fuel leakage, result-
ing in fire.
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