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- Never operate the hedge trimmer with a loose grip.
- Never touch the cutting blades when starting the engine and during operation.
- Operate the hedge trimmer in such a manner as to avoid inhalation of the
exhaust gases. Never run the engine in enclosed rooms (Risk of gas poisoning).
Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas.
- All protective equipment such as a guard supplied with the machine must be used
during operation.
- Never operate the engine if the muffler is faulty or missing.
- Use the hedge trimmer only in good light and visibility.
- During the winter season beware of slippery or wet areas, ice and snow. (Risk of
slipping.) Always ensure a safe footing.
- Never stand on a ladder and run the hedge trimmer. Keep both feet on the
ground.
- Never climb up the trees with the hedge trimmer to perform cutting operation.
- Never work on unstable surfaces.
- Remove sand, stone, nails, wire, etc. found within the working area. Foreign
objects may damage the cutting blades.
- Prior to the cutting operation, cut away 8 mm or thicker branches with pruning
shears.
- Before commencing cutting, the cutting blades must have reached full working
speed.
- Always hold the hedge trimmer firmly with both hands on the handles.
- Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the handles.
- When you release the throttle, it takes a few moments before the cutting blades
stop.
- Do not operate the hedge trimmer with high idle speed. You cannot adjust the
cutting speed with the throttle control if the idle speed is too high.
- During the cutting operation, hold the hedge trimmer so that the blades form a
15-30° angle with the cutting line.
- Pay special attention when cutting hedges close to or against wire fences.
- Do not touch hard objects such as wire fence, stone or ground with the cutter
blades. It may cause blades to crack, chip or break.
- Should the cutting blades hit stones or other hard objects, immediately switch off
the engine and inspect the cutting blades for damage. Replace damaged blades
before re-commencing work.
- Take a rest periodically. Makita recommends to take a 10- to 20-minute rest every
50 minutes of use.
- Switch off the engine immediately in case of any engine problems.
- Operate the hedge trimmer with as little noise and contamination as possible. In
particular check the correct setting of the carburetor and the fuel/oil ratio.
- Never attempt to remove jammed cut material when blades are running. Put unit
down, turn it off, and remove necessary cuttings.
The rear handle can be turned down to 90° to the left or right side and set at every
45°.
To change the angle:
1. Press the release lever to release the lock.
2. Turn the handle to an angle of 0°, 45° or 90°.
3. Make sure that the release lever returns to the original position to engage the
lock.
Do not pull the throttle lever while the lock is released.
Do not release the lock during operation.
OPERATION OF THE MACHINE
ADJUSTING REAR HANDLE ANGLE
