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Method of operation
Only use the Multi Function Power Head in good light and visibility. During the
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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 Multi Function Power Head.
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Never climb up into trees to perform cutting operation with the Multi Function
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Power Head.
Never work on unstable surfaces.
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Before using attachment, the attachment must have reached full working
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speed.
Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused by fatigue. We recommend to
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take a 10 to 20-minute rest every hour.
Maintenance instructions
Have your equipment serviced by our authorized service center, always using
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only genuine replacement parts. Incorrect repair and poor maintenance can
shorten the life of the equipment and increase the risk of accidents.
Operate the Multi Function Power Head with as little noise and contamination
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as possible. In particular check the correct setting of the carburetor.
Clean the Multi Function Power Head at regular intervals and check that all
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screws and nuts are well tightened.
Never service or store the Multi Function Power Head in the vicinity of naked
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flames.
Always store the Multi Function Power Head in locked rooms and with an
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emptied fuel tank.
Observe the relevant accident prevention instructions issued by the relevant trade associations and by the insurance companies.
Do not perform any modifications on the Multi Function Power Head as this will endanger your safety.
The performance of maintenance or repair work by the user is limited to those activities as described in the instruction manual. All other work is
to be done by an Authorized Service Agent. Use only genuine spare parts and accessories released and supplied by MAKITA.
Use of non-approved accessories and tools means increased risk of accidents.
MAKITA will not accept any liability for accidents or damage caused by the use of non-approved attachments and fixing devices of attachments,
or accessories.
Vibration
People with poor circulation who are exposed to excessive vibration may experience injury to blood vessels or the nervous system. Vibration
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may cause the following symptoms to occur in the fingers, hands or wrists: “Falling asleep” (numbness), tingling, pain, stabbing sensation,
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 maintain the equipment and accessories.
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First aid
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.
When asking for help, please give the following
information:
Place of accident
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What happened
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Number of injured persons
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Kind of injuries
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Your name
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