Makita HTR4901, Instruction Manual

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Refuelling
– The engine must be switched off.
– Stop the engine during refuelling, keep away from naked flames and do not
smoke.
– Take care not to spill either fuel or oil in order to prevent soil contamination
(enviromental protection).
Clean the Hedge Trimmer immediately after fuel has been spilt.
– Do not spill any fuel onto the engine. Wipe up if necessary to avoid fire.
– Avoid any fuel contact with your clothing. Change your clothing instantly if
fuel has been spilt on it (to prevent clothing catching fire).
– Inspect the fuel cap at regular intervals making sure that it can be securely
fastened and does not leak.
– Carefully tighten the fuel tank cap. Change location to start the engine (at
least 3 meters away from the place of refuelling.)
– Never refuel in enclosed rooms. Fuel vapours accumulate at ground lever.
(Risk of explosions.)
– Transport and store fuel only in approved containers. Make sure the fuel
stored is not accessible to children.
– Thoroughly clean the area around the tank cap to prevent dirt from getting
into the fuel tank.
– Unscrew the plug and fill the tank with fuel. Use a gauze funnel to filter the
fuel.
– Tightly screw on the plug by hand only.
– Clean around the screw plug and the tank after refuelling.
– Always wipe up any spilt fuel to prevent a fire.
Storage of fuel
– Fuel cannot be stored for an unlimited period of time.
– Purchase only the quantity required for a 4 week operation period.
– Use approved fuel storage containers only.
PRECAUTIONS BEFORE STARTING
– Please make sure that there are no children or other people within a working
range of 15 meters, also pay attention to any animals in the working vicinity.
– Before use always check that the Hedge Trimmer is safe for operation. Check
the cutting device is not damaged, the control lever for easy action and check
for proper function of the I-­O Switch.
Rotation of the cutting device during idling speed is not allowed.
Check with your dealer for adjustment if in doubt. Check for clean and dry
handles and test function of the I-­O Switch.
– Start the Hedge Trimmer only in accordance with the instructions. Do not use
any other methods for starting the engine. (See Starting)
– Start the Hedge Trimmer engine only after the entire assembly is done.
Operation of the engine is only permitted after all the appropriate accessories
are attached. Otherwise there is a risk of injury.
– Before starting, make sure that the cutting device has no contact with objects
such as branches, stones, etc.
– Before trimming, inspect area for wires, cords, glass, or other foreigh objects
which could come in contact with the blade.
– Electrical shock. Be aware of any and all electric lines and electric fences.
Check all areas for electrical lines before cutting.
3 meters
(10 feet)
360°
15 meters
(50 feet)
Diagrammatic figure