Makita HTR5600, Original Instruction Manual

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OPERATION OF THE MACHINE
– Never operate with a loose grip.
– Never touch the cutting device 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 installations and guards supplied with the machine
must be used during operation.
– Never operate the engine with a faulty exhaust muffler or if it is
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.
– Before commencing cutting, the cutting blades must have reached
full working speed.
– Always hold the Hedge Trimmer firmly with both hands on the
handles only.
– The right hand grips the front handle of model HTR7610.
This is the way to safely operate the machine.
– 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.
– The Hedge Trimmer must not be used for cutting with fast idle. The
cutting speed cannot be adjusted with the throttle control in fast idle
position.
– When cutting a hedge, the machine should be held so that the blades
form a 15-30
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angle with the cutting line.
– If the Hedge Trimmer is used with circular movements against the
edge of the hedge, the twigs will be thrown directly to the ground.
– At vertical cutting, the Hedge Trimmer is used with circular
pendulation, swinging up and down close to the hedge.
– Pay special attention when cutting hedges which are laid out a long a
wire-fence and have grown through the fence.
The blade must not contact the fence, otherwise the blades may be
destroyed.
– Do not use the Hedge Trimmer continuously for a long time. It is
normal to take a break of 10 to 20 minutes after every 50 minutes
operation.
– 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.
– The engine must be switched off 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.
– Do Not attempt to remove jammed cut material when blades are
running. Put unit down, turn it off, and remove necessary cuttings.