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Personal protective equipment
1.
Wear safety helmet, protective goggles and
protective gloves to protect yourself from
flying debris or falling objects.
2.
Wear ear protection such as ear muffs to pre
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vent hearing loss.
3.
Wear proper clothing and shoes for safe
operation, such as a work overall and sturdy,
non-slip shoes. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry.
Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
4.
When handling the saw chain or adjusting the
chain tension, wear protective gloves.
Saw
chain can cut bare hands severely.
Work area safety
1.
Keep the tool at least 15 m (50 ft) away from
electric lines and communication cables
(including any branches contacting them).
Touching or approaching high-voltage lines
with the tool can result in death or serious
injury. Watch power lines and electrical
fences around the work area before starting
operation.
2.
Operate the tool under good visibility and day-
light conditions only. Do not operate the tool in
darkness or fog.
3.
During operation, never stand on an unstable
or slippery surface or a steep slope. During
the cold season, beware of ice and snow and
always ensure secure footing.
4.
During operation, keep bystanders or animals
at least 15 m (50 ft) away from the tool. Stop
the tool as soon as someone approaches.
5.
When working with two or more people, keep
a distance of at least 15 m (50 ft) or more
between each other, and put a supervisor.
6.
Before operation, examine the work area for
wire fences, walls, or other solid objects.
They
can damage the saw chain.
Preparation
1.
Before assembling or adjusting the tool,
switch off the tool and remove the battery
cartridge.
2.
Before handling the saw chain or adjusting the
chain tension, wear protective gloves.
3.
Before starting the tool, inspect the tool for
damages, loose screws/nuts or improper
assembly. Sharpen blunt saw chain. If the saw
chain is bent or damaged, replace it. Check all
control levers and switches for easy action.
Clean and dry the grips.
4.
Never attempt to start the tool if the tool is
damaged or not fully assembled.
Otherwise
serious injury may result.
5.
Adjust the shoulder harness to suit the opera-
tor’s body size.
6.
Adjust the chain tension properly. Refill the
chain oil, if necessary.
Starting the tool
1.
Wear the personal protective equipments
before starting the tool.
2.
Before starting the tool, make sure that there
is no person or animal in the work area.
3.
When installing the battery cartridge, keep
the saw chain and guide bar clear of your
body and other object, including the ground.
The saw chain may move when starting and may
cause serious injury or damage to the saw chain
and/or property.
4.
Place the tool on firm ground. Maintain good
balance and secure footing.
Operation
1.
In the event of an emergency, switch off the
tool immediately.
2.
If you notice any unusual condition (e.g. noise,
vibration) during operation, switch off the tool.
Do not use the tool until the cause is recog-
nized and solved.
3.
The saw chain continues to move for a short
period after switching off the tool. Don’t rush
to contact the saw chain.
4.
During operation, use the shoulder harness.
Keep the tool on your right side firmly.
5.
Hold the front grip with your left hand and the
rear grip with your right hand, no matter you
are right-hander or left-hander. Wrap your
fingers and thumbs around the grips.
6.
Hold the tool by insulated gripping surfaces
only, because the saw chain may contact hid-
den wiring.
A saw chain contacting a “live” wire
may make exposed metal parts of the extend
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ed-reach pruner “live” and could give the operator
an electric shock.
7.
Never attempt to operate the tool with one
hand. Loss of control may result in serious or
fatal injury. To reduce the risk of injury, keep
your hands and feet away from the saw chain.
8.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Watch for hidden obsta-
cles such as tree stumps, roots and ditches
to avoid stumbling. Clear fallen branches and
other objects away.
9.
Never work on a ladder or tree to avoid loss of control.
10.
If the tool gets heavy impact or fall, check the
condition before continuing work. If there is
any damage or doubt, ask Makita authorized
service center for the inspection and repair.
11.
Do not touch the head of the tool.
The head of
the tool becomes hot during operation.
12.
Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused
by fatigue.
We recommend to take a 10 to
20-minute rest every hour.
13.
When you leave the tool, even if it is a short
time, always switch off the tool and remove the
battery cartridge.
The running and unattended
tool may be used by unauthorized person and
cause serious accident.
14.
When operating the tool, do not raise your
right hand above your shoulder height.
15.
During operation, never hit the saw chain
against hard obstacles such stones and nails.
Take particular care when cutting branches
next to walls, wire fences or the like.
16.
If branches get caught in the tool, always stop
the tool and remove the battery cartridge.
Otherwise unintentional start may cause serious
injury.
