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Thank you for purchasing this MAKITA brush cutter/string trimmer. MAKITA
brush cutters/string trimmers are developed as a product of our many years of
knowledge, experience, and a detailed development programme.
Please read this booklet thoroughly to ensure you gain the best possible
performance and outstanding results that your MAKITA brush cutter/string
trimmer can provide.
You need to note the following symbols when reading the instructions manual.
Symbols
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Wear eye and ear protection
(for string trimmer only)
Take Particular care and Attention
Wear protective helmet, eye and ear protection
(for brush cutter only)
Forbidden
Do not use metal blades
(for string trimmer only)
Keep your distance
Maximum permissible tool speed
Flying object hazard
Hot surfaces - Burns to fingers or hands
No Smoking
Fuel and oil mixture
No open flames
Engine-Manual start
Protective gloves must be worn
Emergency stop
Kickback
First Aid
Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons and animals
ON/START
Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Steel-
toed safety boots are recommended.
OFF/STOP
START
Table of Contents
Page
Symbols ........................................................................ 2
Safety instructions......................................................... 3
Technical data............................................................... 7
Names of parts.............................................................. 8
Mounting the handle ..................................................... 9
Mounting the protector ................................................ 10
Mounting the cutter blade/nylon cutting head ............. 11
Fuel/Refuelling ............................................................ 12
Correct handling.......................................................... 13
Important operating points/stopping the cutter/
trimmer........................................................................ 13
Resharpening the cutting tool ..................................... 15
Servicing instructions .................................................. 17
Storage ....................................................................... 19
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