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Maintenance work that can be performed by the user is limited to the activities
described in this instruction manual. Any other procedures are to be executed by an
authorized service agent.
Request MAKITA authorized service center to inspect and maintain the pole hedge
trimmer at regular interval.
Use only genuine spare parts and accessories supplied by MAKITA via authorized
service centers.
Use of unauthorized accessories and tools may increase the risk of accident and
injury. MAKITA accepts no liability whatsoever for accidents or damage resulting
from the use of unauthorized accessories and parts.
Storage
Before storing the equipment, perform full cleaning and maintenance. Fit the
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blade cover.
Empty the fuel tank before storage, and always store the pole hedge trimmer in a
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well-ventilated locked room. Make sure the pole hedge trimmer is out of children’s
reach at all times.
Do not prop the equipment against something, such as a wall. Otherwise the pole
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hedge trimmer may fall suddenly and cause an injury.
First aid
As a precaution for the occurrence of an accident, make sure that a fully stocked
first aid kit is ready at hand.
Replace any items taken from the first aid kit as soon as possible.
When asking for help in the case of an emergency, give the
following information:
Place of accident
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What happened
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Number of injured people
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Extent of injuries
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Your name
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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.
Always do your utmost to keep pollution and noise emissions as low as possible
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when operating the pole hedge trimmer. Pay special attention to correct
adjustment of the carburetor.
Clean the pole hedge trimmer at regular intervals and periodically check whether
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all nuts and bolts are securely tightened.
Never service or store the pole hedge trimmer in the vicinity of naked flames,
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sparks, etc.
Never repair bent or broken blades by straightening or welding. It may cause
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parts of the blades to come off and result in serious injury. Contact MAKITA
authorized service center for MAKITA genuine blades to replace them.
To prevent further damage and/or personal injury, refrain from repairing a
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malfunctioning pole hedge trimmer if not qualified to do so. For repairs always
contact your dealer or an authorized service agent.
Do not attempt to modify or remodel the pole hedge trimmer as this may affect
operation safety.
Vibration
People with poor circulation who are exposed to excessive vibration may
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experience injury to blood vessels or the nervous system. Vibration 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
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operation and well maintain the equipment and accessories.
