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EC Conformity Declaration
The undersigned, Tomoyasu Kato, declare that the MAKITA
machines,
Type: Electric trimmer UM3830, UM4030
manufactured by MAKITA Corporation, 3-11-8 Sumiyoshi-Cho,
Anjo, Aichi, 446-8502, Japan, conforms to the basic safety and
health requirements of the applicable EU Directive:
EU Machine Directive 2006/42EC,
Outdoor Noise Directive 2000/14/EC.
The most important standards applied to properly meet the re-
quirements of the above EU Directive were: EN 60335-2-91.
The conformity assessment procedure 2000/14/EC was per-
formed per Annex VIII. UM3830: The measured noise level
(L
wa
) is 95 dB(A). The guaranteed noise level (L
d
) is 96 dB(A).
UM4030: The measured noise level (L
wa
) is 94,5 dB(A). The
guaranteed noise level (L
d
) is 96 dB(A).
Testing per 2000/14/EC was performed by: TÜV Rheinland
Product Safety GmbH, Am Grauen Stein, 51105 Köln,
Germany.
The technical documentation is on
Þ
le at MAKITA International
Europe Ltd, Michigan Drive, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, Bucks
MK15 8JD, England.
Anjo, 27.1.2010
For MAKITA Corporation
Tomoyasu Kato
Managing Director
Table of contents
Page
EC declaration of conformity
.......................................... 14
Packing
.............................................................................. 14
Delivery inventory
............................................................ 15
Explanation of symbols
................................................... 15
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
General precautions ..................................................... 16
Personal protective equipment ..................................... 16
Putting into operation ...............................................16-17
Working behavior / Method of working .......................... 17
Applications for cutting tools .......................................... 17
Transport and Storage .................................................. 18
Maintenance
................................................................. 18
First
Aid
......................................................................... 18
Technical data
................................................................... 19
Components
...................................................................... 19
GETTING STARTED
Handle installation ....................................................... 20
Installing the trimmer guard .......................................... 20
Installing the line knife ................................................... 20
Installing the trimmer head ........................................... 21
Power cable detensioner ............................................... 21
Turning the motor on/off ................................................ 21
REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE WORK
Maintenance instructions .............................................. 22
Lengthening the line ...................................................... 22
Replacing the line .......................................................... 23
Service and maintenance ............................................. 23
Trouble shooting
.............................................................. 23
Service, spare parts and guarantee
................................ 24
Extract from the spare part list
....................................... 25
Notes
................................................................................ 25
Packing
Your new MAKITA electric trimmer comes in a cardboard box
to protect it from damage during shipping.
Cardboard is a raw material. We encourage you to re-use the
box or recycle it (waste paper).
Do not dispose of electric equipment together with household
waste material!
Thank you for choosing a MAKITA product!
We trust that you will be a satis
Þ
ed customer. You have chosen
one of the latest models of MAKITA eletric trimmer. With its
modern design, the UM3830, UM4030 is the ideal helper for
lawn care,
ß
ower beds and path borders. It is intended only for
household use around the home and garden. Its powerful electric
motor, high torque, light aluminium shaft tube, soft grip, and
anti-vibration system give it good handling qualities. It naturally
also has a detensioner for the power cable.
The UM3830, UM4030 electric trimmer has a two-line cutter
head with quiet trimming line.
Intended use: UM3830, UM4030 electric trimmer is designed
for cutting grass with non-metallic tools, and for use by a single
person. It is not suitable for cutting brush or bushes! It must not
be used in damp weather (rain, fog etc.)!
In order to ensure your personal safety and the optimum operation
and functioning of your new electric trimmer, we have a very
important request:
Read this instruction manual thoroughly before using the
trimmer for the
Þ
rst time, and follow all safety precautions!
Failure to observe these precautions can lead to severe
injury or death!