Manual Makita DUR368A (page 16 of 40) (English, German, Dutch, Danish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Turkish, Spanish)

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Work area safety

1. Operate the tool under good visibility and day-

light conditions only. Do not operate the tool in

darkness or fog.

2. Do not operate the tool in explosive atmo-

spheres, such as in the presence of ammable

liquids, gases or dust.Thetoolcreatessparks

whichmayignitethedustorfumes.

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 away from the tool. Stop the tool

as soon as someone approaches.

5. Never operate the tool while people, especially

children, or pets are nearby.

6. Before operation, examine the work area for

stones or other solid objects.Theycanbe

thrown or cause dangerous kickback and result in

seriousinjuryand/orpropertydamage.

WARNING: Use of this product can create

dust containing chemicals which may cause

respiratory or other illnesses. Some examples

of these chemicals are compounds found in

pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers and herbi-

cides. Your risk from these exposures varies,

depending on how often you do this type

of work. To reduce your exposure to these

chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and

work with approved safety equipment, such as

those dust masks that are specially designed

to lter out microscopic particles.

Electrical and battery safety

1. Do not expose the tool to rain or wet condi-

tions.Waterenteringthetoolwillincreasetherisk

ofelectricshock.

2. Do not use the tool if the switch does not

turn it on and off. Any tool that cannot be con-

trolled with the switch is dangerous and must be

repaired.

3. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the

switch is in the off-position before installing a

battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.

Carryingthetoolwithyourngerontheswitchor

energising the tool that have the switch on invites

accidents.

4. Do not dispose of the battery(ies) in a re.

Thecellmayexplode.Checkwithlocalcodesfor

possible special disposal instructions.

5. Do not open or mutilate the battery(ies).

Released electrolyte is corrosive and may cause

damagetotheeyesorskin.Itmaybetoxicif

swallowed.

6. Do not charge battery in rain, or in wet

locations.

Putting into operation

1. Before assembling or adjusting the tool,

remove the battery cartridge.

2. Before handling the cutter blade, wear protec-

tive gloves.

3. Before installing the battery cartridge, inspect

the tool for damages, loose screws/nuts or

improper assembly. Sharpen blunt cutter

blade. If the cutter blade is bent or dam-

aged, replace it. Check all control levers and

switches for easy action. Clean and dry the

handles.

4. Never attempt to switch on the tool if it is dam-

aged or not fully assembled. Otherwise serious

injurymayresult.

5. Adjust the shoulder harness and hand grip to

suit the operator's body size.

6. When inserting a battery cartridge, keep the

cutting attachment clear of your body and

other object, including the ground. It may rotate

whenstartingandmaycauseinjuryordamageto

the tool and/or property.

7. Remove any adjusting key, wrench or blade

cover before turning the tool on. An accessory

leftattachedtoarotatingpartofthetoolmay

resultinpersonalinjury.

8. The cutting tool has to be equipped with the

guard. Never run the tool with damaged guards

or without guards in place!

9. Make sure there are no electrical cables, water

pipes, gas pipes etc. that could cause a hazard

if damaged by use of the tool.

Operation

1. In the event of an emergency, switch off the

tool immediately.

2. If you feel any unusual condition (e.g. noise,

vibration) during operation, switch off the

tool and remove the battery cartridge. Do not

use the tool until the cause is recognized and

solved.

3. The cutting attachment continues to rotate for

a short period after turning the tool off. Don't

rush to contact the cutting attachment.

4. During operation, use the shoulder harness.

Keep the tool on your right side rmly.

5. 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.

6. Always be sure of your footing on slopes.

7. Walk, never run.

8. Never work on a ladder or tree to avoid loss of

control.

9. If the tool gets heavy impact or fall, check the

condition before continuing work. Check the

controls and safety devices for malfunction. If

there is any damage or doubt, ask our autho-

rized service center for the inspection and

repair.

10. Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused

by fatigue.Werecommendtakinga10to20-min-

ute rest every hour.

11. When you leave the tool, even if it is a short

time, always remove the battery cartridge.The

unattended tool with the battery cartridge installed

may be used by unauthorized person and cause

serious accident.

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