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recommend to take a 10 to 20-minute rest every hour.
When you leave the equipment, even if it is a short time, always •
switch off the engine or remove the battery cartridge. The
equipment unattended with the engine running may be used by
unauthorized person and cause serious accident.
Follow the instruction manual of the power unit for proper use of •
the control lever and switch.
During or after operation, do not put the hot equipment onto dry •
grass or combustible materials.
If blades catch weeds or the like, switch off the motor and remove •
the spark plug cap or battery cartridge, and then remove the
obstructions.
• Keep your hands and feet clear of the blades. Contacting
blades can result in serious injury. When handling the
blades, stop the motor and remove the spark plug cap or
battery cartridge.
Do not touch the gear case. The gear case becomes hot during •
operation.
Transport
Before transporting the equipment, switch off the motor and •
remove the spark plug cap or battery cartridge.
When transporting the equipment, carry it in a horizontal position •
by holding the shaft. Keep the hot mufer away from your body.
When transporting the equipment in a vehicle, properly secure •
it to avoid turnover. Otherwise fuel spillage and damage to the
equipment and other baggage may result.
Maintenance
Before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the •
equipment, always switch off the motor and remove the spark
plug cap or battery cartridge. Wait until the motor gets cold.
To reduce the risk of re, never service the equipment in the •
vicinity of re.
Always wear protective gloves when handling the blades.•
Always clean dust and dirt off the equipment. Never use gasoline, •
benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like for the purpose. Discoloration,
deformation or cracks of the plastic components may result.
After each use, tighten all screws and nuts, except for the •
carburetor adjustment screws.
Never repair bent or broken blades by straightening or welding. •
It may cause parts of the blades to come off and result in serious
injury. Contact Makita authorized service center for Makita
genuine blades to replace them.
Do not attempt any maintenance or repair not described in this •
booklet or the instruction manual of the power unit. Ask Makita
authorized service center for such work.
Always use Makita genuine spare parts and accessories only. •
Using parts or accessories supplied by a third party may result
in the equipment breakdown, property damage and/or serious
injury.
Request Makita authorized service center to inspect and maintain •
the equipment at regular interval.
Storage
Before storing the equipment, perform full cleaning and •
maintenance. Remove the spark plug cap or the battery cartridge.
Drain the fuel after the engine gets cold.
Store the equipment in a dry and high or locked location out of •
reach of children.
Do not prop the equipment against something, such as a wall. •
Otherwise it may fall suddenly and cause an injury.
First aid
• Always have a rst-aid kit close by. Immediately replace
any item taken from the rst aid kit.
When asking for help, give the following information:•
Place of the accident -
What happened -
Number of injured persons -
Nature of the injury -
Your name -
Assembly and adjustment
WARNING:
Before assembling or adjusting the cultivator, make sure that the •
motor is switched off and remove the spark plug cap or battery
cartridge. Otherwise blades or other parts may rotate and result
in serious injury.
Before handling or working around blades, wear protective •
gloves. Otherwise the blades can cut bare hands.
When assembling or adjusting the equipment, always put it down. •
Assembling or adjusting the equipment in an upright position may
result in serious injury.
Follow the warnings and precautions in the chapter “Safety •
precautions” and the instruction manual of the power unit.
Mounting the attachment to a power unit (Fig. 5)
To mount the attachment to a power unit, follow the steps below.
1. Make sure that the lock lever (A) is not tightened.
2. Align the pin (B) with the arrow mark (C).
3. Insert the shaft into the drive shaft of the power unit until the
release button (D) pops up.
4. Tighten the lock lever (A) rmly as shown.
To remove the attachment, loosen the lock lever, press the lock
button and withdraw the shaft.
NOTICE: Do not tighten the lock lever (A) without the shaft of the
attachment inserted. Otherwise the lock lever may tighten the
entrance of the drive shaft too much and damage it.
Operation
WARNING:
If the blades rotate at idle, adjust the idle speed of the engine •
down. Otherwise you cannot stop the blades with throttle off and
it may cause serious injury.
Follow the warnings and precautions in the chapter “Safety •
precautions” and the instruction manual of the power unit.
Basic operation
Press the blades into the soil and move them forward, backward
or sideward. For example, to loosen packed soil, move the blades
forward and backward alternatively.
Breaking up soil
First, remove weeds, old roots, stones and other hard objects.
Hold the equipment rmly. Till a small area to the desired depth rst
and then move to the next area. Be careful not to leave footprints.
Mixing soil improver
First, remove weeds, old roots, stones and other hard objects.
Spread soil improver, such as compost, leaves, fertilizers or the like
evenly.
Apply the blades of the cultivator to mix the soil improver into soil.
Inspection and maintenance
WARNING:
Before inspecting or maintaining the equipment, switch off the •
motor and remove the spark plug cap or the battery cartridge.
Otherwise blades or other parts may move and result in serious
injury.
Before handling or working around blades, wear protective •
gloves. Your ngers may contact with blades and it may cause
serious injury.
When inspecting or maintaining the equipment, always put it •
down. Assembling or adjusting the equipment in an upright
position may result in serious injury.
Follow the warnings and precautions in the chapter “Safety •
precautions” and the instruction manual of the power unit.
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