Makita RBC253, RBC252 instruction manual Correct Handling of the Machine, Death

CORRECT HANDLING OF THE MACHINE

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Fig. 21 Fig 22

Attachment, adjustment and detachment of the shoulder strap

Attachment

Place the strap hook into the hanger which IS located on the shaft between the grip and the handle

Adjustment

Adjust the strap length so that the nylon cutting head / blade VJIII be kept parallel to the ground (Fig 21)

Detachment (NORMAL)

Remove t h e strap hook from the hanger.

Detachment (EMERGENCY)

In an emergency, release the throttle lever, firinly pull the re1;a.k iJelt upward and dei?,c? the machine fror (FIG22) Be extremely cautious to maintain control of t h e maci- r i at this time Do not allon the machine i ! J - defixted toward you or anyone in the work viciixtv

WARNING:

Failure to maintain complete control of the machine at all times could result in serious bodily injtiry or

DEATH.

Keep cutting attachment below waist level.

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Notes:	Hook	Release Belt
	The shoulder strap has a quick release system
	Check that the hook is assembled as shown in
	Fig. 23. If it is not, remove it and reassemble it
	as shown (Fig. 23).

Strap

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	Fig	23