Makita UH6570, UH5570, UH4570 instruction manual General Power Tool Safety Warnings

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Designation of Machine:

Hedge trimmer

Model No./ Type: UH4570, UH5570, UH6570

Specifications: see "SPECIFICATIONS" table. are of series production and

Conforms to the following European Directives: 2000/14/EC, 98/37/EC until 28th December 2009 and then with 2006/42/EC from 29th December 2009

And are manufactured in accordance with the following standards or standardised documents:

EN60745

The technical documentation is kept by our authorised representative in Europe who is:

Makita International Europe Ltd, Michigan, Drive, Tongwell,

Milton Keynes, MK15 8JD, England

The conformity assessment procedure required by Directive 2000/14/EC was in Accordance with annex V. Measured Sound Power Level: 98dB

Guaranteed Sound Power Level: 100dB

30th January 2009

000230

Tomoyasu Kato

Director

Makita Corporation

3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,

Anjo, Aichi, JAPAN

GEA005-3

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

Work area safety

1.Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

2.Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

3.Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical safety

4.Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

5.Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.

6.Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

7.Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

8.When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

9.If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

10.Use of power supply via a RCD with a rated residual current of 30mA or less is always

recommended.

Personal safety

11.Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.

12.Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

13.Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

14.Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

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Contents Hedge Trimmer Specifications SymbolEC Declaration of Conformity General Power Tool Safety Warnings Hedge Trimmer Safety Warnings Vertical cut Switch actionFunctional Description Straight cutFar area cut AssemblyEngage the extension cord Waist cord hookOperation Arm cord hook AccessoryInstalling or removing chip receiver accessory Blade maintenance MaintenanceRemoving or installing shear blade Cleaning the toolInstalling the shear blade Storage AccessoriesMakita Corporation Anjo, Aichi, Japan