Makita EH 620, EH 450 manual Operation of the Machine, Case

OPERATION OF THE MACHINE

- Be sure to carefully read and follow safety instructions.
- Keep hands away from blades.			Never grasp the exposed cutting
-	blade or cutting edges, when picking up or holding the tool.
	Never touch the cutting device when starting the engine and
-	during operation.
	Operate the Hedge Trimmer in such a manner as to avoid inhalation
	of the exhaust gases. Never run the engine in enclosed rooms
	(Risk of gas poisoning).	Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas.
- All protective installations and guards supplied with the machine
-	must be used during operation.
	Never operate the engine with a faulty exhaust muffler or if it is
	missing.
- Use the Hedge Trimmer only in good light and visibility.
-	Always ensure a safe footing.
	Never stand on a ladder and run the Hedge Trimmer.			Keep both
-	feet on the ground.
	Never climb up the trees with the Hedge Trimmer to perform
	cutting operation.
- Never work on unstable surfaces.
-	Remove sand, stone, nails, wire, etc. found within the working
-	area. Foreign objects may damage the cutting blades.
	Before commencing cutting, the cutting blades must have reached
-	full working speed.
	Always hold the Hedge Trimmer firmly with both hands on the
-	handles only.
	The right hand grips the front handle of model EH620.
-	This is the way to safely operate the machine.
	Use a firm grip with thumbs and fingers encircling the handles.
-	When you release the throttle, it takes a few moments before the
-	cutting blades stop.
	The Hedge Trimmer must not be used for cutting with fast idle.
	The cutting speed cannot be adjusted with the throttle control in
	fast idle position.
- When cutting a hedge, the machine should be held so that the
-	blades form a 15-30"angle with the cutting line.
	If the Hedge Trimmer is used with circular movements against the
	edge of the hedge, the twigs will be thrown directly to the ground.
- At vertical cutting, the Hedge Trimmer is used with circular
-	pendulation, swinging up and down close to the hedge.
	Pay special attention when cutting hedges which are laid out a
	long a wire-fence and have grown through the fence.
	The blade must not contact the fence, otherwise the blades may
-	be destroyed.
	Do not use the Hedge Trimmer continuously for a long time.				It is
	normal to take a break of 10 to 20 minutes after every 50 minutes
	operation.					h
- Should the cutting blades hit stones or other hard objects,
	immediately switch off	the engine and inspect the cutting blades for
-	damage. Replace damaged blades before re-commencing work.
	The engine must be	switched	off immediately in	case of	any
	engine problems.

- Operate the Hedge Trimmer with as little noise and contamination as possible. In particular check the correct setting of the carburetor and the fuel/oil ratio.

- Do Not attempt to remove jammed cut material when blades are running. Put unit down, turn it off, and remove necessary cuttings.

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