Makita EM2650UH, EM2650LH manual Method of operation, Cutting Tools, Kickback prevention

Method of operation

–Only use in good light and visibility. During the winter season beware of slippery or wet areas, ice and snow (risk of slipping). Always ensure a safe footing.

–Never cut above waist height.

–Never stand on a ladder.

–Never climb up into trees to perform cutting operation.

–Never work on unstable surfaces.

–Remove sand, stones, nails etc. found within the working range. Foreign particles may damage the cutting tool and can cause dangerous kick-backs.

–Before commencing cutting, the cutting tool must have reached full working speed.

–When using metal blades, swing the tool evenly in half-circle from right to left, like using a scythe.

Cutting Tools

–Use an applicable cutting tool for the job in hand.

Nylon cutting heads (nylon line) are suitable for trimming lawn grass. Metal blades are suitable for cutting weeds, high grasses, bushes, shrubs, underwood, thicket, and the like.

–When using metal blades, always use the approved protector, handle (with barrier bar) and harness for use of metal blades. Otherwise blade contact may cause serious injury. See the section “Approved combination of cutting tool, protector, handle and harness.”

–When using metal blades, avoid “kickback” and always prepare for an accidental kickback. See the section “Kickback” and “Kickback prevention.”

Kickback

–When operating the Brushcutter, uncontrolled kickback may occur.

–This is particularly the case when attempting to cut within a blade segment between 12 and 2 o’clock.

–Never apply the Brushcutter within a segment between 12 and 2 o’clock.

–Never apply this segment of the Brushcutter blade to solids, such as bushes and trees, etc., having a diameter in excess of 3 cm or the Brushcutter will be deflected at great force with the risk of injuries.

Kickback prevention

To avoid kickbacks, observe the following:

–Operating 12 and 2 o’clock presents a hazard, especially when using metal blades.

–Cutting 11 and 12 o’clock, and between 2 and 5 o’clock, must be performed by trained and experienced operators, and then only at their own risk. Easy cutting with almost no kickback is possible between 8 and 11 o’clock.

Maintenance instructions

–The condition of the cutter, in particular of the cutting tool of the protective devices and also of the shoulder strap must be checked before commencing work. Particular attention is to be paid to the cutting blades which must be correctly sharpened.

–Turn off the engine and remove spark plug connector when replacing or sharpening cutting tools, and also when cleaning the cutter or cutting tool.

Caution:

Kickback

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