Makita RBC411 instruction manual Cutting Tools, Maintenance instructions

Cutting Tools

Employ only the correct cutting tool for the job in hand.

Nylon cutting head:

Exclusively designed for cutting along walls, fences, grass edges, trees, posts etc. (supplementing the grass mower). Perform this cutting work by swinging the grass trimmer evenly in half-circles from left to right.

Cutter blade (Star Blade (4 teeth), Eddy Blade (8 teeth)):

For cutting thick materials, such as weed, high grass, bushes, shrubs, underwood, thicket etc. (max. 2 cm dia. thickness). Perform this cutting work by swinging the brush cutter evenly in half-circles from right to left (similar to using a scythe).

Saw blade:

Please use saw blade in case bamboo leaves, small tree, pampas etc. are mixed in weed.

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 the spark plug connector when replacing or sharpening cutting tools, and also when cleaning the cutter or cutting tool.

Never straighten or weld damaged cutting tools.

–Operate the brush cutter with as little noise and contamination as possible. In particular check the correct setting of the carburetor.

–Clean the brush cutter at regular intervals and check that all screws and nuts are well tightened.

–Never service or store the brush cutter in the vicinity of naked flames.

–Always store the brush cutter in locked rooms and with an emptied fuel tank.

Observe the relevant accident prevention instructions issued by the relevant trade associations and by the insurance companies.

Do not perform any modifications on the brush cutter as this will endanger your safety.

The performance of maintenance or repair work by the user is limited to those activities as described in the instruction manual. All other work is to be done by an Authorized Service Agent.

Use only genuine spare parts and accessories supplied MAKITA.

Use of non-approved accessories and tools means increased risk of accidents and injuries.

MAKITA will not accept any liability for accidents or damage caused by the use of any non-approved cutting tools attachments accessories.

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