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Maintenance - Before performing maintenance work switch off the Power Cut (27) and pull out the plug cap. - Allow the Power Cut to cool off before doing any maintenance work (burn hazard)! - Always check the Power Cut before using it to make sure that it is in good working order. In particular, make sure that the cutting disc is properly mounted. Make sure that the cutting wheel is undamaged and suitable for the job it will be used for. - Operate the Power Cut only at a low noise and emission level. For this ensure the carburetor is adjusted correctly. 27 - Clean the Power Cut regularly. - Check the fuel tank cap regularly for good sealing. Observe the accident prevention instructions issued by trade associations and insurance companies. NEVER make any modifications to the Power Cut! You will only be putting your own safety at risk! Perform only the maintenance and repair works described in the operator's manual. All other work must be carried out by MAKITA Service. Use only original MAKITA spares and accessories. The use of non‑MAKITA spares, accessories, or cutting discs increases the risk of accident. We cannot accept any respon- sibility for accidents or damage occurring in association with 28 the use of cutting discs or accessories other than original MAKITA. First aid For the event of a possible accident, please make sure that a first aid kit is always immediately available close by. Immediately replace any items used from the first aid box. When calling for help, give the following information: - Place of the accident - What happened - Number of injured people - Kind of injuries - Your name! 29 NOTE Individuals with poor circulation who are exposed to excessive vibration may experience injury to blood vessels or the nervous system. Vibration may cause the following symptoms to occur in the fingers, hands or wrists: "Falling asleep" (numbness), tingling, pain, stabbing sensation, alteration of skin colour or of the skin. If any of these symptoms occur, see a physician! Disposal and environmental protection Be mindful of the environment! Dispose of worn-out or defective cutting discs in accordance with your local disposal regulations. To protect unusable cutting discs from misuse, destroy them before disposal. When the Power Cut is worn out or damaged beyond repair, have it disposed of or recycled in an environmentally sound manner. If necessary, consult your local authorities. SERVICE 12

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Maintenance
-
Before performing maintenance work switch off the
Power
Cut
(27)
and pull out the plug cap.
-
Allow the Power Cut to cool off before doing any mainte-
nance work (burn hazard)!
-
Always check the Power Cut before using it to make sure that
it is in good working order. In particular, make sure that the
cutting disc is properly mounted. Make sure that the cutting
wheel is undamaged and suitable for the job it will be used
for.
-
Operate the Power Cut
only at a low noise and emission level.
For this ensure the carburetor is adjusted correctly.
-
Clean the Power Cut regularly.
-
Check the fuel tank cap regularly for good sealing.
Observe the accident prevention instructions issued by
trade associations and insurance companies. NEVER
make any modifications to the Power Cut! You will only
be putting your own safety at risk!
Perform only the maintenance and repair works described in
the operator’s manual. All other work must be carried out by
MAKITA Service.
Use only original MAKITA spares and accessories.
The use of non-MAKITA spares, accessories, or cutting discs
increases the risk of accident. We cannot accept any respon-
sibility for accidents or damage occurring in association with
the use of cutting discs or accessories other than original
MAKITA.
First aid
For the event of a possible accident, please make sure that a
first aid kit is always immediately available close by. Immediately
replace any items used from the first aid box.
When calling for help, give the following information:
- Place of the accident
- What happened
- Number of injured people
- Kind of injuries
- Your name!
NOTE
Individuals with poor circulation who are exposed to excessive
vibration may experience injury to blood vessels or the nervous
system.
Vibration may cause the following symptoms to occur in the fin
-
gers, hands or wrists: ”Falling asleep” (numbness), tingling, pain,
stabbing sensation, alteration of skin colour or of the skin.
If any
of these symptoms occur, see a physician!
Disposal and environmental protection
Be mindful of the environment!
Dispose of worn-out or defective cutting discs in accordance with
your local disposal regulations. To protect unusable cutting discs
from misuse, destroy them before disposal.
When the Power Cut is worn out or damaged beyond repair, have
it disposed of or recycled in an environmentally sound manner. If
necessary, consult your local authorities.
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