Makita EK7301 Owners Manual - Page 6
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- Always wear safety shoes or boots (G) with steel toes, non‑skid soles, and leg protectors when working with the Power Cut. Safety shoes equipped with a protective layer provide protection against cuts and ensure a secure footing. - Always wear a work suit (H) of tough material with sufficient flame-retardant qualities whenever working with the cutoff saw. Fuels / Refuelling - Go to a safe, level place before refuelling. Never refuel while on scaffolding, on heaps of material, or in similar places! - Switch off the engine before refuelling the Power Cut. 5 - Do not smoke or work near open fires (6). - Let the engine cool down before refuelling. - Fuels can contain substances similar to solvents. Eyes and skin should not come in contact with mineral oil products. Always wear protective gloves when refuelling (not the regular work gloves!). Frequently clean and change protective clothes. Do not breathe in fuel vapors. Inhalation of fuel vapours can be hazardous to your health. - Do not spill fuel. If a spill occurs, clean off the Power Cut immediately. Fuel should not come in contact with clothes. If your clothes have come in contact with fuel, change them at once. - Ensure that no fuel oozes into the soil (environmental protection). Use an appropriate base. - Refuelling is not allowed in closed rooms. Fuel vapors will ac- 6 cumulate near the floor (explosion hazard). - Ensure to firmly tighten the screw cap of the fuel tank. - Before starting the engine, move to a location at least 3 meters (approx. 10 feet) from where you fuelled the Power Cut (7), but not within the extended swing range of the cutting disc (direction of sparks). - Fuel cannot be stored for an unlimited period of time. Buy only as much as will be consumed in the near future. - When making up the gasoline/oil mixture, always put the oil in the mixing container first, and then the gasoline. - Use only approved and marked containers for the transport and storage of fuel. - Keep fuel away from children! 7 Putting into operation - Do not work on your own. There must be someone around in case of an emergency (within shouting distance). - Observe all anti‑noise regulations when working in residential areas. - Never use the Power Cut near inflammable materials or explosive gases! The Power Cut can create sparks leading to fire or explosion! - Make sure that all persons within 30 meters (100 feet), such as other workers, are wearing protective gear (see "Protective Equipment") (8). Children and other unauthorized persons must remain more than 30 meters away from the working area. Keep an eye out for animals as well (9). 8 - Before starting work the Power Cut must be checked for perfect function and operating safety according to the prescriptions. In particular, make sure that the cutting wheel is in good condition(replace immediately if torn, damaged or bent), the cutting wheel is properly mounted, the protective hood is locked in place, the hand guard is properly mounted, the V-belt has the proper tension, the throttle moves easily and the halfthrottle lock button functions properly, the grips are clean and dry, and the combination switch functions properly (Start/Stop (I/O) switch, choke). Visually inspect the muffler for damage and possible dirt in the muffler area. - Start the Power Cut only after complete assembly and inspec- tion. Never use the Power Cut when it is not completely as- sembled. 9 3 meters 30 m = wearing Protective Equipment