Makita UB401MP Manual De Instrucciones página 6

41. To reduce sound levels, limit the number
of pieces of equipment used at any one
time.
42. After using blowers and other equip-
ment, CLEAN UP! Dispose of debris in
trash receptacles.
Refueling
1. Stop the engine before refueling. Keep
away from open flames and sparks.
Never smoke during refueling. Otherwise
fire and/or explosion may result.
Refuel outdoors. Refueling in a closed
2.
room can cause explosion of fuel vapor.
3. Avoid contact with fuel or engine oil.
Do not inhale fuel vapor. If fuel or oil
spills, wipe it off of the machine and/or
ground immediately. If fuel spills on your
clothes, change it immediately to pre-
vent it from catching fire.
4. After refueling, carefully tighten the fuel
tank cap and check for fuel leak. Move at
least 3 m (10 feet) away from the fueling
source and site before starting engine.
Only transport and store fuel in
5.
approved containers. Keep children
away from the stored fuel.
Transportation
1. Stop the motor during transportation.
Otherwise unintentional start-up may cause
injury.
Ensure safe position of the machine
2.
during car transportation to avoid fuel
leakage.
3. Lift the entire machine from the ground
when carrying the machine. Dragging the
machine causes fuel tank damage and fuel
leakage, resulting in fire.
4. When transporting the equipment, carry
it in a horizontal position by holding the
shaft. Keep the hot muffler away from
your body.
Vibration
Exposing to excessive vibration injures
1.
blood vessels or nervous system of the
operator and causes the following symp-
toms in the fingers, hands or wrists:
"Falling asleep" (numbness), tingling,
pain, stabbing sensation, alteration of
skin color or of the skin. If any of these
symptoms occur, see a physician.
To reduce the risk of "white finger dis-
ease", keep your hands warm during
operation and well maintain the machine
and accessories.
Maintenance and storage
1. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to
be sure the blower is in safe working
condition.
2. If the parts are worn or damaged, replace
them with parts provided by Makita.
3. Store the blower in a dry place out of the
reach of children.
4. When you stop the blower for inspec-
tion, servicing, storage, or changing
accessory, switch off the blower and
make sure that all moving parts come to
a complete stop, and remove the battery
cartridge or the spark plug cap. Cool
down the blower before making any work
on the blower. Maintain the blower with
care and keep it clean.
Always cool down the blower before
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storing.
6. When you lift the blower, be sure to bend
your knees and be careful not to hurt
your back.
7. To reduce the risk of fire, never service
the equipment in the vicinity of fire.
Always clean dust and dirt off the equip-
8.
ment. Never use gasoline, benzine, thin-
ner, alcohol or the like for the purpose.
Discoloration, deformation or cracks of the
plastic components may result.
9. After each use, tighten all screws and
nuts, except for the carburetor adjust-
ment screws.
10. Do not attempt any maintenance or
repair not described in this instruction
manual or the instruction manual of the
power unit. Ask our authorized service
center for such work.
11. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories.
12. Always use the genuine spare parts and
accessories only. Using parts or accesso-
ries supplied by a third party may result in
the equipment breakdown, property dam-
age and/or serious injury.
13. Request our authorized service center
to inspect and maintain the machine at
regular interval.
14. Before storing the machine, perform full
cleaning and maintenance. Remove the
spark plug cap or the battery cartridge.
Drain the fuel after the engine gets cold.
15. Do not prop the equipment against
something, such as a wall. Otherwise it
may fall suddenly and cause an injury.
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