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Thank you very much for purchasing the MAKITA Brush Cutter/String trimmer.
We are pleased to recommend to you the MAKITA Brush Cutter/String trimmer
which is the result of a long development programme and many years of
knowledge and experience.
Please read this booklet which refers in detail to the various points that will
demonstrate its outstanding performance. This will assist you to obtain the
best possible result from your MAKITA Brush Cutter/String trimmer.
SYMBOLS
You will note the following symbols when reading the instructions manual.
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Take Particular care and Attention
Forbidden
Keep distance
Flying object hazard
No Smoking
No open flame
Protective gloves must be worn
Kickback
Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons and pets
Table of Contents
Symbols ........................................................................ 2
Safety instructions ....................................................... 3
Technical data ............................................................... 7
Designation of parts ..................................................... 8
Mounting of handle ....................................................... 9
Mounting of protector ................................................. 10
Mounting of cutter blade or nylon cutting head ......... 11
Before start of operation ........................................... 12
Correct handling of machine ...................................... 14
Points in operation and how to stop .......................... 14
Resharpening the cutting tool .................................... 16
Servicing instructions ................................................. 18
Storage ....................................................................... 21
Wear eye and ear protection
(for String trimmer only)
Wear protective helmet, eye and ear
protection (for Brush Cutter only)
Do not use metal blades
(for String trimmer only)
Top permissible tool speed
Fuel (Gasoline)
Engine-Manual start
Emergency stop
First Aid
Recycling
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ON/START
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OFF/STOP
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