Makita KR401MP Manual De Instrucciones Original página 7

To remove the pipe, turn the lever toward the attach-
ment and pull the pipe out while pressing down the
release button.
Fig.12
► 1 . Release button 2. Lever 3. Pipe
OPERATION
WARNING:
Follow the warnings and precau-
tions in the chapter "SAFETY WARNINGS" and
the instruction manual of the power unit.
WARNING:
Adjust the hanger position and
shoulder harness to your comfortable position
before operating.
Tilling the soil
CAUTION:
Before operation, remove hard
and/or long objects such as stones, cans, and
ropes from the working area. They may damage the
rotor blade or hinder the rotation of the rotor blade.
CAUTION:
When tilling the soil, do not move
the cultivator faster than walking speed.
CAUTION:
When walking with the running
cultivator or pulling it, keep a safe distance
between your feet and the rotor blades.
The rotor blade rotates in the direction as illustrated.
Choose the appropriate way of cultivating depending on
the size of the work area, terrain, and ground condition.
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3
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Basic operation
Press the rotor blades into the soil and then accel-
erate the motor. Move them forward and backward
alternatively.
Breaking up the soil
Hold the cultivator firmly and till to the desired depth.
Mixing soil improver
Spread soil improver, such as compost, leaves, fertiliz-
ers or the like evenly. Apply the rotor blades and mix the
soil improver into soil.
Furrowing
Slowly drag the rotor blades backward. If it is difficult
to make a desired depth in one go, trace the tilled line
again.
NOTICE:
The roots of the plants may be dam-
aged by tilling. Be careful of the tilling depth if
there are plants are nearby.
NOTE: The debris of plants such as roots may tangle
in the rotor blades. In this case, stop the motor and
remove the rotor blade from the gear case and then
wash off the debris.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
the equipment, switch of the motor and remove
the spark plug cap or battery cartridge. Otherwise
the cutting tool or other parts may move and result in
serious injury.
WARNING:
the equipment, always put it down. Assembling or
adjusting the equipment in an upright position may
result in serious injury.
WARNING:
tions in the chapter "SAFETY WARNINGS" and
the instruction manual of the power unit.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.
To maintain product SAFETY and RELIABILITY,
repairs, any other maintenance or adjustment should
be performed by Makita Authorized or Factory Service
Centers, always using Makita replacement parts.
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Before inspecting or maintaining
When inspecting or maintaining
Follow the warnings and precau-