User manual MAKITA BCM2600

[. . . ] Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the Brush Cutter / String Trimmer into operation and strictly observe the safety regulation!Thank you very much for purchasing 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 program 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. [. . . ] Foreign materials may damage the cutting tool and cause dangerous kick-back. - The cutting tool must have reached full working speed before contact with the grass. When operating the brush cutter, uncontrollable kickback may occur. This is particularly the case when attempting to cut within a blade segment between 12 and 2 o'clock. Never use the brush cutter within a segment between 12 and 2 o'clock. Never apply the blade of brush cutter to solids, such as bushes and trees, etc. , having a diameter in excess of 3 cm or the brush cutter will be deflected at great force with the risk of injuries. To avoid kickback, ensure the following : - Operation within a blade segment between 12 and 2 o'clock presents positive hazards, especially in using metal cutting tools. - Cutting operations within a blade segment between 11 and 12 o'clock, and between 2 and 5 o'clock, must only be performed by trained and experienced operators, and then only at their own risk. Easy cutting with almost no kickback is possible within a blade segment between 8 and 11 o'clock. - The condition of the Brush Cutter/String Trimmer must be checked before operation, in particular of the cutting tool, the protective devices and also the shoulder strap. Special attention must be paid to the cutting blade which must be correctly sharpened. - Fix a barrier to the left side of the machine together with the handle of operator's protection. - Do not adjust position of the loop handle too close to the control grip. - The handle must be kept in position more than 250 mm from the hanger. To meet the applicable safety provisions, only the tool/protector combinations as described in the table must be used. use genuine MAKITA cutter blades or nylon cutting head. The cutter blade must be well sharpened, free of cracks or breakage. If the cutter blade hits against a stone during operation, stop the engine and check the blade immediately. 20 Sharpen or replace the cutter blade every three (3) hours of operation. If the nylon cutting head hits against a stone during operation, stop the engine and check the nylon cutting head immediately. CAUTION: The appropriate blade guard must always be installed for your own safety and complying with accident-prevention regulations. [. . . ] - Check the blade or the nylon cutting head for damage and make sure it is firmly mounted. - Check if there is sufficient difference between idling and engagement speed. Make sure that the cutting tool does not rotate while the engine is idling. Take out the air-filter (C) and clean it in warm soapy water. [. . . ]