User manual MAKITA DPC7331HD

[. . . ] Instruction and Safety Manual for Gasoline Power Cuts DPC7331HD DPC7341HD WARNING!Always follow safety precautions in the Instruction and Safety Manual. The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Preserve this Manual carefully! EMISSIONS COMPONENT DEFECT WARRANTY COVERAGE MAKITA U. S. A, Inc warrant to the initial retail purchaser and each subsequent owner, that this utility equipment was designed, built, and equipped to conform at the time of initial sale to all applicable regulations of the U. S. [. . . ] Note: Mufflers with catalytic converters take longer to cool off!The Power Cut should be stored safely in a dry place. Always dismount the cutting disc before storage. Before long-term storage and before shipping the Power Cut, follow the instructions in the chapter on "Periodic care and maintenance". ALWAYS empty the fuel tank and run the carburetor dry. 5 - - When putting cutting discs in storage, be careful to: · Clean and dry them well. CAUTION: Do NOT clean synthetic resin cutting discs with water or other fluids!· Avoid dampness, freezing temperatures, direct sunshine, high temperatures and temperature fluctuations, as these can cause breakage and splintering. · Before re-using a resin cutting disc, make sure of the use-by (expiration) date (quarter and year, stamped on the arbor ring). If this date has been exceeded, do NOT use the cutting disc. Always check new cutting discs or cutting discs that have been in storage to make sure that they are free of defects and before the first cut test-run the tool at top speed for at least 60 seconds. Keep body parts and people well away out of range of the direction of the cutting disc during this test. 6 10 Maintenance - Allow the Power Cut to cool off before doing any maintenance work (burn hazard)!Power Cuts with catalytic converter take longer to cool down!Always check the Power Cut before using it to make sure that it is in good working order. In particular, make sure that the cutting disc is properly mounted. Make sure that the cutting wheel is undamaged and suitable for the job it will be used for. Before performing maintenance work switch off the Power Cut (7) and pull out the plug cap. 7 - Operate the Power Cut only at a low noise and emission level. For this ensure the carburetor is adjusted correctly. Do not operate the Power Cut with a defective or modified muffler. Check the fuel tank cap regularly for good sealing. Observe the accident prevention instructions issued by trade associations and insurance companies. NEVER make any modifications to the Power Cut!You will only be putting your own safety at risk!Perform only the maintenance and repair works described in the instruction manual. All other work must be carried out by MAKITA Service. [. . . ] Non-performance of the required maintenance and cleaning. Obvious overloading due to permanent exceeding of the upper performance limits. The use of other than original MAKITA cutting discs. Use of force, improper use, misuse or accidents. [. . . ]