Manual Makita EN4951SH Hedgecutter

Manual

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Starting the pole hedge trimmer

- Before assembling or adjusting the equipment, switch off the engine and remove

the spark plug cap.

- Before starting the pole hedge trimmer, always make sure that the machine is in

safe operational condition.

- Never attempt to start the engine if the equipment is damaged.

- Check the operation of the throttle lever safety mechanism. The lock-off lever

should have a smooth and easy action. Make sure that the lock-off lever functions

properly. Check that the handles are clean and dry and test the STOP switch to

ensure that it is functioning properly.

Always start the pole hedge trimmer in accordance with the directions provided in

this instruction manual.

Follow the instructions below to start the pole hedge trimmer

- Start the pole hedge trimmer only after the machine has been completely

assembled and all accessory parts have been attached.

- When starting the engine, keep the blades clear of your body and other object,

including the ground. The blades may move when starting and may cause serious

injury or damage to the blades and/or property.

- Before starting the engine, make sure that cutter blades are not obstructed by

any foreign objects such as stones, branches, etc.

- Stop the engine immediately if engine problems occur.

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your left hand. Never step on the drive shaft.

- If the blades move at idle, stop the engine and adjust the idle speed down.

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all times, avoid changing your grip during operation. Make sure that the control

handles are in good condition and free of moisture, mud, oil or grease.

Always ensure secure and well-balanced footing

- Always stop the engine immediately and discontinue operation if engine trouble

occurs or if the machine starts making unusual noise.

- Exhaust fumes are poisonous. Never operate the machine in an enclosed room

or tunnel without ventilation (risk of suffocation and gas poisoning). Note that

carbon monoxide is an odorless gas. Always make sure that areas where the

engine is operated are adequately ventilated.

- Stop the engine when resting, or when the pole hedge trimmer is left unattended.

Place the machine in a safe location and make sure that no combustible material

is nearby.

- Never place a hot pole hedge trimmer onto dry grass or combustible material.

- 

excessive lubricant.

- 

- Turn off the engine before transportation.

- Always stop the engine when:

 Resting

 Transporting the machine

 Cleaning the machine

 Refuelling the machine

 Performing maintenance on the machine

 Fixing a problem with the machine

- When carrying the equipment, carry it in a horizontal position by holding the shaft.

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- When transporting the machine in a vehicle, always securely attach the pole

hedge trimmer to avoid leakage of residual fuel.

- Always empty the fuel tank before transporting the pole hedge trimmer in a

vehicle.

- When unloading the machine from a vehicle, take extra care not to drop the pole

hedge trimmer to the ground, as this may seriously damage the fuel tank.

- Except in an emergency, never drop the pole hedge trimmer as this may seriously

damage the machine.

- When transporting the pole hedge trimmer, always lift the machine completely off

of the ground. Never drag the engine across the ground as this may damage the

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- Always use the cutter cover provided to protect and secure the cutting section of

the pole hedge trimmer during transportation and storage.

- If the equipment gets heavy impact or fall, check the condition before continuing

work. Check the fuel system for fuel leakage and the controls and safety devices

for malfunction. If there is any damage or doubt, ask our authorized service

center for the inspection and repair.

- Resting

- Transporting the machine

- Cleaning the machine

- Refuelling the machine

- Performing maintenance on

the machine

- Fixing a problem with the

machine

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