Table Des Matières; Eu Conformity Declaration; Packaging; Symbols - Makita UH 4520 Instructions D'emploi

Thank you for purchasing a MAKITA product!
Congratulations on choosing a MAKITA hedge trimmer!
We are confident that you will be satisfied with this modern
machine.
Models UH 4520, UH 5520 and UH 7020 are very light and
handy hedge trimmers, with high performance and
a good power-to-weight ratio.
The ergonomic design of the grips and controls make for
comfortable and untiring operation during extensive jobs. A
strain reliever is provided for the power cord at both ends.
The safety features of the UH 4520, UH 5520 and
UH 7020 hedge trimmers are state of the art and meet all
international standards. These features include hand guards
on both handles, 2-hand grip safeties and a quick-stop function.
In order to ensure the proper functioning and performance
of your new hedge trimmer, and to safeguard your own
personal safety, it is imperative that you read this instruc-
tion manual thoroughly before operation. Be especially
careful to observe all safety precautions! Failure to ob-
serve these precautions can lead to severe injury or
death!

EU Conformity Declaration

The undersigned, Junzo Asada and Rainer Bergfeld, as
authorized by DOLMAR GmbH, declare that the MAKITA
machines,
Type: UH 4520, UH 5520, UH 7020
manufactured by DOLMAR GmbH, Jenfelder Str. 38, 22045
Hamburg, Germany, conforms to the basic safety and health
requirements of the applicable EU guidelines:
EU Machine guideline 98/37/ EG
EU EMC guideline 89/336/ EWG (modified by 91/263/ EWG,
92/31/ EWG and 93/68/ EWG)
EU Low-voltage guideline 73/23/ EWG (modified by 93/68/
EWG)
The most important standards applied to properly meet the
requirements of the above EU guidelines were: EN 50144-1,
EN 50144-2-15, EN 50082-1, EN 55014, EN 60555-T2, -T3, -
T3A1.
Hamburg, 6.12.1999
For DOLMAR GmbH
Junzo Asada
Managing Director

Packaging

Your MAKITA hedge trimmer is delivered in a cardboard box
to protect it during shipping.
Cardboard is a basic raw material and is consequently
reuseable or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).
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Rainer Bergfeld
Managing Director
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Table of contents
EU Conformity Declaration ................................................ 2
Packaging ............................................................................ 2
Symbols ............................................................................... 2
Delivery inventory .............................................................. 3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................... 3
General precautions ........................................................ 3
Protective equipment ...................................................... 3
Putting into operation .................................................. 3-4
Extension power cord ..................................................... 4
Transport and storage .................................................... 4
Maintenance .................................................................... 4
First aid ........................................................................... 4
Working technique .......................................................... 5
Tips on hedge-trimming ..................................................... 5
Environmental protection information ............................. 5
Technical data ..................................................................... 6
Designation of components .............................................. 6
PUTTING INTO OPERATION .............................................. 7
Checking the blade brake .............................................. 7
MAINTENANCE ................................................................... 7
Cleaning and maintaining the cutter ............................... 7
Instructions for periodic maintenance ............................. 7
Trouble shooting ................................................................ 7
Service, spare parts and guarantee ................................. 8
Service centres (see enclosure)

Symbols

You will notice the following symbols on the hedge trimmer
and in the Instruction Manual:
Read Instruction Manual and follow
all warnings and safety instructions!
Particular care and attention!
Forbidden!
Protect from rain and moisture!
Pull mains plug if power cord is damaged!
Pull mains plug!
Double protective insulation
Switch off motor!
STOP
Wear protective gloves!
Wear eye and hearing protection!
First aid
Recycling
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