Makita UR2300 User Manual

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10. Beforeuse,checkthesupplyandextensioncordfor
signsofdamageorageing.
11. Ifthecordbecomesdamagedduringuse,disconnect
thecordfromthesupplyimmediately.Do not touch
the cord before disconnecting the supply.
12. Do not use the tool if the cords are damaged or
worn.
13. Keepextensioncordawayfromcuttingelements.
Putting into operation
1. Beforeassemblingoradjustingthetool,disconnect
theplugfromthepowersource.
2. Before handling the cutter blade, wear protective
gloves.
3. Before plugging in, inspect the tool for damages,
loose screws/nuts or improper assembly. Sharpen
blunt cutter blade. If the cutter blade is bent or
damaged, replace it. Check all control levers and
switchesforeasyaction.Cleananddrythehandles.
4. Neverattempttoswitchonthetoolifitisdamaged
ornotfullyassembled.Otherwiseseriousinjurymay
result.
5. Removeanyadjustingkeyorwrenchbeforeturning
the tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a
rotatingpartofthetoolmayresultinpersonalinjury.
6. Adjusttheshoulderharnessandhandgriptosuitthe
operator’sbodysize.
7. Whenpluggingin,keepthecuttingattachmentclear
ofyourbodyandotherobject,includingtheground.
Itmayrotatewhenstartingandmaycauseinjuryor
damagetothetooland/orproperty.
Operation
1. In the event of an emergency, switch off the tool
immediately.
2. Ifyoufeelanyunusualcondition(e.g.noise,vibration)
duringoperation,switchoffthetool.Donotusethe
tooluntilthecauseisrecognizedandsolved.
3. Warning.Thecuttingattachmentcontinuestorotate
forashortperiodafterturningthetooloff.Don’trush
tocontactthecuttingattachment.
4. During operation, use the shoulder harness. Keep
thetoolonyourrightsidermly.
5. Donotoverreach.Keepproperfootingandbalance
atalltimes.Watchforhiddenobstaclessuchastree
stumps,rootsandditchestoavoidstumbling.
6. Never work on a ladder or tree to avoid loss of
control.
7. Before using the machine and after any heavy
impactorfall,checktheconditionbeforecontinuing
work. Check the controls and safety devices for
malfunction. If there is any damage or doubt, ask
ourauthorizedservicecenterfortheinspectionand
repair.
8. Donottouchthegearcase.Thegearcasebecomes
hotduringoperation.
9. Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused by
fatigue. We recommend taking a 10 to 20-minute
resteveryhour.
10. Whenyouleavethetool, evenifitisashort time,
always withdraw the mains plug. The unattended
tool with the mains plugged in may be used by
unauthorizedpersonandcauseseriousaccident.
11. Ifgrassorbranchesgetcaughtbetweenthecutting
attachmentandguard,alwaysturnthetooloffand
withdrawthemainsplugbeforecleaning.Otherwise
the cutting attachment may rotate unintentionally
andcauseseriousinjury.
12. If the cutting attachment hits stones or other hard
objects,immediatelyturnthetooloff.Thenwithdraw
themainsplugandinspectthecuttingattachment.
13. Check the cutting attachment frequently during
operation for cracks or damages. Before the
inspection, withdraw the mains plug and wait until
the cutting attachment stops completely. Replace
damagedcuttingattachmentimmediately,evenifit
hasonlysupercialcracks.
14. Nevercutabovewaistheight.
15. Before starting the cutting operation, wait until the
cutting attachment reaches a constant speed after
turningthetoolon.
16. Whenusingmetalblades,swingthe tool evenlyin
half-circlefromrighttoleft,likeusingascythe.
17. Hold the tool by insulated gripping surfaces only,
becausethecutterblademaycontacthiddenwiring.
Cutter blades contacting a “live” wire may make
exposedmetalpartsofthetool“live”andcouldgive
theoperatoranelectricshock.
18. Always ensure that ventilation openings are kept
clearofdebris.
Cutting attachments
1. Useanapplicablecuttingattachmentforthejobin
hand.
− Nylon cutting heads (string trimmer heads) are
suitablefortrimminglawngrass.
− Metalbladesaresuitableforcuttingweeds,high
grasses, bushes, shrubs, underwood, thicket,
andthelike.
− Never use other blades including metal multi-
piece pivoting chains and ail blades. It may
resultinseriousinjury.
2. Always use the cutting attachment guard properly
suitedforthecuttingattachmentused.
3. Never t metal cutting elements with nylon cutting
models.
4. When using metal blades, avoid “kickback” and
alwaysprepareforanaccidentalkickback.Seethe
section“Kickback.”
Kickback (Blade thrust)
1. Kickback (blade thrust) is a sudden reaction to a
caughtorboundcuttingblade.Onceitoccurs,the
toolisthrownsidewayortowardtheoperatoratgreat
forceanditmaycauseseriousinjury.
2. Kickbackoccursparticularlywhenapplyingtheblade
segmentbetween12and2o’clocktosolids,bushes
andtreeswith3cmorlargerdiameter.

Makita UR2300 Specifications

General

Type	Walk behind lawn mower
Head type	Blade & nylon line
Handle type	D-loop handle
Product color	Black, Green
Rotational speed	7800 RPM
Power cable length	0.3 m
Sound pressure level	75 dB
Cutting diameter (max)	230 mm
Power source	AC

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	300 mm
Width	380 mm
Length	1630 mm
Weight	4700 g