[. . . ] 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. 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. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and that the engine is free of defects in materials and workmanship which would cause this engine to fail to conform with EPA regulations during its warranty period. [. . . ] CAUTION: Start the Power Cut only after complete assembly and inspection. For the the following work, use the assembly tools included with delivery: 1. Before operation, insert an oiled foam filter (pre-filter), as shown in the adjacent illustration!To do this, take off the filter cover (see the chapter on Cleaning / changing the air filter). Hinweis: The arbor hole of the cutting disc must be an exact fit with the arbor or shaft. If the arbor hole is larger, it must be fitted with an adapter ring (*). Place the spring washer (8) on the arbour and insert the screw (9) and tighten by hand. Turn the disc slowly until the stop hole of the V-belt pulley is visible in the cutting arm cover (10). Tighten the screw with the combination wrench (1) NOTE: Tighten the screw firmly (30 ± 2 Nm), as otherwise the cutting wheel may slip during cutting. 14 Tightening the V-belt / Checking V-belt tension IMPORTANT: If the Power Cut is new or the V-belt has been replaced, retighten the V-belt after the first hour of operation!Exact V‑belt tension is essential for maximum cutting performance with minimum fuel consumption. Improper V‑belt tension will result in premature wear to the V‑belt and V‑belt wheel or damage to the clutch bearing. NOTE: The two fastening nuts (11) must be loosened before tightening the V-belt or checking the tension. To increase the belt tension, turn the tightening screw (12) to the right (clockwise) with the combination wrench included with the Power Cut. The belt tension is correctly adjusted when the nut (13) is centred on the mark (14). IMPORTANT: After tightening/inspection, make certain to tighten the fastening nuts (11) (30 ± 2 Nm). Installing the pressure water system Not in the general scope of delivery. CAUTION: Before doing any work on the Power Cut, always switch off the engine and disconnect the spark plug cap!NOTE: When using a protective hood for a maximum disk diameter of 300 mm (12"), always shorten hose (15) to 180 mm (7"). 15 16 21 17 19 20 17 21 To do this unscrew sleeve (16) and carefully pull tube (15) off coupling (17) and cut to 180 mm. Then push the tube end back over the coupling and tighten the sleeve all the way. Push clamp (22) around the front grip (23) and fasten with the bolt and square nut. [. . . ] Please bear in mind that if parts other than original MAKITA spare parts are used, this will automatically invalidate the MAKITA product guarantee. We will furthermore not accept any liability damages arising from the use of non-MAKITA spare parts. 30 MAKITA guarantees the highest quality and will therefore reimburse all costs for repair by replacement of damaged parts resulting from material or production faults occurring within the guarantee period after purchase. Please note that in some countries particular guarantee conditions may exist. [. . . ]