Makita DPC7331HD - Manuals

7 10 11 1 1 min. 5 m(16 feet) 14 ● Maintenance ● Refuelling ● Changing cutoff discs ● Repositioning the cutting attachment ● Stopping work ● Transport ● Putting out of function STOP Cutoff discs - The protection hood must always be on! Change discs only with the engine off! - There are two basic typ...

8 18 16 17 15 Kickback and lock-in - When working with the Power Cut there is a danger of kickback and lock-in. - Kickback occurs when the top of the cutting disc is used for cutting (15). - This causes the Power Cut to be thrown back toward the user with great force and out of control. Risk of inju...

10 6 5 4 In wet cutting, the disc is wetted at an equal rate on both sides by a trickle of water. MAKITA offers the right accessories for all wet cutting applications (see also "SPECIAL ACCESSORIES").- Remove foreign objects such as sand, stones and nails found within the working area. Cauti...

11 7 8 9 SERVICE Maintenance - Before performing maintenance work switch off the Power Cut (7) and pull out the plug cap. - Allow the Power Cut to cool off before doing any mainte- nance work (burn hazard)! - Power Cuts with catalytic converter take longer to cool down! - Always check the Power Cut ...

1 Denomination of components 1 Handle 2 Filter cover for air filter and spark plug cap 3 Cover lock 4 Tubular handle 5 Muffler 6 Protection hood 7 Grip 8 V-belt tension adjusting screw 9 Retaining nuts 10 Stand 11 Carburetor adjustment opening 12 Identification plate 13 Fuel tank with handle 14 Deco...

1 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 ). Insert the Allen key ( 2 ) as far as it will go. The shaft is now blocked.Tighten the screw with the...

14 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...

15 RefuellingIMPORTANT: FOLLOW THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS! Be careful and cautious when handling fuels.The engine must be turned off and cooled down! Carefully clean the area around the fuel-tank filler neck to keep dirt from getting in the tank.Place the unit on its side on an even surface.Unscrew the ...

16 Starting the engine This model is fitted with a semiautomatic decompression valve ( 1 ) to make starting easier. Depressing it reduces the force needed for compression, so little force is needed to accelerate the engine to its starting speed.The high pressure in the combustion chamber after the f...

17 Stopping the engine Push the combination switch ( 1 ) down to position . STOP 10 Grasp the tubular handle firmly with one hand and press the Power Cut against the ground.Place the tip of your left foot in the rear handle. Pull the starter cable strong and rapidly until you hear the first audible ...

19 MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Before doing any work on the Power Cut turn off the engine, remove the cutting disc, pull the plug cap off the spark plug and wear protective gloves! CAUTION: Start the Power Cut only after complete assembly and inspection. IMPORTANT:Because many of the parts and assemblies n...

0 Cleaning the protection hood Over time, the inside of the protective hood can become caked with material residue (especially from wet cutting), which if allowed to accumulate can hinder the free rotation of the cut- ting disc. For this reason the hood must be cleaned out from time to time.Take off...

Checking the ignition spark Insert the combination tool ( 9 ) between the ventilation hood and cylinder only as shown in the illustration. CAUTION! Do not insert the combination tool into the spark plug hole, but make contact only with the cylinder (otherwise you may damage the engine).Using insulat...

22 23 19 21 20 15 18 14 17 16 A B C D Replacing the starter cable Remove four screws ( 14 ). Remove starter housing ( 15 ). Unscrew two screws ( 16 ) and carefuly remove the air guide ( 17 ) from the starter housing ( 15 ). Proceed in the order (A - B - C - D) . Remove all pieces of cable ( 18 ). Th...

4 4 5 2 1 3 Replacing the return spring Remove the starter housing (see “Replacing the starter cable”).Take the air guide off the starter housing (see “Replacing the starter cable”).Take off circlip ( 1 ) (circlip pliers, see “Accessories”). Remove the cable pulley ( 2 ). Unscrew screw ( 3 ). Evenly...

6 13 14 15 Press the cutting attachment ( 13 ) onto the drive arm in the side position.Guide the V-belt ( 14 ) over the V-belt pulley ( 15 ). Put the guard plate ( 16 ) on. Screw on nuts ( 17 ) and tighten by hand. To tighten the V-belt see ”Tightening the V-belt / Checking V- belt tension”.Tighten ...

7 6 2 4 5 7 1 3 Diamond cutting discs (1) MAKITA diamond cutting discs meet the highest demands in working safety, ease of operation, and economical cut- ting performance. They can be used for cutting all materials except metal . The high durability of the diamond grains ensures low wear and thereby...

8 Instructions for periodic maintenance To ensure long life, prevent damage and ensure the full functioning of the safety features the following maintenance must be per- formed regularly. Guarantee claims can be recognized only if this work is performed regularly and properly. Failure to perform the...

9 Service, spare parts and guarantee Maintenance and repair The maintenance and repair of modern cutoff saws and their safety-related components requires qualified technical training and a workshop equipped with special tools and testing devices.We therefore recommend that you consult a MAKITA servi...

0 Troubleshooting Malfunction System Observation Cause Cutting disc does not start turning Clutch Engine runs Damage to clutch Cutting disc runs in idle Carburetor, Cutting disc runs Incorrect idle speed, clutch blocked clutch Engine does not start or Ignition system Ignition spark Malfunction in fu...

1 Extract from the spare parts list Use only original MAKITA parts. For repairs and replacement of other parts, see your MAKITA service center. DPC7331HD DPC7341HD 32 31 29 30 22 28 * 20 Pos. MAKITA-No. Qty. Denomination Synthetic resin cutting disc 1 966 144 150 1 Cutting disc for steel, dia. 50/5,...