Makita EBH340R - Manuals

5 Method of operation – Use the brush cutter only in good light and visibility. During cold seasons beware of slippery or wet areas, ice and snow (riskof slipping). Always ensure a safe footing. – Do not overreach. Keep proper footing, balance and hand control of the unit at all times. – Never cut a...

7 TECHNICAL DATA 1 ) This data takes equally into account idling and full speed or wide open throttle operating modes. Model EBH340R Loop handle Dimensions : length x width x height (without pipe case length) mm 400 x 325 x 395 Mass (without guard and cutting blade) kg 9.8 Volume (fuel tank) L 0.65 ...

8 DESIGNATION OF PARTS Ԣ ԛ ԣ Ԟ Ԥ Ԡ Ԝ ԡ ԟ Ԩ ԩ ԝ Ԙ Ԧ ԙ Ԛ ԧ Ԫ ԫ GB DESIGNATION OF PARTS 1 Fuel Tank 2 Rewind Starter 3 Air Cleaner 4 I-O Switch (on/off) 5 Spark Plug 6 Exhaust Muffler 7 Handle 8 Control Lever 9 Control Cable 10 Shaft 11 Protector 12 Gear Case/Head Case 13 Cutter Blade 14 Shoulder Strap...

9 CAUTION : Before performing any work on the brush cutter, always switch off the motor and pull thespark plug connectors off the spark plug.Beware of hot engine pars and sharp bladee d g e s .Always wear protective gloves! CAUTION : Start the brush cutter only after having as- sembled it completely...

11 MOUNTING OF HANDLE – Fix the loop handle to the drive shaft by 2 bolts firmly. – Do not adjust position of the loop handle too close to the control grip. Keep not less than 25cm distance between the handleand the grip. MOUNTING OF PROTECTOR To meet the applicable safety provisions, only the tool/...

12 Inspection and Refill of Engine Oil – Perform the following procedure, with the engine cooled down. – While keeping the engine level, remove the oil gauge, and confirm that the oil is filled within the upper and lower limit marks. When the oil is in short in such a way that the oil gauge touches ...

13 Handling of Fuel It is necessary to handle fuel with utmost care. Fuel may contain substances similar to solvents. Refueling must be performed in a sufficiently ventilated room or in the open air. Never inhale fuel vapor, and keep fuel away from you. If you touch fuel repeatedly or for a long tim...

14 Observe all applicable accident prevention regulations! STARTING Move at least 3m away from the place of refuelling. Place the brush cutter on a clean piece of ground taking care that the cutting tool doesnot come into contact with the ground or any other objects. A:Cold start 1) Set this machine...

15 Note: – If the starter handle is pulled repeatedly when the choke lever remains at "CLOSE" position, the engine will not start easily due to excessive fuel intake. – In case of excessive fuel intake, remove the spark plug and pull the starter handle slowly to remove excess fuel. Also, dry...

16 SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION : Before doing any work on the brush cutter, always stop the engine and pull the plug cap off the spark plug (see "checking the spark plug").Always wear protective gloves! To ensure a long service life and to avoid any damage to the equipment, the following ...

17 5) Keep the engine level, and feed new oil up to the edge of the oil refill port. In refill, use a lubricant refill container. 6) After refill, securely tighten the oil gauge. Insufficient tightening of the oil gauge will lead to oil leakage. POINTS ON OIL – Never discard replaced engine oil in g...

18 SUPPLY OF GREASE TO GEAR CASE – Supply grease (Shell Alvania 2 or equivalent) to the gear case through the grease hole every 30 hours. (Genuine MAKITA grease may be purchasedfrom your MAKITA dealer.) CLEANING OF FUEL FILTER WARNING: INFLAMMABLES STRICTLY PROHIBITED Interval of Cleaning and Inspec...

19 STORAGE WARNING: When draining the fuel, be sure to stop the engine and confirm that the engine cools down. Just after stopping the engine, it may still hot with possibility of burns, inflammability and fire. ATTENTION: When the machine is kept out of operation for a long time, drain up all fuel ...

21 TROUBLESHOOTING Before making a request for repairs, check a trouble for yourself. If any abnormality is found, control your machine according to the description ofthis manual. Never tamper or dismount any part contrary to the description. For repairs, contact Authorized Service Agent or local de...

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