Makita EH5000W - Manuals

5 Method of operation - Always use two hands to grip each handle during operation. - Use the hedge trimmer only in a good light and visibility. During cold seasons beware of slippery or wet areas, ice and snow (risk of slipping). Always ensure a safe footing. - Never work on unstable surfaces or ste...

6 TECHNICAL DATA Model EH5000W EH6000W EH7500W Dimension (L x W x H) mm 1,014 x 262 x 216 1,119 x 262 x 216 1,259 x 262 x 216 Mass (without blade cover) kg 4.8 5.0 5.2 Volume (fuel tank) L 0.4 Engine displacement cm 3 22.2 Cutting length mm 483 588 728 Maximum engine performance kW 0.68 Stroke per m...

7 DESIGNATION OF PARTS DESIGNATION OF PARTS DESIGNATION OF PARTS DESIGNATION OF PARTS 1 Blade 7 Carburetor (not shown) 13 Release lever 2 Blunt extension 8 I-O switch (ON-OFF) 14 Muffler 3 Front handle 9 Spark plug 15 Primer pump 4 Recoil starter 10 Lock-off lever 16 Fuel tank 5 Fuel tank cap 11 Thr...

9 Refuelling - The engine must be switched off.- Stop the engine during refuelling, keep away from flames and do not smoke. - Take care not to spill either fuel or oil in order to prevent soil contamination. Clean the hedge trimmer immediately after fuel has been spilled. - Do not spill fuel onto th...

10 Move at least 3 meters away from the place of refuelling. Place the hedge trimmer on a clean area of ground. Make sure that the cutting blades do not come into contact with the ground or any other objects. Cold starting: (When the engine is cold or it has been stopped for more than 5 minutes or w...

11 - Never operate the hedge trimmer with a loose grip.- Never touch the cutting blades when starting the engine and during operation. - Operate the hedge trimmer in such a manner as to avoid inhalation of the exhaust gases. Never run the engine in enclosed rooms (Risk of gas poisoning). Carbon mono...

12 - Turn off the engine and remove the spark plug connector when cleaning/replacing/sharpening the cutting blades or carrying out any maintenance. - Never straighten or weld a damaged cutting blade.- Frequently inspect the cutting blades for damage with the engine switched off. - Keep the cutting b...

13 Checking and adjusting the idling speed The cutting blades should not run when the engine is at idle. - Idle speed should be set to 3,000 min -1 (rpm). - If necessary, adjust the idle screw (the cutting blades must not run when the engine is on idle). • The cutting blades run while idling - turn ...

14 For any maintenance or adjustment not described in this manual, ask your local Makita authorized service center. Daily checkup and maintenance To ensure a long service life and to avoid any damage to the equipment, the following servicing operations should be performed at regular intervals.- Befo...

15 - When keeping the machine in storage for a long time, drain fuel from the fuel tank and carburetor, as follows: Drain all fuel from the fuel tank. - Remove the spark plug and add a few drops of oil into the spark plug hole. Then, pull the starter gently to confirm that oil film covers inside of ...