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Page 2 - SYMBOLS; English

2 Thank you very much for selecting the MAKITA Brush Cutter. Weare pleased to be able to you the MAKITA Brush Cutter which isthe result of a long development programme and many years ofknowledge and experience. Please read, understand and follow this booklet which refers indetail to the various poin...

Page 3 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; General Instructions; Personal protective equipment

3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Instructions – To ensure correct and safe operation, the user must read, understand and follow this instruction manual to assurefamiliarity with the handling of the brush cutter. Users insuffi-ciently informed will risk danger to themselves as well as othersdue to impro...

Page 4 - Refuelling

4 Start the brush cutter only in accordance with the instructions. Do not use any other methods for starting the engine! – Use the brush cutter and the tools supplied only for applications specified. – Start the brush cutter engine only after the entire tool has been assembled. Operation of the tool...

Page 5 - Cutting Tools

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...

Page 7 - TECHNICAL DATA

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 ...

Page 8 - DESIGNATION OF PARTS

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...

Page 9 - ASSEMBLY OF ENGINE AND DRIVE SHAFT; End fitting

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...

Page 11 - MOUNTING OF CUTTER BLADE

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/...

Page 12 - Inspection and Refill of Engine Oil; Point 2 in Replacement of Oil: “If oil spills out”; BEFORE START OF OPERATION; Oil gauge

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 ...

Page 13 - WARNING: INFLAMMABLES STRICTLY PROHIBITED; REFUELING

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...

Page 14 - STARTING; POINTS IN OPERATION AND HOW TO STOP; High speed

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...

Page 15 - STOPPING; Low speed; CHECKUP OF LOW-SPEED ROTATION; RESHARPNING THE CUTTER BLADE; Adjusting screw

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...

Page 16 - SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS; Daily checkup and maintenance; REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE OIL; Waste or paper

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 ...

Page 17 - POINTS ON OIL; CLEANING OF AIR CLEANER; Points in Handling Air Cleaner Element; CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG; Plate

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...

Page 18 - Grease hole

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...

Page 19 - STORAGE; fuel tank and carburetor, and keep it at a dry and clean place.; Fault location; Attention after long-time storage

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 ...

Page 21 - TROUBLESHOOTING

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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Page 24 - Makita Corporation

6119522700 08.02 Makita Corporation 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi 446-8502, Japan

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