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Page 1: ...ortant Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the brushcutter into operation and strictly observe the safety regulations Keep this Instruction Manual Instruction Manual Original Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ...ons Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and or bystanders Table of contents Page Packing 2 Delivery inventory 3 Explanation of symbols 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General precautions 4 Personal protective equipment 4 Handling fuels Refuelling 5 Putting into operation 5 6 Kickback 6 Working behavior Method of working 7 Applications for cutting tools 7 Transport 7 Storage 8 Mainte...

Page 3: ...in the instruction manual Read the instruction manual and follow all warnings and safety instructions Particular care and caution Forbidden Wear protective gloves Wear safety shoes Wear protective helmet eye face and hearing protection The distance between the machine and bystanders shall be at least 15m Danger Beware of thrown objects CAUTION Kickback blade thrust Maximum tool rpm Direction of bl...

Page 4: ...of alcohol drugs or medication 2 Personal protective equipment The clothing worn should be functional and appropriate i e it should be tight Þtting but not cause hindrance Do not wear either jewellery or clothing which could become entangled with bushes or shrubs Secure hair so it is above shoulder level In order to avoid head eye hand or foot injuries as well as to protect your hearing the follow...

Page 5: ...ea Keep an eye out for animals as well 7 Before use always check that the brushcutter is safe for operation Make sure the cutting tool is securely installed The throttle must automatically return to the off position when released and the throttle lever lock must work properly The cutting tool must not turn during idling The handles should be clean and dry The on off switch must function properly T...

Page 6: ...the engine with a faulty exhaust mufßer Kickback When operating the brushcutter uncontrolled kickback may occur This is especially likely when using the 12 2 o clock blade area 12 Never apply this segment of the brushcutter to solids such as bus hes and trees etc having a diameter in excess of 2 cm 3 4 If you do this the brushcutter will be thrown to one side at high speed and with great force Hig...

Page 7: ...rass edges trees posts etc supplementing the lawn mower 8 tooth eddy blade 4 tooth star blade and steel bush cutter For cutting thicker materials like weeds tall grass bushes shrubs mixed growth thickets etc with stems up to 2 cm 3 4 thick Perform this cutting work by swinging the brushcutter evenly in half circles from left to right similar to a scythe Transport When transporting the equipment or...

Page 8: ...icular check the correct setting of the carbu retor Clean the brushcutter at regular intervals and check that all screws and nuts are well tightened Never service or store the brushcutter near open ßames 17 Always store the brushcutter in a locked storage area with the fuel tank completely empty and the carburetor run dry Observe the accident pre vention instructions issued by the relevant trade a...

Page 9: ...one part metal cutting tool 1 1 min 10 800 Idling speed 1 min 2 500 Clutch engagement speed 1 min 3 300 Carburetor diaphragm carburetor Type WALBRO WT 387 Ignition system Type Transistor ignition Spark plug Type CHAMPION RCJ 6Y Electrode gap mm 0 5 0 8 Sound power level LWA eq per ISO 10884 2 4 dB A 108 KWA 2 5 Sound pressure level LpA eq at the workplace per ISO 7917 2 4 dB A 98 KpA 2 5 Vibration...

Page 10: ...be handle is approx 1 cm 3 8 away from the tube handle holder Mount the handle clamp B 2 by evenly screwing down the screws B 1 to align it parallel to the handle holder Only slightly tighten the screws Swing the tube handle forward by about 10 to 20 Þgure C and Þrmly tighten the screws B 1 NOTE The inclination of the tube handles must be adjusted to the height of the user It must be ensured that ...

Page 11: ... guard B 4 see illustration and arrange the hole B 5 so that it is aligned with the opening B 6 of the angular gear Put the locking disk C 3 back on Insert the offset screwdriver C 7 the short end through the winding guard and the locking disc into the opening B 6 in the angular gear block the winding gear Installing the steel bush cutter 4 tooth star blade or the 8 tooth eddy blade When using the...

Page 12: ...t the length of the trimmer line see Lengthening the line the line cutter will automatically cut the lines to identical length during operation Caution Always turn off the engine before adjusting the line length Lengthening the line G Hold the housing G 11 Þrmly and pull the housing cover G 12 out against the spring pressure in the direction of the arrow Þgure until it is possible to turn the cove...

Page 13: ... you can use fuel with a higher octane value This will not affect the engine In order to obtain an optimum engine output and to protect your health and the environment use unleaded fuel only To lubricate the engine use a synthetic oil for two stroke air cooled engines quality grade JASO FC or ISO EGD which has to be added to the fuel The engine has been designed for use of MAKITA high performance ...

Page 14: ...ve the brushcutter Þrst depress the lock F 6 and then detatch the brushcutter from the Þxing hook G The ground clearance will depend on the kind of cutting tool selected When using the trimmer head on a level terrain the trimmer head should touch the ground lightly without the user having to hold the unit In difÞcult terrain or when using the steel bush cutter or 8 tooth eddy blades the brushcutte...

Page 15: ... an authorized MAKITA service centre Before adjusting the idling speed the brushcutter should be run for 3 to 5 minutes until it is warm Turning the idle jet screw S C 6 inwards in a clockwise direction will increase the speed of the engine while turning it outwards in a counter clockwise direction will decrease the engine speed The cutting tool must not turn when the engine is idling If the cutti...

Page 16: ...l must not turn when the engine is idling 15 Every time after the Air Þlter Clean 18 brushcutter is Clean frequently if working in extremely dusty conditions switched off Cooling slit Clean check for any signs of damage 9 Every week Starter cable Check for any signs of damage 17 Spark plug Check and replace if necessary 18 Every 3 months Suction head Replace 19 Fuel tank Clean Annually The brushcu...

Page 17: ...p back if the cable pulley is released by accident NOTE When the cable is fully extended it must be possible to turn the cable drum at least once against the spring tension Replacing the return spring Dismount the starter housing see chapter Starter cable replacement Remove the old return spring CAUTION Danger of injury The spring can spring out wards Before removing the cable drum B 5 cover the s...

Page 18: ...ark plug Cleaning the air Þlter Loosen the screw E 11 and fold down the Þlter cover E 12 Close the choke lever E 13 to prevent the entry of dust particles into the carburetor Remove the air Þlter E 14 and clean it with a soft brush CAUTION To prevent eye injuries do not blow out dirt particles VerydirtyÞlterscanbecleanedoutusingregulardishwashing liquid in lukewarm water In case of strong pollutio...

Page 19: ...ion spark OK Engine starts but Fuel supply Tank full Incorrect idle speed suction head or dies immediately carburetor dirty Fuel tank vent defective fuel supply line inter rupted cable or STOP switch faulty InsufÞcient power Several systems Engine idling Air Þlter dirty carburetor adjustment may be affected incorrect mufßer clogged exhaust duct in simultaneously the cylinder clogged Trouble shooti...

Page 20: ...ically invalidate the MAKITA product guarantee Guarantee 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 If you have any questions please contact your sa...

Page 21: ... sound power level Lwa is 112 dB A The guaranteed sound power level Ld is 113 dB A The technical documentation is on Þle at MAKITA International Europe Ltd Michigan Drive Tongwell Milton Keynes Bucks MK15 8JD England Anjo 7 3 2008 For MAKITA Corporation Tomoyasu Kato Managing Director 10 11 1 7 2 3 4 8 9 5 6 Extract from the spare parts list Use only original MAKITA spare parts For repairs and rep...

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Page 24: ...orm 995 704 204 2 11 GB SpeciÞcations subject to change without notice To Þnd your local distributor please visit www makita outdoor com MAKITA Corporation 3 11 8 Sumiyoshi Cho Anjo Aichi 446 8502 Japan ...

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