Maruyama MC-E Owner'S/Operator'S Manual Download

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Foreword

This Owner’s/ Operator’s Manual is designed to familiarize the operator with the various features and
component parts of the equipment and to assist you with the assembly, operation and maintenance of
your new Multi-cutter.

It is essential that any operator of this Multi-cutter reads and understands the contents this manual
before using the Multi-cutter.
For additional assistance, contact any local authorized MARUYAMA dealer.

Contents

Foreword

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Contents

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Safety Instructions

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Operator Safety

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Multi-cutter Safety

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Fuel Safety

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Multi-cutter Operating Safety

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Safety and Instruction Decals

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Product Description

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Assembly

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Loop Handle Installation

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MC-S(String Trimmer Attachment)

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MC-E(Edger Attachment)

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MC-HTS(Hedge Trimmer Attachment)

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MC-PS(Pruner Attachment)

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MC-T(Cultivator Attachment)

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Connecting the Tool Attachment to the Power Unit

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Before Operation

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Chain Oil (Multi-cutter with Pruner Attachment)

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Engine Oil and Fuel

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Mixing Gasoline And Oil

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Starting and Stopping

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Idle Speed Adjustment

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Operation

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MC-S(Multi-cutter with String Trimmer Attachment)

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MC-E(Multi-cutter with Edger Attachment)

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MC-HT/MC-HTS(Multi-cutter with Hedge Trimmer Attachment)

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MC-PS(Multi-cutter with Pruner Attachment)

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MC-T(Multi-cutter with Cultivator Attachment)

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Maintenance

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Air Filter

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Fuel Filter

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Spark Plug

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Cylinder Cooling Fins

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Spark Arrester

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MC-S(String Trimmer Attachment)

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MC-E(Edger Attachment)

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MC-HT/MC-HTS(Multi-cutter with Hedge Trimmer Attachment)

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MC-T(Cultivator Attachment)

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General Cleaning and Tightening

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Storage

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Troubleshooting

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Specifications

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Page 1: ...immer Attachment MC T Cultivator Attachment MC E Edger Attachment MC PS Pruner Attachment MC2600RS Multi Cutter Power Unit MC HTS Hedge Trimmer Attachment Owner s Operator s Manual Completely read and understand this manual before using this product ...

Page 2: ...er Attachment MC PS Pruner Attachment MC T Cultivator Attachment Connecting the Tool Attachment to the Power Unit Before Operation Chain Oil Multi cutter with Pruner Attachment Engine Oil and Fuel Mixing Gasoline And Oil Starting and Stopping Idle Speed Adjustment Operation MC S Multi cutter with String Trimmer Attachment MC E Multi cutter with Edger Attachment MC HT MC HTS Multi cutter with Hedge...

Page 3: ...o barefoot Secure hair so it is above shoulder length 4 Never operate this Multi cutter when you are tired ill or under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication 5 Never start or run the engine inside a closed room or building Breathing exhaust fumes can cause death 6 Keep the grip of handles clean of oil fuel and dirt Multi cutter safety 1 Make sure the Multi cutter is assembled correctly and ...

Page 4: ...the engine 7 Do not remove the Multi cutter fuel tank cap immediately after stopping the engine 8 Allow the engine to cool before refueling 9 Drain the tank and run the engine dry before storing the unit 10 Store fuel and Multi cutter away from open flame sparks and excessive heat Make sure fuel vapors cannot reach sparks or open flames from water heaters furnaces electric motors etc Multi cutter ...

Page 5: ...n Decals Safety decals and instructions are easily visible to the operator and are located near any area of potential danger Replace any that are damaged or lost MC HT Hedge Trimmer Attachment ON SHAFT Part No 221501 ON SHAFT Part No 217879 ON SHAFT Part No 221502 ON BLADE GUIDE PLATE Part No 591450 CAUTION Extremely sharp blades Do not touch ON BLADE GUARD Part No 221528 MC S String Trimmer Attac...

Page 6: ...S Pruner Attachment MC T Cultivator Attachment ON SHAFT Part No 219937 ON SHAFT Part No 221501 ON SHAFT Part No 221502 ON SHAFT Part No 221501 ON SHAFT Part No 221502 ON GEARCASE Part No 407349 ON SHAFT Part No 221501 ON SHAFT Part No 217879 ...

Page 7: ...Cultivator Tine 2 Gearcase 3 Shaft Assembly 4 Shield 5 Safety Decal 1 2 3 4 MC HTS Hedge Trimmer Attachment MC2600RS Multi Cutter Power Unit 1 Shaft connector 2 Loop Handle 3 Shaft Assembly 4 Attachment Ring for Shoulder Hanging Strap 5 Shaft Grip 6 Clutch Drum Housing 7 Engine 8 Air Filter 9 Fuel Tank 10 Throttle Cable and Stop Switch Wires 11 Throttle Trigger and Stop Switch 12 Safety Decal 13 S...

Page 8: ...e trimmer head adapter into the attaching shaft then tighten the trimmer head by hand Note The trimmer head adapter has left hand thread 4 Remove the φ3 5mm pin from the boss adapter and gearcase WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD If the cutting attachment is not adequately tightened it can come loose from the String Trimmer Attachment during use WHAT CAN HAPPEN This may cause damage to property or personal...

Page 9: ...e blade bolt 6 Remove the φ3 5mm pin from the boss adapter and gearcase WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD If the Brushcutter blade is not adequately tightened it can come loose from the Brushcutter during use WHAT CAN HAPPEN This may cause damage to property or personal injury HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD Make sure the Brushcutter blade is securely fastened to the attaching shaft in the gearcase WARNING POTENTI...

Page 10: ...arcase to lock the attaching shaft 5 Tighten the blade bolt to 11 3 Nm 100 in lbs 6 Remove the φ3 5mm pin from the boss adapter and gearcase Edger Blade Blade Bolt Gearcase Holding Tool φ 3 5mm Pin Ataching Shaft Boss Adapter Left hand thread WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD If the Edger blade is not adequately tightened it can come loose from the Edger during use WHAT CAN HAPPEN This may cause damage to ...

Page 11: ...ng the drive shaft to engage the splines Align the locating holes and install the locating screw through the side of the gearcase Then tighten the clamping screws If properly installed rotating the square end of the drive shaft will cause the trimmer blades to move Installing Guide Bar and Chain 1 Remove the nuts from the two bar studs 2 Fit the guide bar over the two bar studs Do not engage the c...

Page 12: ... both ends of the driveshaft protruding from the driveshaft tube The squared end of the driveshaft positions toward the connector of the power unit The splined end of the driveshaft connects to the cultivator gearcase assembly Insert the driveshaft tube assembly into the cultivator gearcase assembly while rotating the driveshaft to engage the splines Align the locating holes and install the locati...

Page 13: ...low freezing check the chain oil viscosity pour point If the oil is not rated for use below freezing it may not provide adequate lubrication resulting in damage to the oil pump chain and guide bar IMPORTANT When filling the oil tank for the first time or when the tank is completely empty wait approximately 60 90 seconds before starting the Pruner This will give the oil time to flow from the tank t...

Page 14: ...rade fuel is not necessary or recommended IMPORTANT Never use gasohol or alcohol blended fuels in this engine Mixing Gasoline and Oil IMPORTANT The engine used on this Trimmer Brushcutter is of a two cycle design The internal moving parts of the engine i e crankshaft bearings piston pin bearings and piston to cylinder wall contact surfaces require oil mixed with the gasoline for lubrication Failur...

Page 15: ... top of the tank Avoid filling to the top of the tank filler neck Starting and Stopping Before Starting the Engine 1 Fill the fuel tank as instructed in the Before Operation section of this manual 2 Rest the Multi cutter on the ground 3 Make sure the cutting attachment is clear of any broken glass nails wire rocks or other debris 4 Keep all bystanders children and animals away from the working are...

Page 16: ...idle speed adjustment Wear the recommended personal protective equipment and observe all safety instructions Keep hands and body away from the attached tool When the throttle trigger is released the engine should return to an idle speed The correct speed is 2700 3300 min 1 or just below the clutch engagement speed The attached tool must not move and the engine should not stall stop running at engi...

Page 17: ... for a comfortable position WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Without the shoulder hanging strap installed the Brushcutter blade can produce side thrust which can expose the operator and bystanders to blade contact If the Multi Cutter is not correctly positioned on the operator s right side the blade can produce side thrust which can expose the operator and bystanders to blade contact WHAT CAN HAPPEN Conta...

Page 18: ...strap hook into the ring on the drive shaft To detach the strap quickly from the unit pull upward on red band Cutting with Nylon Trimmer Line The tip of the line does the cutting The line should stay extended while cutting Do not force the line into the material Forcing the line will cause it to slap against the material increasing line usage and causing poor cutting results 5 10cm above Ground CO...

Page 19: ...ng Direction of Brushcutter Blade When cutting heavy brush always swing the Brushcutter from right to left Swinging the Brushcutter from left to right can cause the blade to kick back 5 10cm above Ground 5 10cm above Ground WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD Cutting heavy brush from the wrong direction can cause the Brushcutter blade to kick back WHAT CAN HAPPEN Contact with the Brushcutter blade can cause ...

Page 20: ...andle up or down the driveshaft if necessary for a comfortable position 4 The Edger weight should be evenly distributed between the arms 5 Adjust the Edger to the correct cutting depth before you start the engine Refer to Setting Depth of Cut on this page Make sure the blade guard is adjusted to shield the operator from thrown debris 6 Make sure the blade is rotating at least half throttle before ...

Page 21: ...it should be on operator s right side 2 The operator s right hand should be holding the shaft grip with his or her fingers on the throttle trigger The right arm should be slightly bent 3 The left hand should be holding the loop handle with the fingers and thumb fully enclosed around the grip Reposition the loop handle up or down the driveshaft if necessary for a comfortable position 4 The Hedge Tr...

Page 22: ... to an 84 degree downward angle Never push the lock lever when adjusting the angle of the blades 4 After you have adjusted the angle of the blades tighten the clamp knob firmly and fix the gearcase in place When tightening the clamp knob make sure both racks engage Folding procedure 1 First stop the engine Next attach the blade cover 2 Turn the clamp knob counter clockwise until the clamp knob sto...

Page 23: ... should be extended Reposition the loop handle up or down the driveshaft if necessary for a comfortable position 4 The Pruner weight should be evenly distributed between the arms 5 Always release the throttle trigger and allow the engine to return to idle speed when not cutting 6 Stop the engine when moving between work sites If the Pruner chain becomes jammed stop the engine immediately Make cert...

Page 24: ...to return to idle speed when not cultivating 7 Stop the engine when moving between work sites The unit should be operated only while traveling forward Working the unit with a back and forth motion while traveling produces the best results A fast or slow engine speed can be used according to soil conditions If the Cultivator tines becomes jammed stop the engine immediately Make certain all moving p...

Page 25: ...t to the fuel filter fitting and remove the filter but do not release the hose 5 While still holding on to fuel hose attach the new fuel filter 6 Drop the new fuel filter back into the fuel tank 7 Make sure that the fuel filter is not stuck in a corner of the tank and that the fuel hose is not doubled over kinked before refueling Spark Plug Maintenance Interval The spark plug should be removed fro...

Page 26: ...remove the swivel ring 2 Rotate the carburetor throttle cam and slip out the throttle cable tab from the slot in the slotted fitting 3 Loosen the screw Turn up the hook then pull out the throttle cable housing from the guide 4 Twist the high tension lead boot on the spark plug back and forth a couple of times to loosen the boot then pull the boot off of the spark plug 5 Remove three screws and lif...

Page 27: ...screw 4 Reinstall the screw and washer then reinstall the cylinder cover MC S String Trimmer Attachment Gearcase Maintenance Interval The gearcase should be checked for lubrication after each 30 hours of use Gearcase Lubrication Remove the cutting attachment and the boss adapter Clean any dirt and debris from the area between the boss adapter and the gearcase Remove the grease plug from the side o...

Page 28: ...ft tube Twist the flexible drive shaft as you insert it into the to ensure that it seats into the clutch drum 5 Reinstall the gearcase onto the drive shaft tube then tighten the two screws Gearcase Maintenance Interval The gearcase lubricant should be inspected for after every 30 hours of use Gearcase Maintenance Remove the blade and the boss adapter Clean any dirt and debris from the area between...

Page 29: ...he engine and when the blades are motionless touch the blades with your hand The blades may be warm but if they are too hot to touch loosen the tension screws 1 8 turn Lubrication Maintenance Interval The gearcase and angle drive should be inspect after each 10 to 20 hours of use Cutting blades should be lubricated at all times Lubrication The gearcase and angle drive should be checked for lubrica...

Page 30: ...i Cutter 1 Empty the fuel tank into a suitable fuel storage container 2 Run the engine to remove any fuel that may remain in the carburetor 3 Perform all regular maintenance procedures and any needed repairs 4 Remove the spark plug and squirt a very small amount of engine oil into the cylinder WARNING POTENTIAL HAZARD When engine is running attached tool and other parts are moving WHAT CAN HAPPEN ...

Page 31: ...e Engine will not Idle Idle speed set incorrectly Set Idle speed Engine lacks power or stalls when cutting Throttle wire has come loose Dirty air filter Tighten throttle wire Clean or replace air filter If further assistance is required contact your local authorized MARUYAMA service dealer Specifications MC2600RS With MC S MC E MC HT MC HTS MC PS MC T Weight 1 5 0 kg 5 6 kg 6 5 kg 6 6 kg 6 0 kg 6 ...

Page 32: ... 31 P N 231082 00 GB 0908 TAP DP Manufacturing Maruyama Mfg Co Inc 4 15 Uchi kanda 3 Chome Chiyoda ku Tokyo 101 0047 Japan Tel 03 3252 2281 ...

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