Resharpning The Cutter Blade - Makita EBH341R Original Instruction Manual

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 the electrode
section of the spark plug.
Caution during operation:
If the throttle lever is opened fully in a no-load operation, the engine rotation is increased to 10,000 rpm or more. Never operate the engine at a
higher speed than required and at an approximate speed of 6,000 - 8,500 rpm.
B: Startup after warm-up operation
1) Push the primer pump repeatedly.
2) Keep the throttle lever at the idling position.
3) Pull the recoil starter strongly.
4) If it is difficult to start the engine, open the throttle by about 1/3.
Pay attention to the cutter blade which may rotate.
Attention in Operation
– When the engine is operated upside down, white smoke may come out from the muffler.
STOPPING
1) Release the throttle lever (6) fully, and when the engine rpm has lowered, set
the I-O switch to STOP the engine will now stop.
2) Be aware that the cutting head may not stop immediately and allow it to slow
down fully.
ADJUSTMENT OF LOW-SPEED ROTATION (IDLING)
When it is necessary to adjust the low-speed rotation (idling), perform it by the carburetor adjusting screw.
CHECKUP OF LOW-SPEED ROTATION
– Set the low-speed rotation to 3,000 min
If it is necessary to change the rotation speed, regulate the adjusting screw
(illustrated on the left), with Phillips screwdriver.
– Turn the adjusting screw to the right, and the engine rotation will increase.
Turn the adjusting screw to the left, and the engine rotation will drop.
– The carburetor is generally adjusted before shipment. If it is necessary to
readjust it, please contact Authorized Service Agent.

RESHARPNING THE CUTTER BLADE

CAUTION: The cutter blade mentioned below must only be resharpened by an
authorized facility. Manual resharpening will result in imbalances of
the cutting tool causing potentially dangerous vibrations and damage
to the equipment.
– Cutter blade (Star blade (4 teeth), Eddy blade (8 teeth))
An expert resharpening and balancing service is provided by Authorized
Service Agents.
NOTE: To increase the service life of the cutter blade (star blade, eddy blade)
it may be turned over once, until both cutting edges have become dull.
Never continue to use a dull blade or kickback and serious injury may
result.
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STOP
I-O switch (1)
Adjusting screw
Carburetor
Throttle lever (6)