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Petrol Brushcutter EBH252U EBH253U EBH252L EBH253L ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL EBH252U EBH252L EBH253U EBH253L Important: Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the Petrol Brushcutter into operation and strictly observe the safety regulations! Preserve instruction manual carefully!
English (Original instructions) Thank you very much for purchasing the MAKITA Petrol Brushcutter. We are Table of Contents Page pleased to recommend to you the MAKITA Petrol Brushcutter which is the Symbols .................2 result of a long development programme and many years of knowledge and Safety instructions ............3...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Instructions – Read this instruction manual to become familiar with handling of the equipment. Users insufficiently informed will risk danger to themselves as well as others due to improper handling. – It is recommended only to lend the equipment to people who have proven to be experienced.
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Start the brushcutter only in accordance with the instructions. – Do not use any other methods for starting the engine! – Use the brushcutter and the tools only for such applications as specified. – Only start the engine, after the entire assembly is done. Operation of the device is only permitted after all the appropriate accessories are attached! –...
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Method of operation – Only use in good light and visibility. During the winter season beware of slippery or wet areas, ice and snow (risk of slipping). Always ensure a safe footing. – Never cut above waist height. – Never stand on a ladder. –...
Authorized Service Agent. Use only genuine spare parts and accessories released and supplied by MAKITA. Use of non-approved accessories and tools means increased risk of accidents. MAKITA will not accept any liability for accidents or damage caused by the use of non-approved cutting tools and fixing devices of cutting tools, or accessories.
TECHNICAL DATA EBH252U, EBH252L EBH252U EBH252L Model Bike handle Loop handle Dimensions: length x width x height (without cutting blade) 1,770 x 620 x 490 1,770 x 330 x 275 Mass (without plastic guard and cutting blade) Volume (fuel tank) Volume (oil tank) 0.08...
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TECHNICAL DATA EBH253U, EBH253L EBH253U EBH253L Model Bike handle Loop handle Dimensions: length x width x height (without cutting blade) 1,770 x 620 x 490 1,770 x 330 x 275 Mass (without plastic guard and cutting blade) Volume (fuel tank) Volume (oil tank) 0.08 Engine displacement...
MOUNTING OF HANDLE CAUTION: Before doing any work on the Petrol Brushcutter, always stop the engine and pull the spark plug connector off the spark plug. Always wear protective gloves! CAUTION: Start the Petrol Brushcutter only after having assembled it completely.
MOUNTING OF PROTECTOR To meet the applicable safety provisions, only the tool/ protector combinations as indicated in the table must be used. Be sure to use genuine MAKITA cutter blades or nylon cutting head. Metal blade Protector for metal blades –...
MOUNTING OF CUTTER BLADE OR NYLON CUTTING HEAD Turn the machine upside down, and you can replace the cutter blade or nylon cutting head easily. – Insert the hex wrench through the hole in the gear case and rotate the receiver washer (4) until it is locked with the hex wrench.
BEFORE START OF OPERATION 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 the oil only by its tip, in particular with the oil gauge remaining inserted in the crankcase without screwing-in (Fig.
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Point 2 in Replacement of oil: “If oil spills out” – If oil spills out between the fuel tank and engine main unit, the oil is sucked into through the cooling air intake port, which will contaminate the engine. Be sure to wipe out spilt oil before start of operation. REFUELING Handling of fuel It is necessary to handle fuel with utmost care.
CORRECT HANDLING OF MACHINE Attachment of shoulder strap – Adjust the strap length so that the cutter blade will be Buckle kept parallel with the ground. For EBH252U, EBH253U NOTE: Be careful not to trap clothing, etc., in the buckle. EBH252U EBH253U Detachment For EBH252L, EBH253L –...
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2) Set the I-O switch (1) to OPERATION. CLOSE 3) Choke lever Close the choke lever. Choke opening: – Full closing in cold or when the engine is cold. – Full or half opening in restart just after stop of operation. 4) Primer pump Continue to push the primer pump until fuel enters into the primer pump.
2) Be aware that the cutting head may not stop STOP immediately and allow it to slow down fully. STOP EBH252L EBH252U EBH253L EBH253U ADJUSTMENT OF LOW-SPEED ROTATION (IDLING) When it is necessary to adjust the low-speed rotation (idling), perform it by the carburetor adjusting screw.
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NYLON CUTTING HEAD Most effective cutting area The nylon cutting head is a dual string trimmer head capable of both automatic and bump & feed mechanisms. The nylon cutting head will automatically feed out the proper length of nylon cord by the changes in centrifugal force caused by increasing or decreasing rpms.
– Align the protrusion on the underside of the cover with the slots of the eyelets. Then push cover firmly onto the housing to secure it. Cover Protrusion Slot of eyelet SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: Before doing any work on the Petrol Brushcutter, always stop the engine and pull the plug cap off the spark plug (see “checking the spark plug”).
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3) Place waste or paper near the oil refill port. Waste or paper 4) Detach the oil gauge, and drain oil, tilting the main unit toward the oil refill port. Drain oil in a container for orderly disposal. 5) ...
SUPPLY OF GREASE TO GEAR CASE – Supply grease (Shell Alvania 2 or equivalent) to the gear case through the Gear case grease hole every 30 hours. (Genuine MAKITA grease may be purchased from your MAKITA dealer.) Grease hole CLEANING OF FUEL FILTER...
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 from the fuel tank and carburetor, and keep it at a dry and clean place.
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Operating time Before After Daily Shutdown/ Corres- 200h Item operation lubrication (10h) rest ponding P Inspect/clean Engine oil Replace Tightening parts Inspect (bolt, nut) Clean/inspect — Fuel tank Drain fuel Throttle lever Check function — Stop switch Check function Cutting blade Inspect Low-speed rotation Inspect/adjust...
TROUBLESHOOTING Before making a request for repairs, check a trouble for yourself. If any abnormality is found, control your machine according to the description of this manual. Never tamper or dismount any part contrary to the description. For repairs, contact Authorized Service Agent or local dealership. State of abnormality Probable cause (malfunction) Remedy...
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