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- Page 1 Petrol Brushcutter/Petrol String Trimmer EM2653LH EM2653LHC EM2653LHN EM2654LH EM2654LHC INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
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Page 2: Technical Data
English (Original instructions) TECHNICAL DATA EM2653LH, EM2653LHC, Model EM2653LHN EM2654LH EM2654LHC Dimensions: length x width x height (without 1,765 x 368 x 293 1,765 x 305 x 310 1,765 × 223 × 325 cutting tool) Weight (without plastic guard and cutting tool) - Page 3 SYMBOLS You will note the following symbols when reading the instructions manual. Read instruction manual and follow Keep the area of operation clear of all the warnings and safety precautions! persons and pets! Wear protective helmet, eye and ear Take Particular care and attention! protection! Forbidden! Top permissible tool speed...
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Page 4: Safety Instructions
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. Always hand over the instruction manual. - Page 5 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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Page 6: Method Of Operation
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. –... -
Page 7: First Aid
Observe the relevant accident prevention instructions issued by the relevant trade associations and by the insurance companies. Do not perform any modifications to the equipment as this will endanger your safety. The performance of maintenance or repair work by the user is limited to those activities as described in the instruction manual. All other work is to be done by an 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. -
Page 8: Parts Description
PARTS DESCRIPTION Designation of parts Spark plug Clutch case Control cable Rear grip Lock-off lever Throttle lever I-O switch (on/off) Hanger Handle Barrier (optional accessory) Shaft Protector (cutting tool guard) Gear case Shoulder harness Blade cover (optional accessory) Exhaust muffler Air cleaner Starter knob Exhaust pipe Fuel tank cap... -
Page 9: Adjusting The Handle Position
ASSEMBLY 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. Hex wrench storage When not in use, store the hex wrench 4 to keep it from being lost. - Page 10 Installing the protector (cutting tool guard) WARNING: Always use the tool with the approved combination of the safety equipments. Otherwise contact with a cutting tool may cause serious injury. CAUTION: Tighten the right and left bolts evenly so that the gap between the clamp and the protector is constant. Otherwise the protector may not function as expected. To meet the applicable safety provisions, only the tool / protector combinations as indicated in the table must be used. Use of metal blade Clamp washer, cup, Metal blade...
- Page 11 Installing the metal blade or nylon cutting head CAUTION: Be sure to use genuine MAKITA cutter blades or nylon cutting head. – The cutter blade must be well polished, free of cracks or breakage. If the cutter blade hits against a stone during operation, stop the engine and check the blade immediately.
- Page 12 Installing the metal blade CAUTION: Always wear gloves, and put the blade cover on the metal blade when handling the cutter blade. 1. Install the receiver washer (1) onto the axle. 2. Insert the hex wrench 4 (2) through the hole in the gear case and rotate the receiver washer (1) until it is locked with the hex wrench.
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Page 13: Before Start Of Operation
BEFORE START OF OPERATION Inspection and refill of engine oil – Perform the following procedure, with the engine cooled down. – Set the engine level, remove oil cap (Fig. 1), and check to see whether or not there is oil in the range between the upper limit and lower limit marks of the oil pipe (Fig. -
Page 14: Handling Of Fuel
Note ● Do not replace oil with the engine in a tilted position. ● Filling with oil while engine is tilted leads to overfilling which causes oil contamination and/or white smoke. 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. -
Page 15: Operation
OPERATION CAUTION: Always use shoulder harness when using metal blade Attachment of shoulder harness Wear the shoulder harness on your left shoulder. Make sure that the buckle cannot be taken off with pulling it off. Hang the tool as shown. NOTICE: Be careful not to trap clothing, etc., in the buckle. -
Page 16: Points In Operation And How To Stop
Nylon cutting head operation The nylon cutting head is a dual string trimmer head provided with a bump & feed mechanism. To cause the nylon cord to feed out, tap the cutting head against the ground while rotating. The most effective cutting area is shown by the shaded area. NOTE: If the nylon cord does not feed out while tapping the head, rewind/replace the nylon cord by following the procedures described under “Maintenance”. -
Page 17: Caution During Operation
Note: 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 min or more. -
Page 18: Maintenance
Throttle lever To prevent the throttle lever (1) from being accidentally pulled, a lock-off lever (2) is provided. To increase the engine speed, grasp the rear handle (the lock- off lever is released by the grasp) and then pull the throttle lever. To decrease the engine speed, release the throttle lever. -
Page 19: Replacement Of Engine Oil
REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE OIL Deteriorated engine oil will shorten the life of the sliding and rotating parts to a great extent. Be sure to check the period and quantity of replacement. ATTENTION: I n general, the engine main unit and engine oil still remain hot just after the engine is stopped. In replacement of oil, confirm that the engine main unit and engine oil are sufficiently cooled down. Otherwise, there may remain a risk of scald. Note: If the oil filled above the limit, it may be contaminated or may catch fire with white smoke. Interval of replacement: Initially, every 20 operating hours, and subsequently every 50 operating hours Recommended oil: SAE10W-30 oil of API Classification SF Class or higher (4-stroke engine oil for automobile) -
Page 20: Cleaning Of Air Cleaner
(0.028” - 0.032”) 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... -
Page 21: Cleaning Of Parts
CLEANING OF FUEL FILTER Fuel pipe WARNING: INFLAMMABLES STRICTLY PROHIBITED Hose clamp Interval of Cleaning and Inspection: Monthly (every 50 operating hours) Suction head in the fuel tank Check the fuel filter periodically. To check the fuel filter, follow the steps below. (1) Remove the fuel tank cap, drain the fuel to empty the tank. Check the tank inside for any foreign materials. - Page 22 Replacing the nylon cord (For ultra auto 4) First, stop the engine. Cover Press on the housing latches inward to lift off the cover, then remove the spool. Latches Press Press Hook the center of new nylon cord into the notch in the center of the spool, with Spool 80 mm (3-1/8”) one end of the cord extending about 80 mm (3-1/8”) more than the other.
- Page 23 (For Proulx) First, stop the engine. Hold the housing securely and turn the spool clockwise until the remaining nylon cord retracts into the housing, and turn back and forth to relieve the cord stress. Grasp the loop on top of the spool and pull it from the spool. Prepare a nylon cord with the following specifications.
- Page 24 (For B & F4/Z5) WARNING: Make sure that the cover of the nylon cutting head is secured to Cover the housing properly as described below. Failure to properly secure the cover may cause the nylon cutting head to fly apart resulting in serious personal injury. Latches Press inward on the housing latches and lift upward to remove the cover. Discard any of the remaining nylon cord.
- Page 25 (For Bump & Feed type) First, stop the engine. Press on the one side of housing latch (1) inward to unhook. Perform the same procedure to the other side of the latch to lift off the cover (2). After removing the cover, take out the spool inside.
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Page 26: Fault Location
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. - Page 27 Operating time Before After Daily Shutdown/ 200h Item operation lubrication (10h) rest Inspect 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 Air cleaner Clean Ignition plug...
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Page 28: Troubleshooting
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 Failure to operate primer pump Push 7 to 10 times Low pulling speed of starter rope Pull strongly Lack of fuel... - Page 32 Makita Corporation www.makita.com 885499-8...