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REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE WORK
CAUTION: Before doing any work on the brushcutter, always
switch off the motor and pull the plug cap off the spark
plug . Always wear protective gloves!
CAUTION: Start the brushcutter only after complete assembly
and inspection!
Instructions for maintenance
For long life and trouble-free operation of your brushcutter the maintenance work listed below must be carried out regularly. Failure
to perform this maintenance work in a correct and timely fashion will void the guarantee. Failure to perform the prescribed mainte-
nance work can lead to accidents!
Do not do any maintenance or servicing work not described in this Instruction Manual. All such work may be done only by a MAKITA
service station.
After refuelling the brushcutter 50 times, it should be given a thorough maintenance check and a complete inspection at a MAKITA
service centre.
General
Before each start
Every time after the
brushcutter is
switched off
Every 6 months
Annually
lf the brushcutter is
not to be used for a
long period of time
Sharpening of cutting tools
4-tooth star blade
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The brushcutter
as a whole
Cutting tool
Guards
Screws and nuts
I/O-switch,
Safety locking button,
Throttle lever
Fuel tank cap and
fuel system
Idling speed
Air fi lter
Cooling slit
Spark plug
Suction head
Fuel tank
Starter cable
The brushcutter
as a whole
The brushcutter
as a whole
Fuel tank
Carburetor
Metal cutting tools
Clean exterior, check for damage. In case of damage,
have repaired by a qualifi ed service centre immediately
Check for any signs of damage, that the tool is sharp
and that it is fi rmly secured.
Check for correct position, fi rm attachment and
good condition.
Check their condition and that they are fi rmly secured.
Functional check
Check for tightness
Check, the cutting tool must not turn when the engine is idling.
Clean
Clean, check for any signs of damage.
Check and replace if necessary
Have checked by a qualifi ed workshop
Clean
Check for any signs of damage.
Check at an authorized service centre
Have a maintenance check carried out at a MAKITA
service centre. Store safely in a dry room.
Empty and clean
Run empty
Clean and lubricate lightly
Use the tool protection
Note: The cutting tools below should be sharpened only
at a qualifi ed workshop! Manual resharpening will result
in an imbalance of the cutting tool, causing vibrations and
engine damage.
• 4-tooth star blade
Expert sharpening can be obtained from a MAKITA service
station.
Note: To prolong its useful lifetime, the 4-tooth star blade can
be turned once until both cutting sides are blunt.
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