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Brush Cutter
Decespugliatore
Desbrozadora
Cortador de Grama
EM4340
EM4340L
EM4340
Important:
Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the Brush Cutter/Grass Trimmer into operation and strictly observe the safety
regulations! Preserve instruction manual carefully!
Importante:
Prima di mettere in funzione il decespugliatore/tagliabordi, leggere attentamente il presente manuale; rispettare rigorosamente le norme
di sicurezza! Conservare il manuale delle istruzioni per l'uso!
Importante:
Leer cuidadosamente este manual de instrucciones antes de poner en marcha la máquina y observar estrictamente las normas de
seguridad. Conservar este manual de instrucciones con cuidado.
Importante
Leia este manual cuidadosamente antes de pôr o Cortador/Aparador de Grama em funcionamento e observe rigorosamente as normas
de segurança. Conserve este manual de instruções com cuidado.
English / Italiano / Spanish / Português
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ISTRUZIONI D'USO
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MANUAL DE INSTRUÇÕES
EM4340L
Grass Trimmer
Tagliabordi
Cortabordes
Aparador de Grama
EM4341
EM4341
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- Page 1 English / Italiano / Spanish / Português Brush Cutter Grass Trimmer Decespugliatore Tagliabordi Desbrozadora Cortabordes Cortador de Grama Aparador de Grama EM4340 EM4341 EM4340L INSTRUCTION MANUAL ISTRUZIONI D’USO MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES MANUAL DE INSTRUÇÕES EM4340 EM4340L EM4341 Important: Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the Brush Cutter/Grass Trimmer into operation and strictly observe the safety...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
English Thank you very much for purchasing the MAKITA Brush Cutter/Grass Table of Contents Page trimmer. We are pleased to recommend to you the MAKITA Brush Symbols...............1 Cutter/Grass trimmer which is the result of a long development programme Safety instructions............2 and many years of knowledge and experience. -
Page 3: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS General Instructions – To ensure correct operation, user has to read this instruction manual to make himself familiar with the handling of the Brush Cutter/Grass trimmer. Users insufficiently informed will risk danger to themselves as well as others due to improper handling. - Page 4 Start the Brush Cutter/Grass trimmer only in accordance with the instructions. Do not use any other methods for starting the engine! – Use the Brush Cutter/Grass trimmer and the tools only for such applications as specified. – Only start the Brush Cutter/Grass trimmer engine, after the entire assembly is done.
- Page 5 Cutting Tools Employ only the correct cutting tool for the job in hand. EM4340, 4340L, EM4341 with cutter blade (Star Blade (4 teeth), Eddy Blade (8 teeth)), Nylon cutting head For cutting thick materials, such as weed, high grass, bushes, shrubs, underwood, thicket etc.
- Page 6 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.
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Page 7: Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA EM4340L EM4340 EM4341 Model U handle U handle J handle Dimensions : length x width x height (without cutting blade) 1810 x 620 x 550 1810 x 620 x 450 1810 x 340 x 280 Mass (without plastic guard and cutting blade) Volume (fuel tank) 0.65... -
Page 8: Designation Of Parts
DESIGNATION OF PARTS EM4340L Brush Cutter EM4340 Brush Cutter EM4341 Grass Trimmer DESIGNATION OF PARTS Fuel Tank Rewind Starter Air Cleaner I-O Switch (on/off) Spark Plug Exhaust Muffler Clutch Case Hanger Handle Throttle Lever Control Cable Shaft Protector Gear Case/Head Case... -
Page 9: Mounting Of Handle For Em4340L
MOUNTING OF HANDLE FOR EM4340L CAUTION: Before doing any work on the brush cutter, always stop the engine and pull the spark plug connector off the spark plug. Always wear protective gloves! CAUTION: Start the brush cutter only after having assembled it completely. –... -
Page 10: Assembly Of Engine And Shaft For Em4340, Em4341
ASSEMBLY OF ENGINE AND SHAFT FOR EM4340, EM4341 CAUTION: Before doing any work on the brush cutter, always switch off the motor and pull the spark plug connector off the spark plug. Always wear protective gloves! CAUTION: Start the brush cutter only after having assembled it completely. -
Page 11: Rear
For EM4341 – Fit the handle edge to the handle holder groove, and provisionally fix the upper side (3) of the handle holder by four bolts M5 x 25 (4). – Adjust the handle to an angle easy to manipulate, and tighten the bolt (4) uniformly on the right and left sides. -
Page 12: Mounting Of Control Cable
MOUNTING OF CONTROL CABLE – Remove the air cleaner cover. – Place the control cable (1) in the adjusting bolt (2), and shift the swivel (3) so that the cable will be put in the swivel groove. At this time, the round-hole side of the swivel will be oriented toward the inner wire end-metal fitting. -
Page 13: 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. EM4340, EM4340L – The cutter blade must be well polished, free of cracks or breakage. If the... -
Page 14: Mounting Of Cutter Blade Or Nylon Cutting Head
MOUNTING OF CUTTER BLADE OR NYLON CUTTING HEAD Turn the machine upside down, and you can replace the cutter blade or the 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. -
Page 15: Before Start Of Operation
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. - Page 16 REFUELING Handling of Fuel It is necessary to handle fuel with utmost care. Fuel may contain substances similar to solvents. Refueling must be performed in a sufficiently ventilated room or in the open air. Never inhale fuel vapor, and keep fuel away from you. If you touch fuel repeatedly or for a long time, the skin becomes dry, which may cause skin disease or allergy.
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Page 17: Correct Handling Of Machine
– Adjust the strap length so that the cutter blade will be kept parallel with the ground. Detachment For EM4341 – In an emergency, pull the release belt (1) strongly upward, and you can detach the machine from you. Be extremely careful to maintain control of the machine at this time. Do not allow the machine to be deflected toward you or anyone in the work vicinity. - Page 18 3) Primer pump Continue to push the primer pump until fuel enters into the primer pump. (In general, fuel enters into the primer pump by 7 to 10 pushes.) Carburettor If the primer pump is pushed excessively, an excess of gasoline returns to the fuel tank.
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Page 19: Resharpening The Cutting Tool
Operation of Throttle Lever With the throttle lever main unit held by hand (with the lock-off lever pushed), pull the throttle lever and the engine rotation will be increased. Release the throttle lever, and the engine will run idle again. Release the hand from the throttle lever main unit, and the lock-off lever will return automatically so that the throttle lever will not be pulled by mistake. -
Page 21: Servicing Instructions
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS Protrusion CAUTION: Before doing any work on the brush cutter, always stop the engine and pull the plug cap off the spark plug (see “checking the spark plug”). Always wear protective gloves! To ensure a long service life and to avoid any damage to the equipment, the following servicing operations should be performed at regular intervals. - Page 22 In replacement, perform the following procedure. Fuel tank cap 1) Confirm that the tank cap is tightened securely. 2) Detach the oil gauge. Keep the oil gauge free from dust or dirt. Oil gauge 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.
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Page 23: Checking The Spark Plug
(0.028”-0.032”) SUPPLY OF GREASE TO GEAR CASE Gear case – Supply grease (Shell Alvania 2 or equivalent) to the gear case through the grease hole every 30 hours. (Genuine MAKITA grease may be purchased from your MAKITA dealer.) Grease hole... - Page 24 CLEANING OF FUEL FILTER Fuel filter (1) Hose clamp WARNING: INFLAMMABLES STRICTLY PROHIBITED Fuel pipe Interval of Cleaning and Inspection: Monthly (every 50 operating hours) Suction head in the fuel tank – The fuel filler (1) of the suction head is used to filler the fuel required by the carburetor.
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Page 25: Storage
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 26 Operating time Before After Daily Shutdown Corres- 200h operation lubrication (10h) /rest ponding P Item 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 Air cleaner...
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Page 27: 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... - Page 28 Makita Corporation 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi 446-8502, Japan 6349502003 07.11...