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- Page 1 Brush Cutter EBH340U INSTRUCTION MANUAL Important: Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the Brush Cutter into operation and strictly observe the safety regulations! Preserve instruction manual carefully!
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thank you very much for purchasing the MAKITA Brush Cutter. We are pleased to recommend to you the MAKITA Brush Cutter which is the result of a long development programme and many years of knowledge and experience. Please read this booklet which refers in detail to the various points that will demonstrate its outstanding performance. -
Page 3: Symbols
SYMBOLS You will note the following symbols when reading the instructions manual. Keep the area of operation clear of all Read instruction Manual persons and pets Take Particular care and Wear protective helmet, Attention eye and ear protection Top permissible tool Forbidden speed Keep distance... -
Page 4: 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. Users insufficiently informed will risk danger to themselves as well as others due to improper handling. –... - Page 5 – When using the Brush Cutter, always wear sturdy shoes (6) with a non-slip sole. This protects against injuries and ensures a good footing. Starting up the brush cutter Diagrammatic figure – Please make sure that there are no children or other people within a working range of 15 meters (50ft), also pay attention to any animals in the working vicinity.
- Page 6 Never run the cutter without this guard! – All protective installations and guards supplied with the machine must be used during operation. – Never operate the engine with faulty exhaust muffler. – Shut off the engine during transport. – During transport over long distances the tool protection included with the equipment must always be used.
- Page 7 Method of operation – Only use the Brush cutter 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. –...
- Page 8 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 9: Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA EBH340U Model U handle Dimensions : length x width x height 1765 x 615 x 425 (without cutting blade) Mass (without plastic guard and cutting blade) Volume (fuel tank) 0.65 Cutting attachments (cutter blade dia.) Engine displacement 33.5 1.07 at 7000 min -1... -
Page 10: Designation Of Parts
DESIGNATION OF PARTS EBH340U Brush Cutter 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 Handle Holder Cutter Blade Fuel Filler Cap... -
Page 11: Assembly Of Engine And Shaft
ASSEMBLY OF ENGINE AND SHAFT 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 12: Mounting Of Handle
MOUNTING OF HANDLE For BH3600 MOUNTING OF HANDLE – Place the handle with the throttle lever on the handle holder on the right side (to be held by the right hand) and the other on the left side. – 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). -
Page 13: 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 14: Mounting Of Protector
MOUNTING OF PROTECTOR – 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. – Polish or replace the cutter blade every three hours of operation. CAUTION: The appropriate protector must always be installed, for your own safety and in order to comply with accident-prevention regulations. -
Page 15: Mounting Of Cutter Blade
MOUNTING OF CUTTER BLADE Turn the machine upside down, and you can replace the cutter blade 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 16: 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. - Page 17 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.
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Page 18: Correct Handling Of Machine
CORRECT HANDLING OF MACHINE Attachment of shoulder strap – Adjust the strap length so that the cutter blade will be kept parallel with the ground. Detachment – 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. - Page 19 3) Primer pump Continue to push the primer pump until fuel enters into the primer pump. (In general, fuel enters into the primer Carburettor pump by 7 to 10 pushes.) If the primer pump is pushed excessively, an excess of gasoline returns to the fuel tank.
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Page 20: Resharpening The Cutting Tool
STOPPING 1) Release the throttle lever (6) fully, and when the engine STOP rpm has lowered, set the I-O switch (1) 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. I-O switch (1) Throttle lever (6) ADJUSTMENT OF LOW-SPEED ROTATION (IDLING) -
Page 21: Servicing Instructions
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS 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 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. 5) Keep the engine level, and feed new oil up to the edge of the oil refill port.
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Page 23: Checking The Spark Plug
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 Grease hole dealer.) - Page 24 CLEANING OF FUEL FILTER Fuel filter (1) WARNING: INFLAMMABLES STRICTLY PROHIBITED Hose clamp 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 Fault location Fault System Observation Cause Fault in fuel supply or compression Engine not starting Ignition system Ignition spark O.K. system, mechanical defect or with difficulty STOP-switch operated, wiring fault No ignition spark or short circuit, spark plug or connector defective, ignition module faulty Incorrect choke position, carburetor Fuel supply...
- Page 27 Operating time Before After Daily Shutdown Corres- 200h operation lubrication /rest (10h) ponding P Item Inspect/ clean Engine oil Replace Tightening parts (bolt, nut) Inspect Clean/ inspect Fuel tank Drain fuel Check Throttle lever function Check Stop switch function Cutting blade Inspect Low-speed Inspect/...
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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... - Page 29 State of abnormality Probable cause (malfunction) Remedy Cutter blade does not Loosened cutter blade-tightening Tighten securely rotate Twigs caught by cutter blade or Remove foreign matter dispersion-preventing cover Stop engine immediately Abnormal drive system Make request for inspection and maintenance. Main unit vibrates Broken, bent or worn cutter blade Replace cutter blade...
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