3PackingYour MAKITA Power Cut is packed in a cardboard box to pre-vent shipping damage.Cardboard is a basic raw material and is consequently reuseableor suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).Table of contents PagePacking ................................................................................ 3Delivery inventory .............................................................. 4Symbols ............................................................................... 4SAFETY PRECAUTIONSIntended use ................................................................... 5General precautions ....................................................... 5Protective equipment ...................................................5-6Fuels / Refuelling ............................................................ 6Putting into operation ...................................................... 6Cutting discs ................................................................... 7Kickback and lock-in ....................................................... 8Working behavior / Method of working ............................ 8Always observe the following when usingsynthetic resin cutting discs ............................................. 9Cutting metal ................................................................... 9Cutting masonry and concrete ...................................9-10Transport and storage ................................................... 10Maintenance ................................................................. 11First aid ......................................................................... 11Disposal and environmental protection ......................... 11Technical data ................................................................... 12Denomination of components ......................................... 13PUTTING INTO OPERATIONMounting the cutting disc ............................................... 14Tightening the V-belt / Checking V-belt tension ............ 15Installing the pressure water system .......................15-16Fuels / Refuelling .....................................................16-17Starting the engine ........................................................ 18Cold-starting ................................................................. 18Warm-starting ............................................................... 19Stop engine ................................................................... 19Adjusting the carburetor .................................................. 20MAINTENANCEChanging the V-belt ...................................................... 21Cleaning the protection hood ........................................ 22Cleaning / changing the air filter ..............................22-23Replacing the spark plug .............................................. 24Replacing the suction head .......................................... 24Replacing the starter cable ........................................... 25Replacing the return spring ........................................... 26Instructions for periodic maintenance ........................... 30Cutting attachment in central / side position ................. 27Repositioning the cutting attachment .......................27-28Replacing/cleaning the spark arrester screen .............. 28SPECIAL ACCESSORIESDiamond cutting discs, trolley, water tankand pressure water system ............................................ 29Service, spare parts and guarantee ...........................30-31Troubleshooting ............................................................... 31Extract from spare parts list .......................................32-33Accessories .................................................................. 33Service stations (see enclosure)Thank you for purchasing a MAKITA product!Congratulations on choosing a MAKITA Power Cut cutoff saw!We are confident that you will be satisfied with this modernpiece of equipment. Like our chain saws, the MAKITA PowerCuts feature specially designed high-performance engineswith outstanding power-to-weight ratios, for heavy-duty yetlightweight tools.Other advantages of the MAKITA Power Cuts:• Sturdy construction and high reliability.• Maintenance-free electronic ignition, hermetically sealed toprotect against dust and moisture.• Vibration damping with the MAKITA 2-mass system (D2M) fortireless working even when guiding the Power Cut by hand.• Five-stage air-filter system for reliable working even undervery dusty conditions.• Two options for mounting the cutter attachment: Either cen-trally, for good balance when guiding the unit manually, or onthe side, for flush cuts along walls or curbsides or horizontallydirectly above the ground.• Extensive range of resin-bonded and diamond grit cuttingdiscs, trolley with dust catcher, and systems for supplyingwater to the disc.The following industrial property rights apply:US 08510690, SE 95027298, SE 95027306, IT 95000653,IT 95000654, GBM 9412558, GBM 9412559.We want you to be satisfied with your MAKITA product.In order to guarantee the optimal function and performance ofyour Power Cut and to ensure your personal safety we wouldrequest you to perform the following:Read this Instruction and Safety Manual carefully beforeputting the Power Cut into operation for the first time,and strictly observe the safety regulations! Failure toobserve these precautions can lead to severe injury ordeath!WARNING!Some dust created by power sanding sawing, grind-ing, drilling, and other construction activities containschemicals known (to the State of California) to causecancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.Some examples of these chemicals are:• lead from lead-based paints,• crystalline silica from bricks and cement andother masonry products, and• arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.Your risk from these exposures varies, depending onhow often you do this type of work.To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work ina well ventilated area, and work with approved safetyequipment, such as those dust masks that are speciallydesigned to filter out microscopic particles.Only for DPC7310, 7311, 7320, 7321: The Emissions CompliancePeriod referred to on the emission Compliance label indicatesthe number of operating hours for which the engine has beenshown to meet federal emissions requirements.Category C= 50 hours, B= 125 hours, and A= 300 hours.