Makita EA3200S Operator's Manual

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40Replacing the starter cable/ Replacing thereturn spring pack/Replacing the starterspringUnscrew three screws (1).Remove fan housing (2).Remove the air guide (3) from the fan housing.CAREFUL! Injury hazard! Do not unscrew screw (7) ifthe return spring is under tension.If the starter cable is to be replaced although it is not broken,it will be necessary to first de-tension the cable drum returnspring (13).To do this, use the grip to pull the cable all the way out of thefan housing.Hold the cable drum with one hand, and with the other pushthe cable into the space (14).Carefully let the drum turn until the return spring is no longerunder tension.Unscrew screw (7) and remove the driver (8) and spring(6).Carefully remove the cable drum.Remove any cable pieces.Thread a new cable (dia. 0.14” (3.5 mm), length 35.4”(900 mm)) as shown in the illustration (don’t forget the washer(10)) and knot both ends as shown.Pull knot (11) into the cable drum (5).Pull knot (12) into the starter grip (9).Put the drum on its spindle and turn it slightly until the returnspring engages.Place the spring (6) in the driver (8) and place them togetherin the cable drum (5) while turning slightly counter-clock-wise. Insert screw (7) and tighten.Guide the cable into the slot (14) on the cable drum and turnthe drum with the cable clockwise three times.Hold the cable drum with your left hand and with your righthand untwist the cable, pull it tight and hold it.Carefully release the cable drum. The spring will wind thecable around the drum.Repeat the procedure once. The starter grip should nowstand straight up on the fan housing.NOTE: With the cable pulled all the way out, it must still bepossible to turn the pulley another 1/4 turn against the returnspring.CAUTION: Danger of injury! Secure the cable grip whenpulled out! It will whip back if the cable pulley is releasedby accident.Replacing the return spring packDisassemble the fan housing and cable drum (see above).CAREFUL! Injury hazard! The return spring can pop out!Always wear eye protection and protective gloves!Lightly tap the fan housing on a wooden surface with theentire surface of the hollow side, and hold it down. Now liftthe fan housing carefully and in small steps. This will allowthe return spring pack (13), which should now have fallen out,to relax in a controlled manner if the return spring has poppedout of the plastic pack.Carefully insert a new return spring cassette and pressdown until it engages.Place the cable drum on it and turn it slightly until the returnspring engages.Install the spring (6) and driver (8) and screw on tight withscrew (7).Tension the spring (see above).Replacing the starter springNOTE: If the spring (6) in the Featherlight-Starting systemis broken, more effort will be required to start the engineand you will notice some resistance when pulling the startercable. If you notice this, check the spring (6) and replace ifnecessary.Mounting the fan housingInsert the air guide (3) in the fan housing so that the threerecesses (4) engage.Position the fan housing against the housing, press against itlightly and pull the starter grip until the starter engages.Tighten screws (1).