Makita EK7300 Instruction Manual

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2Table of contents PagePacking ................................................................................ 2Delivery inventory .............................................................. 3Symbols ............................................................................... 3SAFETY PRECAUTIONSIntended use ................................................................... 4General precautions ....................................................... 4Protective equipment ...................................................4-5Fuels / Refuelling ............................................................ 5Putting into operation ...................................................... 5Cutting discs ................................................................... 6Kickback and lock-in ....................................................... 7Working behavior / Method of working ............................ 7Always observe the following when usingsynthetic resin cutting discs ............................................. 8Cutting metal ................................................................... 8Cutting masonry and concrete .....................................8-9Transport and storage ..................................................... 9Maintenance ................................................................. 10First aid ......................................................................... 10Disposal and environmental protection ......................... 10Technical data ................................................................... 11Denomination of components ......................................... 12PUTTING INTO OPERATIONMounting the cutting disc ............................................... 13Tightening the V-belt / Checking V-belt tension ............ 14Fuels / Refuelling .....................................................14-15Starting the engine ........................................................ 16Cold-starting ................................................................. 17Warm-starting ............................................................... 17Stop engine ................................................................... 17Adjusting the carburetor .................................................. 18MAINTENANCEChanging the V-belt ...................................................... 19Cleaning the protection hood ........................................ 20Cleaning / changing the air filter ..............................20-21Replacing the spark plug .............................................. 22Replacing the suction head .......................................... 22Replacing the starter cable ........................................... 23Replacing the return spring ........................................... 24Replacing / cleaning the spark arrester screen ............. 26Instructions for periodic maintenance ........................... 28Cutting attachment in central / side position ................. 25Repositioning the cutting attachment .......................25-26SPECIAL ACCESSORIESDiamond cutting discs, trolley, water tankand pressure water system ............................................ 27Service, spare parts and guarantee ................................ 28Troubleshooting ............................................................... 29Extract from spare parts list .......................................30-31Accessories .................................................................. 31EU Conformity Declaration ............................................... 31PackingYour 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).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:ï Sturdy construction and high reliability.ï Maintenance-free electronic ignition, hermetically sealed toprotect against dust and moisture.ï Vibration damping with the MAKITA 2-mass system (D2M) fortireless working even when guiding the Power Cut by hand.ï Five-stage air-filter system for reliable working even undervery dusty conditions.ï 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.ï 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: DE 20013210,DE 19737657, DE 20301182, DE 102006056924, DE102009014688, DE 202011000529, DE 202011000531, DE202011000534, US 5709594.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 manual carefully before putting thePower Cut into operation for the first time, and strictlyobserve the safety regulations! Failure to observe theseprecautions can lead to severe injury or death!Important information for people with pacemakersDuring operation, this device emits a weak electromagneticfield. We cannot guarantee that this will not have an influenceon heart pacemakers.To prevent malfunctions and associated health risks, beforeusing this tool you should consult the pacemaker manufactur-er or your physician.