Makita EK7300 Instruction Manual

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23Replacing the starter cableRemove four screws (14). Remove starter housing (15).Insert a small screwdriver through the cooling slits on the backof the starter housing. Push aside the tabs (16) slightly andcarefully remove the air guide (17) from the starter housing(15). Proceed in the order (A - B - C - D).If replacing a starter cable that has not come apart, it willfirst be necessary to de-tension the return spring on thecable drum.To do this, pull the starter grip all the way out of the starterhousing.Hold the cable drum firmly with one hand, and with the otherguide the starter cable into the recess (24) and hold it.Now carefully let the cable drum turn counter-clockwise untilthe return spring is completely de-tensioned.Remove all pieces of cable (18).Thread in a new starter cable (dia 4.0 mm, length 1000 mm) asshown (don’t forget the disc (19)) and knot both ends.Pull knot (20) into the cable pulley (21).CAUTION: Do not let the knots or the cable ends protrude fromthe outside of the cable pulley.Pull knot (22) into the cable grip (23).Guide the cable into the recess (24) on the cable drum anduse the cable to turn the drum two turns in the direction shownby the arrow.Holding the cable drum in your left hand, straighten out the twist inthe cable with your right hand, pull the cable tight, and hold.Release the cable drum. The drum´s spring force will now windthe cable around the drum.Repeat three times. The starter grip must be upright on thestarter 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!Injury hazard! When you pull out the starter cable hold thestarter handle firmly. It will whip back if the cable pulley isreleased by accident.Install the air guide (17) in reverse order. Make sure that thetabs (16) click back into the starter housing.When putting the starter housing back on, it may be necessaryto pull the starter handle slightly until the starting mechanismengages.18 14161715241716