2Thank you for purchasing a MAKITAproduct!Congratulations on choosing a MAKITA Power Cutter! We areconfident that you will be satisfied with this modern piece ofequipment.We want you to be satisfied with your MAKITA product.In order to guarantee the optimal function and performance of yourPower Cutter and to ensure your personal safety we would requestyou to perform the following:Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the PowerCutter into operation for the first time, and strictly observe thesafety regulations! Failure to observe these precautions canlead to severe injury or death!EnglishTable of Contents PageDelivery inventory ..........................................................................3Symbols...........................................................................................3SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................4General precautions ................................................................... 4Protective equipment ................................................................. 4Fuels / Refuelling ....................................................................... 5Putting into operation ................................................................. 5Cutoff discs ................................................................................ 6Kickback and lock-in .................................................................. 7Working behavior / Method of working ....................................... 7Cutting metals ............................................................................ 8Cutting masonry and concrete ................................................... 8Transport and storage ................................................................ 9Maintenance............................................................................. 10First aid .................................................................................... 10Technical data ............................................................................... 11Denomination of components .....................................................12PUTTING INTO OPERATION ........................................................13Mounting the cutting disc ......................................................... 13Tightening the V-belt / Checking V-belt tension ....................... 14Before operating....................................................................... 14Operating.......................................................................................16Starting ..................................................................................... 16Adjusting the carburetor..............................................................17MAINTENANCE .............................................................................17V-belt ....................................................................................... 18Cleaning the protection hood ................................................... 18Cleaning/changing the air filter................................................. 19Spark plug maintenance .......................................................... 20Replacing the suction head ...................................................... 20Cleaning the starter .................................................................. 21Changing the cutting attachment position (central/side) .......... 22SPECIAL ACCESSORIES .............................................................23Diamond cutting discs .............................................................. 23Guide trolley ............................................................................. 23Water tank (the component of trolley) ...................................... 23Mains/pressure water system .................................................. 23Maintenance chart ........................................................................24Fault location ................................................................................24Troubleshooting ...........................................................................25Storage ..........................................................................................26