Makita EK8100 Operator's And Safety 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 ............ 14Installing the pressure water system .......................14-15Fuels / Refuelling .....................................................15-16Starting the engine ........................................................ 17Cold-starting ................................................................. 18Warm-starting ............................................................... 18Stop engine ................................................................... 18Adjusting the carburetor .................................................. 19MAINTENANCEChanging the V-belt ...................................................... 20Cleaning the protection hood ........................................ 21Cleaning / changing the air filter ..............................21-22Replacing the spark plug .............................................. 23Replacing the suction head .......................................... 23Replacing the starter cable ........................................... 24Replacing the return spring ........................................... 25Instructions for periodic maintenance ........................... 29Cutting attachment in central / side position ................. 26Repositioning the cutting attachment .......................26-27Replacing/cleaning the spark arrester screen .............. 27SPECIAL ACCESSORIESDiamond cutting discs, trolley, water tankand pressure water system ............................................ 28Service, spare parts and guarantee ...........................29-30Troubleshooting ............................................................... 30Extract from spare parts list .......................................31-32Accessories .............................................................31-32Thank 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. This spark ignition systemcomplies with the Canadian standard ICES-002.• 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.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 Operator’s and Safety Manual carefully beforeputting the Power Cut into operation for the first time,and strictly observe the safety regulations! Failure to ob-serve these precautions can lead to severe injury or death!WARNING!The ignition system of this equipment produces an electro-magnetic field. This field may interfere with some medicaldevices such as a pacemaker. To reduce the risk of seriousor fatal injury, persons with a medical device should consultwith their physician and the manufacturer of the device beforeoperating this equipment.Only for EK7300, 7301: The Emissions Compliance Periodreferred to on the emission Compliance label indicates thenumber of operating hours for which the engine has been shownto meet federal emissions requirements.Category C= 50 hours, B= 125 hours, and A= 300 hours.ssociated health risks, before using this tool you should con-sult the pacemaker manufacturer or your physician.