1Thank you very much for purchasing the MAKITA Brush cutter or Grasstrimmer. We are pleased to recommend to you the MAKITA Brush cutteror Grass trimmer which is the result of a long development programme andmany years of knowledge and experience.Please read this booklet which refers in detail to the various points that willdemonstrate its outstanding performance. This will assist you to obtain thebest possible result from your MAKITA Brush cutter or Grass trimmer.Table of Contents PageSymbols.......................................................................1Safety instructions........................................................2Technical data .............................................................6Designation of parts .....................................................7Assembly of engine and shaft ......................................8Mounting of handle ......................................................9Mounting of protector ................................................. 10Mounting of cutter blade or nylon cutting head ........... 11Fuels/Refuelling ......................................................... 12Correct handling of machine ...................................... 13Putting into operation ............................................13-14Idle adjustment........................................................... 14Resharpening the cutting tool..................................... 15Nylon cutting head ................................................15-16Servicing instructions ............................................16-17Storage ...................................................................... 18SYMBOLSYou will note the following symbols when reading the instructions manual.Read instruction Manual Wear protective helmet, eye and earprotection (for Brush Cutter only)Take Particular Care and Attention Do not use metal blades (for grasstrimmer only)Forbidden Top permissible tool speedKeep distance Fuel and oil mixtureFlying object hazard Engine-Manual startNo smoking Emergency stopNo naked flame First AidProtective gloves must be worn ON/STARTKickback OFF/STOPKeep the area of operation clear of allpersons and petsWear eye and ear protection (for grasstrimmer)English