Makita BCM2600, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...0 BCM2610 BCM3310 Instruction Manual Original Instruction Manual Important Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the brushcutter into operation and strictly observe the safety regulations Keep this Instruction Manual ...

Page 2: ... technology ergonomic design and high ease of use at a reasonable price Toensureyourownsafetyandtogetthemaximumperformance out of your MAKITA brushcutter we urge you to read this instruction manual carefully before putting the brushcutter into operation and to strictly observe all of the safety regulations Failure to observe these precautions can lead to severe injury or death EU Conformity Declar...

Page 3: ...open flame Fuel and oil mixture First aid Recycling CE Marking Explanation of symbols You will notice the following symbols on the brushcutter and in the instruction manual Delivery inventory 1 Brushcutter 2 Handle version depends on model 3 Harness 4 Cable ties only with the BCM2600 3300 4300 5 Combination tool AF 17 19 6 Allen key 4 mm 7 Allen key 5 mm 8 Wrench 8 10 9 Guard cutting attachment gu...

Page 4: ... as well as to protect your hearing the following protective equipment and protective clothing must be used during operation of the brushcutter It is recommended to wear a protective helmet it is imperative when working in forests The protective helmet 1 should be checkedatregularintervalsfordamageandmustbereplacedafter 5 years at the latest Use only approved protective helmets The helmet face shi...

Page 5: ...s appropriate guard Never run the cutter without this guard The cutting tool must not turn during idling If necessary adjust the idling speed Before starting make sure that the cutting tool has no contact with hard objects such as branches stones etc The engine must be switched off immediately if there are any noticeable changes in the behavior of the equipment Should the cutting tool hit stones o...

Page 6: ...s free of foreign objects such as stones and metal items Foreign particles can rebound danger of injury 12 damage the cutting tool and cause dangerous kickbacks Beforecommencingcutting thecuttingtoolmusthavereached full working speed Applications for cutting tools Employ only the correct cutting tool for the job in hand Do not use tools for jobs they are not designed for 2 line trimmer head 13 Onl...

Page 7: ...cular check the correct setting of the carburetor Clean the brushcutter at regular intervals and check that all screws and nuts are well tightened Never service or store the brushcutter near open flames 16 Always store the brushcutter in a locked storage area with the fuel tank completely empty and the carburetor run dry Observe the accident prevention instructions issued by the relevant trade ass...

Page 8: ...lectronic electronic Spark plug Type NGK BPMR 8Y NGK BPMR 8Y Electrode gap mm 0 6 0 7 0 6 0 7 Sound power level LWA eq per ISO 10884 2 4 dB A 106 8 107 8 109 99 5 100 5 102 Sound pressure level LpA eq at the workplace per ISO 7917 2 5 dB A 94 9 95 1 97 1 89 9 92 91 4 Vibration acceleration ahv eq per ISO 7916 2 6 Right handle idling speed maximum speed m s2 5 1 5 7 2 1 6 2 4 8 5 5 Left handle idli...

Page 9: ...andle BCM2600 BCM3300 BCM4300 Push the handle about 10 to 20 forward and tighten the bolts A 1 Attach the bowden cable to the shaft tube using the cable ties B 3 found in the enclosed pack NOTE The handle must be tilted to accommodate the operator so the exact angle will depend on the operator s body size For easiest operation the elbows should be slightly bent with the wrists straight C Installin...

Page 10: ... tools shown here It is not permittedtouseothercuttingtoolsasthiscanincreasedan ger of accidents and cause damage to the equipment B Mounting the guard extension for use with trimmer head See above for installation of the cutter guard Attach the guard extension B 6 supplied with the brushcut ter to the upper part of the cutter guard A 5 bending it to fit the contour of the guard Attach the trimmer...

Page 11: ...e order number see the spare parts list at the end of this manual Remove Allen key and check for freedom of motion of the cutting tool D Mounting the 4 tooth star blade BCM2600 BCM3300 BCM4300 Always switch off the engine and disconnect the spark plug cap before mounting metal cutter blades Wear protective gloves Place the mounting disc D 3 on the shaft Insert the 4 mm Allen key D 1 through the wi...

Page 12: ... in the cutout F 6 so that one end of the line is about 80 mm longer than the other Then wind both ends tightly about the spool in the direction of the arrow Afterwindingtheline temporarilyinserttheendsinthecutouts F 4 Leave about 100 mm protruding on each end Place the spool F 5 in the housing cover F 2 Remove the line ends from the cutouts F 4 and pull them through the metal eyelets F 3 in the h...

Page 13: ...formance air cooled two stroke engine It runs on a mixture of gasoline and two stroke engine oil The engine was designed for regular lead free gasoline with an octane number of at least 91 ROZ If this is not available higher octane gasoline may be used This will not damage the engine but may impair engine performance Asimilarsituationwillarisefromtheuseofleadedfuel Toobtain optimum engine operatio...

Page 14: ...ntre of gravity back towards the engine or back to move the centre of gravity forward towards the tool When you are satisfied with the balance tighten the bolt C 1 Balancing the brushcutter C E Start engine Observe accident prevention regulations Do not start the brushcutter until fully assembled and inspected Starting the engine Move at least 3 meters 10 feet away from where you filled the fuel t...

Page 15: ...oke lever G 4 to the RUN open position and pull the starting handle again until the engine runs Once the engine has started press the throttle F 1 all the way and release it again immediately The half throttle catch will come out and the engine will idle Warmstart If the engine is warmed up do not prime the fuel pump Move the combination switch F 2 to the I position Do not turn the choke switch to...

Page 16: ...heck at an authorized service centre lf the brushcutter is The brushcutter Have a maintenance check carried out at a MAKITA not to be used for a as a whole service centre Store safely in a dry room long period of time Fuel tank Empty and clean Carburetor Run empty Metal cutting tools Clean and lubricate lightly Use the tool protection Page Note The cutting tools below should be sharpened only at a...

Page 17: ...ark plug cap while the engine is running high voltage Never do maintenance work with the engine running A hot engine can cause severe burns Wear protective gloves The spark plug must be replaced if the insulator is damaged or if the electrodes are severely eroded or dirty or oily Pull the spark plug cap B 6 off the plug Remove the spark plug with a spark plug wrench 19 mm size Note Replace only wi...

Page 18: ...tre No maintenance and adjustment work not described in this manual may be performed by the user Al such work must be performed only by a MAKITA service centre Fault System Observation Cause Engine will not start or Ignition system Ignition spark OK Fault in fuel supply or compression system starts only with difficulty mechanical defect No ignition spark STOP switch is depressed wiring fault or sh...

Page 19: ...accessories can be obtained from your local dealer He will also have the spare part lists to determine the required spare part numbers and will be constantly informed about the latest improvements and spare part innovations To find your local distributor please visit www makita outdoor com Please bear in mind that if parts other than original MAKITA spare parts are used this will automatically inv...

Page 20: ...m admissible speed due to incorrect carburetor adjustment Incorrect carburetor adjustment Normal wear and tear Obvious overloading due to permanent exceeding of the upper performance limits Use of force improper use misuse or accidents Overheating due to dirt in the coolant air intake system including air filter Work on the brushcutter by unskilled persons or inappropriate repairs Use of unsuitabl...

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Page 24: ...orm 995 707 481 12 09 GB Specifications subject to change without notice To find your local distributor please visit www makita outdoor com MAKITA Werkzeug GmbH Postfach 70 04 20 D 22004 Hamburg Germany ...