Makita DBC260U Original Instruction Manual Download

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Cleaning the air cleaner (filter)

– Unscrew screw (1).
– Turn the choke lever (4) to the fully closed side, and keep the carburetor away

from any dust or dirt.

– Remove the air cleaner cover (3).
– Remove the sponge element (2), wash it in lukewarm water and dry it

completely.

– After cleaning, put back the air cleaner cover (3) and fasten it with screw (1).

NOTE: If there is excessive dust or dirt adhering to the air cleaner, clean it every

day. A clogged air cleaner may make it difficult or impossible to start the
engine, or may increase the engine rotational speed.

Checking the spark plug

– Only use the supplied universal wrench to remove or to install the spark plug.
– The gap between the two electrodes of the spark plug should be 0.6-0.7mm

(0.024”-0.028”). If the gap is too wide or too narrow, adjust it. If the spark plug
is clogged with carton or dirty, clean it thoroughly or replace it.

CAUTION: Never touch the spark plug connector while the engine is running

(danger of high voltage electric shock).

Supply of grease to gear case

– Supply grease (Shell Alvania 3 or equivalent) to the gear case through the

grease hole every 30 hours. (Genuine MAKITA grease may be purchased
from your MAKITA dealer.)

Suction head in the fuel tank

– The fuel filler (5) of the suction head is used to supply the fuel required by the

carburetor.

– Visually inspect the fuel filter periodically. To inspect the filter, open the tank

cap, use a wire hook and pull out the suction head through the tank opening.
Replace the filter if it has hardened, become particularly dirty, or clogged.

– Insufficient fuel supply may result in the maximum permissible speed being

exceeded. Therefore, the fuel filter must be replaced at least quarterly to
ensure satisfactory fuel supply to the carburetor.

Any other maintenance or adjustment work that is not described in this manual must only be performed by Authorized Service Agents.

0.6mm-0.7mm
(0.024”-0.028”)

Grease hole

– First, place the equipment on the ground.
– Gently press the primer pump (5) repeatedly (7-10 times) until fuel comes into

the primer pump.

– Close the choke lever (6).

Choke opening:
• Fully closed in cold temperatures or when the engine is cold
• Fully or half open for restart while the engine is still warm

– Firmly hold the clutch case with your left hand, as illustrated.
– Slowly pull the starter grip until you feel resistance, and then continue to pull

sharply.

– Do not pull out the starter rope to its full extent, and do not allow the starter

handle to retract by itself. Maintain control of the starter rope and ensure it
retracts slowly.

– Repeat the starting operation until you hear the engine's initial ignitions.
– Depress the choke lever (6) (

) and pull the starter rope again until the

engine starts.

– As soon as the engine starts, immediately tap and release the throttle, to

release the half-throttle lock and allow the engine to idle.

– Run the engine for approximately one minute at a moderate speed before

applying full throttle.

NOTE: – If you pull the starter handle repeatedly when the choke lever is in the at “

” position, the engine will not start easily due to excessive