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Thank you very much for purchasing the MAKITA Brush Cutter/Grass
trimmer. We are pleased to recommend to you the MAKITA Brush
Cutter/Grass trimmer which is the result of a long development programme
and many years of knowledge and experience.
Please read this booklet which refers in detail to the various points that will
demonstrate its outstanding performance. This will assist you to obtain the
best possible result from your MAKITA Brush Cutter/Grass trimmer.
Table of Contents
Page
Symbols.......................................................................1
Safety instructions........................................................2
Technical data .............................................................6
Designation of parts .....................................................7
Mounting of handle for EM4340L .................................8
Assembly of engine and shaft for EM4340, EM4341 ....9
Mounting of handle for EM4340, EM4341 ....................9
Mounting of control cable ........................................... 11
Mounting of protector ................................................. 12
Mounting of cutter blade or nylon cutting head ........... 13
Before start of operation............................................. 14
Correct handling of machine ...................................... 16
Points in operation and how to stop............................ 16
Resharpening the cutting tool..................................... 18
Servicing instructions ................................................. 20
Storage ...................................................................... 24
You will note the following symbol s when reading the instructions manual.
Wear eye and ear protection (for Grass
trimmer only)
Wear protective helmet, eye and ear
protection (for Brush Cutter only)
Do not use metal blades (for grass
trimmer only)
Top permissible tool speed
Fuel
(Gasoline)
Engine-Manual
start
Emergency
stop
First
Aid
Recycling
ON/START
OFF/STOP
SYMBOLS
English
Read instruction Manual
Take Particular care and Attention
Forbidden
No smoking
No open flame
Protective gloves must be worn
Kickback
Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons and pets
Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles.
Steeltoed safety boots are recommended.
Keep distance
Flying object hazard
