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Thank you very much for purchasing MAKITA Brush Cutter/String Trimmer. We are pleased to recommend to you the MAKITA Brush Cutter/String Trimmer which is the result of a long development program and many years of knowledge and experience. Please read this booklet which refers in detail to the various points that will demonstrate its outstanding perfor- mance. This will assist you to obtain the best possible result from your MAKITA Brush Cutter/String Trimmer.

Table of contents
SYMBOLS	4
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS	5
TECHNICAL DATA	7
MOUNTING OF HANDLE	8
MOUNTING OF PROTECTOR	8
MOUNTING OF CUTTER BLADE OR NYLON CUTTING HEAD	9
FUELS/REFUELING	10
CORRECT HANDLING OF MACHINE	10
POINTS IN OPERATION AND HOW TO STOP	11
RE-SHARPENING THE CUTTING TOOL	11
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS	12
STORAGE	13

– CALIFORNIA ONLY –

MAKITA U.S.A. Inc. (Makita) and the California Air Resources Board emission control system’s warranty statements (owner’s defect war- ranty rights and obligations)

In the interest of the environment, Makita engines that meet strict emission requirements are labeled. “This small off-road engine con- forms to 2000 and later California Emission Control Regulations”.

CALIFORNIA EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS

The California Air Resources Board and Makita are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your small off-road engine. In California, new small off-road engine must be designed, built and equipped to meet the state’s stringent anti-smog standards. Makita must warrant the emission control system on your engine for the periods of time listed below provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your small off-road engine.

Your emission control system includes parts such as the carburetor, air cleaner, ignition system, fuel tank, muffler and catalytic converter. Also included may be connectors and other emission related assem- blies.

Where a warrantable condition exists, Makita will repair your small off-road engine at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor.

MAKITA U.S.A. Inc. Warranty Coverage

The emission control system is warranted for two years. If any cov- ered part on your engine is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by Makita.

Owner’s Warranty Responsibilities

As the small off-road engine owner, you are responsible for perfor- mance of the required maintenance listed in your Owner's Manual. Makita recommends that you retain all receipts covering mainte- nance on your small off-road engine, but Makita cannot deny war- ranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance.

As the small off-road engine owner, you should however be aware that Makita may deny you warranty coverage if your small off-road engine or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect or improper mainte- nance or unproved modifications.

You are responsible for presenting your small off-road engine to an authorized service dealer or equipment manufacturer to whom Mak- ita would sell engines as soon as the problem exists. The warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30days. If you have a question regarding your warranty cover- age, you should contact :

*For the nearest Makita service center, please visit www.makitatools.com

*For technical support or questions regarding operation of our tools and accessories call: 1-800-4-MAKITA

*Makita USA Inc. Corporate Office : 14930 Northam St. La Mirada, CA 90638-5753

MAKITA U.S.A. Inc. Emission Control Defects Warranty Provisions

The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Con- trol Defects Warranty Coverage. It is in addition to the Makita engine warranty for non-regulated engines found in the Owner’s Manual.

1. Warranted Parts

Coverage under this warranty extends only to the parts listed below (the emission control systems parts) to the extent these parts were present on the engine purchased.

•Fuel Metering Systems

•Carburetor And Internal Parts

•Cold Start Enrichment System (Soft Choke)

•Fuel Filter (up until the first scheduled change)

•Fuel Inlet Hose

•Fuel Outlet Hose

•Air Induction System

•Air Filter (Element)

•Ignition System

•Spark Plug(s)

•Magneto Ignition System

•Fuel Tank

•Catalyst Or Thermal Reacter System

•Catalystic Converter

2. Length of Coverage

Makita warrants to the initial owner and each subsequent purchaser that the warranted parts shall be free from defects in materials and workmanship which cause the failure of the warranted part(s) for a period of two years from the date the engine is delivered to a retail purchaser.

3. No Charge

Repair or replacement of any warranted part will be performed at no charge to the owner, including diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a warranted part is defective, if the diagnostic work is performed at an authorized service dealer of equipment man- ufacturer to whom Makita would sell engines.

4. Claims and Coverage Exclusions

Warranty claims shall be filled in accordance with the provisions of the Makita engine warranty policy. Warranty coverage shall be excluded for failures of warranted parts which are not original Makita parts or because of abuse, neglect or improper maintenance as set forth in the Makita engine warranty policy. Makita is not liable to cover failures or warranted parts caused by the use of add-on, non- original, or modified parts.