Makita EM4340, EM4341 Correct Handling of Machine, Points in Operation and HOW to Stop, Starting

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CORRECT HANDLING OF MACHINE

Attachment of shoulder strap

Adjust the strap length so that the cutter blade will be kept parallel with the ground.

Detachment

For EM4341

In an emergency, pull the release belt (1) strongly upward, and you can detach the machine from you.

Be extremely careful to maintain control of the machine at this time. Do not allow the machine to be deflected toward you or anyone in the work vicinity.

WARNING: Failure to maintain complete control of the machine at all could result in serious bodily injury or DEATH.

For EM4340L, EM4340

In case of emergency, remove the emergency detachment lever (2) by pulling

strongly with a finger. The machine sill detach from body.

Be extremely careful to maintain control of the machine at this time. Do not allow the machine to be deflected toward you or anyone in the work vicinity.

WARNING: Failure to maintain complete control of the machine at all could result in serious bodily injury or DEATH.

(1)

Hanger

Hanger

POINTS IN OPERATION AND HOW TO STOP

Observe the applicable accident prevention regulations!

STARTING

Move at least 3m away from the place of refuelling. Place the brush cutter on a clean piece of ground taking care that the cutting tool does not come into contact with the ground or any other objects.

A:Cold start

1) Set this machine on a flat space.

For machine with U Handle or J Handle

1)Set the I-O switch (1) to OPERATION.

2)Choke lever

Close the choke lever. Choke opening:

Full closing in cold or when the engine is cold.

Full or half opening in restart just after stop of operation.

Throttle control dial

I-O switch (1)

Throttle lever (6)

OPERATION

Low speed

Lock-off lever

High speed

CLOSE

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Contents EM4340 EM4340L EM4341 OFF/STOP SymbolsON/START General Instructions Safety InstructionsIntended use of the machine Personal protective equipmentMeters RefuellingMethod of operation Maintenance instructionsKickback Cutting ToolsNever straighten or weld damaged cutting tools When asking for help, please give the following informationFirst Aid PackagingNGK CMR6A Technical DataWalbro WYJ Designation of Parts Designation of PartsMounting of Handle for EM4340L For EM4340 Assembly of Engine and Shaft for EM4340, EM4341Mounting of Handle for EM4340, EM4341 Lay out the control cable as indicated in the figure For EM4341Mounting of Control Cable Connection of Switch CordAdjustment of Control Cable For EM4340, EM4340L Mounting of ProtectorMounting of nylon cutting head Mounting of Cutter Blade or Nylon Cutting HeadMounting of cutter blade Point 2 in Replacement of Oil If oil spills out Point 1 in Replacement of Oil Oil GaugeBefore Start of Operation Inspection and Refill of Engine OilHandling of Fuel RefuelingStorage Period of Fuel FuelStarting Points in Operation and HOW to StopCorrect Handling of Machine Stop StoppingOpen Adjustment of Engine Rotation Adjustment of LOW-SPEED Rotation IdlingResharpening the Cutting Tool Operation of Throttle LeverPage Servicing Instructions Replacement of Engine OILDaily checkup and maintenance Points on OIL Points in Handling Air Cleaner Element Cleaning of AIR CleanerChecking the Spark Plug Supply of Grease to Gear CaseReplacement of Fuel Pipe Cleaning of Fuel FilterCleaning of Parts Replacement of Gaskets and PackingsStorage Fault locationOperating time Before After Daily Shutdown Corres Troubleshooting 11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi 446-8502, Japan