Makita EBH340U Resharpening the Cutting Tool, Stopping, Adjustment of LOW-SPEED Rotation Idling

STOPPING

1)Release the throttle lever (6) fully, and when the engine rpm has lowered, set the I-O switch (1) to STOP the engine will now stop.

2)Be aware that the cutting head may not stop immediately and allow it to slow down fully.

STOP

I-O switch (1)

Throttle lever (6)

ADJUSTMENT OF LOW-SPEED ROTATION (IDLING)

When it is necessary to adjust the low-speed rotation (idling), perform it by the carburetor adjusting screw.

CHECKUP OF LOW-SPEED ROTATION

–Set the low-speed rotation to 3000min-1.

If it is necessary to change the rotation speed, regulate the adjusting screw (illustrated on the left), with Phillips screwdriver.

–Turn the adjusting screw to the right, and the engine rotation will increase. Turn the adjusting screw to the left, and the engine rotation will drop.

–The carburetor is generally adjusted before shipment. If it is necessary to readjust it, please contact Authorized Service Agent.

Adjusting screw

Carburetor

RESHARPENING THE CUTTING TOOL

CAUTION: The cutting tools mentioned below must only be resharpened by an authorized facility. Manual resharpening will result in imbalances of the cutting tool causing vibrations and damage to the equipment.

–cutter blade (star blade (4 teeth), eddy blade (8 teeth)) An expert resharpening and balancing service is provided by Authorized Service Agents.

NOTE: To increase the service life of the cutter blade (star blade, eddy blade) it may be turned over once, until both cutting edges have become blunt.

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