Makita EBH340U Maintenance instructions, Never straighten or weld damaged cutting tools

Models: EBH340U

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Maintenance instructions

Maintenance instructions

The condition of the cutter, in particular of the cutting tool of the protective devices and also of the shoulder strap must be checked before commencing work. Particular attention is to be paid to the cutting blades which must be correctly sharpened.

Turn off the engine and remove spark plug connector when replacing or sharpening cutting tools, and also when cleaning the cutter or cutting tool.

Never straighten or weld damaged cutting tools.

Operate the Brush cutter with as little noise and contamination as possible. In particular check the correct setting of the carburetor.

Clean the Brush cutter at regular intervals and check that all screws and nuts are well tightened.

Never service or store the Brush cutter in the vicinity of naked flames.

Always store the Brush cutter in locked rooms and with an emptied fuel tank.

Observe the relevant accident prevention instructions issued by the relevant trade associations and by the insurance companies.

Do not perform any modifications on the Brush cutter as this will endanger your safety.

The performance of maintenance or repair work by the user is limited to those activities as described in the instruction manual. All other work is to be done by an Authorized Service Agent. Use only genuine spare parts and accessories released and supplied by MAKITA.

Use of non-approved accessories and tools means increased risk of accidents.

MAKITA will not accept any liability for accidents or damage caused by the use of non-approved cutting tools and fixing devices of cutting tools, or accessories.

First Aid

In case of accident make sure that a first-aid box is available in the vicinity of the cutting operations. Immediately replace any item taken from the first aid box.

When asking for help, please give the following information:

Place of accident

What happened

Number of injured persons

Kind of injuries

Your name

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Makita EBH340U instruction manual Maintenance instructions, Never straighten or weld damaged cutting tools, First Aid