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.

 

English

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

SYMBOLS

You will note the following symbol s when reading the instructions manual.

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Take Particular care and Attention

Forbidden

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)

Keep distance

 

Top permissible tool speed

Flying object hazard

 

Fuel (Gasoline)

 

 

 

No smoking

 

Engine-Manual start

No open flame

 

Emergency stop

Protective gloves must be worn

 

First Aid

Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles.

 

Recycling

Steeltoed safety boots are recommended.

 

 

 

Kickback

 

ON/START

Keep the area of operation clear of all

 

OFF/STOP

persons and pets

 

 

 

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Makita EM4341, EM4340L instruction manual Symbols, On/Start, Off/Stop