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Makita EM4341, EM4340L instruction manual rest, 200h, operation

Models: EM4340 EM4340L EM4341

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Operating time		Before	After	Daily				Shutdown	Corres-
		Before	After	Daily	30h	50h	200h	Shutdown	Corres-
		operation	lubrication	(10h)	30h	50h	200h	/rest	ponding P
Item		operation	lubrication	(10h)				/rest	ponding P
Item
	Inspect/clean								14
Engine oil
Engine oil	Replace					*1			20
	Replace					*1			20

Tightening parts	Inspect								23
(bolt, nut)	Inspect								23
(bolt, nut)

	Clean/inspect
Fuel tank
Fuel tank	Drain fuel							*3	24
	Drain fuel							*3	24

Throttle lever	Check function								16

Stop switch	Check function								16

Cutting blade	Inspect								12

Low-speed rotation	Inspect/adjust								18

Air cleaner	Clean								22

Ignition plug	Inspect								22

Cooling air duct	Clean/inspect								23

	Inspect								23
Fuel pipe
Fuel pipe	Replace						*2
	Replace						*2

Gear-case grease	Refill								22

Fuel filter	Clean/replace								23

Clearance between air intake	Adjust						*2
valve and air discharge valve
Oil tube	Inspect						*2

Engine overhaul							*2

Carburetor	Drain fuel							*3	24

*1 Perform initial replacement after 20h operation.

*2 For the 200 operating hour inspection, request Authorized Service Agent or a machine shop. *3 After emptying the fuel tank, continue to run the engine and drain fuel in the carburetor.

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Makita EM4341, EM4340L instruction manual rest, 200h, operation

Contents

Page SYMBOLS EnglishIntended use of the machine SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSGeneral Instructions Personal protective equipmentRefuelling 3 metersKickback Maintenance instructionsMethod of operation Kickback prevention To avoid kickbacks, observe the followingFirst Aid When asking for help, please give the following informationNever straighten or weld damaged cutting tools PackagingTECHNICAL DATA ModelEM4340 Brush Cutter DESIGNATION OF PARTSEM4340L Brush Cutter EM4341 Grass TrimmerMOUNTING OF HANDLE FOR EM4340L For EM4340 ASSEMBLY OF ENGINE AND SHAFT FOR EM4340, EM4341MOUNTING OF HANDLE FOR EM4340, EM4341 For EM4341 Lay out the control cable as indicated in the figureMOUNTING OF CONTROL CABLE CONNECTION OF SWITCH CORDADJUSTMENT OF CONTROL CABLE For EM4340, EM4340L MOUNTING OF PROTECTORBe sure to use genuine MAKITA cutter blades or nylon cutting head Mounting of nylon cutting head MOUNTING OF CUTTER BLADE OR NYLON CUTTING HEADMounting of cutter blade BEFORE START OF OPERATION Point 1 in Replacement of Oil “Oil Gauge”Point 2 in Replacement of Oil “If oil spills out” Inspection and Refill of Engine OilStorage Period of Fuel REFUELINGHandling of Fuel STORAGE OF MACHINE AND REFILL TANKSTARTING POINTS IN OPERATION AND HOW TO STOPCORRECT HANDLING OF MACHINE ACold startCaution during operation STOPPINGB Startup after warm-up operation Attention in OperationRESHARPENING THE CUTTING TOOL ADJUSTMENT OF LOW-SPEED ROTATION IDLINGAdjustment of Engine ROTATION Operation of Throttle LeverPage SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE OILDaily checkup and maintenance POINTS ON OIL CHECKING THE SPARK PLUG CLEANING OF AIR CLEANERPoints in Handling Air Cleaner Element SUPPLY OF GREASE TO GEAR CASECLEANING OF PARTS CLEANING OF FUEL FILTERREPLACEMENT OF FUEL PIPE REPLACEMENT OF GASKETS AND PACKINGSAttention after long-time storage Fault locationSTORAGE operation rest200h TROUBLESHOOTING Makita Corporation 3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi 446-8502, Japan

200h

operation

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