Makita EBH253U, EBH252U, EBH253L, EBH252L User Manual
Petrol Brushcutter
EBH252U
EBH253U
EBH252L
EBH253L
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL
EBH252U
EBH253U
Important:
Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the Petrol Brushcutter into operation and strictly observe
the safety regulations!
Preserve instruction manual carefully!
EBH252L
EBH253L
English
Thank you very much for purchasing the MAKITA Petrol Brushcutter. We are
pleased to recommend to you the MAKITA Petrol Brushcutter 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 Petrol Brushcutter.
SYMBOLS
You will note the following symbols when reading the instructions manual.
Read instruction manual and follow
the warnings and safety precautions!
Table of Contents Page
Symbols .........................................................................2
Safety instructions .........................................................3
Technical data................................................................7
Designation of parts.......................................................9
Mounting of handle ...................................................... 10
Mounting of protector................................................... 11
Mounting of cutter blade or nylon cutting head............12
Before start of operation .............................................. 13
Correct handling of machine........................................15
Points in operation and how to stop ............................15
Resharpening the cutting tool ......................................17
Servicing instructions...................................................19
Storage ........................................................................ 22
Wear protective helmet, eye and ear
protection!
Take Particular care and attention!
Forbidden!
Keep distance!
Flying object hazard!
No smoking!
No open ame!
Protective gloves must be worn!
Top permissible tool speed
Fuel (Gasoline)
Engine-manual start
Emergency stop
First Aid
Recycling
ON/START
Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles.
Steeltoed safety boots are recommended!
Kickback!
Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons and pets!
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OFF/STOP
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General Instructions
– To ensure correct operation, user has to read this instruction manual to make
himself familiar with the handling of the Petrol Brushcutter. Users insufciently
informed will risk danger to themselves as well as others due to improper
handling.
– It is recommended only to lend the Petrol Brushcutter to people who have
proven to be experienced with Petrol Brushcutters.
Always hand over the instruction manual.
– First users should ask the dealer for basic instructions to familiarize oneself
with the handling of an engine powered cutter.
– Children and young persons aged under 18 years must not be allowed
to operate the Petrol Brushcutter. Persons over the age of 16 years may
however use the device for the purpose of being trained only whilst under
supervision of a qualied trainer.
– Use Petrol Brushcutters with the utmost care and attention.
– Operate the Petrol Brushcutter only if you are in good physical condition.
Perform all work calmly and carefully. The user has to accept liability for
others.
– Never use the Petrol Brushcutter after consumption of alcohol or drugs, or if
feeling tired or ill.
– National regulation can restrict the use of the machine.
Intended use of the machine
– The Petrol Brushcutter is only intended for cutter grass, weeds, Bushes,
undergrowth it should not be used for any other purpose such as Edging or
hedge cutting as this may cause injury.
Personal protective equipment
– The clothing worn should be functional and appropriate, i.e. it should be tight-
tting but not cause hindrance. Do not wear either jewelry or clothing which
could become entangled with bushes or shrubs.
– In order to avoid either head-, eye-, hand-or foot injuries as well as to protect
your hearing the following protective equipment and protective clothing must
be used during operation of the Petrol Brushcutter.
– Always wear a helmet where there is a risk of falling objects. The protective
helmet (1) is to be checked at regular intervals for damage and is to be
replaced at the latest after 5 years. Use only approved protective helmets.
– The visor (2) of the helmet (or alternatively goggles) protects the face from
ying debris and stones. During operation of the Petrol Brushcutter always
wear goggles, or a visor to prevent eye injuries.
– Wear adequate noise protection equipment to avoid hearing impairment (ear
muffs (3), ear plugs etc.).
– The work overalls (4) protect against ying stones and debris.
We strongly recommend that the user wears work overalls.
– Special gloves (5) made of thick leather are part of the prescribed equipment
and must always be worn during operation of the Petrol Brushcutter.
– When using the Petrol Brushcutter, always wear sturdy shoes (6) with a non-
slip sole. This protects against injuries and ensures a good footing.
Starting up the Petrol Brushcutter
– Please make sure that there are no children or other people within a working
range of 15 meters (50 ft), also pay attention to any animals in the working
vicinity.
– Before use always check that the Petrol Brushcutter is safe for operation:
Check the security of the cutting tool, the control lever for easy action and
check for proper functioning of the control lever lock.
– Rotation of the cutting tool during idling speed is not allowed. Check with your
dealer for adjustment if in doubt. Check for clean and dry handles and test
the function of the start/stop switch.
Diagrammatic gure
15 Meters
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Start the Petrol Brushcutter only in accordance with the instructions.
– Do not use any other methods for starting the engine!
– Use the Petrol Brushcutter and the tools only for such applications as
specied.
– Only start the Petrol Brushcutter engine, after the entire assembly is done.
Operation of the device is only permitted after all the appropriate accessories
are attached!
– Before starting make sure that the cutting tool has no contact with hard
objects such as branches, stones etc. as the cutting tool will revolve when
starting.
– The engine is to be switched off immediately in case of any engine problems.
– Should the cutting tool hit stones or other hard objects, immediately switch off
the engine and inspect the cutting tool.
– Inspect the cutting tool at short regular intervals for damage (detection of
hairline cracks by means of tapping-noise test).
– Operate the Petrol Brushcutter only with the shoulder strap attached which is
to be suitably adjusted before putting the Petrol Brushcutter into operation. It
is essential to adjust the shoulder strap according to the user size to prevent
fatigue occurring during use. Never hold the cutter with one hand during use.
– During operation always hold the Petrol Brushcutter with both hands.
Always ensure a safe footing.
– Operate the Petrol Brushcutter in such a manner as to avoid inhalation of
the exhaust gases. Never run the engine in enclosed rooms (risk of gas
poisoning). Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas.
– Switch off the engine when resting and when leaving the Petrol Brushcutter
unattended, and place it in a safe location to prevent danger to others or
damage to the machine.
– Never put the hot Petrol Brushcutter onto dry grass or onto any combustible
materials.
– The cutting tool has to be equipped with it appropriate guard.
Never run the cutter without this guard!
– All protective installations and guards supplied with the machine must be
used during operation.
– Never operate the engine with faulty exhaust mufer.
– Shut off the engine during transport.
– During transport over long distances the tool protection included with the
equipment must always be used.
– Ensure safe position of the Petrol Brushcutter during car transportation to
avoid fuel leakage.
– When transporting the Petrol Brushcutter, ensure that the fuel tank is
completely empty.
–
When unloading the Petrol Brushcutter from the truck, never drop the Engine
to the ground or this may severely damage the fuel tank.
–
Except in case of emergency, never drop or cast the Petrol Brushcutter to the
ground or this may severely damage the Petrol Brushcutter.
– Remember to lift the entire equipment from the ground when moving the
equipment. Dragging the fuel tank is highly dangerous and will cause damage
and leakage of fuel, possibly causing re.
• Resting
• Transport
• Refuelling
• Maintenance
• Tool replacement
Refuelling
– Shut off the engine during refuelling, keep away from open ames and do not
smoke.
– Avoid skin contact with mineral oil products. Do not inhale fuel vapor. Always
wear protective gloves during refuelling. Change and clean protective clothing
at regular intervals.
– Take care not to spill either fuel or oil in order to prevent soil contamination
(environmental protection). Clean the Petrol Brushcutter immediately after
fuel has been spilt.
– Avoid any fuel contact with your clothing. Change your clothing instantly if
fuel has been spilt on it (to prevent clothing catching re).
– Inspect the fuel cap at regular intervals making sure that it can be securely
fastened and does not leak.
– Carefully tighten the fuel tank cap. Change location to start the engine (at
least 3 meters away from the place of refuelling).
– Never refuel in closed rooms. Fuel vapors accumulate at ground lever (risk of
explosions).
– Only transport and store fuel in approved containers. Make sure the fuel
stored is not accessible to children.
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3 meters
Method of operation
– Only use the Petrol Brushcutter in good light and visibility. During the winter
season beware of slippery or wet areas, ice and snow (risk of slipping).
Always ensure a safe footing.
– Never cut above waist height.
– Never stand on a ladder and run the Petrol Brushcutter.
– Never climb up into trees to perform cutting operation with the Petrol
Brushcutter.
– Never work on unstable surfaces.
– Remove sand, stones, nails etc. found within the working range.
Foreign particles may damage the cutting tool and can cause dangerous
kick-backs.
– Before commencing cutting, the cutting tool must have reached full working
speed.
Kickback
– When operating the Petrol Brushcutter, uncontrolled kickback may occur.
– This is particularly the case when attempting to cut within a blade segment
between 12 and 2 o’clock.
– Never apply the Petrol Brushcutter within a segment between 12 and 2
o’clock.
– Never apply this segment of the Petrol Brushcutter blade to solids, such as
bushes and trees, etc., having a diameter in excess of 3 cm or the Petrol
Brushcutter will be deected at great force with the risk of injuries.
Kickback prevention
To avoid kickbacks, observe the following:
– Operation within a blade segment between 12 and 2 o’clock presents positive
hazards, especially when using metal cutting tools.
– Cutting operations within a blade segment between 11 and 12 o’clock, and
between 2 and 5 o’clock, must only be performed by trained and experienced
operators, and then only at their own risk.
Easy cutting with almost no kickback is possible within a blade segment
between 8 and 11 o’clock.
Cutting Tools
Employ only the correct cutting tool for the job in hand.
Caution:
Kickback
Diagrammatic
gure
Diagrammatic
gure
EBH252U, EBH253U, EBH252L, EBH253L with cutter blade, Nylon cutting
head
For cutting thick materials, such as weed, high grass, bushes, shrubs,
underwood, thicket etc. (max. 2 cm dia. thickness). Perform this cutting work by
swinging the Petrol Brushcutter evenly in half-circles from right to left (similar to
using a scythe).
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.
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Never straighten or weld damaged cutting tools.
– Operate the Petrol Brushcutter with as little noise and contamination as
possible. In particular check the correct setting of the carburetor.
– Clean the Petrol Brushcutter at regular intervals and check that all screws
and nuts are well tightened.
– Never service or store the Petrol Brushcutter in the vicinity of naked ames.
– Always store the Petrol Brushcutter 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 modications on the Petrol Brushcutter 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 xing devices of cutting tools,
or accessories.
First Aid
In case of accident make sure that a rst-aid box is available in the vicinity of
the cutting operations. Immediately replace any item taken from the rst 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
Packaging
The MAKITA Petrol Brushcutter will be delivered in two protective cardboard
boxes to prevent transport damage. Cardboard is a basic raw material and
is therefore consequently reusable or suitable for recycling (waste paper
recycling).
EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Petrol Brushcutter: model EBH252U, EBH253U, EBH252L, EBH253L
(See TECHNICAL DATA for the specications)
We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in compliance with the following Directives, 2000/14/EC, 2006/42/EC.
The most important standards applied to properly meet the requirements of the above Directives were: EN11806.
Measured Sound Power: 109.3 dB (A)
Guarantee Sound Power: 111 dB (A)
These sound power levels wear measured in accordance with Council Directive, 2000/14/EC.
Conformity assessment procedure: Annex V.
19. DEC. 2008
Tomoyasu Kato
Director
Responsible Manufacturer:
Makita Corporation.
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi, JAPAN
Authorized Representative in Europe:
Makita International Europe Ltd.
Michigan Drive, Tongwell, Milton kyenes, Bucks MK15 8JD, ENGLAND
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TECHNICAL DATA EBH252U, EBH252L
Model
EBH252U EBH252L
Bike handle Loop handle
Dimensions: length x width x height (without cutting blade) mm
Mass (without plastic guard and cutting blade) kg
Volume (fuel tank) L
1,770 x 620 x 490 1,770 x 330 x 275
5.7 5.3
0.5
Volume (oil tank) L 0.08
Engine displacement cm
3
24.5
Maximum engine performance kw 0.71 at 7,000 min
Engine speed at recommended max. spindle speed min
Maximum spindle speed (corresponding) min
Maximum fuel consumption kg/h
Maximum specic fuel consumption g/kwh
Idling speed min
Clutch engagement speed min
Carburetor type
-1
-1
8,500
6,500
0.33
408
-1
-1
3,000
3,750
WALBRO WYL
Ignition system type Solid state ignition
Spark plug type
NGK CMR4A
Electrode gap mm 0.7 - 0.8
Right handle
Vibration per
ISO 22867
(Rear grip)
Left handle
(Front grip)
Sound pressure level average
to ISO 22868
Sound power level average to
ISO 22868
a
hv eq
Uncertainty K
a
hv eq
Uncertainty K
L
PA eq
Uncertainty K
L
WA eq
Uncertainty K
2
m/s
m/s
m/s
m/s
2
2
2
2.5 5.0
0.58 1.23
2.9 4.3
0.37 0.36
dBA 97.1
dBA 1.58
dBA 106.3
dBA 0.58
Fuel Automobile gasoline
Engine Oil
SAE 10W-30 oil of API Ciassication,
Class SF or higher (4-stroke engine for automobile)
Cutting tools (cutter blade dia.) mm 230
Gear ratio 14/19
-1
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TECHNICAL DATA EBH253U, EBH253L
Model
EBH253U EBH253L
Bike handle Loop handle
Dimensions: length x width x height (without cutting blade) mm
Mass (without plastic guard and cutting blade) kg
Volume (fuel tank) L
1,770 x 620 x 490 1,770 x 330 x 275
5.9 5.4
0.5
Volume (oil tank) L 0.08
Engine displacement cm
3
24.5
Maximum engine performance kw 0.71 at 7,000 min
Engine speed at recommended max. spindle speed min
Maximum spindle speed (corresponding) min
-1
-1
8,500
6,500
Maximum fuel consumption kg/h 0.33
Maximum specic fuel consumption g/kwh
Idling speed min
Clutch engagement speed min
Carburetor type
-1
-1
408
3,000
3,750
WALBRO WYL
Ignition system type Solid state ignition
Spark plug type
Electrode gap mm
Right handle
Vibration per
ISO 22867
(Rear grip)
Left handle
(Front grip)
Sound pressure level average
to ISO 22868
Sound power level average to
ISO 22868
a
hv eq
Uncertainty K
a
hv eq
Uncertainty K
L
PA eq
Uncertainty K
L
WA eq
Uncertainty K
m/s
m/s
m/s
m/s
dBA 97.1
dBA 1.58
dBA 106.3
dBA 0.58
2
2
2
2
2.6 5.3
0.83 1.22
2.3 4.4
0.52 0.21
NGK CMR4A
0.7 - 0.8
Fuel Automobile gasoline
Engine Oil
Cutting tools (cutter blade dia.) mm
SAE 10W-30 oil of API Ciassication,
Class SF or higher (4-stroke engine for automobile)
230
Gear ratio 14/19
-1
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DESIGNATION OF PARTS
EBH252U
EBH253U
⑪
⑬
④
⑯
⑫
⑨
⑤
⑩
⑦
EBH252L
EBH253L
⑩
⑬
⑨
⑤
⑫
⑦
④
⑧
⑪
⑮
⑰
⑳
③
⑲
⑭
②
⑮
⑥
①
⑭
⑱
GB DESIGNATION OF PARTS
1 Fuel tank
2 Rewind starter
3 Air cleaner
4 I-O switch (on/off)
5 Spark plug
6 Exhaust mufer
7 Clutch case
8 Rear grip
9 Hanger
10 Handle
11 Control lever
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12 Control cable
13 Shaft
14 Protector
15 Gear Case/Head case
16 Handle holder
17 Cutter blade
18 Nylon cutting head
19 Fuel ller cap
20 Starter knob
21 Exhaust pipe
22 Oil gauge
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