Makita EBH340R User Manual
Backpack BrushCutter
EBH340R
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
EBH340R
Warning
Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the Brush Cutter into operation and strictly observe the safety regulations!
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Thank you very much for selecting the MAKITA Brush Cutter. We
are pleased to be able to you the MAKITA Brush Cutter which is
the result of a long development programme and many years of
knowledge and experience.
Please read, understand and follow this booklet which refers in
detail to the various points that will demonstrate its outstanding
performance. This will assist you to safely obtain the best
possible result from your MAKITA Brush Cutter.
Table of Contents Page
Symbols ......................................................................................... 2
Safety instructions .....................................................................3-6
Technical data ............................................................................... 7
Designation of parts ...................................................................... 8
Assembly of engine and drive shaft ........................................9-10
Mounting of handle ...................................................................... 11
Mounting of protector .................................................................. 11
Mounting of cutter blade .............................................................. 11
Before start of operation ........................................................ 12-13
Point in operation and how to stop ......................................... 14-15
Resharpening the cutter blade .................................................... 15
Servicing instructions ............................................................. 16-18
Storage ................................................................................... 19-20
Troubleshooting procedures ....................................................... 21
SYMBOLS
It is very important to undestand the following symbols when reading this instructions manual.
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WARNING/DANGER/CAUTION
Forbidden
Keep distance
Flying object hazard
No Smoking
No open flame
Wear protective helmet, eye and ear
protection
Top pemissible tool speed
Fuel (Gasoline)
Engine-Manual start
Emergency stop
First Aid
Recycling
Protective gloves must be worn
Kickback (for Brush Cutter only)
Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons and pets
ON/START
OFF/STOP
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General Instructions
– To ensure correct and safe operation, the user must read,
understand and follow this instruction manual to assure
familiarity with the handling of the brush cutter. Users insufficiently informed will risk danger to themselves as well as others
due to improper handling.
– It is recommended only to loan the brush cutter to people who
have proven to be experienced with brush cutters.
Always hand over the instruction manual.
– Use brush cutters with the utmost care and attention.
– First-time 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 brush cutter. Persons over the age of
16 years may however use the tool for the purpose of being
trained only while under the direct supervision of a qualified
trainer.
– Use brush cutters with the utmost care and attention.
– Operate the brush cutter only if you are in good physical
condition. Perform all work conscientiously and carefully. The
user has to accept responsibility for others.
– Never use the brush cutter while under the influence of alcohol
or drugs.
– Do not use the unit when you are tired.
– Save these instructions for future referral.
Personal protective equipment
– The clothing worn should be functional and appropriate, i.e. it
should be tight-fitting but not cause hindrance. Do not wear
jewelry, clothing or long hair which could become entangled
with bushes or shrubs.
– In order to avoid 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 brush
cutter.
– Always wear a helmet when working in the forest. The
protective helmet (1) is to be checed at regular intervals for
damage and is to be replaced at least every 5 years. Use only
approved protective helmets.
– The visor (2) of the helmet (or approved goggles) protects the
face from flying sticks, stones or other object. During operation
of the brush cutter 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.), especially during
extended work periods.
– The work overalls (4) protect against flying stones and
splinters.
We strongly recommend that the user wear work overalls.
– Special gloves (5) made of thick leather are part of the pre-
scribed equipment and must always be worn during operation
of the brush cutter.
– When using the brush cutter, always wear sturdy shoes (6)
with a non-slip sole. This protects against injuries and ensures
good footing.
Starting up the brush cutter
– Please make sure that there are no children or other people
within a working range of 50 ft. or 15 meters, also pay attention
to any animals in the working vicinity.
– Before operating, always check that the brush cutter is
safe for operation:
Check the security of the cutter blade. Be sure the blade
mounting nut is firmly secured. The throttle lever should be
checked for smooth and easy action. Check for proper
functioning of the throttle lever lock. The cutter blade must not
rotate during idling.
Consult idle adjustment instructions on page 16. Check for
clean and dry handles and test the function of the STOP switch.
Keep handles free of oil and fuel.
– Before operation, check and follow local; regulations concern-
ing sound level and hours of operations.
– Only start the brush cutter positioned on the ground.
– Do not start it on the back.
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Start the brush cutter only in accordance with the instructions.
Do not use any other methods for starting the engine!
– Use the brush cutter and the tools supplied only for applications
specified.
– Start the brush cutter engine only after the entire tool has been
assembled. Operation of the tool is permitted only after all the
appropriate accessories are attached!
– Before starting, make sure that the cutter blade will not contact
any objects such as branches, stones, etc.
– The engine is to be stopped immediately if there are any engine
problems.
– Should the cutter blade hit stones or any other objects immedi-
ately stop the engine and inspect the cutter blade.
– Inspect the cutter blade at frequent regular intervals for damage
(detect hairline cracks by means of a tapping-noise test).
– A familiar ringing sound should be heard.
– Operate the brush cutter only with the shoulder strap attached.
It should be properly adjusted before putting the brush cutter
into operation. It is essential to adjust the shoulder strap to the
user’s size to prevent fatigue occurring during use or loss of
control of the tool. Never hold the tool with one hand during
use.
– During operation always hold the brush cutter with both hands.
Always ensure a safe, well-balanced footing.
– Operate the brush cutter in such a manner as to avoid inhalation
of the exhaust gases. Never run the engine in enclosed rooms
(risk of suffocation and gas poisoning). Carbon monoxide is an
odorless gas. Always ensure there is adequate ventilation.
– Stop the engine when resting and when leaving the brush
cutter unattended. Place it in a sale location to prevent danger
to others, setting fire to combustible materials, or damage to the
machine.
– Never lay down the hot brush cutter onto dry grass or onto any
combustible materials.
– The cutter blade must be used with its appropriate guard.
Never run the tool without this guard!
– All protective parts and guards supplied with the machine must
be used during operation.
– Never operate the engine with a faulty exhaust muffler.
– Stop the engine during transport.
– During transport over long distances the tool protection included
with the equipment must always be used.
– Put the brush cutter in upright position and fix it during care or
truck transportation to avoid damage.
– When transporting the brush cutter, ensure that the fuel tank is
completely empty, to avoid fuel leakage.
• Resting
• Transport
• Refuelling
• Maintenance
• Tool Repiacement
Refuelling
– To reduce the risk of fire and bum injury, handle fuel with care it
is highly flammable, Stop the engine during refuelling, keep well
away from open flame and do not smoke.
– Avoid skin contact with petroleum 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. Always wipe unit dry
before starting engine. Allow wet cloths to dry before disposing in proper, covered container to prevent spontaneous
combustion.
– Avoid any fuel contact with your clothing. Change your clothing
immediately if fuel has spilled on it (danger hazard).
– Inspect the fuel cap at regular intervals making sure that stays
securely fastened.
– Carefully tighten the locking screw of the fuel tank. Change
locations to start the engine (at least 10ft. or 3 meters away
from the place of refueling).
– Never refuel in closed rooms. Fuel vapors accumulate at
ground level (risk of explosions).
– Only transport and store fuel in approved containers. Make
sure stored fuel is not accessible to children.
– Do not attempt to refuel a hot or a running engine.
– When mixing gasoline with two-stroke engine oil, use only
gasoline which contains no ethanol or methanol (types of
alcohol). This will help to prevent damage to fuel lines and other
engine parts.
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Method of operation
– Use the brush cutter only in good light and visibility. During cold
seasons beware of slippery or wet areas, ice and snow (risk
of slipping). Always ensure a safe footing.
– Do not overreach. Keep proper footing, balance and hand
control of the unit at all times.
– Never cut above waist level.
– Never stand on a ladder while running the brush cutter.
– never climb up into trees to perform any cutting operation with
the brush cutter.
– Never work on unstable surfaces or steep terrain.
– Remove all objects such as stones, nails, broken glass, wire,
etc. found within the working ares.
Foreign articles may damage the cutting tool, can cause
dangerous kickbacks, or could be thrown about dangerously.
– Before commencing cutting the cutting tool must have reached
full working speed.
– Never operate this tool while it is turned upside-down or when
it is at an extreme angle.
– !WARNING! — The cutter area is still dangerous while the
machine is coasting to a stop.
Kickback
– When operating the brush cutter, uncontrolled kickback can
occur.
– This particularly is the case when attempting to cut within a
blade segment between 12 and 2 o’clock as viewed from the
operator’s position.
– Never touch this segment of the brush cutter to solid objects,
such as bushes, stumps, trees, etc., with a diameter greater
than 3 cm.
– The brush cutter will then be deflected at great force and speed
with the potential risk of serious injuries.
– Never operate the brush cutter using the blade seg-
ment between the 12 and 2 o’clock position.
Kickback prevention
To avoid kickbacks, observe the following:
– Operation within the blade segment between 12 and 2 o’clock
can cause serious potential hazards, especially when using
metal cutting blades.
Use of this brush cutter utilizing blade segment positions from
11 to 12 o’clock and 2 to 5 o’clock can still cause a likely
potential for some kickback.
– Cutting operations attempted within the blade segments
between 11 and 12 o’clock, and between 2 and 5 o’clock,
should only be performed by trained and experienced opera-
tors, and only at their own risk. Smooth and easy cutting with
almost no kickback is possible using the blade segment be-
tween 8 and 11 o’clock.
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Caution: Kickback
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Cutting Tools
Use only the correct cutting tool for the specific job in hand.
Cutter blade (Star Blade (4 teeth), Eddy Blade (8 teeth)):
For cutting thick materials, such as weeds, high grass, bushes,
shrubs, underwood, thicket, etc. (max. 2 cm dia. thickness).
Perform this cutting work by swinging the brush cutter evenly in
half-circles from right to left (similar to using a scythe).
Maintenance instructions
– The condition of the cutter, in particular of the cutter blade,
guard and 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 connectors when
replacing or sharpening cutting blade, and also when cleaning
the cutter or cutting tool.
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Never straighten or weld damaged cutting blades.
– Be kind to the environment. Operate the brush cutter with as
little noise and pollution as possible. In particular check the
correct adjustment of the carburetor.
– Clean the brush cutter at regular intervals and check that all
screws and nuts are securely tightened.
– Never service or store the brush cutter in the vicinity of open
flames, sparks, etc.
– Always store the brush cutter in a well-ventilated locked room
and with an emptied fuel tank.
Observe and follow all relevant accident prevention instructions
issued by the trade associations and by insurance companies.
Do not perform any modifications to the brush cutter as this will
risk your safety.
The performance of maintenance or repair work by the user is
limited to those activities s described in this instruction manual. All
other work is to be done by Authorized Service Agents.
Use only genuine spare parts and accessories supplied by
MAKITA.
Use of non-approved accessories and tools means increased risk
of accidents and injuries. MAKITA will not accept any liability for
accidents or damage caused by the use of any non-approved
cutting tools attachments or accessories.
First Aid
In case of accident make sure that a well-stocked first-aid kit 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
– Extent of injuries
– Yo u r na m e
Packaging
The MAKITA brush cutter is delivered in two protective cardboard
boxes to prevent shipping damage.
Cardboard is a basic raw material and is therefore consequently
reusable or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).
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TECHNICAL DATA
Model
EBH340R
Loop handle
Dimensions : length x width x height (without pipe case length) mm
Mass (without guard and cutting blade) kg
Volume (fuel tank) L
Cutting attachments (cutter blade dia.) mm
Engine displacement cm
Maximum engine performance kw
Engine speed at recommended max. spindle speed min
Maximum spindle speed (corresponding) min
Idling speed min
Clutch engagement speed min
Carburetor (Diaphragm - carburetor) type
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-1
-1
-1
-1
400 x 325 x 395
9.8
0.65
255
33.5
1.07 at 7000 min
10000
7500
3000
4100
WALBRO WYL
-1
Ignition system type
Spark plug type
Electrode gap mm
Fuel
Engine oil
Class SF or higher (4-stroke engine for automobile).
SAE 10W-30 oil API Classification,
Gear ratio
1) This data takes equally into account idling and full speed or wide open throttle operating modes.
Solid state ignition
NGK CMR6A
0.7 – 0.8
Automobile gasoline
15/20
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DESIGNATION OF PARTS
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GB DESIGNATION OF PARTS
1 Fuel Tank
2 Rewind Starter
3 Air Cleaner
4 I-O Switch (on/off)
5 Spark Plug
6 Exhaust Muffler
7 Handle
8 Control Lever
9 Control Cable
10 Shaft
11 Protector
12 Gear Case/Head Case
13 Cutter Blade
14 Shoulder Strap
15 Fuel Filter Cap
16 Starter Knob
17 Primmer Pump
18 Choke Lever
19 Exhaust Pipe
20 Oil Gauge
21 Flexible Pipe
22 Grip
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