Makita EH 620, EH 450 User Manual
HEDGE
TRIMMER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
EH
EH
450
620
.
WARNING:
To
reduce the
the instruction manual before using the Hedge Trimmer.
.
Manufacturer
without notice.
Specifications may differ from country
Do
only hand over the Hedge Trimmer together with this manual.
RISK
of
reserves
injury, user must read and understand
the right to change specifications
to
country.
Thank you very much
are
pleased to
is
the result
knowledge and experience.
The Hedge Trimmer models
state-of-the-art technology with ergonomic design, they
weight, handy, compact and represent professional equipment
great variety
For your safety and best tool performance,
understand and follow
in the instruction manual before operation.
of
for
be
of
applications.
selecting the MAKITA Hedge Trimmer. We
able
to
offer you the MAKITA Hedge Trimmer which
a
long development program and many
EH450/620
all
the safety and operating procedures listed
combines the advantages of
be
sure
ears
are
to
light
for
read,
Table
of
of
Symbols
Safety instructions
Specification
Name
a
Fuels/Refuelling
Precautions before starting
Starting the machine
Stopping the machine
Operation
Maintenance instuctions
Storage
Maintenance schedule
Fault location
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of
major parts
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SYMBOLS
It
is
very important to understand the following symbols when reading this instructions manual.
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Read, Understand and Follow
Instruction Manual
Forbidden
No
Smoking
No
Open Flame
Protective Gloves must
Keep the
Clear of All Persons and Pets
Area
of Operation
be
Worn
I
0
Fuel and Oil
Engine-manual Start
Emergency Stop
First Aid
Recycling
0
NETART
OFF/STOP
Mixture
2
Wear
Eye and Ear Protection
,
General
-
This machine can cause serious injuries
TO
manual to
Hedge Trimmer.
themselves
-
have proven to be experienced with Hedge Trimmers.
Always hand
-
familiarise themselves with the handling
-
-
-
-
Instructions
if
used incorrectly.
ensure correct operation, users have
It
is
First-time users should
Hedge Trimmer.
Children and young persons aged under
allowed to operate the Hedge Trimmer. Persons over the age
16
trained only while under the supervision
Use
Operate the Hedge Trimmer only
condition. Perform
to accept liability for others.
Never use the Hedge Trimmer after consumption
drugs,
make
themselves familliar with the handling
Users
insufficiently informed will
as
well
as
recommended only to loan the Hedge Trimmer
over
years may however use the device
the Hedge Trimmer with the utmost
or
if
feeling tired
others due
the instruction manual.
ask
all
work calmly and carefully. The
or
to
the dealer for basic instructions to
ill.
(2)
to
read this instruction
risk
improper handling.
of
for
of
a
care
if
you
to
people who
an engine powered
18
years must not be
the purpose
qualified trainer.
and attention.
are
in good physical
of
(1)
alcohol or
of
the
danger to
of
of
being
user
has
Intended use
-
The Hedge Trimmer
bushes and hedges, and must not be used for any other purpose.
Do
Not abuse the Trimmer.
of
the machine
is
only designed for the purpose
of
trimming
Personal protective equipment
-
The blade cover must be fitted when transporting the machine.
-
The clothing worn should be functional and appropriate,
should be tight-fitting but not cause hindrance.
jewelry
-
your hearing, the following protective equipment and protective
clothing must be used during operation
-
Always wear safety goggles for eye protection that meets
287.1.
-
Wear adequate noise protection equipment to avoid hearing
-
Wear proper clothing to protect
-
-
or
loose
bushes
or
In order
impairment, ear muffs, ear plugs, etc.
your body.
Gloves made
and must always be worn during operation
(4)
When using the Hedge Trimmer, always wear sturdy shoes with
non-slip
footing.
to
sole.
(4)
clothing which could become entangled with
shrubs, or the machine.
avoid eye, hand or foot injuries
of
the Hedge Trimmer.
(3)
legs
and other exposed parts
(4)
of
thick leather
are
part
of
the prescribed equipment
of
This protects against injuries and ensures a good
Do
not wear
as
well
as
to protect
the Hedge Trimmer.
i.e.
it
ANSI
of
a
(3)
3
Starting
-
Please make sure that there
working range
animals in the working vicinity
-
Before operating, always check that the Hedge
Trimmer
Check the security
checked for smooth and easy action. Check for proper functioning
of
the function
Start the Hedge Trimmer only in accordance with the instructions.
Do
-
Use
-
Start the Hedge Trimmer enjine only after the entire assembly
done. Operation
the appropriate
-
Before starting, make sure that the cutter blade will not contact
any objects such
-
The engine
problems.
-
When working with the Hedge Trimmer, keep both hands on
handles always wrap your fingers tightly around the handle,
keeping the control handle cradled between your thumb and
forefinger, Keep your hand in this position to have your machine
under control at
good condition and
Always ensure
-
Only
-
Operate
of
of
gas.
-
Stop the engine when resting
unattended.
setting fire to combustible materials
-
Never lay down the hot Hedge Trimmer onto dry grass
combustible materials.
-
Never operate the engine with a faulty exhaust muffler.
-
Stop the engine during transport
-
Secure the tool properly before transporting in vehicle to avoid fuel
leakage.
-
When transporting the Hedge Trimmer ensure that the fuel tank
completely empty to avoid fuel
up
the Hedge Trimmer
are
children
of
50
feet
or
15
meters
is
safe for operation:
of
the throttle lever.
the throttle lever lock. Check for clean and dry handles and test
not
the exhaust
suffocation
of
the
STOP
switch. Keep handles free
use any other methods for starting the engine
the Hedge Trimmer only for applications specified.
of
the Hedge Trimmer
accessories
as
is
to be stopped immediately
all
free
a
use
outdoors.
the
Hedge Trimmer in such a manner
gases.
and
Always
gas
ensure there
Place
are attached!
branches, stones,
times. Make sure your control handle
of
moisture, pitch,
safe,
well-balanced footing
Never run
poisoning). Carbon monoxide
it in a safe location to prevent danger to
the
is
adequate ventilation.
and
(7).
leakage.
or
other people within
(5),
also
The
throttle lever should
is
permitted only after
elc.
if
there are any engine
oil
or grease.
engine
when leaving
or
as
in enclosed rooms (risk
damage to
pay attention
of
oil
and fuel.
to
avoid
inhalation
is
an
odorless
the
Hedge Trimmer
the
machine.
or
onto any
to
(6)l
others,
any
is
a
be
is
all
in
is
(7)
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STOP
0
Resting
Transporting
Refuelling
Maintenance
Tool
Replacement
w
I
'I
I
Refuelling
-
To
reduce the
is
highly flammable.
-
Stop the engine before refuelling
flame
-
Do
not attempt to refuel a hot or a running engine.
-
Avoid skin contact with petroleum products.
vapor. Always wear protective gloves during refuelling. Change
and clean protective clothing at regular intervals.
-
Take
care not to spill either fuel
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
-
Inspect the fuel cap at regular intervals making sure that it stays
securely fastened.
-
Carefully tighten the locking screw
10
ft
(3
-
Never refuel in closed rooms. Fuel vapors accumulate at ground
level
(risk
-
Only transport and store fuel in approved containers.
stored
-
When mixing gasoline with two-cycle engine
which contains
This will help to prevent damage to fuel lines and other engine parts.
-
Make
condition.
risk
of
fire
and bum injury; handle fuel with care. It
(7),
(8)
and
do
not smoke.
if
fuel has been spilled on it (danger hazard).
meters) away from the refuelling point before starting engine.
of
explosions).
fuel
is
not accessible
no
ethanol or methanol (types
sure the unit
to
is
properly assembled and in good operating
keep well away from open
Do
or
oil
always wipe unit dry before
of
the
fuel
tank. Move at
,
of
'-
-
oil,
use
alcohol).
children.
not inhale fuel
only gasoline
4
Make
n-1\
lease
sure
Method
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
of
operation
Use
the Hedge
cold
seasons beware
of
slipping). Always ensure
Do
not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good
footing
and
Keep
both
Never stand on a ladder and the Hedge Trimmer.
Never climb up into trees
Hedge Trimmer.
DANGER-CUT HAZAARD
Don’t feed
or
hands
grasp the exposed cutting blades or cutting edges when picking up
or
holding the tool. CAUTION-Blade may coast after its turned
Off.
KEEP HANDS AND ALL PARTS
The edges
“OFF
BEFORE TRIMMING, inspect areas
other foreign objects which
Keep both hands on the handles when operating a Hedge Trimmer,
Never grasp exposed cutting blades
Make
sure engine
before clearing jammed material.
Be aware
all
areas
To
reduce the
backward while operating the machine.
Trimmer
balance at
feet
on
twigs
or other material to be cut into the
reach over the moving
are
sharp and can cause injury even when the tool
of
any and
for
electrical lines
risk
only in good light and visibility. During
of
slippery
all
the
ground.
is
stopped and
all
electric lines and electric fences.
of
stumbling and
or
wet
areas,
a
safe
footing.
times.
to
perform cutting operation with the
-KEEP
HANDS AWAY
blade
to pick up clippings.
OF
could
come in contact with the
of
blades
before
cutting.
loss
ice
BODY AWAY from blade.
for
wires,
Hedge Trimmer.
have stopped moving
of
control,
and snow
FROM
BLADES.
blade
with your
cords,
do
glass
blade.
not walk
(risk
Never
is
or
Check
Maintenance instructions
-
Always stop the engine
replacing parts.
-
MAINTAIN
clean
lubricating and proper maintenance.
-
Be kind to the environment.
little noise and pollution
correct adjustment
-
Clean the Hedge Trimmer at regular intervals and check that
screws and nuts
-
Never service
flames, sparks, etc.
-
Always store the Hedge Trimmer in a well-ventilated
and with an emptied fuel tank out
Observe and
Do
not perform any modific;rtions to the Hedge
The performance
to
be
done by Makita authorized
Use
only genuine spare parts and accessories supplied by MAKITA authorized
Use
of
damage caused by the
TOOL
for
best and safest performance.
or
follow
of
non-approved
before
cleaning or servicing the unit
WITH
CARE.
of
the carburetor.
are
securely tightened.
store the Hedge Trimmer in the vicinity
(11).
all
relevant accident prevention instructions issued by the trade associations safety boad and by insurance companies.
maintenance
accessories
use
of
Keep cutting
Operate the Hedge Trimmer with
as
possible. In particular check the
of
reach
or
repair work by the user
or
Factory Service Centers.
and tools means increased
any non-approved
edges
Follow instructions
locked
of
children.
Trimmer
accessories.
or
sharp and
for
as
all
of
open
room
as this will
is
limited to those activities
risk
of
risk
your safety.
as
described
or
accidents and injuries. MAKITA will not accept any liability
factory service centers.
in this instruction manual.
All
other work
for
accidents or
is
First
aid
In
case
of
according to DIN
operations.
Immediately replace any item taken from the first aid kit.
an accident make sure that a well-stocked first-aid kit
13164,
is
available in the vicinitv
Packaging
The MAKITA Hedge Trimmer
box
to
prevent shipping damage.
and
is
therefore consequently reusable
(waste paper recycling).
is
delivered in a protective cardboard
Cardboard
is.a
basic raw material
or
suitable for recycling
of
the cuttina
-
I
SPECIFICATION
Model
Dimensions (L x W x
Mass
(with blade cover) kg
Volume (fuel tank) cm3
Engine displacement cm3
Cutting length mm
Maximum engine performance kw
Maximum blade speed mls
Idling
speed
Clutch engagement speed llmin
Carburetor type type
Ignition system type
Spark plug type
Electrode gap mm
Mixture ratio (fuel
Gear ratio
1)
The data takes equally into account idling and racing speed operating modes.
H)
:
MAKITA 2-stroke
oil)
,
'-
mm
llmin
964
EH450
x
244
x
4.4
450
218
0.4
20.0
0.61
1.8
3,000
4,000
WALBRO
Solid ignition system
NGK-BM4A
I.
0.3
50
8
-
:
:
34
WYL
0.7
1
EH620
1,063 x
288 x 21
4.5
620
8
~
6
NAME
OF
MAJOR PARTS
EH450
NAME
OF
MAJOR PARTS
1
Blade
2
Front handle
3
Recoil starter
4
..
Fuel tank cap
5
Carburetor
6
STOP Switch (ON-OFF)
NAME
7
Throttle lever
8
Rear
9
Muffler
10
Gearbox
11
Blade cover
OF
MAJOR PARTS
handle
EH620
7
FUELSIREFUELLING
Fuel
and
oil
mirture
Inspect the
Gasoline : Makita genuine two-stroke engine
Gasoline
WHEN MIXING GASOLINE WITH TWO-STROKE ENGINE OIL, USE ONLY GASOLINE WHICH CONTAINS NO ETHANOL
VPES OF ALCOHOL). THIS WILL HELP TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO ENGINE FUEL LINES AND OTHER ENGINE PARTS.
DO NOT MIX GASOLINE AND OIL DIRECTLY
IMPORTANT:
Failure to follow proper
-
-
-
fuel
tank and
:
Other manufacturer’s two-stroke engine oil = 25
FOR CALIFORNIA REGULATION
THIS EQUIPMENT
The engine
engine.
It
is
engine
value
In
case
octane value. This will not damage the engine, but may cause
poor operating behaviour.
A
similar situation will
To obtain optimum engine operation and to protect your health and
the environment, only unleaded
For lubricating the engine use a two-stroke engine
grade:TC-3),
The engine
engine
environment. In addition,
operation with a minumum emission
guaranteed. It
50:l
of
function
The
Mix
table on the right)
of
run with a mixture
is
designed
of
91
ROZ.
no such
which
has
oil
and a mixture ratio
(MAKITA 2-stroke engine
of
the Hedge Trimmer cannot be guaranteed.
correct
mixture ratio:
50
parts gasoline with 1 part MAKITA 2-stroke engine oil
fill
with clean, fresh
IS
CERTIFIED TO OPERATE ON GASOLINE + TWO-STROKE ENGINE OIL
fuel
mix instructions may cause damage to the engine.
the hedge Trimmer
of
fuel
for
unleaded regular
fuel
is
arise
and two-stroke engine
available, you can
from the
fuel
is
added
been designed for
is
absolutely essential to observe a mixture ratio
to the
a
long service
fuel
of the proper mixture to
oil
=
50
:
1
or
:
IN
THE FUEL TANK.
is
a
high-efficiency two-stroke
fuel
with a min. -octane
use
fuel
with a higher
use
of leaded
should be used!
fuel.
use
with MAKITA two-stroke
of
50:l
oil),
fuel.
oil
only to protect the
life
and
of
exhaust gases
otherwise the
a
:
1
recommended
oil.
The
(quality
reliable
is
reliable
(See
assure
I
the longer
life
of the tool.
Use
the following mixed gas.
OR
A
Observe the Safety Instructions on page
METHANOL
4
1
NOTE
For preparing the fuel-oil mixture, first mix the entire
quantity with half o the fuel required. In an approved can
which meets
the remaining
Thoroughly shake the mixture
Trimmer’s tank.
is
not wise to
It
safe
operation. It will only result in a higher production of
combustion
clog the exhaust channel in the cylinder
muffler. In addition, the fuel consumption will
performance will decrease.
of
exceeds
fuel.
add
residues
all
local
code
standards, then add
before
filling it into the Hedge
more engine oil than specified to ensure
which will pollute the environment and
as
well
rise
oil
as
the
and the
Handling petroleum products
Utmost
substances similar to solvents. Refuel either in
area
or
Mineral
contact with these substances repeatedly or
time, various skin diseases may result. In addition, allergic reactions
are
If
clear
care
is
required when handling
or
outdoors. Do not inhale
oil with your skin.
oil,
fuel, etc., product degrease your skin.
known to occur. Eyes can
oil,
fuel,
etc., comes into your eyes, immediately wash them with
water.
If
your eyes
are
fuel.
fuel
vapors, avoid any contact of
for
an extended period of
be
irritated
by
contact with
still irritated,
see
a
Fuel may contain
a
well ventilated
If
skin comes in
doctor immediately!
oil,
fuel
fuel
etc.
Gasoline
1
GAL
2
GAL
50:
2.6
6.4
1
OZ
OZ
8
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