Makita KR400MP User Manual
Owner’s and Safety Manual
for Cultivator Attachment
Manuel d’emploi et de sécurité
de la Tête Moto-Bineuse
Manual de empleo y de seguridad
para Accesorio para Cultivador
KR400MP
Warning: Before use, read this booklet and the instruction manual of the power unit. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may cause serious or fatal injury.
Avertissement : Avant toute utilisation, veuillez lire ce mode d’emploi et le manuel d’instructions du
groupe moteur. L’ignorance des avertissements et des instructions comporte un risque de blessure grave ou
mortelle.
Advertencia: Antes de usar lea este folleto, así como el manual de instrucciones del equipo motorizado.
No seguir las advertencias e instrucciones puede que resulte en lesiones graves o mortales.
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English
(Original instructions)
Foreword
Thank you very much for purchasing Makita cultivator attachment.
This attachment is designed to be mounted on Makita power unit
mentioned in this instruction manual.
Before use, please read this booklet and the instruction manual of
the power unit. They will assist you to obtain the best possible result
from your Makita cultivator attachment.
Table of Contents Page
Foreword ..........................................................................................2
Symbols ...........................................................................................2
Approved power unit.........................................................................2
Part description.................................................................................3
Safety precautions ............................................................................3
Assembly and adjustment ................................................................4
Operation ..........................................................................................5
Inspection and maintenance.............................................................5
Storage ............................................................................................. 5
Maintenance schedule......................................................................6
Troubleshooting ................................................................................6
Technical data...................................................................................6
Symbols
The following symbols are used on the attachment and this
instruction manual. Understand these denitions.
Read and follow the instruction manual.
Take particular care and attention!
Wear protective helmet, eye and ear
protection.
Wear sturdy boots with non-slip soles.
Keep your body clear of rotating blades.
Keep a distance of at least 5 m (17 ft)
between the power tool and bystanders.
First Aid
Approved power unit
This attachment is approved to use only with the following power
unit(s):
EX2650LH Multi Function Power Head
HXU01, HXU02
Cordless Multi Function Power Head
WARNING: Never use the attachment with non-approved
power unit. Non-approved combination may cause serious injury.
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Part description
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Personal protective equipment
1. Shaft
2. Protector
3. Gear case
4. Blade
5. Clip
6. Washer
7. Hub
8. Pin
Wear safety helmet, protective goggles and protective gloves to •
protect yourself from ying debris or falling objects.
Wear ear protection such as ear muffs to prevent hearing loss.•
Wear proper clothing and shoes for safe operation, such as •
a work overall and sturdy, non-slip shoes. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
When touching the blades, wear protective gloves. Blades can •
cut bare hands.
Work area safety
Safety precautions
WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions
in this booklet and the instruction manual of the power unit.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in
electric shock, re and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The terms “cultivator” and “equipment” in the warnings and
precautions refer to the combination of the attachment and the
power unit.
The term “motor” in the warnings and precautions refers to the
engine or electric motor of the power unit.
Intended use
This attachment is designed for only the purpose of cultivating •
soil in conjunction with an approved power unit. Never use the
attachment for the other purpose. Abusing the attachment may
cause serious injury.
General precautions
Before starting the cultivator, read this booklet and the instruction •
manual of the power unit to become familiar with the handling of
the cultivator.
Do not lend the attachment to a person with insufcient •
experience or knowledge regarding handling of cultivators.
When lending the attachment, always attach this instruction •
manual.
Do not allow children or young persons under 18 years old to use •
the cultivator. Keep them away from the cultivator.
Handle the cultivator with the utmost care and attention.•
Never use the cultivator after consuming alcohol or drugs, or if •
feeling tired or ill.
Never attempt to modify the cultivator.•
Follow the regulations about handling of cultivators in your •
country.
• Danger: Watch power lines and electrical fences around the
work area before starting operation. Touching or approaching
high-voltage lines with the equipment can result in death or
serious injury.
Operate the equipment under good visibility and daylight •
conditions only. Do not operate the equipment in darkness or fog.
Start and operate the engine only outdoors in a well ventilated •
area. Operation in a conned or poorly ventilated area can result
in death due to suffocation or carbon monoxide poisoning.
During operation, never stand on an unstable or slippery surface •
or a steep slope. During the cold season, beware of ice and snow
and always ensure secure footing.
During operation, keep bystanders or animals at least 5 m •
away from the equipment. Stop the motor as soon as someone
approaches.
Before operation, examine the work area for stones or other •
solid objects. They can be thrown and cause injury or property
damage.
Avoid working close to fences, stumps or root of trees. They can •
damage the blades.
• WARNING: Use of this product can create dust containing
chemicals which may cause respiratory or other illnesses.
Some examples of these chemicals are compounds found in
pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers and herbicides.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often
you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved
safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to lter out microscopic particles.
Putting into operation
Before assembling or adjusting the equipment, switch off the •
motor and remove the spark plug cap or the battery cartridge.
Before assembling the blades, wear protective gloves.•
Before starting the motor, inspect the equipment for damages, •
loose screws/nuts or improper assembly. Check all control levers
and switches for easy action. Clean and dry the handles.
Replace the blades if they are cracked, bent, or damaged. •
Damaged blades may shatter during operation and cause serious
injury.
Never attempt to start the motor if the equipment is damaged or •
not fully assembled. Otherwise serious injury may result.
Adjust the shoulder harness and hand grip to suit the operator’s •
body size.
Starting motor
Wear the personal protective equipments before starting the •
motor.
Start the engine at least 3 meters (10 feet) away from the fueling •
spot.
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Before starting the motor, make sure that there is no person or •
animal in the work area.
When starting the engine or inserting a battery cartridge, keep •
the rotating parts clear of your body and other object, including
the ground. They may rotate when starting and may cause injury
or damage to the equipment and/or property.
Place the equipment on rm ground. Maintain good balance and •
secure footing.
When pulling the starter knob, hold the power unit rmly against •
the ground by your left hand. Never step on the drive shaft of the
power unit.
Follow the instruction manual of the power unit for starting the •
motor.
If the blades rotate at idle, stop the engine and adjust the idle •
speed down.
Operation
In the event of an emergency, switch off the motor immediately.•
If you feel any unusual condition (e.g. noise, vibration) during •
operation, switch off the motor. Do not use the equipment until
the cause is recognized and solved.
The blades continue to move for a short period after releasing the •
throttle trigger or switching off the motor. Don’t rush to contact it.
With the engine running only at idle, attach the shoulder harness.•
During operation, use the shoulder harness. Keep the equipment •
on your right side rmly.
Follow the instruction manual of the power unit for proper use of •
the control lever and switch.
During or after operation, do not put the hot equipment onto dry •
grass or combustible materials.
If blades catch weeds or the like, switch off the motor and remove •
the spark plug cap or battery cartridge, and then remove the
obstructions.
• Keep your hands and feet clear of the blades. Contacting
blades can result in serious injury. When handling the
blades, stop the motor and remove the spark plug cap or
battery cartridge.
Do not touch the gear case. The gear case becomes hot during •
operation.
Transport
Before transporting the equipment, switch off the motor and •
remove the spark plug cap or battery cartridge.
When transporting the equipment, carry it in a horizontal position •
by holding the shaft. Keep the hot mufer away from your body.
When transporting the equipment in a vehicle, properly secure •
it to avoid turnover. Otherwise fuel spillage and damage to the
equipment and other baggage may result.
Maintenance
Before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the •
equipment, always switch off the motor and remove the spark
plug cap or battery cartridge. Wait until the motor gets cold.
To reduce the risk of re, never service the equipment in the •
vicinity of re.
Always wear protective gloves when handling the blades.•
Always clean dust and dirt off the equipment. Never use gasoline, •
benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like for the purpose. Discoloration,
deformation or cracks of the plastic components may result.
After each use, tighten all screws and nuts, except for the •
carburetor adjustment screws.
Never repair bent or broken blades by straightening or welding. •
It may cause parts of the blades to come off and result in serious
injury. Contact Makita authorized service center for Makita
genuine blades to replace them.
Do not attempt any maintenance or repair not described in this •
booklet or the instruction manual of the power unit. Ask Makita
authorized service center for such work.
Always use Makita genuine spare parts and accessories only. •
Using parts or accessories supplied by a third party may result
in the equipment breakdown, property damage and/or serious
injury.
Request Makita authorized service center to inspect and maintain •
the equipment at regular interval.
Hold the front handle with the left hand and the rear grip with the •
right hand, no matter you are right-hander or left-hander. Wrap
your ngers and thumbs around the handles.
Never attempt to operate the equipment with one hand. Loss of •
control may result in serious or fatal injury. To reduce the risk of
injury, keep your hands and feet away from the blades.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. •
Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots and
ditches to avoid stumbling.
If the equipment gets heavy impact or fall, check the condition •
before continuing work. Check the fuel system for fuel leakage
and the controls and safety devices for malfunction. If there is
any damage or doubt, ask Makita authorized service center for
the inspection and repair.
Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused by fatigue. We •
recommend to take a 10 to 20-minute rest every hour.
When you leave the equipment, even if it is a short time, always •
switch off the engine or remove the battery cartridge. The
equipment unattended with the engine running may be used by
unauthorized person and cause serious accident.
Storage
Before storing the equipment, perform full cleaning and •
maintenance. Remove the spark plug cap or the battery cartridge.
Drain the fuel after the engine gets cold.
Store the equipment in a dry and high or locked location out of •
reach of children.
Do not prop the equipment against something, such as a wall. •
Otherwise it may fall suddenly and cause an injury.
First aid
• Always have a rst-aid kit close by. Immediately replace
any item taken from the rst aid kit.
When asking for help, give the following information:•
Place of the accident What happened Number of injured persons Nature of the injury Your name -
Assembly and adjustment
WARNING:
Before assembling or adjusting the cultivator, make sure that the •
motor is switched off and remove the spark plug cap or battery
cartridge. Otherwise blades or other parts may rotate and result
in serious injury.
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Before handling or working around blades, wear protective •
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gloves. Otherwise the blades can cut bare hands.
When assembling or adjusting the equipment, always put it down. •
Assembling or adjusting the equipment in an upright position may
result in serious injury.
Follow the warnings and precautions in the chapter “Safety •
precautions” and the instruction manual of the power unit.
Mounting the attachment to a power unit
To mount the attachment to a power unit, follow the steps below.
1. Make sure that the lock lever (A) is not tightened.
2. Align the pin (B) with the arrow mark (C).
3. Insert the shaft into the drive shaft of the power unit until the
release button (D) pops up.
4. Tighten the lock lever (A) rmly as shown.
To remove the attachment, loosen the lock lever, press the lock
button and withdraw the shaft.
NOTICE: Do not tighten the lock lever (A) without the shaft of the
attachment inserted. Otherwise the lock lever may tighten the
entrance of the drive shaft too much and damage it.
Operation
WARNING:
If the blades rotate at idle, adjust the idle speed of the engine •
down. Otherwise you cannot stop the blades with throttle off and
it may cause serious injury.
Follow the warnings and precautions in the chapter “Safety •
precautions” and the instruction manual of the power unit.
Basic operation
Press the blades into the soil and move them forward, backward
or sideward. For example, to loosen packed soil, move the blades
forward and backward alternatively.
Before handling or working around blades, wear protective •
gloves. Your ngers may contact with blades and it may cause
serious injury.
When inspecting or maintaining the equipment, always put it •
down. Assembling or adjusting the equipment in an upright
position may result in serious injury.
Follow the warnings and precautions in the chapter “Safety •
precautions” and the instruction manual of the power unit.
Inspecting the blades and protector
Check and clean the blades and protector daily. If they are worn,
bent and cracked, replace them.
Lubricating moving parts
NOTICE: Follow the instruction of the frequency and amount of
grease supplied. Otherwise insufcient lubrication may damage
moving parts.
Gear case:
Fill approx. 30 ml of grease (Shell Alvania S-1 or equivalent)
through the grease port (A) evenly every 50 hours of operation.
Drive axle (B):
Apply grease (Shell Alvania No.2 or equivalent) every 25 hours of
operation.
Overall inspection
Tighten loose bolts, nuts and screws.•
Check for damaged parts and blades. Ask Makita authorized •
service center to replace them.
Storage
WARNING: Follow the warnings and precautions in the chapter
“Safety precautions” and the instruction manual of the power unit.
Breaking up soil
First, remove weeds, old roots, stones and other hard objects.
Hold the equipment rmly. Till a small area to the desired depth rst
and then move to the next area. Be careful not to leave footprints.
Mixing soil improver
First, remove weeds, old roots, stones and other hard objects.
Spread soil improver, such as compost, leaves, fertilizers or the like
evenly.
Apply the blades of the cultivator to mix the soil improver into soil.
Inspection and maintenance
WARNING:
Before inspecting or maintaining the equipment, switch off the •
motor and remove the spark plug cap or the battery cartridge.
Otherwise blades or other parts may move and result in serious
injury.
When storing the cultivator attachment separated from the power
unit, put the cap onto the end of the shaft.
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Maintenance schedule
Operating hour Before Operation
Whole unit Visually inspect for
damaged parts
All xing screws and nuts Tighten
Blades and protector Clean and visually inspect
for damaged parts
Gear case Supply grease
Drive axle Supply grease
Power unit Refer to the instruction manual of the power unit
Daily
(10 h)
Troubleshooting
Problem Probable cause Solution
The motor does not start. Refer to the instruction manual of the power unit.
The motor stops soon after its start.
The maximum speed is limited.
The blades do not rotate.
Stop the motor immediately!
The unit vibrates abnormally.
Stop the motor immediately!
The blades do not stop.
Stop the motor immediately!
The blades are not installed properly. Install the blades properly.
Roots or the like are caught in the blades. Remove the foreign matter.
The drive system does not work properly. Ask Makita authorized service center to
The blades are not installed properly. Install the blades properly.
The drive system does not work properly. Ask Makita authorized service center to
The power unit does not work properly. Refer to the instruction manual of the power
25 h 50 h Corresponding page
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inspect and repair it.
inspect and repair it.
unit.
Technical data
Model KR400MP
Dimensions (L x W x H) inch (mm) 38” x 9-1/4” x 10-3/8” (965 x 235 x 264)
Mass lbs (kg) 6.5 (2.9)
Cultivating width inch (mm) 6-5/16” (160)
Outer diameter of the blades inch (mm) 9-1/8” (232)
Gear ratio 1/35
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