Makita RBC252, RBC253 User Manual

Brush

Cutter

RBC252

INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

String

Trimmer

RBC253

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Please read and understand BRUSH

CUTTER

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order to take advantage

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booklet thoroughly before operating

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and

TRIMMER

experience

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TRIMMER

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of

SAFETY

Proper >afety precautions

DO

NOT

EXPOSE

to

use

this

machine unless they are thoroughly responsible and have read and understood the machine manual

2nd

are trained

1

Always weal safety goggles for eye protection conforming aopropriarely do siurdy

nonskid

YOURSELF

in

its

not

footwear

and feet be covered

Inspect the entire machine for loose parts

2

as necessary before

DO

NOT

3

iqurv

1

Keep the handles free of

Always use the proper handle and shoulder strap when cutting

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8

Do

Ai??iays

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crdinances

Vsver

‘J

kever

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USE

to

the user or bystanders or damage

not smoe while not

mix

fuel

mix

and

for

remove the fuel tank cap while the engine

start

or

must

be observed Like all power quiprnent

OR

operation

wear loose clothing

should

to

protect them

using

always be

the machine

any attachment

oil

and fuel

mixing

in

an enclosed room

fuel or

store the fuel

such usage

run

the engine inside a closed room

RULES

OTHERS

from

with

in

a properly marked coitainer ‘hat is approved

TO

or

jewelry that could become caught

worn

flying

this

power head other than one recommended

filling

tank

or

near open flames Assure adequate ventilation

AND

DANGER

Long

debris

during

(nuts,

to

the engi~e could result

PRECAUTIONS

Follow these general rules

hair should be tied back

operation

bolts screws etc ) and any damage Repair

is

riirriir’cj

or

:,JiIdii-y

this

unit

to

the

ANSI

287

Fumes from the exhaust contain

must

be handled carefully

1

Safety Standard

in

moving parts

It

is

recommended that legs

by

local codes and

Do not

of

by

MAKITA

perniit others

Dress

the

unit

Safe,

or

replace

Serious

-.

dangercus carbon monoxide.

Never attempt

11

make engine adjustments

Do

12

13

not use the

Inspect the area

headicutter blade.

14.

Keep children away. Onlookers should be kept at a safe distance from the work area, at least

15.

Never leave the machine unattended.

16.

Do not use

17.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do

to

make engine adjustments while the

with

the

unit

resting on a flat clear surface

unit

if

it

is

this

damaged

to

be cut and remove all debris that

Also

remove any objects that the

unit

for any jobs other than those for which

or

poorly adjusted Never remove the machine’s guard

uzii

is

running

could

become entangled

unit

may

throw

it

is

intended as described

and strapped

in

during

not

cutting.

run

the

to

the operator Always

the nylon cutting

50

in

the

manual.

unit

while standing on a

ft.(

15m)

ladder or any other unstable footing location.

18.

Keep hands and feet away from

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20

21

Do not use

Do

not

Do

not

this

type

of

machine for sweeping away debris

use the

use

unit

when

you are tired or under the influence

a damaged cutting head /cutter blade

and check thenylon cutting head /cutter blade A broken

must

22

Do not store

furnaces, etc.

never be used.

in

Store

Follow

a closed area where fuel vapors can reach an open flame

in

a locked, well ventilated area only

the

nylon cutting headcutter blade while the

of

medication,

If

a stone

or

any other obstacle

or

unbalanced nylon cutting headkutter blade

instructions for changing accessories

unit

drugs

from

is

in

use.

or alcohol

is

hit,

stop

hot

water heaters,

the

engine

-

2

Use

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24

25

only replacement parts

parts

are available from your

potential hazard, Clean

the

machine completely. especially the

When refueling, engine

is

be

running

injury

or hot. When gasoline

those materials. Move Stay away from other workers

26

When

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28

approaching an operator of

stops

the

engine.

Never

touch the nylon cutting headicutter blade while the

or

protector

nylon cutting head!cutter blade,

headicutter blade has

The

29

Be

30

careful not

rough operation

engine

should be turned

to

hit

will

sure

Be careful-noi

the nylon cutting head/cutter blade against stones, or the ground. Unreasonably

shorten the

that

are

identical

dealer,

!o

the user and damage

to

stop

at

leas?

or

stoppea

off

The use of any other accessory or attachment inay create

the engine and confirm

10

it.

i3m) away from the

bystanders

the

machine, carefully call

to

startle

rurning.

when the machine

life

of the machine as

to

spills,

(50

or

distract

be

original equipment

to

the machine.

fuel

tank cap,

be sure

its

that

it

to

completely wipe

fueling

ft.,

15m).

the

operator causing an unsafe siiuatim.

engine

sure

to

stop

the

is

moved between work areas.

well

as

parts

when

servicing

the

surroundings, and the air cleaner.

has cooled down Never refuel

it

away

and

prq)?!i'l

source and

his

attention and confirm that

IS

running.

engine and confirm

site

If

before

it

is

necessdi-y

that

star!inc;

tihe

rhe

7

create an unsafe environment io!'

unit:

these

a

,v!:&n

'Tispc?se

::-IS

i?ysra!or

;r,

&just

you

the

r7f

e?yirie

the

and

those around you. Pay attention to loosening and overheating of parts.

31

operation immediately and check the machine carefully.

to

qualified service facility. Never continue

In

32

33

34

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35

36

37

38

39

startup or during operation of

wire or the spark

plug.

For a while after the engine has stopped, materials

(dry

grass. etc.), combustible gasses or combustible liquids.

Pay special attention when operating

If

you

slip

or fall

to

the ground or into a hole, release

not

to

drop

Be careful Before proceeding

cap from the spark

Before storing

the

parts. move the machine

!he

to

adjust or repair the machine.

plug.

machine

to

Make periodic inspections

the

engine, never touch hot parts such

machine

for

ar

a long

a safe place,

to

assure

operate a machine which may be malfunctioning

the

muffler

in

the rain or shortly after

hit

it

against obstacles.

time,

drain all

and

confirm that

safe

and efficient operation,

your machine, please contact your nearest Makita Factory Service Center

fire

or

Keep the machine well away from

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41

42

Warning:

Don't

The cutter area

try

to

tackle a big job

is

dangerous

with

an

sparks.

while

the machine

undersized machine.

be

fuel

If

there

is

any abnormality

If

necessary, have the machine serviced

as

is

still

hot. Never place the machine near flammable

the

rain as the ground may be slippery.

the

throttle

sure

from the

Use

to

stop

the

engine

is

coasting

this

lever

immediately

the

engine and detach the

fuel

tank ana carburzior clear1 has cooled down.

If

you need professional inspection

to

a

machine only for trimming;

of

the machine.

the muffler, the high-vo!tage

or

authorized dealer.

stop.

stop

by

spark

it1e

use

a lawn

a

plug

of

mower for large areas.

Wear a

43

44.

Wear hearing protection for extended periods

Keep

45

Never

46.

dust

mask

in

dusty

guards and protectors

operate

this

machine

work conditions.

in

place and

while

it

in

is

turned upside-down

of

use,

and any time

working order.

or

when

the

noise

is

uncomfortable.

it

is

at an extreme angle.

CAUTION! CAUTION! CAUTION! WHEN MIXING GASOLINE

ETHANOL

OR

METHANOL

ENGINE FUEL LINES

WITH

TWO-CYCLE ENGINE OIL, USE ONLY GASOLINE WHICH CONTAINS NO

(TYPES

AND

OTHER ENGINE PARTS.

OF

ALCOHOL), THIS WILL HELP TO AVOID POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

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RBC252

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RBC253

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1

ITEM

I

NO.

1

I

FuelTank

I

Recoil Starter

Air

I

___

TSTOP Switch

#-

,

1

Spark

--Muffler

..

-

,--

i

Holder Case

T<TaT&ip

-5

2

3

4

6

-

7

8

DESCRIPTION

--

Cleaner

__

-

Plug

----

~

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION ITEM NO.

9

_.

-

~

~~

-

10

11

13

14

--

-

15

16

18

Hanger

.-~

-

Handle

~

-

_--

Throttle

Lever

Drive

Shaft

-

1

-

Protector

-

--

Gear Case

--

.

Handle Joint Nylon Cctiing Head

~

-

_.

-

___

~

___

__

-~

-

__

- - - - --

~~

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

i

I

Fuel

Starter

--

Primer Pump

-

Choke

7.-

Exhaust Pipe Waist Pad Cutter Blade

DESCRIPTION

Filler Cap

.~-

Knob

__

Lever

----

_-

-

ASSEMBLY

STRING

TRIMMER

INSTRUCTIONS

(Model

RBC253)

FOR

Mounting the handle

1

2

3

4

Attach Install

Fig Insert

holes

Adjust tighten

the

1

the

in

the

handle

handle joint

installation

handle and

handle

installation

(Fig.

to

the

bolt

to

the desired position and

Mounting the protector

1.

Install the clamp on the drive shaft

,

projection opening between

of

the

clamp

the

gear

shaft.

2.

Attach

the

protector with two installation

M6x20.

1)

drive shaft

on

the

handle

M6x45 through

attach

the

bolt

(Fig.

2)

is

inserted into

case

and the drive

as

shown in

the

flange nut

so

that the

the

bolts

M6

Fig

1

.

..

Gear

I

-

case

Protector

Installation

Ciamp

bolt

M6x20

Fig.

2

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,

I

i

Mounting the nylon cutting head

1

Turn

the

machine upside down

easily

install

the

nylon cutting head.

2.

Insert

the

hex wrench through the

back

of

the

gear

case

(Fig.

tightening wrench

3.

Using nut tightening washer (Fig.

4.

Screw the nylon cutting head onto the shaft

(Fig.

washer

(or

the

socket wrench, remove the left-handed

(by

turning it clockwise).

until it

shaft

is

locked).

3).

4).

so

4)

and turn the

is

locked

Also

that

you

can

hole

in

the

with

the

hex

remove the

Fig.

3

IMPORTANT!

USE

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR NYLON CUTTING HEAD

(PAGE

17)

OF THE

BEFORE

OPERATING THIS MACHINE.

Fig.

4

5

TProttle

io

throttle

STEP

wire

lever

1

Throttle

wre

ano

Flcj

9

Mounting the handle and connecting the throttle

1

klatch the protrusions socket head

2

Connect the throttle wires and

bolts

Note Squeeze the throttle lever

3

Connect the switch cords

4

Wrap the waist pad around the drive shaft

pad

and

the throttle wire and

5

Secure the throttle wire

6

Cover the throttle wire and swtct?

Notes

It

IS

easier

motor

6

M5

cover

on

the handle

evenly

to

the two cords from the engine

joint

10

secure the handle

firmly

close the cable joint (as shown

to

make sure that

so

cords

w1'I

also

with

the

we clip as shown

cords

wth

to

instdl

ihe

split

tcrbing

to

rernove sixk

fiom

the

wire

and switch cords.

slot

in

the underside

(Fig

5,6)

the

throttle wire moves smoothly

by

tnat the hanger

be

wrapped under the waist pad

in

the

split

tubing (Fig

if

the bullet connectors are partially pished into the

will

figure for easy oDeratioi1

of

the handle and tighten he four

in 3 steps

inserting one

into

protrude through the

10)

in

Fig

the other

(Fig

8)

(Fig

7)

slit

9)

the wires

in

the waist

ASSEMBLY

BRUSH

CUTTER

INSTRUCTIONS

(ModelRBC252)

FOR

Gear case

Installation bolt

M6x20

Mounting the protector

Install the clamp on the drive shaft

1.

projection opening between the gear

of

the clamp

(Fig.

is

inserted into

case

shaft.

2.

Attach the protector with

M6x20.

Mounting

1.

Turn the machine upside down

2.

3.

the

cutter

easily install

the

cutter

Insert the hex wrench through the hole in

back

of

the

gear

case

it

is

locked).

socket

it

locked with

wrench, remove

clockwise).

washer until

(or

the shaft

Using

the

nut (by turning

two

blade

blade.

and turn

tightening washer.

4.

Mount

guide

in

the

cutter blade

of

the

support washer

cutter

blade.

onto

Install

the

and secure the cutter blade with the (Tightening torque:

Ibs).

130-230

11)

so

that

the

and

the

drive

installation

(Fig.

so

the

hex wrench

Also

the

shaft

fits

in

tightening washer

Kg-cm,l

bolts

12,13)

that

you

the

tightening

the

left-handed

remove

the

so

that

arbor hole

nut.

15-200

can

the

in-

r--

Protector

~

Fig.

11

I

NOTE:

Always

wear gloves when handling

blade.

WARNING:

The cutter and securely. (Fig.

If

the guide in the arbor cutter

blade

should

14)

of

the support washer doesn't

hole

in the cutter blade.

will

make violent vibration.

shortens the machine

allow

the cutter

Failure

to

install

blade

the

serious injury.

!FA

PO

RTANT!

READ

BRUSH CUTTER BLADE

OFERATING THIS MACHINE.

THE

INSTRUCTIONS

be

installed firmly

life,

but may

to loosen and

blade

correctly

FOR

USE

(PAGE

15)

the

cutter

the

It

not only

also

fly

can

7.

OF

BEFOFIE

HE

fit

brush

off.

cause

THE