Makita EK7300 User Manual

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Table of contents Page
Packing ................................................................................ 2
Delivery inventory .............................................................. 3
Symbols ............................................................................... 3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Intended use ................................................................... 4
General precautions ....................................................... 4
Protective equipment ...................................................4-5
Fuels / Refuelling ............................................................ 5
Putting into operation ...................................................... 5
Cutting discs ................................................................... 6
Kickback and lock-in ....................................................... 7
Working behavior / Method of working ............................7
Always observe the following when using
synthetic resin cutting discs ............................................. 8
Cutting metal ................................................................... 8
Cutting masonry and concrete ..................................... 8-9
Transport and storage ..................................................... 9
Maintenance ................................................................. 10
First aid ......................................................................... 10
Disposal and environmental protection ......................... 10
Technical data ................................................................... 11
Denomination of components ......................................... 12
PUTTING INTO OPERATION
Mounting the cutting disc ............................................... 13
Tightening the V-belt / Checking V-belt tension ............ 14
Fuels / Refuelling .....................................................14-15
Starting the engine ........................................................ 16
Cold-starting ................................................................. 17
Warm-starting ............................................................... 17
Stop engine ................................................................... 17
Adjusting the carburetor .................................................. 18
MAINTENANCE
Changing the V-belt ......................................................19
Cleaning the protection hood ........................................ 20
 Cleaning/changingtheairlter ..............................20-21
Replacing the spark plug .............................................. 22
Replacing the suction head .......................................... 22
Replacing the starter cable ........................................... 23
Replacing the return spring ........................................... 24
Replacing / cleaning the spark arrester screen ............. 26
Instructions for periodic maintenance ........................... 28
Cutting attachment in central / side position ................. 25
Repositioning the cutting attachment .......................25-26
SPECIAL ACCESSORIES
Diamond cutting discs, trolley, water tank
and pressure water system ............................................ 27
Service, spare parts and guarantee ................................ 28
Troubleshooting ...............................................................29
Extract from spare parts list ....................................... 30-31
Accessories .................................................................. 31
EU Conformity Declaration ............................................... 31
Packing
Your MAKITA Power Cut is packed in a cardboard box to pr e-
vent shipping damage.
Cardboard is a basic raw material and is consequently reuseable
or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).
Thank you for purchasing a MAKITA product!
Congratulations on choosing a MAKITA Power Cut cutoff saw!
Wearecondentthatyouwillbesatisedwiththismodern
piece of equipment. Like our chain saws, the MAKITA Power
Cuts feature specially designed high-performance engines
with outstanding power-to-weight ratios, for heavy-duty yet
lightweight tools.
Other advantages of the MAKITA Power Cuts:
• Sturdy construction and high reliability.
• Maintenance-free electronic ignition, hermetically sealed to
protect against dust and moisture.
• Vibration damping with the MAKITA 2-mass system (D2M) for
tireless working even when guiding the Power Cut by hand.
• Five-stageair-ltersystemforreliableworkingevenunder
very dusty conditions.
• Two options for mounting the cutter attachment: Either cen-
trally, for good balance when guiding the unit manually, or on
theside,forushcutsalongwallsorcurbsidesorhorizontally
directly above the ground.
• Extensive range of resin-bonded and diamond grit cutting
discs, trolley with dust catcher, and systems for supplying
water to the disc.
The following industrial property rights apply: DE 20013210,
DE 19737657, DE 20301182, DE 102006056924, DE
102009014688, DE 202011000529, DE 202011000531, DE
202011000534, US 5709594.
WewantyoutobesatisedwithyourMAKITAproduct.
In order to guarantee the optimal function and performance of
your Power Cut and to ensure your personal safety we would
request you to perform the following:
Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the
Power Cut into operation for the rst time, and strictly
observe the safety regulations! Failure to observe these
precautions can lead to severe injury or death!
WARNING
The ignition system of this equipment produces an electro-
magnetic eld. This eld may interfere with some medical
devices such as a pacemaker. To reduce the risk of serious
or fatal injury, persons with a medical device should consult
with their physician and the manufacturer of the device before
operating this equipment.

Makita EK7300 Specifications

General

Brand	Makita
Model	EK7300
Category	Cutter
Language	English