Makita EK7301 User Manual

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Starting the engine
Thismodelisttedwithasemiautomaticdecompressionvalve
(1) to make starting easier. Press the rubber cover until you
can feel it engage. This pushes in the deompression valve
behind it. This in turn reduces the compression, so that it takes
less force to pull the starter cord to accelerate the engine to its
starting speed.
The highpressureinthecombustionchamberafterthe rst
ignition automatically closes the decompression valve.
if
necessary
CAUTION:
Observe the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 4 and 5!
Start the Power Cut only after complete assembly and
inspection!
Move at least 3m away from the place where you fuelled
the Power Cut.
Make sure you have a good footing, and place the Power
Cut on the ground in such a way that the cutting disc is
not touching anything.
3 meters
Move the protective hood (3) into the proper position for the
work you intend to do (see illustration).
Grasp the grip (2). The hood (3) can swing in both ways within
its range of motion.
Caution:
Always make sure that the straight outer edge of the impact plate
(4) and the edge of the hood are parallel (see arrows).
If this is not the case, take the tool to a service centre.

Makita EK7301 Specifications

General

Blade bore	25.4 mm
Blade diameter	350 mm
Idle speed (max)	4300 RPM
Sound power level	109 dB
Cutting depth (90º)	122 mm
Sound pressure level	99.6 dB
Engine type	2-stroke engine
Engine power	5.2 hp
Fuel tank capacity	1.1 L
Vibration emission	7 m/s²
Engine displacement	73 cm³
Motor power	5.1 hp
Power source	Gasoline
Motor rated power	3.8 kW
Torque (max)	4.3 N⋅m
Maximum speed	80 m/s
Product color	Black, Blue
Mix ratio (fuel:oil)	50:1
Anti-vibration system	Yes
Engine number of strokes	2
Air filtration stages quantity	5

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	770 mm
Width	290 mm
Height	370 mm
Weight	10000 g