Makita ER2650LH User Manual

14
CAUTION:Beforedoinganyworkontheequipment,alwaysstoptheengineandpulltheplugcapoffthesparkplug(see“checkingthe
spark plug”).
Always wear protective gloves!
To ensure a long service life and to avoid any damage to the equipment, the following servicing operations should be performed at regular
intervals.
Daily checkup and maintenance
Before operation, check the machine for loose screws or missing parts. Pay particular attention to the tightness of the nylon cutting head. –
Beforeoperation,alwayscheckforcloggingofthecoolingairpassageandthecylinderns. –
Clean them if necessary.
Perform the following work daily after use: –
Clean the equipment externally and inspect for damage.•
Cleantheairlter.Whenworkingunderextremelydustyconditions,cleantheltertheseveraltimesaday.•
Checkthenyloncuttingheadfordamageandmakesureitisrmlymounted.•
Checkthatthereissufcientdifferencebetweenidlingandengagementspeedtoensurethatthecuttingattachmentisatastandstillwhile•
the engine is idling (if necessary reduce idling speed).
If under idling conditions the tool should still continue to run, consult your nearest Authorized Service Agent.
Check the functioning of the I-O switch, the lock-off lever, the throttle lever, and the lock button. –
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS
REPLACEMENT OF ENGINE OIL
Deteriorated engine oil will shorten the life of the engine. Be sure to check the oil and level regularly.
ATTENTION: In general, the engine main unit and engine oil still remain hot just after the engine is stopped. In replacement of oil,
makesurethattheenginemainunitandengineoilaresufcientlycooleddown.Otherwise,theremayremainarisk
of scald.
NOTE:Iftheoillledabovethelimit,itmaybecontaminatedormaycatchrewithwhitesmoke.
Interval of replacement: Afterrst20operatinghours,followedbyevery50operatinghours.
Recommended oil: SAE10W30oilofAPIClassicationSFClassorhigher(4strokeengineoilforautomobile)
In replacement, perform the following procedure.
1) Make sure that the fuel tank cap is tightened securely.
2) Place large container (pan, etc.) under drain hole.
Fuel tank cap
Oil cap
Oil cap
3) Remove drain bolt and then remove oil cap to drain out oil from drain hole.
At this time, be sure not to lose drain bolt’s gasket, or get dirty any of the
removed components.
4) Once all the oil has been drained, install gasket and drain bolt, and tightly
secure drain bolt, so that it will not loosen and cause leaks.
* Use cloth to fully wipe off any oil attached to bolt and equipment.
Drain bolt
Gasket
Drain hole
Alternative draining method
Removeoilcap,tilttheequipmenttowardoilllerhole,anddrainoutoil.
Collect oil in container.

Makita ER2650LH Specifications

General

Power source	Gasoline
Cordless	Yes
Product color	Black, Cyan
Cutting diameter (max)	412 mm

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	4800 g