NOT U S € any attachment with this power head other than o n e recommended by MAKITA. Serious injury to the user or bystanders or d a m a g e to the engine could result.
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Make periodic inspections to assure safe and efficient operation, your machine, please contact your nearest Makita Factory Service Center or authorized dealer. Keep the machine well away from fire or sparks.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Mounting the handle (Fig. Attach the handle to the drive shaft. Install the handle joint on the handle Fig. Insert the installation bolt M6x45 through the the handle, and attach the flange nut M6. holes Adjust the handle to the desired tighten the installation bolt.
Inspect the fuel tank and with clean, fresh fuel fill the following mixed gas. Gasoline : Genuine Makita Two-cycle engine oil Gasoline Other manufacturer's Two-cycle engine FOR CALIFORNIA REGULATION: THIS EQUIPMENT I S CERTIFIED TO OPERATE ON GASOLINE + TWO-CYCLE ENGINE OIL WHEN MIXING GASOLINE WITH TWO-CYCLE ENGINE OIL, USE ONLY GASOLINE WHICH CONTAINS NO ETHANOL OR METHANOL (TYPES OF ALCOHOL).
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ENGINE STARTING A N D S T O P P I N G PROCEDURES Starting when the engine is cold Use the following procedure when the engine is cold, or after it been stopped longer than minutes, or after fuel has been added to the engine: Slide the stop switch away from the "STOP"...
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CORRECT HANDLING OF THE MACHINE Attachment, adjustment and detachment o f the shoulder strap Attachment Place the strap into the hanger which i s located on the shaft between the grip and the handle. hook Adjustment Adjust the strap length so that the nylon cutting Detachment (NORMAL) Remove the strap hook from the hanger Detachment (EMERGENCY)
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Apply grease (SHELL ALVANIA No. hours (Fig. 15). FOR RBC25A ONLY grease (SHELL Apply ALVANIA the gear case from the drive shaft after removing bolts.
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STORAGE for a When storing machine long time, drain fuel Drain all fuel from the the primer pump. Properly dispose Remove the spark plug and add a few drops assure that a n oil film coats the engine inside, then insert and tighten the spark plug. or dust from the nylon cutting Clear or blow any dirt...
INSTRUCTIONS FOR U S E OF THE NYLON CUTTING HEAD (BUMP & FEED BF4) Safety Instructions Read section carefully and thoroughly before use. this cutting 2. Check the nylon head carefully before each you notice any o f following, replace the worn or damaged parts new ones immediately (Fig.
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(Fig. 27). Align the protrusions on the underside slots o f the eyelets. Then push the cover with the firmly onto the housing to secure Models RBC221 I RBC251 I RBC25A Eyele cover; lift off t h e inward the center o f the cord through spool.
Makita covering maintenance on your utility and/or lawn and garden equipment engine, but Makita U.S.A., Inc. cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled main- tenance.
Makita U.S.A., Inc., a distributor o f utility and lawn and garden equipment in the U.S., warrants to the owner o f 1995 and later utility and/or lawn and ga'rden equipment engines that the engine and equipped at the time o f manufacture...
When an engine i s being serviced under warranty, Makita U.S.A., Inc. and any of its authorized dealers, tors, or warranty stations shall not be liable for any loss o f use o f the engine, for any damage to goods, or loss of time or inconvenience.
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These replacement parts will be provided at no charge AND WHERE TO GET WARRANTY SERVICES Contact the nearest Makita Factory Service Center Manager to determine the appropriate location where t h e required warranty services are to bers are provided below for your convenience.