Makita EBH341U User Manual

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Attachment of shoulder strap
–  Adjust the strap length so that the cutter blade will be 
kept parallel with the ground.
For EBH341U 
NOTE: Be careful not to trap clothing, etc., in the buckle.
Observe the applicable accident prevention regulations!
STARTING
Move at least 3 m away from the place of refuelling. Place the Petrol Brushcutter on a clean piece of ground taking care that the cutting tool 
does not come into contact with the ground or any other objects.
A: Cold start
1)   Set this machine on a flat space. 
CORRECT HANDLING OF MACHINE
POINTS IN OPERATION AND HOW TO STOP
Detachment
For EBH341L
–  In an emergency, push the notches (1) at both sides, and you can detach the 
machine from you. 
Be extremely careful to maintain control of the machine at this time. Do not allow 
the machine to be deflected toward you or anyone in the work vicinity.
WARNING: Failure to maintain complete control of the machine at all could result in 
serious bodily injury or DEATH.
2)   Set the I-O switch (1) to OPERATION.
3)   Choke lever 
Close the choke lever. 
Choke opening: 
–  Full closing in cold or when the engine is cold. 
–  Full or half opening in restart just after stop of operation. 
CLOSE
EBH341U
EBH341L
OPERATION
STOP
(1)
Low speed
High speed
Buckle
(2)
(1)
OPERATION
Lock-off lever
High speed
Low speed
Throttle lever
STOP
Hanger
(1)
EBH341U
For EBH341U
–  In an emergency, push the notches (2) at both sides, and 
you can detach the machine from you. 
Be extremely careful to maintain control of the machine 
at this time. Do not allow the machine to be deflected 
toward you or anyone in the work vicinity.
WARNING:  Failure to maintain complete control of the 
machine at all could result in serious bodily 
injury or DEATH.
Lock-off lever
Throttle lever