Makita EB5300TH User guide
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS
ORIGINAL
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
ORIGINALES
Blower
EB5300TH
EB5300WH
IMPORTANT: Read Before Using.
IMPORTANT : Lire avant usage.
IMPORTANTE: Lea antes de usar.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................ 2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........... 3
PARTS DESCRIPTION..................................... 8
ASSEMBLY..................................................... 10
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE.................11
OPERATION................................................... 13
MAINTENANCE.............................................. 17
TROUBLESHOOTING.................................... 25
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: EB5300TH EB5300WH
Throttle type Tube throttle Hip throttle
Dry weight without blower pipe /
with cusion
19.7 lbs (8.9 kg) 20.1 lbs (9.1 kg)
with blower pipe 21.7 lbs - 22.2 lbs
(9.8 kg - 10.0 kg)
22.3 lbs - 22.8 lbs
(10.1 kg - 10.3 kg)
Dimension (without blower pipe, L x W x H)
(320 mm x 510 mm x
Air velocity (with long pipe, circular
nozzle)
182 MPH (81 m/s)
(with short pipe, circular
nozzle)
(with long pipe, circular
nozzle)
512 CFM (15 m3/minute)
(with short pipe, circular
nozzle)
516 CFM (15 m3/minute)
Maximum engine speed
Idling speed 2,800 rpm
Engine displacement 3)
Engine type
Fuel Automobile gasoline
Fuel tank capacity 3)
Engine oil API grade SF class or higher, SAE 10W-30 oil
Engine oil volume 3)
Carburetor Diaphragm type
Spark plug NGK CMR6H
Electrode gap
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ject to change without notice.
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The following show the symbols used for the
equipment. Be sure that you understand their
meaning before use.
Take particular care and
attention.
Read the instruction manual.
Forbidden!
No smoking.
Wear protective gloves.
Wear eye and ear protection.
or hands.
Keep bystanders away.
Keep the area of operation clear
of all persons and pets.
Fuel (gasoline)
Engine manual start.
Stop the engine.
First aid
On/Start
Off/Stop
Long hair may cause entangle-
ment accident.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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1. In case of accident make sure that a well-
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PARTS DESCRIPTION
EB5300TH
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1Spark plug cover 9 17 Swivel pipe 25 Circular nozzle
2Anti icing lever 10 Carry handle 18 Knob bolt (of air
cleaner cover)
26 Flat noz-
zle (optional
accessory)
3Choke lever 11 Shoulder strap 19 Air cleaner cover 27 Cushion (optional
accessory)
Starter knob 12 Elbow 20 Primer pump 28 Hip belt (optional
accessory)
5Fuel tank cap 13 Flexible pipe 21 Throttle trigger - -
6Fuel tank Cable holder 22 Stop control lever - -
7Oil drain bolt 15 Control handle 23 Long pipe
(optional
accessory)
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8Oil cap 16 Hose band Short pipe
(optional
accessory)
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1Control arm 9Oil cap 17 Swivel pipe 25 Circular nozzle
2Spark plug cover 10 18 Knob bolt (of air
cleaner cover)
26 Flat noz-
zle (optional
accessory)
3Anti icing lever 11 Carry handle 19 Air cleaner cover 27 Cushion (optional
accessory)
Choke lever 12 Shoulder strap 20 Primer pump 28 Hip belt (optional
accessory)
5Starter knob 13 Elbow 21 Throttle lever - -
6Fuel tank cap Flexible pipe 22 Stop switch - -
7Fuel tank 15 Handle assembly 23 Long pipe
(optional
accessory)
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8Oil drain bolt 16 Hose band Short pipe
(optional
accessory)
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ASSEMBLY
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
and tighten them with the hose band.
2
3
1
Swivel pipe Flexible pipe Hose band
Loosen and remove the clamp screw.
1
Clamp screw
For tube throttle model, be careful not to twist the
cable on the control handle when attaching to
the swivel pipe.
Install the control handle / handle assembly
onto the swivel pipe and tighten them with the
clamp screw.
2
1
Control handle / handle assembly
Clamp screw
Insert the elbow to the
hose band. Set the control cable onto the cable
holder, and close the cable holder.
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2
Elbow Cable holder Hose band
2
1
Cable holder Control cable
Insert the elbow to the
elbow with the hose band.
Attach the long/short pipe to the swivel pipe. Turn
the long/short pipe clockwise to lock it into place. Then
attach the blower nozzle with the long/short pipe. Turn
the blower nozzle clockwise to lock it into place.
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1
2
Long/short pipe Blower nozzle
Make sure all clamps are tight. Check if the
trottle valve moves correctly along with the throt-
tle movement.
If the throttle cannot be fully pulled or the throttle
does not return to the correct position, refer to
the MAINTENANCE section for throttle valve
adjustment.
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
CAUTION:
Otherwise skin burn may result.
NOTICE:
NOTICE:
Otherwise, any sand or dust adhering to
the oil cap may cause irregular oil circulation
or wear on the engine parts, which will result in
troubles.
1
2
Upper limit mark Lower limit mark
oil cap.
Make sure that the oil level is within the upper
and lower limit marks. If the oil is not up to the
Change the oil whenever it becomes dirty or
engine oil” for the oil change procedure and
frequency.)
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oil cap.
Fill the oil up to the upper limit of the oil level
gauge.
On average, engine oil needs to be added after
every 20 hours of operation (every 10 – 15
refuellings).
NOTICE:
The oil gauge does
not indicate correct amount of oil if the blower
NOTICE:
Excessive oil may spill from the breather of the
air cleaner and make surrounding parts dirty,
or white smoke may appear due to burning oil.
Wipe spilled oil with a rag.
Fuel supply
WARNING:
may result.
WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
The fuel may be spilled out by internal
pressure.
WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
WARNING:
CAUTION: Fuel sticking to the skin or
entering an eye may cause allergies or irri-
tation.
NOTICE:
Fuel
WARNING:
WARNING:
The engine is a four-stroke engine. Be sure
to use an automobile gasoline. Be sure to use
an unleaded automobile gasoline 87 or higher
octane ((R+M)/2). It may contain no more than
10% alcohol (E-10). Otherwise it may cause poor
performance and damage the engine.
NOTICE:
Otherwise, it causes excessive carbon accu-
mulation or mechanical troubles.
NOTE:
Otherwise, fuel
may deteriorate in one day.
CAUTION: -
CAUTION: The tank cap wears out in
course of time.
NOTICE:
Loosen the tank cap a little to release the
tank pressure.
Detach the tank cap, and refuel, with dis-
charging air by tilting the fuel tank so that the
up to the top of the tank.
After refuelling, securely tighten the tank
cap.
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OPERATION
WARNING:
WARNING:
Operating the engine in
the poorly-ventilated place may cause poison-
ing by exhaust gas.
WARNING:
If the engine is operated
without attending such abnormality, an acci-
dent may occur.
WARNING:
Otherwise skin burn may result.
WARNING:
WARNING:
I / O position
Set the stop control
1
Stop control lever
position. And make sure that the throttle lever is
set to low speed position.
2
1
Stop switch Throttle lever
Continue to push the primer pump until fuel
comes into the primer pump.
1
2
Choke lever Primer pump
NOTE: In general, fuel comes into the carbure-
tor by 7 to 10 pushes.
NOTE: Even the primer pump is pushed
excessively, an excess of gasoline returns to
the fuel tank.
Lift the choke lever to the closed position.
Put your left hand on the top of the blower
and pull the starter handle slowly with your right
hand until you feel the compression. Then pull
the starter handle strongly.
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NOTICE:
NOTICE:
Otherwise released starter
knob may hit your body or it may not rewind
appropriately.
NOTE:
When the engine starts, down the choke
lever to open position.
NOTE: Open the choke lever fully before pull-
ing the throttle.
NOTE: In cold temperature or when the engine
is not warm enough, never open the choke
lever suddenly. Otherwise, the engine may
stop.
Warm-up for 2 to 3 minutes with engine
speed idle or low.
Warm-up is complete when quick engine
acceleration from low rpm to full throttle is felt.
NOTE:
fuel, remove the spark plug and pull the handle
several times rapidly to discharge any excess
fuel. Dry the spark plug electrode.
CAUTION:
Push the primer pump several times.
Make sure that the choke lever is open.
Put your left hand on the top of the blower
and pull the starter handle slowly with your right
hand untill you feel the compression. Then pull
the starter handle strongly.
Release the throttle
position.
1
2
Throttle trigger Stop control lever
Set the throttle lever
to the low speed position to reduce the engine
2
1
Throttle lever Stop switch
NOTICE:
Otherwise the engine may be damaged by
overheating.
When the environmental temperature is low and
humidity is high, water vapor may freeze inside
the carburetor and the engine drives unsteadily
(carburetor icing). Change the setting of the anti
icing lever as follows if necessary.
Remove the screw and pull out the anti-ic-
ing lever.
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Set the nub to the sun mark (warmer position).
Set the nub to the the snow mark (anti-icing
position).
1
2
3
3
Anti-icing lever Screw Nub
Tighten the screw.
Adjust the shoulder strap to a length that is
comfortable to work while carrying the blower.
To tighten the strap, pull the end of the strap
downwards.
1
Shoulder strap
To loosen the strap, pull up the end of the
fastener.
1
Fastener
Roll up the end of the strap and hold it with the
band.
1
Band
Pull the stabilizer strap until there are no
space left between your back and the blower
housing.
To fasten the strap, pull the end of the strap
downwards.
1
Stabilizer strap
To loosen the strap, pull up the end of the
fastener.
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Fastener
Optional accessory
The hip belt enables the operator to carry the
tool more stably.
CAUTION:
Move the control han-
dle along the swivel pipe to the most comfortable
position. Then tighten the control handle with the
clamp screw.
1
Clamp screw
Move the handle
assembly along the swivel pipe to the most com-
fortable position. Then tighten the handle with
the clamp screw.
1
Clamp screw
Adjust the angle of the control arm.
1
Control arm
While operating the blower, adjust the throt-
tle trigger / throttle lever so that the wind force is
appropriate for the work location and conditions.
Adjusting engine speed.
Engine speed
increases by pulling the throttle trigger. To
decrease the engine speed, loosen the throttle
trigger.
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The cruise control function allows the operator to
maintain a constant engine speed without pulling
the trigger lever. To increase the engine speed,
turn the stop control lever to high speed. To
decrease the engine speed, turn the stop control
lever to low speed.
2
1
Throttle trigger Stop control lever
To increase the engine
speed, turn the throttle lever to high speed. To
decrease the engine speed, turn the throttle
lever to low speed.
1
Throttle lever
CAUTION:
NOTICE:
It may damage
the machine.
NOTICE:
Transporting or storing in a position that is not
upright may cause oil to spill inside the blower
engine. This may result in oil leaks and white
smoke from burning oil, and the air cleaner
may become dirty with oil.
NOTICE:
Otherwise the blower housing
may be damaged.
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: -
Otherwise the operator may suffer burn or
serious injury due to an accidental start-up.
CAUTION: -
CAUTION:
Otherwise, there may remain a risk of scald.
the engine oil to return to the oil tank to ensure
accurate reading of the oil amount.
CAUTION:
NOTICE:
Disposal of
oil is regulated by law. In disposal, always fol-
low the relevant laws and regulations. For any
points remaining unknown, contact Authorized
Service Agent.
NOTICE:
Perform inspection and
replacement at regular intervals (replace with
new oil every 6 months).
Deteriorated engine oil shortens the life of the
sliding and rotating parts to a great extent.
Be sure to check the period and quantity of
replacement.
50 operating hours
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2
3
4
5
6
Drainage hole Oil drain bolt Gasket
(aluminum washer) Oil cap Oil cap gas-
ket Oil port
Put the blower down on a level surface.
Put a waste oil container under the drainage
hole to catch the oil as it drains out. The con-
Loosen the oil drain bolt to let the oil drain
out. Be careful not to allow oil to get on the fuel
tank or other parts.
NOTICE:
Remove the oil cap. (Removing the oil cap
allows the oil to drain easily.)
NOTICE:
As the level of the oil being drained
decreases, tilt the blower over on to the side with
the drain so that the oil will completely drain out.
After the oil has completely drained out,
tighten the oil drain bolt securely. If the bolt is not
tightly fastened, it may result in oil leakage.
NOTICE:
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gauge.
1
2
Upper limit mark Lower limit mark
securely to prevent oil leaks.
NOTICE:
WARNING: INFLAMMABLES STRICTLY
PROHIBITED
Daily (every 10 operating hours)
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2 3
4
Knob bolts Air cleaner cover Element
Breather
Loosen the knob bolts.
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Remove the air cleaner cover.
Remove the element and clean off any
dirt from the element with a cloth or air blow.
Replace the element with a new one if it is dam-
aged or very dirty.
NOTE: The element is a dry type and should
not get wet. Never wash with water.
Wipe off any oil around the breather with a
rag or cloth.
Install the element in the air cleaner case.
Attach the air cleaner cover and tighten the
knob bolts.
NOTICE:
NOTICE:
CAUTION:
Otherwise elec-
trical shock may result.
CAUTION:
CAUTION:
Otherwise electrical shock may result.
NOTICE:
NOTICE:
NOTICE:
If installed at an
angle, the threaded hole in the cylinder will get
damaged.
To open the plug cover, lift it and make a
half turn of it.
1
Plug cover
Use the box wrench provided as an stan-
dard accessory to remove and install the spark
plug.
The appropriate clearance between two
it is too wide or too narrow.
Clean thoroughly or replace the spark plug if it
has accumulated carbon or contaminated.
For replacement, use NGK CMR6H.
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0.7 mm – 0.8 mm (0.028″ – 0.031″)
To close the plug cover, make a half turn of
it, and press around the dented part.
1
Plug cover
CAUTION: -
If there are any damage
on the fuel tank, ask authorized service center
immediately for repair.
NOTICE:
start-up or failure of engine speed increase.
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Fuel tank cap Hose clamp
Remove the fuel tank cap, drain the fuel to
empty the tank. Check the tank inside for any for-
eign materials. If any, wipe clean such materials.
clean it with gasoline.
NOTICE:
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NOTICE:
After checking, cleaning or replacing, insert
CAUTION:
For other adjustments, ask your autho-
rized service center.
Appropriate low-speed rotation is 2,800 min-1
(rpm).
If it is necessary to change the rotation speed,
adjust the idle speed with a Phillips screwdriver.
If the engine stops or runs unsteadily at idle, turn
the adjusting screw to the right, and the idling
speed increases. If the machine blows too strong
at idle, turn the adjusting screw to the left, and
the idling speed drops.
1
Idling adjusting screw
If the control cable is bent or caught, the throttle
valve does not contact with the idle adjusting
screw, and it prevents the engine from proper
idling. In such a case, reposition the control
cable to ensure proper valve movement.
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