Makita EBH252U User guide

EBH252U
EBH253U
EBH252L
EBH253L
Important:
Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the Petrol Brushcutter into operation and strictly observe
the safety regulations!
Preserve instruction manual carefully!
Petrol Brushcutter
EBH252U
EBH253U
EBH252L
EBH253L
ORIGINAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Thank you very much for purchasing the MAKITA Petrol Brushcutter. We are
pleased to recommend to you the MAKITA Petrol Brushcutter which is the
result of a long development programme and many years of knowledge and
experience.
Please read this booklet which refers in detail to the various points that will
demonstrate its outstanding performance. This will assist you to obtain the best
possible result from your MAKITA Petrol Brushcutter.
Table of Contents Page
Symbols.........................................................................2
Safety instructions .........................................................3
Technical data................................................................7
Designation of parts.......................................................9
Mounting of handle......................................................10
Mounting of protector................................................... 11
Mounting of cutter blade or nylon cutting head............12
Before start of operation..............................................13
Correct handling of machine........................................15
Points in operation and how to stop ............................15
Resharpening the cutting tool......................................17
Servicing instructions...................................................19
Storage........................................................................22
Take Particular care and attention!
Read instruction manual and follow
the warnings and safety precautions!
Forbidden!
No smoking!
Noopename!
Protective gloves must be worn!
Keep the area of operation clear of all
persons and pets!
Wear protective helmet, eye and ear
protection!
Engine-manual start
Top permissible tool speed
Emergency stop
ON/START
OFF/STOP
Flying object hazard!
Keep distance!
Kickback!
Fuel (Gasoline)
First Aid
You will note the following symbols when reading the instructions manual.
SYMBOLS
Wear sturdy boots with nonslip soles.
Steeltoed safety boots are recommended!
English (Original instructions)

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15 Meters
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
General Instructions
Read this instruction manual to become familiar with handling of the–
equipment.Usersinsufcientlyinformedwillriskdangertothemselvesas
well as others due to improper handling.
It is recommended only to lend the equipment to people who have proven to–
be experienced.
Always hand over the instruction manual.
First users should ask the dealer for basic instructions to familiarize oneself–
with the handling of brushcutters.
Children and young persons aged under 18 years must not be allowed to–
operate this equipment. Persons over the age of 16 years may however
use the device for the purpose of being trained while under supervision of a
qualiedtrainer.
Use with the utmost care and attention.–
Operate only if you are in good physical condition. Perform all work calmly–
and carefully. The user has to accept liability for others.
Never use this equipment after consumption of alcohol or drugs, or if feeling–
tired or ill.
National regulation can restrict the use of the machine.–
Intended use of the machine
This equipment is only intended for cutting grass, weeds, bushes,–
undergrowth. It should not be used for any other purpose such as edging or
hedge cutting as this may cause injury.
Personal protective equipment
The clothing worn should be functional and appropriate, i.e. it should be tight-–
ttingbutnotcausehindrance.Donotweareitherjewelryorclothingwhich
could become entangled with bushes or shrubs.
In order to avoid either head-, eye-, hand-or foot injuries as well as to protect–
your hearing the following protective equipment and protective clothing must
be used during operation.
Always wear a helmet where there is a risk of falling objects. The protective–
helmet (1) is to be checked at regular intervals for damage and is to be
replaced at the latest after 5 years. Use only approved protective helmets.
The visor (2) of the helmet (or alternatively goggles) protects the face from–
yingdebrisandstones.Duringoperationalwaysweargoggles,oravisorto
prevent eye injuries.
Wear adequate noise protection equipment to avoid hearing impairment (ear–
muffs (3), ear plugs etc.).
Theworkoveralls(4)protectagainstyingstonesanddebris.–
We strongly recommend that the user wears work overalls.
Gloves (5) are part of the prescribed equipment and must always be worn–
during operation.
When using the equipment, always wear sturdy shoes (6) with a non-slip–
sole. This protects against injuries and ensures a good footing.
Starting up the brushcutter
Please make sure that there are no children or other people within a working–
range of 15 meters (50 ft), also pay attention to any animals in the working
vicinity.
Before use always check the equipment is safe for operation:–
Check the security of the cutting tool, the throttle lever for easy action and
check for proper functioning of the throttle lever lock.
Rotation of the cutting tool during idling speed is not allowed. Check with your–
dealer for adjustment if in doubt. Check for clean and dry handles and test
the function of the start/stop switch.

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•Resting
•Transport
•Refuelling
•Maintenance
•Toolreplacement
3 meters
Start the brushcutter only in accordance with the instructions.
Do not use any other methods for starting the engine!–
Usethebrushcutterandthetoolsonlyforsuchapplicationsasspecied.–
Only start the engine, after the entire assembly is done. Operation of the–
device is only permitted after all the appropriate accessories are attached!
Before starting make sure that the cutting tool has no contact with hard–
objects such as branches, stones etc. as the cutting tool will revolve when
starting.
The engine is to be switched off immediately in case of any engine problems.–
Should the cutting tool hit stones or other hard objects, immediately switch off–
the engine and inspect the cutting tool.
Inspect the cutting tool at short regular intervals for damage (detection of–
hairline cracks by means of tapping-noise test).
If the equipment gets heavy impact or fall, check the condition before–
continuing work. Check the fuel system for fuel leakage and the controls
and safety devices for malfunction. If there is any damage or doubt, ask our
authorized service center for the inspection and repair.
Operate the equipment only with the shoulder harness attached which is–
to be suitably adjusted before putting the brushcutter into operation. It is
essential to adjust the shoulder harness according to the user size to prevent
fatigue occurring during use. Never hold the cutter with one hand during use.
During operation always hold the brushcutter with both hands.–
Always ensure a safe footing.
Operate the equipment in such a manner as to avoid inhalation of the exhaust–
gases. Never run the engine in enclosed rooms (risk of gas poisoning).
Carbon monoxide is an odorless gas.
Switch off the engine when resting and when leaving the equipment–
unattended, and place it in a safe location to prevent danger to others or
damage to the machine.
Never put the hot brushcutter onto dry grass or onto any combustible–
materials.
Always install the approved cutting tool guard onto the equipment before–
starting the engine.
Otherwise contact with the cutting tool may cause serious injury.
All protective installations and guards supplied with the machine must be–
used during operation.
Neveroperatetheenginewithfaultyexhaustmufer.–
Shut off the engine during transport.–
When transporting the equipment, always attach the cover to the cutting–
blade.
Ensure safe position of the equipment during car transportation to avoid fuel–
leakage.
When transporting, ensure that the fuel tank is completely empty.–
When unloading the equipment from the truck, never drop the Engine to the–
ground or this may severely damage the fuel tank.
Except in case of emergency, never drop or cast the equipment to the ground–
or this may severely damage the equipment.
Remember to lift the entire equipment from the ground when moving the–
equipment. Dragging the fuel tank is highly dangerous and will cause damage
andleakageoffuel,possiblycausingre.
Refueling
Shutofftheengineduringrefueling,keepawayfromopenamesanddonot–
smoke.
Avoid skin contact with mineral oil products. Do not inhale fuel vapor. Always–
wear protective gloves during refueling. Change and clean protective clothing
at regular intervals.
Take care not to spill either fuel or oil in order to prevent soil contamination–
(environmental protection). Clean the brushcutter immediately after fuel has
been spilt.
Avoid any fuel contact with your clothing. Change your clothing instantly if–
fuelhasbeenspiltonit(topreventclothingcatchingre).
Inspect the fuel cap at regular intervals making sure that it can be securely–
fastened and does not leak.
Carefully tighten the fuel tank cap. Change location to start the engine (at–
least 3 meters away from the place of refueling).
Never refuel in closed rooms. Fuel vapors accumulate at ground lever (risk of–
explosions).
Only transport and store fuel in approved containers. Make sure the fuel–
stored is not accessible to children.

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Caution:
Kickback
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Method of operation
Only use in good light and visibility. During the winter season beware of–
slippery or wet areas, ice and snow (risk of slipping). Always ensure a safe
footing.
Never cut above waist height.–
Never stand on a ladder.–
Never climb up into trees to perform cutting operation.–
Never work on unstable surfaces.–
Remove sand, stones, nails etc. found within the working range.–
Foreign particles may damage the cutting tool and can cause dangerous
kick-backs.
Before commencing cutting, the cutting tool must have reached full working–
speed.
When using metal blades, swing the tool evenly in half-circle from right to left,–
like using a scythe.
If grass or branches get caught between the cutting tool and guard, always
stop the engine before cleaning. Otherwise unintentional blade rotation may
cause serious injury.
Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused by fatigue. We recommend to–
take a 10 to 20-minute rest every hour.
Cutting Tools
Use an applicable cutting tool for the job in hand.–
Nylon cutting heads (string trimmer heads) are suitable for trimming lawn
grass.
Metal blades are suitable for cutting weeds, high grasses, bushes, shrubs,
underwood, thicket, and the like.
Neveruseotherbladesincludingmetalmultipiecepivotingchainsandail
blades. Otherwise serious injury may result.
When using metal blades, avoid “kickback” and always prepare for an–
accidental kickback. See the section “Kickback” and “Kickback prevention.”
Kickback (blade thrust)
Kickback (blade thrust) is a sudden reaction to a caught or bound cutting–
blade. Once it occurs, the equipment is thrown sideway or toward the
operator at great force and it may cause serious injury.
Kickback occurs particularly when applying the blade segment between 12–
and 2 o’clock to solids, bushes and trees with 3 cm or larger diameter.
To avoid kickback:–
Apply the segment between 8 and 11 o’clock;•
Never apply the segment between 12 and 2 o’clock;•
Never apply the segment between 11 and 12 o’clock and between 2 and•
5 o’clock, unless the operator is well trained and experienced and does it at
his/her own risk;
Never use cutting blades close to solids, such as fences, walls, tree trunks•
and stones;
Never use cutting blades vertically, for such operations as edging and•
trimming hedges.
Vibration
People with poor circulation who are exposed to excessive vibration may–
experience injury to blood vessels or the nervous system. Vibration may
causethefollowingsymptomstooccurinthengers,handsorwrists:“Falling
asleep” (numbness), tingling, pain, stabbing sensation, alteration of skin color
or of the skin. If any of these symptoms occur, see a physician!
Toreducetheriskof“whitengerdisease”,keepyourhandswarmduring–
operation and well maintain the equipment and accessories.
Maintenance instructions
Have your equipment serviced by our authorized service center, always using–
only genuine replacement parts. Incorrect repair and poor maintenance can
shorten the life of the equipment and increase the risk of accidents.
The condition of the cutter, in particular of the cutting tool of the protective–
devices and also of the shoulder harness must be checked before
commencing work. Particular attention is to be paid to the cutting blades
which must be correctly sharpened.
Turn off the engine and remove spark plug connector when replacing or–
sharpening cutting tools, and also when cleaning the cutter or cutting tool.