Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product RBC230 Makita
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String Trimmer Model Dimensions (mm) (L x W x HI MODEL RBC230 MODEL RBC260 MODEL RBC261 MODEL RBC310 MODEL RBC311 RBC230 RBC260 / RBC261 RBC310 / RBC311 1,700 x 225 x 245 (67" x 8~718" x 9~5.
Thank you very much for your patronage in purchasing MAKITA STRING TRIMMER. We are proud of and much confident in recommending our MAKITA STRING TRIMMER as the result of our long develop men t and ample know ledge a nd ex per ien ce. This booklet refers to the essence which you should learn in order to demonstrate its outstanding performance.
24. Children and Minors should not operate string trimmers with metallic cutting tools, except minors who are properly training and remain under the supervision of a qualified operator. 25. When refueling, be sure to stop the engine and confirm that it is cooled down.
?BC230 I RBC261 I RBC311 (61 ‘5) 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 3BC260 / RBC3lO I Throttle Lever Throttle Wire Pipe Case Protector Gearcase Guard Stand I DESIGNATION OF PARTS 8 9 10 Fuel Tank Recoil Starter .
ASS EM B LY IN STR U CTI 0 N S 1. Assembly of engine and pipe case For RBC230 I RBC261 I RBC311 Remove the protector at the end of the pipe case. Insert the pipe case into the holder case being sure to match the splines of the inner shaft to those inside the holder case.
For RBC260 and RBC310 The handle comes in three parts; two handles and one handle holder assembly. (One half of handle holder is already fitted to pipe case, the other half of handle holder is in plastic bag with four socket head bolts).
~- 4. Mounting of protector and nylon cutting head I- Fasten the protector to the pipe case with two socket head bolts and clamp. At this time, the clamp should be installed on the pipe case with its projection inserted into the opening between the gearcase and the pipe case.
ENGINE STARTING AND STOPPING PROCEDURES Starting When the engine is cold (ie. left stopped for more than 5 minutes) or when fuel is added to the engine: 1 ) First place the machine on the ground. 2) Give a gentle push on the primer pump repeatedly (7 - 10 times) until fuel comes into the primer pump.
Stopping Return the throttle lever, and when RPM of engine is lowered, push the stop switch to "STOP" position. Engine Wlll stop. Cautions in handling of engine Be sure to use properly mixed fuel. When the engine is cool, warm it up for one to two minutes.
HOW TO OPERATE The nylon cord will feed out automatically to a pre-determined length when you decrease and increase the engine speed of your string trimmer. You do not need to tap the nylon cutting head to let the nylon cord feed out. If the nylon cord does not feed out automatically, decrease the engine speed fully and then increase it fully.
REPLACING THE NYLON CORD The nylon cord can be easily replaced without removing the nylon cutting head from the String trimmer. Always stop the engine before replacing the nylon cord. 1. Loosen the knob in the direction of the arrow engraved on the knob.
4. Hook the bent portion of the nylon cord into the notch in the center plate of the spool. Wind the nylon cords firmly and snugly on the spool in the direction of the "WIND CORD LH @" engraved on the spool. (Note) Do not wind the nylon cords in the opposite direc- tion of the "WIND CORD LH -'' engraved on the spool.
8. Set the spool in the housing so that the projections on the gear plate fit into the notches of the spool. 9. Align the small holes on the cover with the eyelets in the housing and install the cover over the housing so that the projections on the housing fit into the notches on the cover.
DAILY CHECKUP AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning of air cleaner If the air cleaner is clogged, remove it and clean If there is excessive dust or dirt adhering to the air cleaner, clean it every day A clogged ai.
STORAGE Storage When storing the machine for a long time, drain fuel from the fuel tank and carburetor, as follows Drain all fuel from the fuel tank Dispose of properly and in accordance with all loca.
Makita Corporation 3-11 -8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi 446 Japan 7+3 ' P+ 'In 621 951 3601 PRINTED IN JAPAN 1993-7 E.
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