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Instruction Manual Original Instruction Manual BCM2600 BCM3300 BCM4300 BCM2310 BCM2610 BCM3310 Important: Read this instruction manual carefully before putting the brushcutter into operation and strictly observe the safety regulations! Keep this Instruction Manual!
Table of contents Page We trust that you will be a satisfi ed customer. By choos- EC declaration of conformity ..........2 ing a MAKITA you have chosen one of the most advanced Packing ................2 brushcutters. Delivery inventory .............. 3 With their two-stroke gasoline engines the brushcutters can Explanation of symbols .............
Allen key, 5 mm Wrench, 8/10 Guard (cutting attachment guard) 10. Cutting tool Shown: BCM2600 (BCM2600/3300/4300 = 4-tooth star blade, BCM2310/2610/331 = 2-line trimmer head) 11. Tool protection (BCM2600/3300/4300 only) 12. Guard extension Instruction Manual (not shown) If one of these parts is missing when you unpack the brushcutter,...
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General precautions should not come in contact with mineral oil products. Always Proper use: These power brushcutters are intended for cutting wear protective gloves when refuelling. Frequently clean and grass or heavy weeds, with the appropriate and permissible cut- change protective clothes.
Should the cutting tool hit stones or other hard objects, im- mediately switch off the engine and inspect the cutting tool. BCM2310 BCM2600 BCM3300 BCM2610 Inspect the cutting tool at frequent intervals for damage (de-...
Kickback During operation the brushcutter can kickback in an uncon- trolled manner. This can happen when the cutting blade (4- tooth star blade) comes into contact with hard objects such as stumps, fenceposts, tree trunks, woody brush or large rocks. This can fl...
Use only original MAKITA spares and accessories. The use of non-MAKITA spares, accessories, or cutting tools in- creases the risk of accident. MAKITA will not accept any liability for accidents or damage caused by the use of non-approved cutting tools and fi xing devices of cutting tools, or accessories.
5.1 | 5.1 | 5.9 5.9 | 6.7 | 7.9 The maximum rated speed of the trimmer head is not exceeded when using a MAKITA trimmer head. Figures derived in equal part from idle and top-speed operation (per EN-ISO 11806).
IMPORTANT: Do not start the brushcutter until fully assembled and inspected! Installing the handle (BCM2600, BCM3300, BCM4300) Loosen screws (A/1) and unscrew about 1-2 mm. Push the handle about 10 to 20° forward and tighten the bolts (A/1).
Mounting the 4-tooth star blade (BCM2600, BCM3300, BCM4300) Always switch off the engine and disconnect the spark plug cap before mounting metal cutter blades! Wear protective gloves! Remove fl oating disc (C/6) and thrust washer (C/5). Insert the offset screwdriver 4 mm (C/1) through the wind- ing guard and the locking disc into the opening (C/3) in the angular gear (block the winding gear).
Adjusting the line You can adjust the line to the right length at any time by lightly tapping the trimmer head against the ground (direction of arrow). The line cutter automatically cuts off excess line. However, this only works when at least 3 cm of line are vis- ible at each end.
The engine was designed for use with a high Refuelling perfor mance two-stroke oil sold by MAKITA, with a mixture ratio of 50:1. This will ensure long engine life and reliable operation with low exhaust emissions.
Putting on the harness Balancing the brushcutter Put on the harness as shown in fi gure A. Correctly balancing the brushcutter reduces strain on the arms while working. Adjust it so that the clip is about a hand-width above your hipbone.
Unscrew the adjustment screw (H/6) no more than 1/8 turn (counter-clockwise). Repeat the procedure if the cutting tool still rotates during idling. If the cutting tool does not stop, do NOT work with the brushcut- ter. Take it to a MAKITA service centre!
Failure to perform the prescribed mainte- nance work can lead to accidents! Do not do any maintenance or servicing work not described in this Instruction Manual. All such work may be done only by a MAKITA service station.
Cleaning the air fi lter Loosen the screws (A/1) and remove the air fi lter cover (A/2). Take the foam fi lter out of the cover. Caution: To prevent eye injuries, do not blow out dirt particles! Very dirty fi lters can be cleaned out using regular dishwash- ing liquid in lukewarm water.
MAKITA service centre. No maintenance and adjustment work not described in this manual may be performed by the user. Al such work must be performed only by a MAKITA service centre. Trouble shooting Fault System...
To fi nd your local distributor, please visit www.makita-outdoor.com Please bear in mind that if parts other than original MAKITA spare parts are used, this will automatically invalidate the MAKITA product guarantee.
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• Work on the brushcutter by unskilled persons or inappropriate repairs. • Use of unsuitable spare parts or parts which are not original MAKITA parts, insofar as they have caused the damage. • Use of unsuitable or old oil. •...