Makita EK6101 Operation Manual - Page 21

Cleaning the protection hood Over time, the inside of the protective hood can become caked with material residue (especially from wet cutting), which if allowed to accumulate can hinder the free rotation of the cutting disc. For this reason the hood must be cleaned out from time to time. Take off the cutting wheel with spring washer and remove the accumulated material from inside the hood with a strip of wood or similar implement. Clean the shaft and all removed parts. NOTE: To install the cutting wheel see "Mounting the cutting wheel". Cleaning / changing the air filter CAUTION: Turn off the engine before cleaning the air filter! Never clean out the air filter with compressed air! Do not use fuel to clean the air filter insert (3) and inner filter (6). The service life of the engine depends on the condition and regular maintenance of the filter elements. Failure to perform maintenance and cleaning at the prescribed intervals will cause increased wear inside the engine! If the air filter becomes damaged, replace immediately! Pieces of cloth or large dirt particles can destroy the engine! Do not work in dusty conditions when it can be avoided! The fine dust generated when dry-cutting concrete and stone is hazardous to the health of the operator and also shortens the service life of the engine. Whenever possible, wet-cut with water when working in concrete and stone, to bind the dust. Loosen both bolts (1) and remove the filter cover (2). Take the air filter cover (3) out of the cover (5). Loosen the six bolts (4) on the cover and remove the cover. Remove the inner filter (6). When reassembling, make sure that the two lugs (7) of the 1 filter cover engage in the cover (5). Inner filter Wash out the dirty inner filter (6, Order No. 315 173 020) in lukewarm soapy water with regular dishwashing liquid. Let the inner filter dry thoroughly. Air filter insert (paper cartridge) The air filter insert (3, Order No. 315 173 010) filters the intake air through a very fine paper filter lamella system. For this reason the cartridge must never be washed or cleaned with compressed air. Check the air filter insert once per month and 4 clean if necessary. To clean the air filter insert, spread it out slightly and carefully tap it against a clean surface. Replace the air filter insert every 500 operating hours. Replace it immediately if there is a drop in power, drop in speed, or smoke in the exhaust. Before installing the filter system, check the intake opening to make sure no dirt particles have fallen in. If they have, remove them. 2 3 5 6 7 21