Makita EK8100 Owners Manual - Page 4

Thank you for purchasing a MAKITA product! Congratulations on choosing a MAKITA Power Cut cutoff saw! We are confident that you will be satisfied with this modern piece of equipment. Like our chain saws, the MAKITA Power Cuts feature specially designed high‑performance engines with outstanding power‑to‑weight ratios, for heavy‑duty yet lightweight tools. Other advantages of the MAKITA Power Cuts: • Sturdy construction and high reliability. • Maintenance‑free electronic ignition, hermetically sealed to protect against dust and moisture. This spark ignition system complies with the Canadian standard ICES-002. • Vibration damping with the MAKITA 2‑mass system (D2M) for tireless working even when guiding the Power Cut by hand. • Five-stage air-filter system for reliable working even under very dusty conditions. • Two options for mounting the cutter attachment: Either centrally, for good balance when guiding the unit manually, or on the side, for flush cuts along walls or curbsides or horizontally directly above the ground. • Extensive range of resin-bonded and diamond grit cutting discs, trolley with dust catcher, and systems for supplying water to the disc. The following industrial property rights apply: US 08510690, SE 95027298, SE 95027306, IT 95000653, IT 95000654, GBM 9412558, GBM 9412559. We want you to be satisfied with your MAKITA product. In order to guarantee the optimal function and performance of your Power Cut and to ensure your personal safety we would request you to perform the following: Read this Operator's and Safety Manual carefully before putting the Power Cut into operation for the first time, and strictly observe the safety regulations! Failure to observe these precautions can lead to severe injury or death! Only for EK7300, 7301: The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the emission Compliance label indicates the number of operating hours for which the engine has been shown to meet federal emissions requirements. Category C= 50 hours, B= 125 hours, and A= 300 hours. Table of contents Page Packing 4 Delivery inventory 5 Symbols 5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Intended use 6 General precautions 6 Protective equipment 6-7 Fuels / Refuelling 7 Putting into operation 7 Cutting discs 8 Kickback and lock‑in 9 Working behavior / Method of working 9 Always observe the following when using synthetic resin cutting discs 10 Cutting metal 10 Cutting masonry and concrete 10-11 Transport and storage 11 Maintenance 12 First aid 12 Disposal and environmental protection 12 Technical data 13 Denomination of components 14 PUTTING INTO OPERATION Mounting the cutting disc 15 Tightening the V-belt / Checking V-belt tension 16 Installing the pressure water system 16-17 Fuels / Refuelling 17-18 Starting the engine 19 Cold-starting 20 Warm-starting 20 Stop engine 20 Adjusting the carburetor 21 MAINTENANCE Changing the V‑belt 22 Cleaning the protection hood 23 Cleaning / changing the air filter 23-24 Replacing the spark plug 25 Replacing the suction head 25 Replacing the starter cable 26 Replacing the return spring 27 Instructions for periodic maintenance 31 Cutting attachment in central / side position 28 Repositioning the cutting attachment 28-29 Replacing/cleaning the spark arrester screen 29 SPECIAL ACCESSORIES Diamond cutting discs, trolley, water tank and pressure water system 30 Service, spare parts and guarantee 31-32 Troubleshooting 32 Extract from spare parts list 33-34 Accessories 33-34 Packing Your MAKITA Power Cut is packed in a cardboard box to pr­e­ vent shipping damage. Cardboard is a basic raw material and is consequently reuseable or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).