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Thank you for purchasing a MAKITA product!
Congratulations on choosing a MAKITA Power Cut cutoff saw!
Like our chain saws, the MAKITA Power Cuts feature specially
designed high-performance engines with outstanding pow-
er-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.
• Vibration damping with the MAKITA 2-mass system (D2M) for
tireless working even when guiding the Power Cut by hand.
• Multilevel air lter system with turbo-cyclone lter for dependa-
ble function even under very dusty conditions.
• The Featherlight-Start system lets you start the cutter effort-
lessly with a spring-loaded starting assist.
• Extensive range of resin-bonded and diamond grit cutting
discs.
We want you to be satised 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 manual carefully before putting the
Power Cut into operation for the rst time, and strictly
observe the safety regulations! Failure to observe these
precautions can lead to severe injury or death!
WARNING
The ignition system of this equipment produces an electro-
magnetic eld. This eld may interfere with some medical
devices such as a pacemaker. To reduce the risk of serious
or fatal injury, persons with a medical device should consult
with their physician and the manufacturer of the device before
operating this equipment.
Only for EK6100, EK6101: 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 ................................................................................ 2
Delivery inventory .............................................................. 3
Symbols ............................................................................... 3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Intended use ................................................................... 4
General precautions ....................................................... 4
Protective equipment ...................................................4-5
Fuels / Refuelling ............................................................ 5
Putting into operation ...................................................... 5
Cutting discs ................................................................... 6
Kickback and lock-in ....................................................... 7
Working behavior / Method of working ............................7
Always observe the following when using
synthetic resin cutting discs ............................................. 8
Cutting metal ................................................................... 8
Cutting masonry and concrete ..................................... 8-9
Transport and storage ..................................................... 9
Maintenance ................................................................. 10
First aid ......................................................................... 10
Disposal and environmental protection ......................... 10
Technical data ................................................................... 11
Denomination of components ......................................... 12
PUTTING INTO OPERATION
Mounting the cutting disc ............................................... 13
Fuels / Refuelling .....................................................14-15
Starting the engine ........................................................ 16
Cold-starting ................................................................. 16
Warm-starting ............................................................... 16
Stop engine ................................................................... 16
Adjusting the carburetor .................................................. 17
MAINTENANCE
Changing the V-belt ...................................................... 18
Cleaning the protection hood ........................................ 19
Cleaning / changing the air lter ................................... 19
Replacing the spark plug .............................................. 20
Checking the ignition spark ............................................ 20
Replacing the suction head .......................................... 20
Replacing the starter cable ........................................... 21
Replacing the return spring ........................................... 22
Replacing the start spring ............................................. 22
Instructions for periodic maintenance ........................... 23
Replacing/cleaning the spark arrester screen ............... 23
Service, spare parts and guarantee ................................ 24
Troubleshooting ............................................................... 25
SPECIAL ACCESSORIES
Diamond cutting discs, water tank ................................. 25
Extract from spare parts list ....................................... 26-27