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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
power-to-weight ratios, for heavy-duty yet lightweight tools.
Packing ................................................................................ 2
Delivery inventory .............................................................. 3
Symbols ............................................................................... 3
Other advantages of the MAKITA Power Cuts:
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
• 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 Þlter system with turbo-cyclone Þlter for dependable function even under very dusty conditions.
• The Featherlight-Start system lets you start the cutter effortlessly with a spring-loaded starting assist.
• Extensive range of resin-bonded and diamond grit cutting
discs.
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We want you to be satisÞed 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 instruction manual carefully before putting the
Power Cut into operation for the Þrst time, and strictly
observe the safety regulations! Failure to observe these
precautions can lead to severe injury or death!
EU Conformity Declaration
The undersigned, Tomoyasu Kato, as authorized by MAKITA
Corporation, declare that the MAKITA machines,
Type: 315
Power Cut EK6100, EK6101
manufactured by MAKITA Corporation, 3-11-8 Sumiyoshi-Cho,
Anjo, Aichi, 446-8502 Japan, conforms to the basic safety and
health requirements of the applicable EU Directives:
EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EG, EU EMC Directive
2004/108/ EG, Outdoor Noise Directive 2000/14/EG.
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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 Þlter ................................... 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
Service, spare parts and guarantee ...........................23-24
Troubleshooting ............................................................... 25
SPECIAL ACCESSORIES
Diamond cutting discs, water tank ................................. 25
Extract from spare parts list .......................................26-27
The most important standards applied to properly meet the requirements of the above EU Directive were: EN 19432, CISPR
12, EN ISO 14982, DIN EN 61000-4.
The conformity assessment procedure 2000/14/EG was performed per Annex V. The measured noise level (Lwa) is 114
dB(A). The guaranteed noise level (Ld) is 115 dB(A).
The technical documentation is on Þle at MAKITA International
Europe Ltd., Michigan Drive, Tongwell, Milton Keynes, Bucks,
MK15 8JD, England.
Anjo, 20.8.2012 for MAKITA Corporation
Tomoyasu Kato
Managing Director
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Packing
Your MAKITA Power Cut is packed in a cardboard box to prevent shipping damage.
Cardboard is a basic raw material and is consequently reuseable
or suitable for recycling (waste paper recycling).