Makita 7340 Chainsaw User Manual


 
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Press the cutting attachment (13) onto the drive arm in the
side position.
Guide the V-belt (14) over the V-belt pulley (15).
NOTE: The illustration shows the V-belt for models DPC6340
- DPC7341.
Put the guard plate (16) on.
Screw on nuts (17) and tighten by hand.
To tighten the V-belt see ”Tightening the V-belt / Checking V-
belt tension”.
Screw in and tighten the screw (detail X, only for DPC8132).
Tighten the nuts (17) rmly with the combination wrench.
Replace the grip (18) as shown.
IMPORTANT:
When you reposition the cutting attachment, the direction
of rotation of the cutting wheel changes.
If a rotation direction is marked on the cutting disc, make
sure the disc turns in the right direction.
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Replacing/cleaning the spark arrester screen
The spark arrester screen should be checked and cleaned
regularly.
Models without catalytic converter
Loosen the 2 screws (19) and remove the spark arrester
screen (20).
Models with catalytic converter (DPC6440, 6441, 7340,
7341)
Unscrew and remove screws (21). Remove the front housing
section of the mufer (22).
Unscrew and remove screw (23). Remove the deector plate
and spark arrester screen (24).
CAUTION:
Do not use sharp or pointed objects for screen cleaning.
Damaged or misformed screen wires may result.
Reassembly the spark arrester screen and tighten the screws.
Information on the catalytic converter: The catalytic converter
reduces the pollutant content of the exhaust.
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Models without catalytic converter
Models with catalytic converter