Makita DBC3310 Brush Cutter User Manual


 
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Trimmer head
Lengthening the line
A
- Hold the housing (A/1) firmly and pull the housing cover
(A/2) out against the spring pressure in the direction of the
arrow (figure) until it is possible to turn the cover (A/2)
counter-clockwise.
- Stop pulling out on the cover (A/2) and turn it
counter-clockwise until it snaps back in.
- Pull the line ends (A/3) out as far as they will go. Repeat
this procedure until you have about 6" (15 cm) of line
available.
A detailed description of this adjustment is included with the
trimmer head.
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Starter cable replacement
B
- Unscrew the ventilator housing.
- Screw out the center screw (B/4).
- Remove the guide disk (B/5) complete with the starter
ratchet and the brake spring.
- Remove the pawl spring (B/6).
C
STOP
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D
- Push the starter cable through the guide hole (D/9) and
then feed the cable through the opening in the drum and
tie a knot as shown above.
- Press the knotted end of the starter cable (D/10) into the
appropriate slot in the drum.
- Feed the other cable end through the handle and secure
with the knot shown in (D/11).
- Wind the cable onto the drum for about 3 1/4 turns. Pay
attention to the correct direction of rotation (counter-
clockwise when assembled).
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- Pull out the starter handle and starter cable to length of
about 12" (30 cm).
- Hold the starter cable drum and pull out the starter cable
using a screw driver or similar tool.
- Let the drum slowly turn backwards (in the direction of the
arrow) with the starter cable in the appropriate slot (C/7)
until the tension in the spring has been released.
- Remove the drum (C/8).
- If starter cable has split or frayed, remove it from the drum.
- Lubricate the center shaft of the starter cable drum with a
multipurpose grease (Part no. 944 360 000) before
commencing re-assembly.
Schematic
E
- Put the starter cable drum into the housing and check to
make sure the return spring is hooked in the correct position
by turning it slightly counter-clockwise.
- Insert the pawl spring (E/12) into the starter cable drum as
shown.
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