Replacing/Cleaning The Spark Arrester Screen - Makita EK7301 Operator's And Safety Manual

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 EK7300,
7301.
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) firmly 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.

Replacing/cleaning the spark arrester screen

CAUTION:
Do not use sharp or pointed objects for screen cleaning.
Damaged or misformed screen wires may result.
The spark arrester screen should be checked and cleaned
regularly.
Models with SLR muffler (EK7300, EK7301)
Unscrew and remove screw (25). Remove the spark
arrester screen (26).
Cleaning or replacing the spark arrester screen.
Reassembly the spark arrester screen and tighten the screw.
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