Replacing/Cleaning The Spark Arrester Screen - Makita EK7300 Instruction 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,
EK7301.
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 EK8100).
Tighten the nuts (17) Þ 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.

Replacing/cleaning the spark arrester screen

Caution: Do not use sharp or pointed objects for screen
cleaning. Damaged or misformed screen wires may re-
sult.
Let cool the engine down for sure!
The spark arrester screen should be checked and cleaned
regulary. Replace spark arrester screen when needed.
Loosen the screw (25) and remove the spark arrester screen (26).
Reassembly the spark arrester screen and tighten the screw.
26
13 15 14
18
16
25
17
26