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String Trimmer
MODEL RBC230
MODEL RBC260
MODEL RBC261
MODEL RBC310
MODEL RBC311
SPECIFICATIONS
RBC230 RBC260 / RBC261 RBC310 / RBC311
Model
Dimensions (mm) 1,700 x 225 x 245 1,700 x 540 x 350 1,750 x 500 x 350
167" x 21 lI4" x 13~314") 168~7I8" x 19~1 1/16" x 13~3/4"1
(L x W x HI (67" x 8~718" x 9~5/8")
3.9 18 6 Ibs) 4.6 (10 1 Ibs) 1 5 6 112.3 Ibs)
Weight lkg)
Revolution of nylon cutting 4,000 ~ 6,000
Gear ratio I 14/18 I 14/20
Clutch I Automatic centrifugal type
1 Displacement
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Thank you very much for your patronage in purchasing MAKITA STRING TRIMMER. We are proud of and much confident in recommending our MAKITA STRING TRIMMER as the result of our long develop men t and ample know ledge a nd ex per ien ce. This booklet refers to the essence which you should learn in order to demonstrate its outstanding performance. We wish that you will have sufficient knowledge from this booklet before operating MAKITA STRING TRIMMER and make the best use of it for ever. SAFET
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24. Children and Minors should not operate string trimmers with metallic cutting tools, except minors who are properly training and remain under the supervision of a qualified operator. 25. When refueling, be sure to stop the engine and confirm that it is cooled down. Never refuel when the engine is running or warmed up. When gasoline spills, be sure to wipe it up completely and properly dispose of those materials before starting the engine. 26. Stay clear of other workers. 27. Whenever ap
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?BC230 I RBC261 I RBC311 (61 ‘5) \\ 3BC260 / RBC3lO I DESIGNATION OF PARTS I DESIGNATION OF PARTS Fuel Tank 11 Throttle Lever Recoil Starter 12 Throttle Wire Air Cleaner Cover 13 Pipe Case Stop Button 14 Protector Spark Plug 15 Gearcase Muffler 16 Guard Holder Case 17 Stand 8 Rear Grip 9 Hanger 10 Front Handle 4
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ASS EM B LY IN STR U CTI 0 N S 1. Assembly of engine and pipe case For RBC230 I RBC261 I RBC311 Remove the protector at the end of the pipe case. Insert the pipe case into the holder case being sure to match the splines of the inner shaft to those inside the holder case. Match the hole in the pipe case to the hole in the holder case and fasten the pipe case to the engine with damper bolt, wave washer and washer. (Tightening torque: 70 ~ 100 kg.cm; 5 ~ 7 ft.lbs) 171 a0 141 151 161 1
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For RBC260 and RBC310 The handle comes in three parts; two handles and one handle holder assembly. (One half of handle holder is already fitted to pipe case, the other half of handle holder is in plastic bag with four socket head bolts). Place the two handles in the half of handle holder fitted to pipe case (the flared ends fit into grooves in handle holder). Place the loose handle holder over handles and other handle holder on the pipe case and fix together with the four socket head b
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~- 4. Mounting of protector and nylon cutting head I- Fasten the protector to the pipe case with two socket head bolts and clamp. At this time, the clamp should be installed on the pipe case with its projection inserted into the opening between the gearcase and the pipe case. 12) Clamp 131 Socket head bolt (1) Gearcase (41 Pipe case 15) Protector 161 Shaft To install the nylon cutting head, mount the sup- port washer onto the shaft. Insert the hex wrench through the hole in the gear
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ENGINE STARTING AND STOPPING PROCEDURES Starting When the engine is cold (ie. left stopped for more than 5 minutes) or when fuel is added to the engine: 1 ) First place the machine on the ground. 2) Give a gentle push on the primer pump repeatedly (7 - 10 times) until fuel comes into the primer pump. 3) Close the choke lever. (1) Primer pump (2) Choke lever I 4) Push the stop switch to "START" position (or RBC230 / RBC261i RBC311 I RBC260 / RBC310 opposite of "STOP" position). (1 I
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Stopping Return the throttle lever, and when RPM of engine is lowered, push the stop switch to "STOP" position. Engine Wlll stop. Cautions in handling of engine Be sure to use properly mixed fuel. When the engine is cool, warm it up for one to two minutes. The carburetor has been adjusted before shipment. If readjustment is required, consult our agent or dealer. ATTACHMENT AND DETACHMENT OF HANGING BAND Hanging band fitting procedure. (Fig. 1) Detachment (Fig. 2) In an emergency, pull
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HOW TO OPERATE The nylon cord will feed out automatically to a pre-determined length when you decrease and increase the engine speed of your string trimmer. You do not need to tap the nylon cutting head to let the nylon cord feed out. If the nylon cord does not feed out automatically, decrease the engine speed fully and then increase it fully. The nylon cord will feed out automatically. If the nylon cord still does not feed out sufficiently, perform the same procedures repeatedly until the
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REPLACING THE NYLON CORD The nylon cord can be easily replaced without removing the nylon cutting head from the String trimmer. Always stop the engine before replacing the nylon cord. 1. Loosen the knob in the direction of the arrow engraved on the knob. Remove the knob and the cover. Take out the spool. 2. Remove the remaining nylon cord from the spool. IA (1 1 Knob (2) Cover 13) Spool 14) Housing (51 Eyelet 3. Bend a new nylon cord nearly in half so that there is approx. 120 mm (4-31
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4. Hook the bent portion of the nylon cord into the notch in the center plate of the spool. Wind the nylon cords firmly and snugly on the spool in the direction of the "WIND CORD LH @" engraved on the spool. (Note) Do not wind the nylon cords in the opposite direc- tion of the "WIND CORD LH -'' engraved on the spool. Do not overlap or twist the two nylon cords. They will not feed out properly. 5. Wind both nylon cords firmly and snugly until the spool is full to the outer edge of the c
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8. Set the spool in the housing so that the projections on the gear plate fit into the notches of the spool. (1 I Notch 12) Projection 9. Align the small holes on the cover with the eyelets in the housing and install the cover over the housing so that the projections on the housing fit into the notches on the cover. (1 1 Hole (2) Cover (31 Notch (41 Projection (51 Eyelet 10. Re-install the knob and tighten it securely by turning in the opposite direction of the arrow engraved on the kn
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DAILY CHECKUP AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning of air cleaner If the air cleaner is clogged, remove it and clean If there is excessive dust or dirt adhering to the air cleaner, clean it every day A clogged air cleaner may make it difficult or impossible to start the engine or increase the engine rotational speed substantially Cleaning of cooling air passage Prior to operation, be sure to check the cooling air inlet (protection cover), gap between fuel tank and crankcase and clogging of the cylind
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STORAGE Storage When storing the machine for a long time, drain fuel from the fuel tank and carburetor, as follows Drain all fuel from the fuel tank Dispose of properly and in accordance with all local laws Remove the spark plug and add a few drops of oil into the spark plug hole Then, pull the starter gently to assure that an oil film covers the engine inside, then tighten the spark plug Clear or blow dirt or dust from the nylon cutting head and outside of engine, wipe them with a oi
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Makita Corporation 3-11 -8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi 446 Japan PRINTED IN JAPAN 7+3 ' P+ 'In 1993-7 E 621 951 3601
