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Instruction and Safety Manual
for Gasoline Power Cuts (page 2 - 29)
Manuel d’instructions et de sécurité
de découpeuse thermiques (page 30 - 57)
Manual de instrucciones y de seguridad
para Cortadora de muela de tronzar (pagina 58 - 85)
DPC 6400, DPC 6401
DPC 7300, DPC 7301
WARNING!
Read and understand this Manual. Always follow safety precautions in the Instruction and
Safety Manual. Improper use can cause serious injury!
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the Sta
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Thank you for purchasing a MAKITA product! Table of contents Page Packing ................................................................................2 Congratulations on choosing a MAKITA Power Cut cutoff saw! Like our chain saws, the MAKITA Power Cuts feature specially Delivery inventory ..............................................................3 designed high-performance engines with outstanding Symbols ...............................................................................3 p
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Delivery inventory 34521 1. Power Cut 2. Cutting disc 3. Universal wrench 13/19 4. Offset screwdriver 5. Screwdriver for carburetor adjustment In case one of the parts listed should not be included in the 6. Instruction and Safety manual (not shown) delivery inventory, please consult your sales agent. Symbols You will notice the following symbols on the Power Cut and in the Instruction Manual: Read Instruction and Safety Combination Start/Stop (I/O) Manual and follow the warning- switch, choke a
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS General precautions - The operator MUST read this instruction manual to ensure safe operation (even if you already have experience in using cutoff saws). It is important to be familiar with the operation of this particular cutoff saw. Users insufficiently informed will endanger themselves as well as others due to improper handling. - Let only persons who have experience in using cutoff saws work with this unit. When letting another person use the Power 1 Cut, this instruction
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- Always wear safety shoes or boots (G) with steel toes, non-skid soles, and leg protectors when working with the Power Cut. Safety shoes equipped with a protective layer provide protection against cuts and ensure a secure footing. - Always wear a work suit (H) of sturdy material. H G Fuels / Refuelling - Go to a safe, level place before refuelling. Never refuel while on scaffolding, on heaps of material, or in similar places! - Switch off the engine before refuelling the Power Cut. - Do not smo
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Cutoff discs - The protection hood must always be on! Change discs only with the engine off! - There are two basic types of cutoff discs: - For metal (hot cutting) - For masonry (cold cutting) NOTE: When using diamond cutoff discs, always make sure to observe the "direction of rotation" markings. Diamond discs should only be used for cutting masonry/brick/ concrete etc. - Cutoff discs are intended only for radial loading, i.e. for cutting. Do not grind with the sides of the cutting disk! This wi
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Kickback and lock-in - When working with the Power Cut there is a danger of kickback and lock-in. - Kickback occurs when the top of the cutting disc is used for cutting (15). - This causes the Power Cut to be thrown back toward the user with great force and out of control. Risk of injury! To prevent kickback, observe the following: - Never cut with the section of the cutting disc shown in figure 15. Be especially careful when reinserting the disc into cuts that have already been started! 15 - Lo
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Cutting metals IMPORTANT! Always wear approved respiratory protection! Materials that can release toxic substances may be cut only after notifying the proper authorities and under their supervi- sion or that of a person appointed by them. CAUTION! The rapid rotation of the cutting disc heats metal and melts it at the point of contact. Swing the guard as far down as possible behind the cut (19) in order to direct the stream of sparks forward, away from the operator (fire hazard). 19 - Determine t
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In wet cutting, the disc is wetted at an equal rate on both sides by a trickle of water. MAKITA offers the right accessories for all wet cutting applications (see also "SPECIAL ACCESSORIES"). - Remove foreign objects such as sand, stones and nails found within the working area. Caution: Watch out for electric wires and cables! The rapid rotation of the cutting disc at the point of contact throws fragments out of the cut groove at high speed. For your safety, swing the protection hood down as far
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Maintenance - Before performing maintenance work switch off the Power Cut (27) and pull out the plug cap. - Always check the Power Cut before using it to make sure that it is in good working order. In particular, make sure that the cutting disc is properly mounted. Make sure that the cutting STOP wheel is undamaged and suitable for the job it will be used for. - Operate the Power Cut only at a low noise and emission level. For this ensure the carburetor is adjusted correctly. - Clean the Power
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Technical data DPC 6400 DPC6401 DPC 7300 DPC 7301 3 Displacement cu in (cm ) 3,9 (64) 4,5 (73) Bore in (mm) 1,85 (47) 1,97 (50) Stroke in (mm) 1,46 (37) 1,46 (37) Max. power hp (kW) 4,3 (3,2) 5,6 (4,2) Max. torque Nm 4,0 5,0 Idling speed rpm 2.500 2.500 Clutch engagement speed rpm 3.800 3.800 Engine speed limitation rpm 9.350 9.350 Max. spindle speed rpm 4.300 4.300 1) Sound pressure level at the operators ear dB (A) 97 104 1) Sound pressure level at the bystander’s p
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PUTTING INTO OPERATION CAUTION: Always turn off the engine and pull off the spark plug cap STOP before doing any work on the Power Cut! Always wear protective gloves! CAUTION: Start the Power Cut only after complete assembly and inspection. A For the the following work, use the assembly tools included with delivery: 1. 13/19 AF combination wrench 2. Allen key 3. Carburetor adjustment screwdriver Place the Power Cut on a stable surface and carry out the following assembly steps: 1 2 3 B Mounting
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Tightening the V-belt / Checking V-belt tension IMPORTANT: STOP Exact V-belt tension is essential for maximum cutting performance with minimum fuel consumption. Improper V-belt tension will result in premature wear to the V-belt and V-belt wheel or damage to the clutch bearing. E NOTE: The two fastening nuts (11) must be loosened before tightening the V-belt or checking the tension. To increase the belt tension, turn the tightening screw (12) to the right (clockwise) with the combination wrench
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MAKITA HP 100 high-performance two-stroke engine oil is tion will rise and performance will decrease. available in the following sizes to suit your individual require- ments: Fuel storage 0,5 l Best.-Nr. 980 008 609 Fuels have only a limited shelf-life. Buy only as much as you MAKITA high-performance two-stroke engine oil (50:1) is will use in 4 weeks. available in the following sizes to suit your individual require- Store fuel only in approved and marked containers. ments: 1 l Best.-Nr. 980 0
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2 1 CAUTION: Observe the SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 5! Start the Power Cut only after complete assembly and inspection! 3 meters Move at least 3m (10 feet) away from the place where you fuelled the Power Cut. (10 feet) Make sure you have a good footing, and place the Power Cut on the ground in such a way that the cutting disc is not touching anything. D Turn the hood lock (2) to position and hold it there. 3 Pivot the hood (3) back as far as it will go. Release the hood lock and pivot t
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Stopping the engine Push the combination switch (1) down to position . STOP 1 A Working in winter In conditions of low temperatures and high humidity the carburetor can ice up. To prevent this, at temperatures below 0° C / 32° F hot air from the cylinder chamber can be inducted. This also brings the engine to operating temperature faster. STOP At temperatures above freezing the carburetor must NOT be fed heated air. Failure to follow these instructions can lead to damage to the cylin
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Adjusting the carburetor NOTE: The grinding parts are equipped with an electronic Set the idling speed with a screwdriver (width of blade: 4 mm/ ignition to limit the speed. The carburetor also has a fixed 0.16"). jet which cannot be adjusted. The screwdriver shown (order number 944 340 001) has a molded-on lug to assist in adjustment. At the factory the idling speed has been set to approx. 2,500 1/min., but the running-in process of a new engine may require slight readjustment of the idling spe
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MAINTENANCE CAUTION: Before doing any work on the Power Cut turn off the STOP engine, remove the cutting disc, pull the plug cap off the spark plug and wear protective gloves! CAUTION: Start the Power Cut only after complete assembly and inspection. A IMPORTANT: Because many of the parts and assemblies not mentioned in this Instruction Manual are vital to the safety of the unit, and because all parts are subject to a certain amount of wear and tear, it is important for your own safety that you h
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Cleaning the protection hood Over time, the inside of the protective hood can become caked with material residue (especially from wet cutting), which if allowed to accumulate can hinder the free rotation of the STOP cutting disc. For this reason the hood must be cleaned out from time to time. Take off the cutting wheel with spring washer and remove the accumulated material from inside the hood with a strip of NOTE: To install the cutting wheel see ”Mounting the cutting wood or similar implement.
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Foam prefilter and inner filter IMPORTANT: Do not use fuel to clean the foam prefilter and inner filter! 1 If the foam prefilter (1) and inner filter (2) are dirty, wash them with dishwashing liquid in lukewarm water. Dry thoroughly! 3 4 2 NOTE: Under very dusty conditions it will be necessary to clean the foam prefilter daily. If this is not possible on-site, have a sufficient supply of reserve foam prefilters on hand. When placing the foam prefilter in the filter cover position it with the ang
