makita KR400MP Cultivator Attachment Instruction Manual

Owner’s and Safety Manual
for Cultivator Attachment

Warning: Before use, read this booklet and the instruction manual of the power unit. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may cause serious or fatal injury.

Foreword

Thank you very much for purchasing Makita cultivator attachment.
This attachment is designed to be mounted on Makita power unit mentioned in this instruction manual.
Before use, please read this booklet and the instruction manual of the power unit. They will assist you to obtain the best possible result from your Makita cultivator attachment.

Symbols

The following symbols are used on the attachment and this instruction manual. Understand these definitions.

| Read and follow the instruction manual.
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| Take particular care and attention!
| Wear protective helmet, eye and ear protection.
| Wear sturdy boots with non-slip soles.
| Keep your body clear of rotating blades.
| Keep a distance of at least 5 m (17 ft)
between the power tool and bystanders.
| First Aid

Approved power unit

This attachment is approved to use only with the following power unit(s):
EX2650LH Multi Function Power Head HXU01, HXU02
Cordless Multi Function Power Head
WARNING: Never use the attachment with non-approved power unit. Non- approved combination may cause serious injury.

Part description

Safety precautions

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and all instructions in this booklet and the instruction manual of the power unit.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The terms “cultivator” and “equipment” in the warnings and precautions refer to the combination of the attachment and the power unit.
The term “motor” in the warnings and precautions refers to the engine or electric motor of the power unit.

Intended use

• This attachment is designed for only the purpose of cultivating soil in conjunction with an approved power unit. Never use the attachment for the other purpose. Abusing the attachment may cause serious injury.

General precautions

• Before starting the cultivator, read this booklet and the instruction manual of the power unit to become familiar with the handling of the cultivator.
• Do not lend the attachment to a person with insufficient experience or knowledge regarding handling of cultivators.
• When lending the attachment, always attach this instruction manual.
• Do not allow children or young persons under 18 years old to use the cultivator. Keep them away from the cultivator.
• Handle the cultivator with the utmost care and attention.
• Never use the cultivator after consuming alcohol or drugs, or if feeling tired or ill.
• Never attempt to modify the cultivator.
• Follow the regulations about handling of cultivators in your country.

Personal protective equipment

• Wear safety helmet, protective goggles and protective gloves to protect yourself from flying debris or falling objects.
• Wear ear protection such as ear muffs to prevent hearing loss.
• Wear proper clothing and shoes for safe operation, such as a work overall and sturdy, non-slip shoes. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• When touching the blades, wear protective gloves. Blades can cut bare hands.

Work area safety
Danger: Watch power lines and electrical fences around the work area before starting operation. Touching or approaching high-voltage lines with the equipment can result in death or serious injury.
Operate the equipment under good visibility and daylight conditions only. Do not operate the equipment in darkness or fog.
Start and operate the engine only outdoors in a well ventilated area. Operation in a confined or poorly ventilated area can result in death due to suffocation or carbon monoxide poisoning.
During operation, never stand on an unstable or slippery surface or a steep slope. During the cold season, beware of ice and snow and always ensure secure footing.
During operation, keep bystanders or animals at least 5m away from the equipment. Stop the motor as soon as someone approaches.
Before operation, examine the work area for stones or other solid objects. They can be thrown and cause injury or property damage.
Avoid working close to fences, stumps or root of trees. They can damage the blades.
WARNING: Use of this product can create dust containing chemicals which may cause respiratory or other illnesses.
Some examples of these chemicals are compounds found in pesticides, insecticides, fertilizers and herbicides.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed  to filter out microscopic particles.

Starting motor

• Wear the personal protective equipments before starting the motor.

• Start the engine at least 3 meters (10 feet) away from the fueling spot.

• Before starting the motor, make sure that there is no person or animal in the work area.

• When starting the engine or inserting a battery cartridge, keep the rotating parts clear of your body and other object, including the ground. They may rotate when starting and may cause injury or damage to the equipment and/or property.

• Place the equipment on firm ground. Maintain good balance and secure footing.

• When pulling the starter knob, hold the power unit firmly against the ground by your left hand. Never step on the drive shaft of the power unit.
  

• Follow the instruction manual of the power unit for starting the motor.

• If the blades rotate at idle, stop the engine and adjust the idle speed down.

Operation

• In the event of an emergency, switch off the motor immediately.

• If you feel any unusual condition (e.g. noise, vibration) during operation, switch off the motor. Do not use the equipment until the cause is recognized and solved.

• The blades continue to move for a short period after releasing the throttle trigger or switching off the motor. Don’t rush to contact it.

• With the engine running only at idle, attach the shoulder harness.

• During operation, use the shoulder harness. Keep the equipment on your right side firmly.
  

• Inthe event of an emergency, switch off the motor immediately.

• If you feel any unusual condition (e.g. noise, vibration) during operation, switch off the motor. Do not use the equipment until the cause is recognized and solved.

• The blades continue to move for a short period after releasing the throttle trigger or switching off the motor. Don’t rush to contact it.

• With the engine running only at idle, attach the shoulder harness.

• During operation, use the shoulder harness. Keep the equipment on your right side firmly.

• Follow the instruction manual of the power unit for proper use of the control lever and switch.

• During or after operation, do not put the hot equipment onto dry grass or combustible materials.

• If blades catch weeds or the like, switch off the motor and remove the spark plug cap or battery cartridge, and then remove the Keep your hands and feet clear of the blades. Contacting blades can result in serious injury. When handling the blades, stop the  motor and remove the spark plug cap or battery cartridge.

• Do not touch the gear case. The gear case becomes hot during

Transport

• Before transporting the equipment, switch off the motor and remove the spark plug cap or battery cartridge.
• When transporting the equipment, carry it in a horizontal position by holding the shaft. Keep the hot muffler away from your body.
• When transporting the equipment in a vehicle, properly secure it to avoid turnover. Otherwise fuel spillage and damage to the equipment and other baggage may result.

Maintenance

• Before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the equipment, always switch off the motor and remove the spark plug cap or battery cartridge. Wait until the motor gets cold.

• To reduce the risk of fire, never service the equipment in the vicinity of fire.

• Always wear protective gloves when handling the blades.

• Always clean dust and dirt off the equipment. Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner, alcohol or the like for the purpose. Discoloration, deformation or cracks of the plastic components may result.

• After each use, tighten all screws and nuts, except for the carburetor adjustment screws.

• Never repair bent or broken blades by straightening or welding.
  It may cause parts of the blades to come off and result in serious injury. Contact Makita authorized service center for Makita genuine blades to replace them.

• Do not attempt any maintenance or repair not described in this booklet or the instruction manual of the power unit. Ask Makita authorized service center for such work.

• Always use Makita genuine spare parts and accessories only.
  Using parts or accessories supplied by a third party may result in the equipment breakdown, property damage and/or serious injury.

• Request Makita authorized service center to inspect and maintain the equipment at regular interval.

Assembly and adjustment

WARNING:
Before assembling or adjusting the cultivator, make sure that the motor is switched off and remove the spark plug cap or battery cartridge. Otherwise blades or other parts may rotate and result in serious injury.

• Before handling or working around blades, wear protective gloves. Otherwise the blades can cut bare hands.

• When assembling or adjusting the equipment, always put it down.
  Assembling or adjusting the equipment in an upright position may result in serious injury.

• Follow the warnings and precautions in the chapter “Safety precautions” and the instruction manual of the power unit.

Mounting the attachment to a power unit

To mount the attachment to a power unit, follow the steps below.

1. Make sure that the lock lever (A) is not tightened.
2. Align the pin (B) with the arrow mark (C).
3. Insert the shaft into the drive shaft of the power unit until the release button (D) pops up.
4. Tighten the lock lever (A) firmly as shown.
   To remove the attachment, loosen the lock lever, press the lock button and withdraw the shaft.
   NOTICE: Do not tighten the lock lever (A) without the shaft of the attachment inserted. Otherwise the lock lever may tighten the entrance of the drive shaft too much and damage it.

Operation

WARNING:

• If the blades rotate at idle, adjust the idle speed of the engine down. Otherwise you cannot stop the blades with throttle off and it may cause serious injury.
• Follow the warnings and precautions in the chapter “Safety precautions” and the instruction manual of the power unit.
  Basic operation Press the blades into the soil and move them forward, backward or sideward. For example, to loosen packed soil, move the blades forward and backward alternatively.
  Breaking up soil First, remove weeds, old roots, stones and other hard objects. Hold the equipment firmly. Till a small area to the desired depth first and then move to the next area. Be careful not to leave footprints.
  Mixing soil improver First, remove weeds, old roots, stones and other hard objects. Spread soil improver, such as compost, leaves, fertilizers or the like evenly. Apply the blades of the cultivator to mix the soil improver into soil.

Inspecting the blades and protector
Check and clean the blades and protector daily. If they are worn, bent and cracked, replace them.

NOTICE: Follow the instruction of the frequency and amount of grease supplied. Otherwise insufficient lubrication may damage moving parts.
Gear case:
Fill approx. 30 ml of grease (Shell Alvania S-1 or equivalent) through the grease port (A) evenly every 50 hours of operation.
Drive axle (B): Apply grease (Shell Alvania No.2 or equivalent) every 25 hours of operation.
Overall inspection
Tighten loose bolts, nuts and screws.
Check for damaged parts and blades. Ask Makita authorized service center to replace them.

Inspection and maintenance
WARNING:

• Before inspecting or maintaining the equipment, switch off the motor and remove the spark plug cap or the battery cartridge. Otherwise blades or other parts may move and result in serious injury.
• Before handling or working around blades, wear protective gloves. Your fingers may contact with blades and it may cause serious injury.
• When inspecting or maintaining the equipment, always put it down. Assembling or adjusting the equipment in an upright position may result in serious injury.
• Follow the warnings and precautions in the chapter “Safety precautions” and the instruction manual of the power unit.

Inspecting the blades and protector

Check and clean the blades and protector daily. If they are worn, bent and cracked, replace them.

Lubricating moving parts

Storage
WARNING: Follow the warnings and precautions in the chapter “Safety precautions” and the instruction manual of the power unit.

When storing the cultivator attachment separated from the power unit, put the cap onto the end of the shaft.

Maintenance schedule

Operating hour| Before Operation| Dahly
(10i )| 25 h| 50 h| Corresponding page
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Whole unit| Visually inspect for damaged parts| o| | | | 5
All fixing screws and nuts| Tighten| 0| | | | 5
Blades and protector| Clean and visually inspect for damaged parts| | o| | | 5
Gear case| Supply grease| | | | 0| 5
Drive axle| Supply grease| | | 0| | 5
Power unit| Refer to the instruction manual of the power unit

Troubleshooting

The motor stops soon after its start.
The maximum speed is limited.
The blades do not rotate.
Stop the motor immediately!| The blades are not installed properly.| Install the blades properly.
Roots or the like are caught in the blades.| Remove the foreign matter.
The drive system does not work properly.| Ask Makita authorized service center to inspect and repair it.
The unit vibrates abnormally. Stop the motor immediately!| The blades are not installed properly.| Install the blades properly.
The drive system does not work properly.| Ask Makita authorized service center to inspect and repair it.
The blades do not stop.
Stop the motor immediately!| The power unit does not work properly.| Refer to the instruction manual of the power unit.

Technical data

WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Makita Corporation
3-11-8, Sumiyoshi-cho,
Anjo, Aichi 446-8502 Japan
www.makita.com

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