Makita EA3500F - Cleaning the Air Filter

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Cleaning the air lter
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CAUTION: To prevent eye injury, always wear eye protection
when cleaning the lter with compressed air!
Do not use fuel to clean the air lter.
Unscrew the hood lock (1) counter-clockwise and remove the
hood (2).
Push up the combination switch (3) (Choke position) to prevent
dirt particles from falling into the carburetor.
Pull the air lter (4) up and out.
IMPORTANT: Cover the intake opening with a clean cloth to
prevent dirt particles from getting into the carburetor.
Choosing the right lter: The eece lter is for use in dry or
dusty conditions. The nylon lter (available as accessory) is for
use in damp conditions.
Pry apart the top and bottom of the air lter as shown in Fig-
ure.
Cleaning the eece lter: Carefully tap out dust or carefully
blow out dust from the inside with compressed air. Do not
brush the eece, as this will force dirt particles into the fabric.
If the lter is very dirty, it can be washed in lukewarm water
with regular dishwashing detergent. Note that the eece lter
does not need to be cleaned until there is a noticeable loss of
power. If cleaning the lter does not bring an improvement in
performance, it is time to replace it.
Cleaning the nylon lter: Use a soft brush or blow out dirt
from the inside with compressed air. If the lter is very dirty, it
can be washed in lukewarm water with regular dishwashing
detergent. Clean frequently (several times a day) when working
in very dusty or dirty conditions. Full engine power is possible
only with a clean air lter!
Let the air lter dry completely.
Put the top and bottom sections back together.
Before assembling the air lter, check the choke ap for any dirt
particles. If there are any, remove them with a brush.
Clean the area around the O-ring (5) at the induction opening.
If the O-ring is damaged, replace it!
CAUTION: If the air lter becomes damaged, replace imme-
diately! Pieces of cloth or large dirt particles can destroy
the engine!
Insert an air lter (4).
Push down the combination switch (3) and press the throttle
(6) all the way down one time in order to deactivate the throt-
tle lock.
Put the hood (2) back on, rst guiding the two holders (7) into
their slots.
Screw the hood lock (1) back on tightly clockwise.