Makita Edge Couple Shaft Attachment EE400MP Manual: Detailed Specifications

The Makita Edge Couple Shaft Attachment EE400MP is a powerful and versatile tool designed for a variety of cutting applications. This attachment features a 10.5 AMP motor that delivers 5,500 RPM for fast and efficient cutting. It also has a unique coupling system that allows for quick and easy attachment and detachment of various blades and attachments. The EE400MP also features a soft start function, which provides smooth start-ups and reduces the risk of tool damage. Additionally, it has an electronic speed control that maintains constant speed under load, ensuring consistent cutting performance. The tool is also designed with a large, easy-to-grip handle for increased user comfort and control. 

Part description

The numbers below refer to the figure.

1. Shaft
2. Blade case
3. Wheel
4. Gear case
5. Blade

Technical Data

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 term “edger” 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER: When using your edger, follow basic precautions, including the following:

1. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS: Read the instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls quickly.
2. DRESS PROPERLY: Wear safety glasses or goggles. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Use of sturdy gloves and safety footwear is recommended.
3. STAY ALERT: Watch what you are doing – use common sense. Do not operate product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
4. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, replace gasoline cap securely.
5. DANGER: ROTATING CUTTING TOOL 
   • Keep both hands on handles when blade is rotating.
   • Keep feet away from cutting area.
   • Do not attempt to remove cut material nor hold material to be cut when motor is running or when cutting tool is moving.
   • Make sure spark plug is disconnected when clearing jammed material from cutting tool.
   • CAUTION: Cutting tool coasts after turn off.
6. KEEP OPERATING AREA CLEAR: Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children and pets.
7. USE EDGER PROPERLY: Use only for edging the type of shrub, growth, and the like described in the operating instructions. Do not abuse product. Do not use product in rain or wet locations. Never allow children to operate the product. Never allow adults to operate the product without proper instruction.
8. DON’T OVERREACH OR STAND ON UNSTABLE SUPPORT
   • Keep good footing and balance at all times.
9. DISCONNECT (UNPLUG) SPARK PLUG LEAD
   • When not in use.
   • Before servicing, cleaning, and the like.
   • Before changing accessories.
10. MAINTAIN PRODUCT WITH CARE 
    • Follow maintenance instructions given in Manual.
    • To reduce the risk of fire, do not allow excessive grass, leaves, or grease to accumulate on the product.
11. STORE PRODUCT INDOORS: When not in use, store product indoors in a dry place locked or otherwise inaccessible to children.
12. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR PRODUCT 
    • Have repairs made by qualified dealer or repairman.
    • See that only identical replacement parts are used.

Instructions pertaining to a risk of fire or injury to persons

• Do not operate product when barefoot or wearing open sandals. Always wear safety footwear, and pants or slacks that cover your legs.
• Do not use the product on graveled surfaces.
• Never operate the product without visibility or light.
• Start motor carefully. Make certain all attachments are disengaged before attempting to start. Keep hands, feet, and clothing away from cutting tool and moving parts.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the motor is running (except where specifically recommended by the manufacturer).
• Never direct discharge of material toward bystanders nor allow anyone near the area of operation. Use care in directing discharge to avoid glass enclosures, automobiles, and similar objects.
• Stay alert for uneven sidewalks, holes in terrain or other similar conditions when using product. Always push slowly over rough ground.
• Objects struck by the cutting tool can cause severe injuries to persons. The lawn should always be carefully examined and cleared of all objects prior to edging.
• If product strikes a foreign object follow these steps:
  • Stop product.
  • Disconnect spark plug lead.
  • Inspect for damage.
  • Repair any damage before restarting and operating the product.
• Disengage the cutting tool when the product is transported or not in use.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the product unattended. Disengage attachments, and stop the motor.
• When cleaning, repairing, or inspecting, make certain the cutting tool and all moving parts have stopped. Remove the battery, or disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from the plug so that unintentional starting does not occur.
• Never operate the product without guards, plates, or other protective devices in place.
• Use only accessories and attachments supplied or specifically recommended for use with the product.
• Do not operate product with a damaged or excessively worn cutting tool.

Putting into operation

• Before assembling or adjusting the equipment, switch off the motor and remove the spark plug cap or the battery cartridge.
• Before handling the cutter blade, wear protective gloves.
• Before starting the motor, inspect the equipment for damages, loose screws/nuts or improper assembly. If the cutter blade is bent or damaged, replace it. Check all control levers and switches for easy action. Clean and dry the handles.
• Never attempt to start the motor if the equipment is damaged or not fully assembled. Otherwise serious injury may result.
• Adjust the shoulder harness and hand grip to suit the operator’s body size.
• Check damaged parts - Before further use of the attachment, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and any other condition that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this manual.

Starting motor

• Wear the personal 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 cutting tool clear of your body and other object, including the ground. It 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 cutting tool rotates at idle, stop the engine and adjust the idle speed down.

Operation

• Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine.
• If the product vibrates abnormally, immediately stop the motor and check for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble.
• Stop the motor whenever you leave the operating position; remove the battery or disconnect the spark plug lead before unclogging the cutting tool guard, or when making a repair, adjustment, or inspection.
• Operate product from position where guards block the line of sight to the cutting tool.
• 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 cutting tool continues to rotate for a short period after releasing the throttle trigger or switch off the motor. Don’t rush to contact the cutting tool.
• 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.

  

• Hold the front handle with the left hand and the rear grip with the right hand, no matter you are right-hander or left-hander. Wrap your finger and thumbs around the handles.
• Never attempt to operate the equipment with one hand. Loss of control may result in serious or fatal injury. To reduce the risk of injury, keep your hands and feet away from the cutting tool.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots and ditches to avoid stumbling.
• Never work on a ladder or tree to avoid loss of control.
• If the equipment gets heavy impact or fall, check the condition before continuing work. Check the fuel system for fuel leakage and the controls and safety devices for malfunction. If there is any damage or doubt, ask Makita authorized service center for the inspection and repair.
• Do not touch the gear case. The gear case becomes hot during operation.
• Take a rest to prevent loss of control caused by fatigue. We recommend taking a 10 to 20-minute rest every hour.
• When you leave the equipment, even if it is a short time, always switch off the engine or remove the battery cartridge. The equipment unattended with the engine running may be used by unauthorized person and cause serious accident.
• 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 grass or branches get caught between the cutting tool and guard, always stop the motor and remove the spark plug cap or the battery cartridge before cleaning. Otherwise unintentional blade rotation may cause serious injury.
• If the cutting tool hits stones or other hard objects, immediately switch off the motor and inspect the cutting tool.
• Check the cutting tool frequently during operation for cracks or damages. Before the inspection, switch off the motor and wait until the cutting tool stops completely. Replace damaged cutting tool immediately, even if it has only superficial cracks.
• Never cut above waist height.
• Before starting the cutting operation, wait until the cutting tool reaches a constant speed after pulling the trigger.
• Always be sure of your footing on slopes.
• Walk, never run.
• Use extreme caution when reversing or pulling the edger toward you.
• Make sure the blade has stopped before crossing surfaces other than grass and when transporting the edger to and from the area to be edged.
• Stop the engine whenever you leave the edger.

Cutting tools

• Never use inappropriate blades including metal multi-piece pivoting chains and flail blades. It may result in serious injury.
• Always use the cutting tool guard properly suited for the cutting tool used.

Vibration 

• People with poor circulation who are exposed to excessive vibration may experience injury to blood vessels or the nervous system. Vibration may cause the following symptoms to occur in the fingers, hands or wrists: “Falling asleep” (numbness), tingling, pain, stabbing sensation, alteration of skin color or of the skin. If any of these symptoms occur, see a physician!
• To reduce the risk of “white finger disease”, keep your hands warm during operation and well maintain the equipment and accessories.

Transport

• Before transporting the equipment, switch off the motor and remove the spark plug cap or battery cartridge. Remove the cutting tool.
• 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

• Have your equipment serviced by our authorized service center, always using only genuine replacement parts. Incorrect repair and poor maintenance can shorten the life of the equipment and increase the risk of accidents.
• Before doing any maintenance or repair work or cleaning the equipment, always switch off the motor and remove the spark plug cap or the 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 cutting blade.
• 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.
• 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.

Storage

• Before storing the equipment, perform full cleaning and maintenance. Remove the spark plug cap or the battery cartridge. Drain the fuel after the engine gets cold. Remove the cutting tool.
• If the fuel tank has to be drained, do this outdoors.
• Store the equipment in a dry and high or locked location out of reach of children.
• Do not prop the equipment against something, such as a wall. Otherwise it may fall suddenly and cause an injury.

First aid

• Always have a first-aid kit close by. Immediately replace any item taken from the first aid kit.
• When asking for help, give the following information:
  • Place of the accident
  • What happened
  • Number of injured persons
  • Nature of the injury
  • Your name

Assembly and adjustment

 WARNING

• Before assembling or adjusting the equipment, switch off the motor and remove the spark plug cap or battery cartridge. Otherwise the cutting tool or other parts may move and result in serious injury.
• Before handling cutting blade, wear protective gloves. During the assembly or adjustment, your fingers may contact with the cutting blade and it may cause serious injury.
• 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.

Installing and removing the blade

1. Turn the receive washer (2) so that the hole on the receive washer aligns with the hole on the gear case.
2. Insert the hex wrench (1) through the holes. Make sure the receive washer does not turn.
3. Holding the hex wrench, turn the nut (5) clockwise with using a socket wrench.
4. Remove the nut and the clamp (4).
5. Place the blade (3).
6. Return the clamp and the nut.
7. Holding the hex wrench, turn the nut counterclockwise to fasten the blade. To remove the blade, perform the above steps in reverse. 
   NOTE: The cutter blade-fastening nut (with spring washer) wears out in course of time. If there appears any wear or deformation on the nut, replace it.

Operation 

 WARNING

• If the cutting tool moves at idle, adjust the idle speed of the engine down. Otherwise you cannot stop the cutting tool by 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.

Adjusting the blade depth 

• Loosen the nut on the wheel.
• Move the wheel and adjust the height according to the operation, then tighten the nut.

Operation tips

• Before edging, water the area to soften the ground and make edging easier.
• Before edging, check the area and remove all obstacles and objects that could be thrown.
• Plan to edge regularly to make it easier to keep a neat edge and to avoid having to make more than one pass.

NOTE

• Blade depth may have to be adjusted due to differences in height between the hard surface and the top of the grass.
• Adjust the blades’ depth of cut to produce a fine cut between sidewalk and grass using a minimum blade depth, usually with about 13 mm (1/2”) of the blade into the ground.

Inspection and maintenance

 WARNING

• Before inspecting or maintaining the equipment, switch off the motor and remove the spark plug cap or battery cartridge. Otherwise the cutting tool or other parts may move and result in 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.

Re-sharpening the cutting tool
WARNING

• Do not re-sharpen cutting blades by yourself. Manual re-sharpening unbalances a cutting blade and it can cause vibrations and damage to the equipment.
• Ask Makita authorized service center to re-sharpen and rebalance blunt cutter blades.

Lubricating moving parts
NOTICE: Follow the instruction of the frequency and amount of grease supplied. Otherwise insufficient lubrication may damage moving parts.

• Gear case: Supply grease (Shell Alvania 2 or equivalent) to the gear case (1) through the grease hole (2) every 30 hours of operation. (Genuine Makita grease may be purchased from your local Makita dealer.)

  

• Drive axle: Supply grease (Shell Alvania No.2 or equivalent) every 30 hours of operation.

Overall inspection

• Tighten loose bolts, nuts and screws.
• Check for damaged parts. Ask Makita authorized service center to replace them.

Storage

WARNING

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

  

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

Maintenance schedule

Troubleshooting

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Powerful 10.5 AMP motor that delivers 5,500 RPM
• Unique coupling system for quick and easy attachment and detachment of blades and attachments
• Soft start function for smooth start-ups and reduced risk of tool damage
• Electronic speed control for consistent performance under load
• Large, easy-to-grip handle for increased user comfort and control

Cons

• The tool is relatively heavy, which may cause user fatigue during extended use
• The coupling system may be difficult to use for those with limited hand strength
• The tool is relatively expensive compared to similar products in the market

Makita Edge Couple Shaft Attachment EE400MP Manual: Customer Reviews

Customers generally have positive reviews for the Makita Edge Couple Shaft Attachment EE400MP. They praise the tool's power and performance, as well as its unique coupling system. However, some customers have complained about the tool's weight and the difficulty of using the coupling system with limited hand strength. Overall, the EE400MP is a highly recommended tool for anyone looking for a powerful and versatile cutting solution.