I was looking for a good line trimmer. Went to Bunnings to buy ryobi but saw a clearance deal on Makita straight shaft (was $350) and grabbed one.
Seems like discontinued item. Product not available on Bunnings website. Check local store for stock. There were 7 boxes at Bunnings Clyde North at time of pickup.
Product Specifications:
Engine displacement 25.7cc
Power output 0.83kW
Fuel tank capacity 600ml
Fuel mix 50:1
Spindle size M8 x 1.25LH
Shaft Straight steel
Handle Loop
Overall dimensions 1,770mm
Net weight 5.0kg
Capacitor discharge ignition Primer PumpOPE logo
Comes with 2 years warranty.
Double check the model No, I am not sure whether this is true
https://www.makita.com.au/service-support/recall-general-information?cf_chl_jschl_tk=29314030f46efa24b4b569699140119cc4f24ef3-1604393838-0-AZod6cuXruG6fXEA6-xCrxQcSKMXKsp3GM6ePewmJGVfcW30UZtniOrYZcVzQRKBcunjUZLtbXI8TIsqIA1hFNBveY7Ba7oA9hwZtODPciQjPR6SmogHFefyd1HEsx-TBA911jH8t92T2HIoSDWGTNzfjfIf459E5G8leK4u5vuQHjucF6MIDKI5J_Wra2ltpWZTQXyrPXUAfQkG1dVpAVR6zDpOFFMnx84q1tUfNQL04qgQqbw-q6rMIGShhhFvw7k_NEn1UoMjm4PXrFntqQ9jruwzrm8_LUpu-52gyJfLu8rez_6wYs5k62FLehvvFUhLwehlUe5HmCq-NfbzwBg
EM2600L / EM2600U / ER2600L
Affected products
In the interest of user safety, Makita (Australia) Pty Ltd is undertaking a recall of our EM2600L, EM2600U & ER2600L brushcutters due to a potential leaking fuel tank.
EM2600L - 25.7cc 2 Stroke Brushcutter Loop Handle
EM2600U - 25.7cc 2 Stroke Brushcutter U Handle
ER2600L - 25.7cc 2 Stroke Line Trimmer Loop Handle, Bent Shaft
With a production date range between 16.01 (2016 January) and 17.06 (2017 June)
Defect
The fuel tank seal & fuel lines may leak petrol.