Description
Overview:
The Makita Contact Spring, OEM 346869-1, is a genuine replacement part for Makita petrol power cutters. It is a small, formed contact made from durable spring steel with a protective plated finish, designed to maintain consistent electrical contact within the ignition/stop circuit. By ensuring a clean, reliable connection, it helps deliver stable ignition performance and dependable starting and stopping in demanding, high-vibration environments. This part is intended for use in Makita power cutters, including the EK7301 and EK8100, and is supplied as a like-for-like fit to restore correct function when the original spring has worn, fatigued, or been lost during maintenance. As a Genuine Makita part, it provides the correct geometry and tension for the intended assembly, supporting long service life and reliable operation.
Key Features:
- Genuine Makita part (OEM 346869-1) for correct fit and function
- Maintains positive electrical contact in the ignition/stop circuit
- Spring steel construction for strength, resilience, and consistent tension
- Protective plated finish to help resist corrosion in dusty, wet, or abrasive conditions
- Supports reliable starting, consistent spark, and clean engine shutdown
- Designed to handle vibration and temperature changes typical of cut-off saw use
- Direct replacement with no modification required
- Suitable for routine servicing or repair to resolve intermittent ignition faults
- Compatible with selected Makita power cutters, including EK7301 and EK8100
- Helps extend the service life of the ignition system by restoring proper contact pressure
Typical Applications:
Used during servicing or repair of Makita petrol cut-off saws to restore reliable ignition contact. Ideal when addressing intermittent spark, hard starting, or unexpected engine cut-out linked to worn or weakened contacts. Common in construction, roadworks, paving, landscaping, and stone or metal cutting where machines face vibration, dust, and moisture.
Also known as:
Ignition contact spring, stop switch spring, kill switch contact spring, power cutter contact spring, ignition terminal spring, leaf contact spring, electrical contact spring for cut-off saws.
Fits Models:
EK7301, EK8100
Product Specifications
| L&S Part No. | 346869-1 |
|---|---|
| Part Type | Genuine Part |
| Manufacturer | Makita |
| OEM No. | 346869-1 |
| Unit of Sale | 1 |
| Machine Type | Disc Cutters |
| Fits Brands | Makita |
| Key Features | - Genuine Makita part for correct fit and function - Compatible with Makita EK7301 and EK8100 cutters - Spring steel construction for strength and resilience - Protective plated finish resists corrosion - Maintains electrical contact in ignition/stop circuit |
| Fits Models | EK8100 | EK7301 |
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