Makita RBC230 Trimmer User Manual


 
ENGINE STARTING AND STOPPING PROCEDURES
Starting
When the engine
is
cold (ie. left stopped for more
than
5
minutes) or when fuel is added to the engine:
1
)
First place the machine on the ground.
2)
Give a gentle push
on
the primer pump repeatedly
(7
-
10
times) until fuel comes into the primer
pump.
3)
Close
the choke lever.
4)
Push the stop switch to "START" position (or
opposite of "STOP" position).
5)
For RBC230
/
RBC261
/
RBC311
Squeeze the throttle lever fully. Then release the'
throttle lever while depressing the throttle lock
button. The throttle lever will now be locked in the
"start-up" position.
For RBC260 and RBC310
Press the "LOCK-OFF" switch before squeezing
the throttle lever. Then squeeze the throttle lever
fully.
Release the throttle lever while depressing the
throttle lock button. The throttle lever will now be
locked in the "start-up" position.
I
(1)
Primer
pump
(2)
Choke lever
RBC230
/
RBC261i RBC311
I
RBC260
/
RBC310
(1
I
Stop switch
I
RBC230
/
RBC261/ RBC311
I
RBC260
/
RBC310
1
(1
)
Throttle lever (2) Throttle lock button
(3)
LOCK-OFF switch
6)
Hold the holder case firmly by
your
left hand and
give several strong pulls to the starter by your right
hand.
7)
After the engine is started, open the choke lever
fully, checking the engine running condition.
Give several strong
pulls
to
the starter.
*
Immediately after the engine is stopped:
Only perform the
Nos.
1,
4
and
6
described above.
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