Makita DBC260U Original Instruction Manual

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Contents

14– First, place the equipment on the ground.– Gently press the primer pump (5) repeatedly (7-10 times) until fuel comes intothe primer pump.– Close the choke lever (6).Choke opening:• Fully closed in cold temperatures or when the engine is cold• Fully or half open for restart while the engine is still warm– Firmly hold the clutch case with your left hand, as illustrated.– Slowly pull the starter grip until you feel resistance, and then continue to pullsharply.– Do not pull out the starter rope to its full extent, and do not allow the starterhandle to retract by itself. Maintain control of the starter rope and ensure itretracts slowly.– Repeat the starting operation until you hear the engine’s initial ignitions.– Depress the choke lever (6) ( ) and pull the starter rope again until theengine starts.– As soon as the engine starts, immediately tap and release the throttle, torelease the half-throttle lock and allow the engine to idle.– Run the engine for approximately one minute at a moderate speed beforeapplying full throttle.NOTE: – If you pull the starter handle repeatedly when the choke lever is in the at “ ” position, the engine will not start easily due to excessivefuel intake.– If excessive fuel intake occurs, remove the spark plug and pull the starter handle slowly to remove excess fuel. Also, dry the electrodesection of the spark plug.Caution during operation:If the throttle lever is opened fully during a no-load operation, the engine revolutions increase over 10,000 min -1 . Never operate the engine at ahigher speed than required, and keep the revolutions at an approximate speed of 6,000 - 8,000 min -1.CAUTION: Always reduce the engine revolutions when the equipment is not being used for work.Operating the equipment at high revolutions when not being used for work will shorten the lifespan of the equipment.Warm start– Follow the instructions for cold start above, except without moving the choke lever (choke lever remains in the down position ( )).Stopping– Release the throttle lever (3) fully, and when the engine rpm has lowered,push the I-O switch (1) to “O” position to stop the engine.– Be aware that the cutting head may not stop immediately, and always allow itto slow down and stop fully by itself.(6)(5)CLOSE(6)(5)OPEN(1)(3)(1)(3)DBC260UDBC260L