20F- Lubricate the guide disk (F/5) with a mulitpurpose greaseand install the pawl (F/13) and the brake spring (F/14) asillustrated above.G- Install the guide disk (G/5) along with the pawl and brakespring into the starter cable drum in such a manner thatthe pawl spring (G/6) is pressed against the pawl (G/13).- Turn the guide disk (G/5) so that the shaft guide is locatedin the slot of the guide disk.- Screw down the center screw (G/4) to hold the assemblyin place.- Pull the starter cable out of the drum, then insert it into theappropriate slot in the drum and turn the drum, togetherwith the starter cable counter-clockwise for 1 turn. Releasethe drum and let the spring tension wind up the cable.- Repeat the above procedure until the starter handle hasreached its correct starting location on the ventilatorhousing assembly.- Reassemble the ventilator housing.13514456 13H171615IImportant: If the air filter is damaged replace it immediate-ly! Torn-off fabric pieces and large dirt particles candestroy the engine.Cleaning the air filter- Remove the air filter cover (I/15). Close the choke lever(I/16) to prevent the entry of dust particles into thecarburetor.- Remove the air filter (I/17) and clean it with a soft brush.Caution:To prevent eye injuries, do not blow out dirt particles.- Very dirty filters can be cleaned out using regulardishwashing liquid in lukewarm water.- In case of strong pollution clean more often (several timesa day) because only a clean filter ensures full engine power.- Before reinstalling the air filter check the choke valve fordirt particles, and if necessary clean it out with a brush.- Carefully dry the air filter and reinstall it.STOPInstructions for maintenanceDo not do any maintenance or servicing work not described in this Instruction Manual. All such work may be done only by a MAKITAservice station.After refuelling the brushcutter 50 times, it should be given a thorough maintenance check and a complete inspection at a MAKITAservice centre.Daily maintenancePerfom the following work daily after use:- Clean the outside of the brushcutter and inspect for damage.- Clean the air filter (see below). Under dusty working conditions the air filter must be cleaned more often.- Check the cutting tool for damage and make sure it is tight.- Check to make sure that there is sufficient difference between the idle and engagement speed so that the cutting tool does notturn when the engine is idling. If necessary, reduce the idle speed (see page 17). If the cutting tool still turns during idling, takethe brushcutter to a service center.- Check the function of the safetylocking button, the short-circuiting switch and of the throttle lever (see page 16).