Makita EH5000W Instruction Manual

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14Checking and adjusting the idling speedThe cutting blades should not run when the engine is at idle.- Idle speed should be set to 3,000 min -1 (rpm).- If necessary, adjust the idle screw (the cutting blades must not run when theengine is on idle).• The cutting blades run while idling - turn the idle screw counterclockwise todecrease the idle speed.• The engine stops while idling - turn the idle screw clockwise to increase the idlespeed.If the cutting blades still continue to run at idle after the adjustment, consult yournearest authorized service agent.• The clutch should engage at 3,750 min-1 (rpm) or higher revolution.• Check the functioning of the I-O switch, the lock-off lever and the throttle lever.Cleaning the air cleanerDANGER: Inflammables strictly prohibitedCheck and clean the air cleaner daily or every 10 operating hours.- Turn the choke lever to the close side fully, and keep the carburetor free fromdust or dirt.- Loosen the fixing bolt.- Pull the rear side of the air cleaner cover and move it forward to detach.- If oil adheres to the element (sponge), squeeze it firmly.- For heavy contamination:1) Remove the element (sponge), immerse it in warm water or in water-dilutedneutral detergent, and dry it completely.2) Clean the element (felt) with gasoline, and dry it completely.- Before attaching the elements, be sure to dry it completely. Insufficient drying ofthe elements may lead to difficult startup.- Wipe out oil adhering around the air cleaner with waste cloth.- Immediately after cleaning is finished, attach the cleaner cover and tighten it withfixing bolts. (In remounting, first place the upper claw.)Points in handling the air cleaner elements- Clean the elements several times a day, if excessive dust adheres to it.- If operation continues with the elements remaining not cleared of oil, oil inthe air cleaner may fall outside, resulting in oil contamination.Element (Sponge)Fixing boltElement (felt)Upper claw