Makita EK7300 Operator's And Safety Manual

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19Stopping the enginePush the combination switch (6) down to position .6Warm starting:As described above for cold starting, but before starting pushthe combination switch (6) up (Choke position) and then rightaway back to the middle “I” position.This is only to engage the half-throttle lock. If the engine doesn’tstart after 2 or 3 pulls, repeat the entire starting procedure asdescribed for cold starting.Do not leave switch in the choke position when hotstarting!Cold starting:Grasp front handle firmly with one hand and press the PowerCut against the ground.Place left toe in the rear handguard.Push the combination switch (6) up (choke position). This willautomatically activate the half-throttle lock.NOTE: If the Power Cut is mounted on the trolley, do notoperate the gas lever (throttle) on the side of the trolley!Pull the starter cable out slowly until you feel resistance (pistonis now just before top dead center).Press in the decompression valve (5).Pull starter cable quickly and firmly, until you hear the firstignition, but to a max. of 3-5 pulls!Important: Do not pull the starter cable out more than about50 cm / 20”, and guide it back slowly by hand (instead of lettingit snap back).Press in the decompression valve (5).Move the combination switch (6) to the middle “I” position.Again pull the starter cable quickly and firmly.As soon as the engine is running, grasp the rear handle (thesafety lock switch (8) will be depressed by the palm of your hand)and tap the throttle (9). The half-throttle lock will be disengagedand the engine will run in idle.Cold start (Choke)Warm startEngine off5896