Makita EM2550UH Instruction Manual

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16B: Startup after warm-up operation1) Push the primer pump repeatedly.2) Turn the control lever to the close position fully.3) Pull the recoil starter strongly.4) If it is difficult to start the engine, open the throttle by about 1/3.Pay attention to the cutter blade which may rotate.Attention in OperationWhen the engine is operated upside down, white smoke may come out from the muffler.STOPPING1) Turn the control lever to the close position fully to reduce the engine speed.2) Push the stop switch (1) until the engine stops completely.3) Be aware that the cutting blade may not stop immediately. Allow the cuttingblade to slow down until it stops completely.ADJUSTMENT OF LOW-SPEED ROTATION (IDLING)When it is necessary to adjust the low-speed rotation (idling), perform it by the carburetor adjusting screw.CHECKUP OF LOW-SPEED ROTATION– Set the low-speed rotation to 3,000 min-1.If it is necessary to change the rotation speed, regulate the adjusting screw(illustrated on the left), with Phillips screwdriver.– Turn the adjusting screw to the right, and the engine rotation will increase.Turn the adjusting screw to the left, and the engine rotation will drop.– The carburetor is generally adjusted before shipment. If it is necessary toreadjust it, please contact Authorized Service Agent.RESHARPENING THE CUTTING TOOLCAUTION: The cutting tools mentioned below must only be resharpened by anauthorized facility. Manual resharpening will result in imbalances ofthe cutting tool causing vibrations and damage to the equipment.– cutter blade (star blade (4 teeth), eddy blade (8 teeth))An expert resharpening and balancing service is provided by AuthorizedService Agents.NOTE: To increase the service life of the cutter blade (star blade, eddy blade) itmay be turned over once, until both cutting edges have become blunt.(1)Adjusting screwCarburetor