Makita ER2550LH Owner's And Safety Manual

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11Observe the applicable accident prevention regulations!STARTINGMove at least 3 m away from the place of refueling. Place the unit on the ground taking care that the cutting attachment does not come intocontact with the ground or any other objects.A: Cold start1) Set this machine on a flat space.2) Set the I-O switch (1) to OPERATION.OPERATIONLock-off leverHigh speedLow speedThrottle leverPOINTS IN OPERATION AND HOW TO STOPSTOP(1)3) Primer pumpContinue to push the primer pump until fuel enters into the primer pump. (Ingeneral, fuel enters into the primer pump by 7 to 10 pushes.)If the primer pump is pushed excessively, an excess of gasoline returns tothe fuel tank.NOTE: In case of excessive fuel intake (flooding), remove the spark plug and pull the starter handle slowly to remove excess fuel. Also, dry theelectrode section of the spark plug.B: Startup after warm-up operation1) Push the primer pump repeatedly.2) Keep the throttle lever at the idling position.3) Pull the recoil starter strongly.4) If it is difficult to start the engine, open the throttle by about 1/3.Attention in OperationWhen the engine is operated upside down, white smoke may come out from the muffler.CarburetorPrimer pump4) Recoil starterPull the start knob gently until it is hard to pull (compression point). Then,return the start knob, and pull it strongly.Never pull the rope to the full. Once the start knob is pulled, never releaseyour hand immediately. Hold the start knob until it returns to its originalpoint.5) Warm-up operationContinue warm-up operation for 2 to 3 minutes.