Makita RBC2500 Owner's And Safety Manual

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CORRECT HANDLING OF MACHINEAttachment of shoulder strapAdjust the strap length so that the cutter blade will be kept parallel with the–ground.HangerPOINTS IN OPERATION AND HOW TO STOPObserve the applicable accident prevention regulations.StartingMove at least 3 m away from the place of refuelling. Place the brush cutter on aclean piece of ground taking care that the cutting tool does not come into contactwith the ground or any other objects.Cold startFor machine with U Handle or Loop HandlePush the I-O switch (1) in the direction shown by the arrow.–DetachmentIn an emergency, push the notches (1) at both sides, and you can detach the–machine from you.Be extremely careful to maintain control of the machine at this time. Do not allowthe machine to be deflected toward you or anyone in the work vicinity.WARNING: Failure to maintain complete control of the machine at all could result inserious bodily injury or DEATH.First place the machine on the ground.–Give a gentle push on the primer pump (2) repeatedly (7 – 10 times) until fuel–comes into the primer pump.Push the choke lever (3) to the position “– ”.Firmly hold the clutch case by your left hand, as illustrated.–Slowly pull the starter grip until resistance is felt and continue with a smart pull.–Do not pull out the starter rope to its full extent and do not allow the starter handle–to be retracted without control, but ensure that it is retracted slowly.Repeat the starting operation until initial ignitions are heard.–When the engine start, return the choke lever to “– ”. Please note that the chokelever will return to “ ”position automatically when the throttle lever is operatedand the throttle is opened.(3)(2)14