Makita RBC3100 Original Instruction Manual

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16- 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 handleto 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.- Run the engine for approximately one minute at a moderate speed beforeapplying full throttle.Caution during operation:If the throttle lever is opened fully in a no-load operation, the engine rotation isincreased to 10,000 min-1 or more. Never operate the engine at a higher speed thanrequired and at an approximate speed of 6,000 – 8,000 min -1 .Starting the warm engine- Same as above, except without moving the choke lever (choke lever remains inthe position “ ”).STOPPING- Release the throttle lever (6) fully, and when the engine rpm has lowered, pushthe I-O switch (1) to “ ” position the engine will now stop.- Be aware that the cutting head may not stop immediately and allow it to slow downfully.ADJUSTMENT OF LOW-SPEEDROTATION (IDLING)The cutter blade or the nylon cutting head should not run when the control lever isfully released. If necessary, adjust the idle rpm using the idle adjusting screw.Checking the Idling speed- Idle speed should be set to 2,600 min -1.If necessary correct it by means of the idle screw (the blade or the nylon cuttinghead must not turn when the engine is on idle).Screwing in the screw (1) will cause an increase in the engine speed, whereasbacking off the screw will reduce the engine speed.CAUTION: The cutting tools mentioned below must only be resharpened by anauthorized facility. Manual resharpening will result in imbalances of thecutting 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 Authorized ServiceAgents.NOTE: To increase the service life of the cutter blade (star blade, eddy blade) it maybe turned over once, until both cutting edges have become blunt.Note: - If the starter handle is pulled repeatedly when the choke lever remains at“ ” position, the engine will not start easily due to excessive fuel intake.- In case of excessive fuel intake, remove the spark plug and pull the starterhandle slowly to remove excess fuel. Also, dry the electrode section of thespark plug.Slow HighRESHARPENING THE CUTTING TOOL