Makita RBC420 Original Instruction Manual

Contents

17- First place the machine on the ground.- Give a gentle push on the primer pump (1) repeatedly (7 – 10 times) until fuelenters the primer pump.- Move the choke lever (2) to the top position ( ).- Firmly hold the clutch case with your left hand, as illustrated at right.- Slowly withdraw the starter grip until resistance is felt and continue with a rapidpull.- Do not pull the starter rope to its full extent and do not allow the starter handle tobe retracted uncontrolled, but ensure that it is retracted slowly.- Repeat the starting operation until initial engine ignition are heard.- Depress the choke lever ( ) and pull the starter rope again until the engine starts.- As soon as the engine starts, immediately squeeze and release the throttle, thusreleasing the lock button so that the engine can run at idle.- Run the engine for approximately one-two minutes at a moderate speed toallow warm-up before applying full throttle.Caution during operation:If the throttle lever is opened fully in a no-load operation, the engine rotation isincreased to 10,000 rpm or more. Never operate the engine at a higher speed than isrequired (at an approximate speed of 6,000 – 8,000 rpm).Starting the warm engine- As described above, except without moving the choke lever (choke lever remainsin the down position ( )).Stopping- Release the throttle lever fully, and when the engine rpm has lowered, push thestop switch to “ ○ ” position. Engine will stop.