Makita EM2653LH Original Instruction Manual page 18

Note: In case of excessive fuel intake, remove the spark plug and pull the starter handle slowly to remove excess fuel. Also, dry the electrode
section of the spark plug.
Caution during operation:
If the throttle lever is opened fully in a no-load operation, the engine rotation is increased to 10,000 min
higher speed than required and at an approximate speed of 6,000 - 8,500 min
B: Startup after warm-up operation
1) Push the primer pump repeatedly.
2) Keep the throttle lever at the idling position.
3) Pull the recoil starter strongly.
Pay attention to the cutter blade which may rotate.
At times, such as winter, when starting the engine
Operate choke lever with the following procedure when starting engine.
position.
CAUTION: If a bang (explosive sound) is heard and the engine stops, or the
the choke lever to the OPEN position, and pull the starter knob a
few times again to start the engine.
CAUTION: If the choke lever is left in the CLOSE position, and the starter knob
merely pulled repeatedly, to much fuel will be sucked in, and the
Stopping
1) Release the throttle lever (1) fully, and when the engine rpm has lowered, set
the I-O switch (2) to STOP the engine will now stop.
2) Be aware that the cutting head may not stop immediately and allow it to slow
down fully.
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