Starting/Stopping - Makita ER2600L Original Instruction Manual

STARTING/STOPPING

Observe the applicable accident prevention regulations.
Starting
Move at least 3 m away from the area where you refuelled the equipment. Place the string trimmer on a clean piece of ground taking care that
the cutting tool does not come into contact with the ground or any other objects.
WARNING: Pay attention that the cutting tool rotates immediately after the engine starts.
Cold start
– Set the Start-Stop Switch (1) to start position as illustrated.
– Grasp the handle (hand pressure activates the safety lock-off lever (2)).
– Press the throttle lever (3) and hold it down.
– Set the Start-Stop Switch (1) to start position and release the control lever,
and then release the Start-Stop Switch (the Start-Stop Switch holds the
throttle lever in the start-up position).
Warm start
– Set the Start-Stop Switch (1) to neutral position as illustrated.
– First, place the equipment on the ground.
– Gently press the primer pump (4) repeatedly (7-10 times) until fuel comes into
the primer pump.
– Close the choke lever (5).
Choke opening:
• Fully closed in cold temperatures or when the engine is cold
• Fully or half open for restart while the engine is still warm
10
(2)
(3)
(1)
(1)
(5)
CLOSE
(4)