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Cold start
F
G
Idle adjustment
H
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Prime the fuel pump (G/5) by pressing it several times until
you can see fuel in the pump.
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Actuate the half-throttle lock by depressing the safety lock
(F/3), pressing in the throttle (F/1) and moving the combi-
nation switch (F/2) into the START position. Then release
throttle (F/1) and then the combination switch (F/2).
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Turn the choke lever (G/4) to the CHOKE (closed) posi-
tion.
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Hold the brushcutter with one hand as shown in Fig. E on
page 14.
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Pull the starter cable slowly until you feel resistance (piston
is just before top dead centre).
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Now pull quickly and forcefully until you hear the fi rst
audible ignition (the engine will start briefl y).
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Do not pull out the whole starter cable to its full extent and
do not let the starter handle jump back, but let it slowly
automatically rewind itself.
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Turn the choke lever (G/4) to the RUN (open) position and
pull the starting handle again until the engine runs.
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Once the engine has started, press the throttle (F/1) all the
way and release it again immediately. The half-throttle catch
will come out and the engine will idle.
Warmstart
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If the engine is warmed up do not prime the fuel pump.
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Move the combination switch (F/2) to the "I" position.
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Do not turn the choke switch to the CHOKE (closed) posi-
tion, but to RUN.
Stop engine
Move the combination switch (F/2) to the "O" position.
Important: The cutting tool must not rotate when the engine
is idling! If it does, adjust the idle speed.
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The appropriate cutting tool must be mounted.
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Make sure the air fi lter is clean.
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Let the engine run warm.
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Do not operate the throttle (F/1).
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Unscrew the adjustment screw (H/6) no more than 1/8 turn
(counter-clockwise).
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Repeat the procedure if the cutting tool still rotates during
idling.
If the cutting tool does not stop, do NOT work with the brushcut-
ter. Take it to a MAKITA service centre!
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