Makita RBC411, Instruction Manual

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(3)
(2)
(1)
(3)
(1)
(2)
Starting
Move at least 3m (10ft) away from the place of refuelling. Place the brushcutter on a clean piece of ground taking care that the cutting tool does
not come into contact with the ground or any other objects.
First place the machine on the ground. –
Open the fuel valve. The valve opens when the lever (5) is at right angles to the –
ground (6). The valve closes when the lever is parallel with the ground (7).
Move the choke lever (8) to the top position ( – ).
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 handle –
to be retracted without control, but ensure that it is retracted slowly.
Repeat the starting operation until initial ignitions are heard. –
Depress the choke lever ( – ) and pull the starter rope again until the engine
starts.
As soon as the engine starts, immediately tap and release the throttle, thus –
releasing the half-throttle lock so that the engine can run in idle.
Run the engine for approximately one minute at a moderate speed before –
applying full throttle.
Caution during operation:
If the throttle lever is opened fully in a no-load operation, the engine rotation is increased to 10,000 min
-1
or more. Never operate the engine at a
higher speed than required and at an approximate speed of 6,000 - 8,000 min
-1
.
Cold start
For RBC411 •
Push the I-O switch (1) in the direction shown by the arrow. –
Grasp the handle (hand pressure activates the safety lock-off lever (2)). –
Press the throttle lever (3) and hold it down. –
Press the lock button (4) and release the control lever, and then release the lock –
button (the lock button holds the throttle lever in the start-up position).
PUTTING INTO OPERATION
RBC411
RBC411U
For RBC411U •
Grasp the handle (hand pressure activates the safety lock-off lever (1)). –
Press the throttle lever (2) and hold it down. –
Push the I-O switch (3) to START. –
Observe the applicable accident prevention regulations!
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