Operation - Makita EB7660TH Instruction Manual

OPERATION

Starting the engine
WARNING:
Never attempt engine start in a place where the
fuel has been supplied. It may cause ignition or fire. When starting
the engine, keep a distance of at least 3 meters from fuelling place.
WARNING:
Exhaust gas from the engine is toxic. Do not
operate the engine in a poorly-ventilated place, such as in a
tunnel, building, etc. Operating the engine in the poorly-ventilated
place may cause poisoning by exhaust gas.
WARNING:
In case of detection of any abnormality in
sound, odor, vibration after starting, stop the engine immedi-
ately and carry out inspection. If the engine is operated without
attending such abnormality, an accident may occur.
WARNING:
Do not touch hot engine cover. Otherwise skin
burn may result.
WARNING:
Make sure that there is no fuel leakage before
starting the engine.
WARNING:
Make sure that the engine stops when the stop
switch is set to "O" position.
When the engine is cold or after refuelling (cold start)
1. Put the blower on a flat surface.
2. I / O position
For tube throttle model: Set the stop control lever to "I" position.
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► 1. Stop control lever
For hip throttle model: Set the stop switch to "I" position. And make
sure that the throttle lever is set to low speed position.
► 1. Stop switch 2. Throttle lever
3. Continue to push the primer pump until fuel comes into the
primer pump.
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► 1. Primer pump 2. Choke lever
NOTE: In general, fuel comes into the carburetor by 7 to 10 pushes.
NOTE: Even the primer pump is pushed excessively, an excess of
gasoline returns to the fuel tank.
4. Lift the choke lever to the closed position.
5. Stump the pedal with your right foot, and hold the top of the unit
cover with left hand to prevent the engine from moving.
6.
Pull out slowly the starter handle till feeling compression. Then
pull it strongly.
NOTICE:
Never pull the rope to the full extension.
NOTICE:
Return the starter knob gently into the housing.
Otherwise released starter knob may hit your body or it may not
rewind appropriately.
NOTE: If the engine fires and stops, return the choke lever to
the "OPEN" position and pull the starter handle several times
to start the engine again.
7. When the engine starts, down the choke lever to open position.
NOTE: Open the choke lever fully before pulling the throttle.
NOTE: In cold temperature or when the engine is not warm enough,
never open the choke lever suddenly. Otherwise, the engine may
stop.
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