Operation - Makita EF1550RH Instruction Manual

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.
4) If it is difficult to start the engine, open the throttle by about 1/3.
STOPPING
1) Close spray valve.
2) Set throttle lever to low speed (idling position).
3) Set stop switch to stop position.
ADJUSTMENT OF LOW-SPEED ROTATION (IDLING)
When it is necessary to adjust the low-speed rotation (idling), perform it by the carburetor adjusting screw.
CHECKUP OF LOW-SPEED ROTATION
– Set the low-speed rotation to 3,400 min
If it is necessary to change the rotation speed, regulate the adjusting screw
(illustrated on the right), with Phillips screwdriver.
– Turn the adjusting screw to the right, and the engine rotation will increase.
Turn the adjusting screw to the left, and the engine rotation will drop.
– The carburetor is generally adjusted before shipment. If it is necessary to
readjust it, please contact Authorized Service Agent.

OPERATION

1) Once the engine starts, adjust the length of the shoulder straps so that the
sprayer will be as near to your body as possible, and then set the sprayer
on your back.
Using one-touch shoulder straps
Strap length is adjusted in the following ways.
● Loosening strap
(1) Raise buckle.
(2) Pull the side of the strap that is attached to the sprayer.
● Tightening strap
(3) Pull the unattached end of the strap.
Note: When tightening strap, the strap will move comparatively smoothly
if there is no load (weight) on the strap.
2) Use the throttle lever to adjust the amount of spray according to the spray
work involved.
* The amount of spray also can be adjusted by using the spray valve.
CAUTION:
● If possible, spray downwind, and take full care not to get chemical liquid on
your body.
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Closed
SLOW
Throttle lever
Carburetor
Primer pump
(1)
(3) Tighten
Nozzle lever
O (OFF)
I-O switch
Buckle
(2) Loosen