Makita RBC220 Instruction Manual page 13

2. Restarting immediately after the engine has stopped:
1) Push the stop switch to ''START" position. (Fig.
16 and 17)
2) Give a gentle push on the primer pump repeatedly
(7 — 10 times) until fuel comes into the primer
pump. (Fig. 18)
3) Open the choke lever fully by moving it to the
I 4 I position. (Fig. 18)
4) Leave the throttle lever fully released.
5) Place the machine on the ground. Hold the drive
shaft or grip with your left hand and give several
strong pulls to the starter by your right hand.
CAUTION:
Never operate the engine at high rpm without load.
With throttle lever fully squeezed and no load, the
engine rpm will be very high which can have an
adverse effect on the life of the engine.
Stopping
Release the throttle lever fully, and when the engine
rpm has lowered, push the stop switch to ''STOP"
position. Engine will stop.
Idle adjustment
The nylon cutting head should not run when the throttle
lever is fully released. If necessary, adjust the idle rpm
using the idle adjusting screw. (Fig. 20)