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2 9 . The engine should be t u r n e d o f f w h e n t h e string trimmer is moved b e t w e e n w o r k i n g areas.
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?BC230 RBC261 RBC311 3BC260 RBC3lO DESIGNATION OF PARTS DESIGNATION Fuel Tank Recoil Starter Air Cleaner Cover Stop Button Spark Plug Muffler Holder Case Rear Grip Hanger Front Handle ‘ 5 ) OF PARTS Throttle Lever Throttle Wire Pipe Case Protector Gearcase Guard Stand...
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ASS E M B LY IN STR U CTI 1. Assembly of engine and pipe case For RBC230 I RBC261 RBC311 Remove the protector at the end of the pipe case. Insert the pipe case into the holder case being sure t o match the splines of the inner shaft t o those inside the holder case.
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For RBC260 and RBC310 The handle comes in three parts; t w o handles and one handle holder assembly. (One half of handle holder is already fitted t o pipe case, the other half of handle holder is in plastic bag with four socket head bolts).
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4. Mounting of protector and nylon cutting head Fasten the protector t o the pipe case socket head bolts and clamp. A t this time, the clamp should be installed on the pipe case with its projection inserted into the opening between the gearcase and the pipe case.
4) Push the stop switch t o "START" opposite of "STOP" position). 5) For RBC230 / RBC261 / RBC311 Squeeze the throttle lever fully. Then release the' throttle lever while depressing the throttle lock button. The throttle lever will now be locked in the "start-up"...
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Stopping Return the throttle lever, and when RPM of engine is lowered, push the stop switch t o "STOP" position. Engine Wlll stop. Cautions in handling of engine Be sure t o use properly mixed fuel. When the engine cool, warm it up for one t o t w o minutes. The carburetor has been adjusted before shipment.
The nylon cord will feed out automatically to a pre-determined length when you decrease and increase the engine speed of your string trimmer. You do not need t o tap the nylon cutting head to let the nylon cord feed out.
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REPLACING THE NYLON CORD The nylon cord can be easily replaced without removing the nylon cutting head from the String trimmer. Always stop the engine before replacing the nylon cord. Loosen the knob in the direction of the arrow engraved on the knob. Remove the knob and the cover.
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Hook the bent portion of the nylon cord into the notch in the center plate of the spool. Wind the nylon cords firmly and snugly on the spool in the direction of the "WIND CORD LH engraved on the spool. @"...
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Set the spool in the housing that the projections on the gear plate fit into the notches of the spool. 9. Align the small holes on the cover w i t h the eyelets in the housing and install the cover over the housing that the projections on the housing fit into the notches on the cover.
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Apply grease (Shell albania No. 2 or equivalent) t o the gearcase through the grease hole every 30 hours. (Genuine Makita grease may be purchased from your Makita dealer.) Cleaning of muffler exhaust port Check the muffler exhaust port (tail pipe) every 5 0 hours.
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STORAGE Storage When storing the machine for a long time, drain fuel from the fuel tank and carburetor, as follows Drain all fuel from the fuel tank Dispose of properly and accordance with all local laws Remove the spark plug and add few drops into the spark plug hole Then, pull the starter gently t o assure that an oil film covers the engine inside, then...
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7 + 3 621 951 3601 Makita Corporation 3-11 -8, Sumiyoshi-cho, Anjo, Aichi Japan PRINTED IN JAPAN 1993-7...