Makita RBC252, RBC253 instruction manual Handling the machine, Idle adjustment

Handling the machine

1 . Hang the machine on the right side of your body

2Squeeze the throttle lever to increase the rotational speed Release the throttle lever -mdthe erigir'e rvill run at idle (low speed) Use a rotational speed suitable for the grass being cut I f t I D roiatiJnal speed is excessively low grass may become lammed in the nylon cutting headicutter blade

3.During grass cutting. firmly hold the machine to allow easy, controlled handling

4.Never strike or tap objects with the nylon cutting headicutter blade

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 24).

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Idle ad!ilsiing screw

Fig 24

USE THE PROPER PROTECTOR FOR THE NYLON CUTTING HEAD

OR CUTTER BLADE AS S H O W N BELOW

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STRING TRIMMER RBC253		BRUSH CUTTER RBC252
N y lor1 cU "i r q head	Protec!or for nylon cutting head	Star blade	Protecroi i,jr P i l t a i cutter blade

Grass-pasture	1
Fig 25	Fig 26
To meet the applicable safety provisions, only the tool/protectorcombination as indicated in the table must be
used.	-
Be sure to use genuine MAKITA cutter blade or nylon cutting head.
CAUTION:	- .

The appropriate protector must always b e installed, for your own safety and in order to comply with accident-prevention regulations.

Operation of the equipment without the protector being in place is not permitted.

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