Stopping The Engine; Prevention From Carburetor Icing - Makita EB5300TH Instructions D'emploi

When the engine is warm (warm start)
CAUTION:
Be careful not to burn your hand.
Wear gloves when you start the engine.
1. Put the blower on a flat surface.
2. Push the primer pump several times.
3. Make sure that the choke lever is open.
4. Put your left hand on the top of the blower and
pull the starter handle slowly with your right hand untill
you feel the compression. Then pull the starter handle
strongly.

Stopping the engine

For tube throttle model: Release the throttle trigger
and then set the stop control lever to "O" position.
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► 1. Throttle trigger 2. Stop control lever
For hip throttle model: Set the throttle lever to the low
speed position to reduce the engine speed. Then set
the stop switch to "O" position.
► 1. Throttle lever 2. Stop switch

Prevention from carburetor icing

NOTICE:
When environmental temperature is
higher than 10°C, always return the lever to nor-
mal (sun mark) setting. Otherwise the engine may
be damaged by overheating.
When the environmental temperature is low and humid-
ity is high, water vapor may freeze inside the carburetor
and the engine drives unsteadily (carburetor icing).
Change the setting of the anti icing lever as follows if
necessary.
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1. Remove the screw and pull out the anti-icing lever.
2. Insert the anti-icing lever as follows:
Warmer environment than than 10°C
Set the nub to the sun mark (warmer position).
10°C or colder environment
Set the nub to the the snow mark (anti-icing position).
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► 1. Anti-icing lever 2. Screw 3. Nub
3. Tighten the screw.
Adjusting shoulder strap
1. Adjust the shoulder strap to a length that is com-
fortable to work while carrying the blower.
To tighten the strap, pull the end of the strap
downwards.
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► 1. Shoulder strap
To loosen the strap, pull up the end of the fastener.
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