Makita’s concrete saw is a very reliable saw that can take a lot of abuse. One thing that people who aren’t used to them will have to, though, is get them started and keep them running long enough to finish their job.

Here are some tips on getting started and using your Makita concrete saw that will definitely help you with your job. We’ll start with how to properly start the Makita concrete saw.

First, you will need to place the black lever on the back next to the handle in the up choke position. You’ll then pull the cable until the saw “bumps” which means it acts like it wants to start but doesn’t. After doing this or no more than four pulls, move the lever to the middle position. At this time, pull and lock the trigger and pull the string again. It should start now after a pull or two.

There is one other thing to keep in mind if you cut your Makita concrete saw during operation. If you are running the saw and it shuts off or turns it off for a break, do not choke the saw when you go to turn it back on. This will certainly flood you and you will have to wait for thirty to forty five minutes before it starts again.

Doing these few things will help keep your saw running smoothly and starting every time. This can be complicated, but with the right information it’s easy.