Why may small DC motors be started directly across the line?

Small DC motors can be started by connecting directly across the line with the
help of a switch or a connector. It does not cause any damage because the motor can
attain full speed very quickly due to small amount of rotor’s inertia and friction. Thus, a
motor that can be connected directly across a line for starting is explained.

Definite time starter circuit diagram. Relays TD1 and TD2 have independently
adjustable time delays.
When relay TD1-1 closes, power is applied to coil 1A, which closes 1A in the armature
circuit (shown in Figure 4), eliminating R from the circuit.
After the second time delay, relay TD2-1 closes, energizing coil 2A, which closes 2A in
the armature circuit, shorting out R2.
This type of starter would be suitable if the motor was always expected to start the
same load, which would allow the calculation of the proper time delays for shorting out
the resistors.