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GRASS TRIMMER
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
13
OPERATION
STARTING
COLD ENGINE
WARNING DANGER
The cutting attachment should not rotate at idle. If attachment
rotates, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjustment"
instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer, otherwise
serious personal injury may result.
NOTE
Refer to the Grass Trimmer / Brush Cutter Safety Manual for proper
and safe trimming techniques.
1. Stop Switch
Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position.
2. Choke
Move choke (B) to “Cold Start” Position.
3. Primer
Pump primer bulb (C) until fuel will be visible and flows freely in the
clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
WARNING DANGER
Inspect starting area for hazards such as rocks, glass, debris etc.
which could be thrown by the cutting attachment when starting.
Keep helpers and bystanders at least 15m (50 feet) from starting
area, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
4. Recoil Starter
Lay the unit on a flat clear area. Firmly grasp throttle grip with
left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position.
Rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires
(maximum five [5] pulls).
5. After engine fires or five (5) pulls, move choke lever back to “Run”
position. Hold throttle trigger fully depressed and pull starter
handle/rope until engine starts and runs. Release throttle trigger
and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes.
NOTE
If engine does not start with choke in “Run” position after 5 pulls,
repeat instructions.
6. After engine warm up, gradually depress throttle trigger to increase
engine RPM to operating speed.
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