Echo SHC-265 Trimmer User Manual


 
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s t a r t I n g c o l d e n g I n e
WARNING
Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to
severe personal injury. Avoid touching blades whenever possible,
and always wear gloves to protect hands.
NOTE
The blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove
blade cover before using the unit.
WARNING
The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts,
and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of
the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or
thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control.
1. Stop Switch
Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP
position.
2. Close Choke
Move choke lever (B) to Cold Start ( ) Position.
3. Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and ows freely in the
clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
4. Recoil Starter
Lay the unit on a at area and keep movable attachment parts clear
of all obstacles. Firmly grasp throttle handle and throttle trigger
lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide
open position. Rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (D) until
engine res (or maximum ve [5] pulls).
5. Choke
After engine res (or ve [5] pulls), move choke lever back to
“Run” (
) position. Hold throttle trigger and throttle trigger
lockout fully depressed and pull recoil starter handle/rope until en-
gine 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 2 - 5.
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D
A
B
D