H
EDGE
C
LIPPER
O
PERATOR
'
S
M
ANUAL
13
1. Stop Switch
Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position.
2. Choke
Move choke (B) to the Cold Start (
) (CLOSED) position.
3. Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear
fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
4. Recoil Starter
Lay the unit on a flat, clear area. Grip the front handle securely with
one hand, and pull the recoil starter handle (D) until engine fires (or
5 pulls maximum).
5. Choke
After engine fires or 5 pulls, move choke (B) to the RUN (
)
(OPEN) position. Restart engine if necessary and allow unit to warm
up at idle for several minutes.
WARNING
DANGER
The blades must not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury
may result. Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to
assure blades do not move at idle.
If blades move, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor
Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer.
NOTE
If engine does not start with choke in “Run” position after 5 pulls,
repeat instructions 2 - 5.
STARTING
COLD
ENGINE
WARNING
DANGER
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.
WARNING
DANGER
Never attempt to disassemble this recoil starter otherwise serious
personal injury may result. See your Echo Dealer if the starter
handle will not operate using light pulling force.
NOTE
The blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove
blade cover before using the unit.
A
B
D
C
