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1.
BLADES - Double reciprocating blades mounted to a blade support bar. Double sided blades, are capable of cutting
on either side of the blade. All other models are single sided.
2.
RIGHT FRONT HANDLE WITH GUARD - Rubber non-slip grip, guard protects hand from the blades. Warning
decals are located on guard.
3.
SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
4.
PRIMER BULB - Pumping primer bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank priming the carbure-
tor for starting. Pump primer bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an
additional 4 or 5 times.
5.
CHOKE - The choke control lever is located on the front of the air cleaner case. Move choke lever to "COLD
START" to close the choke for Cold Starting. Move choke lever to "RUN" position to open choke.
6.
AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.
7.
FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.
8.
FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
9.
REAR HANDLE - Contains the Stop Switch, Throttle Lockout, Rotation Lockout and Throttle Trigger.
10. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. Trigger Lockout must be depressed fully and
Rotation Lock must be engaged before Throttle Trigger will move. During acceleration, depress gradually for best
operating technique.
11. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the rear handle. Move switch FORWARD to RUN, BACK to
STOP.
12. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be depressed before Throttle Trigger can be activated.
13. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until recoil starter engages, then quickly and firmly. DO NOT pull
rope all the way out or allow the handle to snap back, damage to the starter will occur.
14. SPARK ARRESTOR - CATALYTIC MUFFLER / MUFFLER -The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise
and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep
exhaust area clear of flammable debris.
15. BLADE COVER - Used to cover blades during transportation or storage. Remove blade cover before using unit.
16. SAFETY VIDEO - (Not included with unit) P/N 99922202800 English version only is available at a cost of $5.00 from
ECHO, INC. or any authorized ECHO dealer. The video overviews safety precautions and proper operating tech-
niques and is supplemental to the Safety Manual. Read and understand the Safety Manual for complete information
on safe operation.