Echo HC-233, Operator'S Manual

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1. BLADES - Double reciprocating single side blades mounted to a blade support bar.
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. PURGE BULB - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purging air from the
carburetor. Pump purge 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
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. 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.
14. 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.
15. BLADE COVER - Used to cover blades during transportation or storage. Remove blade cover before using unit.