Echo MB-440, Operator'S Manual

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Engine operation
Engine operation
Starting the engine
Starting a cold engine
(Connect the spark plug cap if the product has been in storage for
a long period of time.)
1. Placing the product on level ground.
2. Be sure that valve is closed.
3. Move the ignition switch (A) to the Start position.
4. Make sure that the throttle trigger (D) is at the idle speed po-
sition.
5. Move the choke lever (F) to the "Cold Start" (E) position.
6. Alternately press and release the purge bulb (H) until the fuel
is sucked up into it.
7. Checking that the area around you is safe, hold the product
firmly as shown in the illustration, pulling several times on
the starter grip (I).
8. If you hear an explosion-like sound and the engine stops im-
mediately, move the choke lever to the "Run" (G) position
and continue pulling on the starter grip to start the engine.
9. If the engine does not stop, return the choke lever gently to
the "Run" position.
10. Leave the engine to warm up at idle speed for a while.
WARNING
Be particularly careful to observe the following precautions when starting the engine:
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Move at least 3m from the place where you refueled.
 Place the product in a flat, well ventilated place.
 Check that there are no fuel leaks.
 Check that none of the nuts and bolts are loose.
 Leave plenty of space around the product and do not allow people or animals near it.
 Take precautions to keep hair from being drawn into fan.
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Start the engine with the throttle trigger in the idle speed position.
 Hold the product firmly to the ground when starting the engine.
Failure to observe the precautions could cause an accident or injury, or even lead to a fatality.
 Check that there are no abnormal vibrations or sounds once the engine starts. Do not use the product if there are
abnormal vibrations or sounds. Contact your dealer to have it repaired.
Accidents involving parts that fall or shatter off can cause wounds or serious injury.
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The exhaust fumes from the engine contain toxic gases. Do not operate the product indoors or in other
ill ventilated places.
The exhaust fumes could cause poisoning.
 Do not touch silencer, spark plug, and other high temperature components while the product is running
or for some time after it stops.
You could burn yourself if you touch a high temperature component.
 Do not touch spark plug, spark plug wire, and other high voltage components while the product is run-
ning.
You could receive an electric shock if you touch a high voltage component while the product is running.
NOTE
 Pull out the starter grip gently at first, and then more rapidly. Do not pull the starter rope out to more than 2/3 of its length.
 Do not let go of the starter grip as it returns.