Echo PB-8010, Operator'S Manual

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Engine operation
Engine operation
Starting the engine
Starting a cold engine
 Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2-2/3 of rope length for
starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the
unit firmly.
1. Throttle position lever
Move Throttle position lever to idle position (first detent away
from stop position).
2. Choke
Move choke lever to position.
3. Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible. Pump purge bulb an ad-
ditional 4 or 5 times.
4. Recoil Starter
Place the blower on a flat, clear area. Hold the blower firmly
with left hand and pull out the starter grip gently at first, and
rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope until engine fires, or
maximum 5 pulls.
5. Choke
Return choke lever to initial position. Restart engine.If engine
does not start after 5 pulls,repeat instructions 2-5.
6. Engine start
Allow engine to warm up before use.
Engine warm-up
1. Once the engine starts, allow it to warm up for 2 to 3 minutes
at idling (i.e. low speed).
2. Warming the engine helps to lubricate its internal workings
more smoothly. Allow the engine to warm up fully, especially
when it is cold.
3. Never run the engine without the blower pipes fitted.
WARNING
 When starting the engine, observe the precautions described from Page 4 in the section "For safe use of your prod-
uct" to ensure that you operate the product correctly.
 Failure to observe the precautions could cause an accident or injury, or even lead to a fatality.
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.
 To start the engine, return the choke knob when you hear the first explosion-like sound and pull on the starter grip again. Be
careful not to miss the first explosion-like sound.
1. Throttle position lever
1. Choke lever 2. Purge bulb
1. Recoil starter handle