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O
PERATION
WARNING DANGER
Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions which can
cause serious injury or death.
• Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual
and instructions for safe operation.
• Before starting the unit, equip yourself and any other person
working within the 15 M (50 ft.) Safety Zone with the required
Protective Equipment and clothing.
• Always evaluate the area being cut for overhead hazards such as
dead branches which may fall and strike the operator or helpers.
• Be aware of branches bouncing when striking the ground.
• Larger branches should be removed in sections.
• During operation, the complete unit, especially the shaft tube and the
cutting attachment may become very hot, too hot to touch. Avoid
contact during and immediately after operation.
• Grip Power Pruner
™
with both hands with thumbs and fingers
encircling the front and rear handles.
STARTING
COLD
ENGINE
WARNING DANGER
The cutting attachment should not move at idle. If cutting attach-
ment moves, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjust-
ment" instructions in this manual or see your
ECHO
Dealer,
otherwise serious personal injury may result.
1.
Stop Switch - Start/Run.
Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP
position.
2.
Choke - Cold Start.
Move choke (B) to “Cold Start” Position.
3.
Primer Bulb -Purge.
Pump primer bulb (C) 10 times. Fuel will be visible and flow freely in
the clear fuel tank return line.
WARNING DANGER
Inspect starting area for hazards such as rocks, glass, debris etc.
which could be contacted by the cutting attachment when starting.
Keep helpers and bystanders at least 15 M (50 ft.) from starting
area, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
A
B
C
D
