Echo SRM-520ES, 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.
Remove the blade cover.
2. Placing the product on level ground, check to ensure that the
cutting attachment does not come into contact with the sur-
face of the ground or any other impediment using a beam or
other such implement.
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.
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.
 Inspect metal blades for cracks.
 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.
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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, angle transmission, 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.
 If the cutting attachment rotates even though the throttle trigger is in the idle speed position when the engine is start-
ed, adjust the carburettor before using the product.
Failure to observe the precautions could cause an accident or injury, or even lead to a fatality.
 When starting engine using throttle latch, cutting attachment rotates. After engine starts, pull throttle trigger slightly
to release throttle latch immediately. Never use throttle latch for operation.
The rotating blade can cause injury.
NOTE
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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.
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Do not let go of the starter grip as it returns.