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WARNING
DANGER
The blades should not move at idle. If blades move, readjust
carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment” instructions in
this manual or see your ECHO Dealer, otherwise serious personal
injury may result.
6. Throttle Trigger
After engine warm-up, grip the handle to depress the throttle trigger
lockout, and gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine
RPM to operating speed.
4. Recoil Starter
Lay the unit on a flat, clear area. Grip the front handle securely with
one hand, and pull the recoil starter handle (D) until engine fires (or
5 pulls maximum).
5. Choke
After engine fires or 5 pulls, move choke (B) to the RUN (
)
(OPEN) position. Restart engine if necessary and allow unit to warm
up at idle for several minutes.
NOTE
If engine does not start with choke in “Run” position after 5 pulls,
repeat instructions 2 - 5.
O
PERATION
NOTE
The blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove
blade cover before using the unit.
STARTING
COLD
ENGINE
A
D
B
4
5
B
C
1. Stop Switch
Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position.
2. Choke
Move choke (B) to the Cold Start (
) (CLOSED) position.
3. Primer
Pump primer bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear
fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.