starting warm engine
1.Ensure that there is fuel and chain oil in the tanks.
2.Move chain brake lever (E) fully forward to lock chain brake before starting.
3.Lay unit on a flat, clear area and keep bar and chain clear of all obstacles.Hold top handle with one hand, and depress throttle trigger lockout, but do not depress throttle trigger.
4.Move ignition/choke lever (A) forward to “Run” position ( I ).
5.Pull starter handle.
NOTE
If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use cold start procedure.
running
WARNING
The saw chain should not move at idle, otherwise serious per- sonal injury may result.
NOTE
If saw chain moves, adjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment” instructions in this manual, or see your dealer.
•After engine starts, allow it to return to idle and warm up before using.
•Move chain brake lever fully rearward to unlock chain brake.
•Press throttle control lockout then gradually squeeze throttle trigger to increase engine speed.
•Saw chain starts moving when the engine reaches approxi- mately 4,300 rpm.
•Ensure proper acceleration and lubrication of chain and bar.
•Do not run the engine at high speed unnecessarily.
•Be sure that saw chain stops moving when throttle trigger is released.
stopping
1.Release throttle trigger (D) and move lever (A) rearward to STOP (O) position.
2.Move chain brake lever (E) fully forward to lock chain brake.
NOTE
If engine does not stop, move ignition/choke lever forward to
choke position (
) to stop engine. Return the unit to your authorized ECHO dealer to check and repair stop switch before starting the engine again.
E
A
C
A
D 
E
A
D 
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