GRASS TRIMMER

OPERATOR'S MANUAL 17

OPERATION

•Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and Instructions for safe use.

•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.

•During operation, the complete unit, especially the drive shaft housing and the bearing housing may become very hot, too hot to touch. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation.

STARTING COLD ENGINE

WARNING DANGER

The cutting attachment should not rotate at idle. If attachment rotates, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjustment" 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) away from the STOP position.

2.Choke Lever - Cold Start.

Move choke (B) to “Cold Start” Position.

3.Primer - Pump Bulb

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.

WARNING DANGER

Inspect starting area for hazards such as rocks, glass, debris etc. which could be thrown by the cutting attachment when starting. Keep helpers and bystanders at least 15m (50 feet) from starting area, otherwise serious personal injury may result.

4.Lay the trimmer on a flat clear area. Firmly grasp throttle grip with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Rapidly pull starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires (maximum five [5] pulls).

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