GRASS TRIMMER

OPERATOR'S MANUAL 13

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.

NOTE

Refer to the Grass Trimmer / Brush Cutter Safety Manual for proper and safe trimming techniques.

1.Stop Switch

Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position.

2.Choke

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

3.Primer

Pump primer bulb (C) until fuel will be 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.Recoil Starter

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 recoil starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires (maximum five [5] pulls).

5.After engine fires or five (5) pulls, move choke lever back to “Run” position. Hold throttle trigger fully depressed and pull starter handle/rope until engine starts and runs. Release throttle trigger 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.

6.After engine warm up, gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed.

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