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starting warm engine

The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke.

WARNING

The blades must not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to assure blades do not move at idle.

If blades move, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Ad- justment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer.

1.Stop Switch

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

2.Purge Bulb

Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.

3.Recoil Starter

Place the unit on a flat, clear area. Grip the support handle securely with one hand, and pull the recoil starter handle (D) until engine starts.

NOTE

If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use Cold Start Procedure.

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stopping engine

1.Throttle

Release throttle and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine.

2.Stop Switch

Move stop switch (A) to STOP position.

WARNING

If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP posi- tion, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine. Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using hedge clipper again.

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