Echo HC-235 starting cold engine, Stop Switch, Choke, Purge Bulb, Recoil Starter, A B C Ed D

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starting cold engine

WARNING

Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Avoid touching blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands.

NOTE

The blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove blade cover before using the unit.

1.Stop Switch

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

2.Choke

Move choke (B) to the Cold Start ( ) (CLOSED) position.

3.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.

4.Recoil Starter

Lay the unit on a flat, clear area. Grip the support handle securely with right hand, and pull the recoil starter handle (D) with left hand 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.

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.

6.Throttle Trigger

After engine warm-up, grip the throttle handle with left hand and support handle with right hand. Depress the throttle trigger lockout, and gradually depress throttle trigger (E) to increase engine RPM to operating speed.

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B

C

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