GRASS TRIMMER/BRUSH CUTTER
OPERATOR'S MANUAL 21
OPERATION

STARTING COLD ENGINE

WARNING DANGER
The cutting attachment should not move at idle. If cutting attach-
ment moves, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjust-
ment" 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) forward away from the STOP
position.
2. Choke - Cold Start.
Move choke (B) to “Cold Start” Position.
3. Primer Bulb -Purge.
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 contacted by the cutting attachment when starting.
Keep helpers and bystanders at least 15 m (50 ft.) from starting
area, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
4. Lay the uniton a flat clear area. Firmly grasp right hand grip and
throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle
trigger to wide open position. Rapidly pull recoil starter handle/
rope (D) until engine fires (or maximum five [5] pulls).
5. After engine fires (or five [5] pulls), move choke lever back to
“Run” position. Hold throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout
fully depressed and pull recoil 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.
A
B
C
D