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DETERMINE OPERATION AREA

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.
Before starting the unit, equip yourself and any other person working
within the 15M (50 ft.) Safety Zone with the required Protective
Equipment and clothing.
Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and
animals prevented from coming nearer than 15M (50 ft.) while the
trimmer is in use.
OPERATION
Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual,
and instructions for safe operation.
Refer to the Safety Manual provided with the unit for proper
trimming and brush cutting techniques.
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) forward away from the STOP
position.
A
15M (50 ft.)