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ANUAL
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STARTING COLD ENGINE
WARNING DANGER
The blades should not move at idle. If blades move, 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.
2. Close Choke - Cold Start.
Move choke lever (B) to Cold Start Position.
3. Primer - Pump Bulb.
Pump primer bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the
“Clear” fuel return line. Pump bulb an addition 4 or 5 times.
4. Start - Pull Rope.
Lay the hedge clipper on a flat clear area. Firmly grip the rear
handle, depress and hold the "Idle Start Interlock Lever" (D). Pull
the recoil starter handle (E) until engine fires.
NOTE
"Idle Start Interlock Lever" must be held tight against the grip or
engine will stop at idle.
5. Open Choke - Run.
Move the choke lever to the OPEN - RUN position. Restart engine
if necessary and allow to warm up running at idle for several
minutes.
A
E
C
B
D