12
B
C
D
A
D
After refueling
• Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit.
• Move at least 3 m (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting the
engine.
After use
• DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return
unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container.
Storage
Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact your local government for
the laws affecting your area. As a precaution, store fuel in an approved,
air tight container. Store in a well ventilated, unoccupied building, away
from sparks and flames. Do not store fuel longer than 30 days.
IMPORTANT
Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel
than you expect to use in thirty (30)
days, ninety (90) days when a fuel
stabilizer is added.
IMPORTANT
Stored two-stroke fuel may separate.
ALWAYS shake fuel container thor-
oughly before each use.
O
PERATION
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
Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP
position.
2.
Choke Lever
Move choke lever (B) to "Cold Start" Position.
3.
Primer Bulb
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.
4.
Recoil Starter
Lay the unit on a flat clear area and pull the recoil starter handle (D)
until engine fires (5 or 6 pulls).
5.
Choke Lever
After engine fires, move choke lever to “Run” position and pull
recoil starter handle/rope (D) until engine starts and runs. 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 4 and 5.
6.
Throttle Trigger
After engine warm-up, gradually depress throttle trigger to increase
engine RPM to operating speed.
