Echo SB - Manual (Page 25)

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ALWAYS start the unit with power head on the
ground, with cutting head/work attachment off the
ground and clear of debris and all obstructions.
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NEVER “drop start” the unit or attempt to start the
unit while it is resting on blade tips.
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ALWAYS grip the unit firmly when starting to prevent
loss of control when pulling starter handle.
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ALWAYS hold the unit securely on the right side of
your body with both hands. Use left hand on the front
handle and right hand on the rear handle, or use left
and right handgrips on units equipped with U-
Handle for metal blade use.
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MAINTAIN a secure, two-handed grip at all times
while unit is in use.
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ALWAYS shut unit off immediately if it shakes or
vibrates excessively when started. Tag unit, and
have it checked by an authorized service center
before placing back in use.
STOPPING
The “STOP” switch stops the unit by grounding the
ignition and preventing the spark plug from discharging
a spark. If the STOP switch malfunctions and does not
stop the unit when required, use the choke to stall the
engine to a stop, and have your Echo dealer repair the
switch before using the unit again.
Use this “Emergency" Stopping sequence only if the
STOP switch malfunctions:
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Release trigger and allow engine to return to idle,
and wait for cutting head/work attachment to stop.
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After the engine has returned to idle and cutting
attachment has stopped, place the unit on a safe,
flat surface, clear of obstructions.
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Keep one hand on the throttle control handle assem-
bly to maintain control of the unit, and move the
choke control lever to the closed, “COLD START”
( ) position to stall the engine.
STOPPING
CHOKE CLOSED
(COLD START POSITION)
Never use one-handed
Never drop start unit