Echo SHC-225S Serial S86111001001 - S86111001676 - Manual (Page 12)

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WARNING
Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to
severe personal injury. Avoid touching blades whenever possible,
and always wear gloves to protect hands.
NOTE
The blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove
blade cover before using the unit.
WARNING
The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts
and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury.
Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away
from objects that could become entangled or thrown.
1. Stop Switch
Move Stop Switch button away from the STOP position.
2. Choke
Move choke (B) to Cold Start ( ) position.
3. Purge Bulb
Pump purge 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 area and keep movable attachment parts clear
of all obstacles. Firmly grasp throttle handle 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. Choke
After engine fires or five (5) pulls, move choke lever back to Run
(
) position. Firmly grasp throttle handle and throttle trigger
lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide
open position. Pull 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 2 -5.
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D
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