Echo HC-185 - Manual (Page 18)

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OPERATION HC-165/185
Starting Cold Engine
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.
1. Stop Switch
Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position.
2. Choke
Move choke (B) to Cold Start ( ) (closed) 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, clear area. Grip the support handle
securely with one hand, and pull the recoil starter handle (D)
until engine fires (or 5 pulls maximum).
5. Choke
After engine fires (or 5 pulls), move choke (B) to the Run ( )
(open) position. Restart engine if necessary and allow unit to
warm up at idle fo rseveral minutes.
Note: If engine does not start with choke in “Run” position after
5 pulls, repeat instructions 2 - 5.
The blades must not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Periodic carburetor
adjustment may be necessary to assure blades do not move at idle. If blades move, readjust
carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO
Dealer.
6. Throttle Trigger
After engine warm-up, grip thethrottle handle and support handle. Depress the throttle trigger lockout, and
gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed.
A
B
C
D