Echo WT24 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 10)

WHEELED TRIMMER
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Section
OPERATION
As with any other piece of outdoor power equipment,
getting the feel for how your machine operates and
getting to know the best techniques for particular jobs are
important to overall good performance.
TRIMMING OPERATION
The trimming operation takes place under the body of the
trimmer, where trimmer string is mounted to a rotating
disk. Material is trimmed and propelled out the edges of
the trimmer.
Move the machine to a clear, level area outdoors before
starting. Do not operate in the vicinity of bystanders. Make
sure the engine is clean and debris has not accumulated
around the muffler.
1. Check fuel and engine oil levels before starting (see
Engine Owners manual for complete engine operation
instructions).
2. Open the fuel shut-off valve.
3. Place the throttle in the START (1) position.
4. Grasp the recoil starter cord handle and slowly pull until
resistance is felt, then pull quickly to start the engine
and prevent kickback. Repeat if necessary.
5. Allow engine to warm up. Operate engine in (F) FAST
(2) position.
1. Release the trimmer bail handle, move the throttle to
(S) SLOW (3) position allowing the engine to idle down
and then to the STOP (4) position to kill the engine.
2. Close the fuel shut off valve.
The intended use of the Wheeled Trimmer is trimming,
mowing and edging. The following guidelines can help you
get started.
1. Run unit at full operating speed before starting to trim,
mow or edge.
2. To begin trimming, start the engine, pull trimmer bail
back. place the trimmer head on the ground and begin
walking slowly.
3. The wheels should remain on the ground at all times to
prevent undue pressure on the trimmer head.
4. The cutting radius is dependant on the amount of cutting
string used and type of application.
5. For difficult conditions and edging, using less than the
full cutting radius is recommended.
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Before operating your machine, be sure you read
and understand all safety, controls and operating
instructions in this owner's manual and on your
machine. Failure to follow these instructions can result
in serious injury or property damage.
WARNING
4.1 STARTING THE TRIMMER
4.2 STOPPING THE TRIMMER
4.3 TRIMMING GUIDE
Inspect and clean engine before each use. Debris
accumulation around the muffler can cause a fire.
WARNING
WARNING
To prevent personal injury, shut off engine and make
sure that the trimmer disk has come to a complete stop
before servicing, adjusting or repairing.
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