Echo HC-235 - Manual (Page 12)

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startIng cold engIne
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.
1. Stop Switch
Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position.
2. Choke
Move choke (B) to the 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 right hand, and pull the recoil starter handle (D) with left hand
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 for several minutes.
NOTE
If engine does not start with choke in “Run” position after 5 pulls,
repeat instructions 2 - 5.
WARNING
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 Ad-
justment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer.
6. Throttle Trigger
After engine warm-up, grip the throttle handle with left hand and
support handle with right hand. Depress the throttle trigger lockout,
and gradually depress throttle trigger (E) to increase engine RPM to
operating speed.
C
B
A
E
D
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