Echo WT160S Owners Manual v.1 - Manual (Page 11)

wheeled trimmer
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Section
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.
Check engine oil level before starting (see Engine 1.
Owners Manual).
Open the fuel shut-off valve.
2.
Place the throttle in the FAST position. Operate engine 3.
in the FAST position.
Firmly push the primer bulb 3 times before starting
4.
OR if the engine is equipped with a choke, move the
throttle lever to the ChOKE position.
Pull trimmer bail back.
5.
For Recoil models: 6. 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.
For Electric models: Turn key to START.
Allow engine to warm up. Slowly adjust the throttle
7.
lever (if equipped) from the ChOKE position to the
RuN position.
Move the throttle (if equipped) to the SLOW position, 1.
then release the trimmer bail OR move the throttle to
the STOP position.
Close the fuel shut off valve.
2.
The intended use of the Wheeled Trimmer is trimming,
mowing and edging. The following guidelines can help
you get started.
Run unit at full operating speed before starting to trim, 1.
mow or edge.
To begin trimming, start the engine, place the trimmer
2.
head on the ground and begin walking slowly.
The wheels should remain on the ground at all times
3.
to prevent undue pressure on the trimmer head.
The cutting radius is dependant on the amount of
4.
cutting string used and type of application.
For difficult conditions and edging, using less than the
5.
full cutting radius is recommended.
allow the machine to come to complete stop
before inspection or servicing. you can tell when
the machine has come to a complete stop when the
trimmer disk is not rotating.
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opERaTIoN
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 moWER
4.2 SToppING THE moWER
4.3 TRImmING GuIdE
WaRNING
Inspect and clean engine before each use. Debris
accumulation around the muffler can cause a fire.
WaRNING