Echo 75065 Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 12)

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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 trim-
mer, where trimmer string is mounted to a rotating disk. mate-
rial is trimmed and propelled out the edges of the trimmer.
4.1 sTarTing The moWer
move the machine to a clear, level area outdoors before start-
ing. 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 Owners
manual).
Open the fuel shut-off valve.
Place the throttle in the FaSt position. Operate engine in
the FaSt position.
Firmly push the primer bulb 3 times before starting OR if the
engine is equipped with a choke, move the throttle lever to
the CHOkE position.
Pull trimmer bail back.
for recoil models: 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 lever (if
equipped) from the CHOkE position to the RuN position.
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Warning
Before operating your machine, be sure you read and un-
derstand all safety, controls and operating instructions in this
Owner/Operators manual and on your machine. Failure to
follow these instructions can result in serious injury or prop-
erty damage.
4.2 sToPPing The moWer
move the throttle (if equipped) to the SLOW position, then
release the trimmer bail OR move the throttle to the StOP
position.
Close the fuel shut off valve.
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4.3 Trimming guide
the intended use of the EZ trim mower is trimming, mowing
and edging. the following guidelines can help you get started.
Run unit at full operating speed before starting to trim, mow
or edge.
to begin trimming, start the engine, place the trimmer head
on the ground and begin walking slowly.
the wheels should remain on the ground at all times to
prevent undue pressure on the trimmer head.
the cutting radius is dependant on the amount of cutting
string used and type of application.
For difficult conditions and edging, using less than the full
cutting radius is recommended.
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Warning
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.
Warning
inspect and clean engine before each use. Debris accumu-
lation around the muffler can cause a fire.
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