Starting cold engine, Hc-245 operation – Echo HC-245 User Manual

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HC-245

OPERATION

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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 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 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 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.