Echo HC-185 - Manual (Page 13)

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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 front handle securely with
one hand, and pull the recoil starter handle (D) 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.
B
D
A
C
WARNING
The blades must not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury
may result. Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to as-
sure 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 rear handle and front handle.
Depress the throttle trigger lockout, and gradually depress throttle
trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed.