Echo SHC-225S - Manual (Page 19)

SHC-225/S OPERATION
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Stopping Engine
1. Throttle
Release throttle and allow engine to return to idle before
shutting off engine.
2. Stop Switch
Move stop switch (A) to STOP position.
If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position, close choke - COLD START
position - to stall engine. Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using trimmer again.
Hedge Trimming
Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause
unconsciousness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position
unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body.
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.
1. Always grip throttle handle with right hand and support
handle with left hand while trimming.
2. Hold trimmer firmly and squeeze throttle trigger to
accelerate engine.
3. Tilt trimmer so cutting teeth are angled slightly toward the
hedge or shrub and proceed to cut.
Never remove hands from unit when blades are moving.
The engine continues running even when the blades have stopped due to an obstruction. If this
occurs, stop the engine, disconnect ignition cable and remove the obstruction
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