Echo HC-235 User Manual

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1. bLADEs - Double reciprocating single side blades mounted to a blade support bar.

2. sUPPORT HANDLE WITH GUARD - FOR RIGHT HAND - Rubber non-slip grip, guard protects hand from

the blades. Warning decals are located on guard.

3. sPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.

4. PURGE bULb - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purging air from

the carburetor. Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an

additional 4 or 5 times.

5. CHOKE - The choke control lever is located on the front of the air cleaner case. Move choke lever to "COLD

START" (

) to close the choke for Cold Starting. Move choke lever to "RUN" (

) position to open choke.

6. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.

7. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.

8. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.

9. THROTTLE HANDLE - FOR LEFT HAND - Contains the Stop Switch, Throttle Lockout, and Throttle Trigger.

10. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. Trigger Lockout must be depressed fully

before Throttle Trigger will move. During acceleration, depress gradually for best operating technique.

11. sTOP sWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the rear handle. Move switch FORWARD to RUN, BACK

to STOP.

12. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be depressed before Throttle Trigger can be activated.

13. sPARK ARREsTOR MUFFLER OR sPARK ARREsTOR MUFFLER WITH CATALysT -The muffler or

catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of

carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris.

14. RECOIL sTARTER HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until recoil starter engages, then quickly and firmly. DO NOT

pull rope all the way out or allow the handle to snap back, damage to the starter will occur.

15. bLADE COVER - Used to cover blades during transportation or storage. Remove blade cover before using unit.