Echo POWER EDGER PE-280 - Manual (Page 13)

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startIng cold engIne
warning
The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts,
and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of
the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or
thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control.
1. Stop Switch
Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position.
2. Choke
Move choke (B) to “Cold Start” ( ) Position.
3. Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel will be 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 area and keep movable attachment parts clear
of all obstacles. Firmly grasp right hand grip with left hand and
fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Rapidly pull
recoil starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires (or maximum five
[5] pulls).
5. Choke
After engine fires or five (5) pulls, move choke lever back to “Run”
(
) position. Hold throttle trigger fully depressed and pull starter
handle/rope until engine starts and runs. Release throttle trigger
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.
6. After engine warm up, gradually depress throttle trigger to increase
engine RPM to operating speed.
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