Warning danger – Echo GT-2000R User Manual

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RASS

RIMMER

PERATOR

ANUAL

PERATION

STARTING

COLD

ENGINE

WARNING

DANGER

The cutting attachment should not rotate at idle. If attachment
rotates, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjustment"
instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer, otherwise
serious personal injury may result.

NOTE
Refer to the Grass Trimmer / Brush Cutter Safety Manual for proper
and safe trimming techniques.

Stop Switch - Start/Run.
Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position.

Choke Lever - Cold Start.
Move choke (B) to “Cold Start” Position.

Primer - Pump Bulb
Pump primer 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.

WARNING

DANGER

Inspect starting area for hazards such as rocks, glass, debris etc.
which could be thrown by the cutting attachment when starting.
Keep helpers and bystanders at least 15m (50 feet) from starting
area, otherwise serious personal injury may result.

Lay the trimmer on a flat clear area. Firmly grasp throttle grip with
left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position.
Rapidly pull starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires (maximum five
[5] pulls).

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.

After engine warm up, gradually depress throttle trigger to increase
engine RPM to operating speed.