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Warning danger – Echo PE-2000 Type 1/1E User Manual

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PERATION

• Before starting the unit, equip yourself and any other person working

within the 50 ft. (15M) Safety Zone with the required Protective
Equipment and clothing.

• Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual

and instruction for safe operation.

• During operation, the complete unit, especially the drive shaft

housing and the bearing housing may become very hot, too hot to
touch. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation.

WARNING DANGER

When engine starts, the blade may rotate, even with throttle trigger in
idle (Release) position.

1.

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

2.

Close Choke - Cold Start.
Move choke (B) to "Cold Start" position.

3.

Primer - Pump Bulb.
Pump primer bulb (C) 10 times. Fuel will be visible and flow freely in
the "Clear" fuel return line.

PE-2000

PE-2400
PE-3100

STARTING

COLD

ENGINE

NOTE
Check unit for loose nuts, bolts and screws before starting.
Always clear work area of debris before starting operation.
Always hold the unit firmly on the ground.
When pulling recoil starter rope, use short pulls, 1/2 to 2/3 of

rope length.

Do not allow the recoil starter handle to snap back against the

housing.

Always hold the unit firmly.

PE-2000

A

A

C

B

WARNING DANGER

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

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