Starting Cold Engine - Echo HCA-266 Operator's Manual

OPERATION
Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands when rotating cutter assembly
or serious personal injury may result.
During operation, the complete unit, especially the drive shaft housing and gearcase may become
too hot to touch. Avoid contact when rotating cutter assembly.

Starting Cold Engine

Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Avoid
touching blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands.
Note: The blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove blade cover before using the unit.
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 (
3. Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the
clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5
times.
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) (closed) position.
A
B
C
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