Echo GT-230 Operator's Manual

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18STARTING WARM ENGINEWARNING DANGERThe cutting attachment should not rotate at idle. If attachmentrotates, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjustment"instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer, otherwiseserious personal injury may result.1. Stop Switch - Start/Run. Move stop switch button (A) away fromthe STOP position.2. Start - Pull Rope. Lay the trimmer on a flat clear area and pullthe starter handle (D) until the engine fires.NOTEIf engine does not start after 5 pulls, use Cold Start Procedure.STOPPING ENGINE1. Release Throttle. Allow engine to idle for a minute.2. Stop Switch - Stop. Move stop switch button (A) backward toSTOP position.WARNING DANGERIf engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOPposition, close choke (B) - COLD START position - to stall engine.Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using trimmeragain.NOTERefer to the Grass Trimmer / Brush Cutter Safety Manual for properand safe trimming techniques.ADAB