Echo HCA-265ES-LW Operator's Manual

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29StorageStorageLong-term storage (30 days or more)1. Empty the fuel tank completely.2. Move the ignition switch to the Stop position.3. Wipe clean any grease, oil, dust, dirt and other materials onthe outside of the hedge trimmer.4. Perform the periodic checks prescribed in this manual.5. Check that the screws and nuts are tightened. Tighten upany that are loose.6. Remove the spark plug and add the appropriate quantity(around 10 mL) of clean, new 2-stroke engine oil to the cyl-inder via the installation socket.7. Fit the spark plug. (Do not connect the spark plug cap. )8. Lubricate the blades with a heavy coat of oil to prevent rust.9. Once the product is sufficiently cool and dry, fit the bladecover onto the cutter blades and wrap the engine section ina plastic bag or other covering before putting them in stor-age.10. Store the product in a dry, dust free place, out of the reachof children and other unauthorized persons.WARNINGDo not store in sealed locations filled with fuel gas, or close to naked flames or sparks. You could cause a fire.When storing the product for long periods of time (30 days or more), ensure that the following preparations for stor-age are carried out.A. Remove any fuel from the fuel tank.B. Alternately press and release the purge bulb a numberof times to remove the fuel from the purge bulb.C. Start the engine and run it at idle speed until it comes toa natural stop.1. Ignition switch2. Throttle trigger3. StopA. Place a piece of clean cloth over the spark plug installa-tion socket.B. Pull 2 or 3 times on the starter handle to distribute theengine oil into the cylinder.C. Observe the piston location through the spark plug hole.Pull the recoil starter handle slowly until the pistonreaches the top of its travel and leave it there.