GRASS TRIMMER /BRUSH CUTTEROPERATOR ' S MANUAL 21OPERATIONSTARTING COLD 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) forward away from the STOPposition.2. Choke Lever - Cold Start.Move choke (B) to “Cold Start” Position.3. Primer Bulb -Prime.Pump primer bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in theclear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.WARNING DANGERInspect 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 startingarea, otherwise serious personal injury may result.4. Lay the trimmer on a flat clear area. Firmly grasp rear handle gripand fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Rapidlypull recoil starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires (or maximumfive [5] pulls).5. After engine fires (or five [5] pulls) move choke lever to “Run”position. Hold throttle trigger fully depressed and pull recoil starterhandle/rope (D) until engine starts and runs. Release throttletrigger and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes.NOTEIf engine does not start with choke in “Run” position after 4 pulls,repeat instructions.6. After engine warm up, gradually depress throttle trigger to increaseengine RPM to operating speed.ABC DD