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Refill the oil reservois with each tank of fuel. IMPORTANT To prevent plastic deterioration, do not use synthetic or silicone based oil. ADJUSTING AUTOMATIC OILER Tools required: 10x19mm (13/32x3/4) T-Wrench provided 1. Remove two (2) 10 mm guide bar retaining nuts and sprocket cover. 2. From bottom of gear case, turn adjustment screw (A) clockwise to decrease oil volume - counter clockwise to increase oil volume. NOTE Very little visible oil on the saw chain will provide sufficient lubrication. A 18 18 Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed; • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed. • Inspect fuel lines, tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks. DO NOT operate unit if leaks are found. • Check that the cutting attachment is firmly attached and the saw chain is correctly tensioned on the guide bar. Dull, loose or damaged saw chain should not be used. Refer to page 29 for correct Filing Saw Chain procedure. • Check that shoulder harness is adjusted for safe, comfortable operation. See figure at right for proper adjustment. DETERMINE OPERATION AREA • Before starting the unit, equip yourself and fellow workers in the 15 M (50 ft.) safety zone with the required protective equipment and clothing. • Review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contribute to unsafe conditions, such as overhead electrical lines or dead branches. • Spectators, children and animals must be prevented from coming nearer than 15 M (50 ft.) while the pruner is in use. • Large branches should be removed in sections. 15 M (50 ft.) TM TM19 OPERATION WARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions which can cause serious injury or death. • Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual, and instructions for safe operation. • Before starting the unit, equip yourself and any other person working within the 15 M (50 ft.) Safety Zone with the required Protective Equipment and clothing. • Always evaluate the area being cut for overhead hazards, such as dead branches which may fall and strike the operator or helpers. • Be aware of branches bouncing when striking the ground. • Larger branches should be removed in sections. • During operation, the complete unit, especially the shaft tube and bearing housing may become very hot, too hot to touch. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation. STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING DANGER The cutting attachment should not move at idle. If cutting attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjustment" instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may result. A 1. Stop Switch -Start/Run. Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position. 2. Choke - Cold Start. Move choke (B) to “Cold Start” Position. 3. Primer Bulb -Purge. Pump primer bulb (C) 10 times. Fuel will be visible and flow freely in the clear fuel tank return line. 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. B C D 4. Lay the pruner on a flat clear area. Firmly grasp right hand grip and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires (or maximum five [5] pulls). 20 20 . After engine fires (or five [5] pulls), move choke lever back to “Run” position. Hold throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout fully depressed and pull recoil starter handle/rope until engine starts and runs. Release throttle trigger and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes. NOTE If engine does not start with choke in “Run” position after 5 pulls, repeat instructions. 6. After engine warm up, gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed. STARTING WARM ENGINE A WARNING DANGER The cutting attachment should not move at idle. If cutting attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjustment" instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 1. Stop Switch - Start/Run. Move Stop Switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position. 2. Start - Pull Rope. Lay the pruner on a flat clear area and pull the recoil starter handle (D) until the engine fires. NOTE If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use Cold Start Procedure. D STOPPING ENGINE 1. Release Throttle. Allow engine to idle for a minute. 2. Stop Switch - Stop. Move stop switch button (A) backward to STOP position. WARNING DANGER If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine. Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using pruner again. A TM TM...