Engine Operation; Starting The Engine; Starting A Cold Engine - Echo SHR-170SI Bedienungsanleitung

Starting the engine

Be particularly careful to observe the following precautions when starting the engine:
Move at least 3m from the place where you refueled.
Place the product in a flat, well ventilated place.
Check that there are no fuel leaks.
Check that there are no chemical leaks.
Check that none of the nuts and bolts are loose.
Leave plenty of space around the product and do not allow people or animals near it.
Start the engine with the throttle dial at START position.
Hold the product firmly to the ground when starting the engine.
There can be sometimes a time lag until engine starts after pulling starter grip. Be careful.
Failure to observe the precautions could cause an accident or injury, or even lead to a fatality.
Check that there are no abnormal vibrations or sounds once the engine starts. Do not use the product if there are
abnormal vibrations or sounds. Contact your dealer to have it repaired.
Accidents involving parts that fall or shatter off can cause wounds or serious injury.
The exhaust fumes from the engine contain toxic gases. Do not operate the product indoors or in other
ill ventilated places.
The exhaust fumes could cause poisoning.
Do not touch silencer, spark plug, and other high temperature components while the product is running
or for some time after it stops.
You could burn yourself if you touch a high temperature component.
Do not touch spark plug, spark plug wire, and other high voltage components while the product is run-
ning.
You could receive an electric shock if you touch a high voltage component while the product is running.
Never start and operate engine before filling chemical tank to avoid damage to pump.
Pull out the starter grip gently at first, and then more rapidly. Do not pull the starter rope out to more than 2/3 of its length.
Do not let go of the starter grip as it returns.

Starting a cold engine

I: High speed
WARNING
When starter grip cannot be pulled lightly, the trouble is diagnosed as failure of engine
inside. Consult your dealer.
If disassembled inadvertently, it can cause injury.
NOTE
J: Idling

Engine operation

Engine operation
(Connect the spark plug cap if the product has been in storage for
a long period of time.)
1. Placing the product on level ground.
2. Be sure that valve is closed.
3. Move the ignition switch (A) to the Start position (B).
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