Echo PE-280 User Manual

The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, 

and could result in possible serious injury.  Keep movable parts of 

the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or 

thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control.

1.  Stop Switch

Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position.

2.  Choke
 

Move choke (B) to “Cold Start” (

) Position.

3.  Purge Bulb

 

Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel will be visible and flows freely in  

the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5  

times.

4.  Recoil Starter

Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear 

of all obstacles. Firmly grasp right hand grip 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).

5.  Choke

After engine fires or five (5) pulls, move choke lever back to “Run” 
(

) position. Hold throttle trigger fully depressed and pull starter 

handle/rope until engine starts and runs. Release throttle trigger 

and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes.

If engine does not start with choke in “Run” position after 5 pulls, 

repeat instructions 2 - 5.

6.  After engine warm up, gradually depress throttle trigger to increase 

engine RPM to operating speed.