How do you start an Echo Trimmer?

Question

I was almost finished cutting the grass and the wheel popped off. The s***w broke in half and now I can't get the lawn mower started (it must be overheated). I was going to just use the trimmer to cut the rest because I only have a very little bit left, but I don't know how to start the trimmer.

Does anyone know how? Every time I do it, I just guess on how to do it and end up flooding it.

its one of these trimmers

http://www.woodburysawandmower.com/images/trimmer_srm_260.jpg

Answer 1

that is the exact one I have.  there is a metal switch near the spark plug that you need to turn to the on position.  Pump the clear bubble three times, pull cord a few times.  If it still doesn't start then switch the orange switch (just north of the metal one) to the run position, pull the cord while holding the trigger down.