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ED-200 ENGINE DRILL X750-004 56 0 X750409-3400 W ARNING D ANGER READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULL Y AND FOLLO W RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION. F AILURE T O DO SO COULD RESUL T IN SERIOUS INJUR Y . OPERA TOR’S MANUAL ECHO ECHO, INCORPORA TED 400 Oakwood Road, Lak e Zur ich, Illinois 60047-1564 Phone : 847-540-8400 Printed in Japan 0310Ami 857 ES[...]
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W ARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer , birth defects or other reproductive harm. W ARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or[...]
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1 IMPORTANT The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit. NOTE This enclosed message provides tips for use, care and maintenance of the unit. Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alters and helpful, information messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an expl[...]
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2 WARNING DANGER ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE WHEN A DRILL JAM OCCURS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE AN OBJECT CAUSING A DRILL JAM IF THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. PHYSICAL INJURY CAN OCCUR IF A DRILL JAM IS REMOVED AND THE DRILLS START MOVING. • Do all drilling at full throttle speed. Drilling at less at than full speed can damage the clutch by allowing it to sli[...]
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3 • Wear non-slip, heavy-duty work gloves to improve your grip on the engine drill handles. The gloves also help reduce the transmission of machine vibrations to your hands. PR O TECTING O THERS Spectators, children, fellow workers and animals must be warned to come no nearer than 4.6 m (15 feet) while the engine drill is in use. People working i[...]
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4 Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI). An extreme RSI condition is Carp[...]
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5 • Do not force the drills and only move as quickly as the drills will allow. • Stop the engine and disconnect from ignition cable before: - cleaning or when clearing a blockage; checking, maintenance or working on the machine. • Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. Never add fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine. • Do n[...]
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6 DESCRIPTION 1 11 10 5 8 13 14 12 2 3 4 9 7 6 1. Operator’s manual - Included with unit. Read before operation and keep for future reference to learn proper, safe operating techniques. 2. Throttle trigger - Device activated by the operator’s finger, for controlling the engine speed. 3. Rear handle - Handle located furthest from the drill bit. [...]
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7 ASSEMBLING • Insert the front handle to the machine, and turn clockwise. (TIGHTEN THE SCREW FIRMLY) - To operate front handle with right hand, remove right plug then reverse sides when installing handle and plug. FRONT HANDLE Front handle DRILL BIT • Insert the drill bit (not provided with unit) until it reaches the bottom of the chuck, then [...]
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8 IMPORTANT Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added. Stored two-stroke fuel may separate. ALWAYS shake fuel container thoroughly before each use. On Stop Throttle trigger NOTE When engine does not stop, shift choke lever to close position. Check and repair i[...]
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9 IMPORTANT Time intervals are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance. Record dates of monthly and yearly inspections. MAINTENANCE AND CARE AREA MAINTENANCE PAGE BEFORE MONTHLY YEARLY DATE USE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED Air Filter Clean/Replace 11 • Fuel Filter Inspect/Clean/Replace 11 • Spark Pl[...]
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10 TR OUBLE SHOO TING Trouble Engine - starts hard Cause Remedy - does not start Engine Fuel at No fuel • Fuel filter clogged • Clean or replace cranks carburetor at carburetor • Fuel line clogged • Clean • Carburetor • Ask your ECHO dealer Fuel at No fuel at • Carburetor • Ask your ECHO dealer cylinder cylinder Silencer wet • Fue[...]
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11 MAINTENANCE AIR FIL TER • Clean before Use. - Remove air cleaner cover and pull out air filter. - Lightly brush off dust or wash it in water and detergent. - Dry completely before putting it back in place. Fuel filter Fuel tank cap • Check periodically. - The standard spark gap is 0.6 to 0.7 mm (0.024 to 0.028 in.). - Correct spark gap if it[...]
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12 ADJUSTING CARBURET OR (As Required) GENERAL INFORMATION The idle speed adjuster screw controls the throttle opening at the idle position. IDLE ADJUSTMENT 1. Start engine and allow it to run at high idle until warm. 2. Turn the idle speed screw clockwise until drill bit begins to move. 3. Turn idle screw counterclockwise 1 and 1/2 to 2 turn or un[...]
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13 6. Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil starter handle several times to remove fuel from the carburetor. 7. Remove the spark plug and pour 1/2 tablespoon (1/4 oz) of fresh, clean, 2-stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole. A. Place a clean cloth over the spark plug hole. B. Pull the recoil starter handle 2 o[...]
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14 SPECIFICA TIONS ED-200 Mass without drill bit kg 4.4 (9.7 lbs) Volume fuel tank L 0.5 (16.9 US,fl.oz.) Drill size mm 32 - 178 (1.25 - 7 inch) chuck capacity mm 13 (0.5 inch) speed r/min 430 Mission reduction ratio 20.5 lubrication grease External Dimensions length × width × height mm 395 × 325 × 255 without drill bit (15.5 × 12.8 × 10.0 in[...]