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Echo PAS-225 manual

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    Pro Attachment Series TM Operator's Manual MODEL P AS-225 V alue Pack W ARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully . ECHO provides an Operator's Manual and Safety Manual with this unit and a separate Operator's Manual with the attachment. All manuals must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Fail[...]

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    2 I ntroductIon W elcome to the ECHO family . This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on- the-job-dependability . Read and understand this manual as well as your attachment operator's manual and SAFETY MANUAL before operation. Y ou will nd these manuals easy to read and full of helpful operating tips and SAF[...]

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    P ro A tt Achment S erieS tm o PerA t or ' S m AnuAl 3 NOTE This enclosed message provides tips for use, care and maintenance of the unit. IMPOR T ANT The enclosed message provides information neces- sary for the protection of the unit. Interna tIonal symbols Hot Surface Carburetor Adjust- ment - Idle speed Carburetor Adjust- ment - High speed[...]

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    4 Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’ s Phenomenon, which affects the ngers of certain individuals, may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensa- tions, followed by loss of color and numbness in the ngers. The fol[...]

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    P ro A tt Achment S erieS tm o PerA t or ' S m AnuAl 5 Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the ngers, 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 Rep[...]

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    6 W ARNING Moving parts can amputate ngers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. • A LWAY S stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. • DO NOT start or operate unit unless [...]

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    P ro A tt Achment S erieS tm o PerA tor ' S m AnuAl 7 1 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 2 6 12 d escrIptIon Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer . See P AR TS ORDERING instructions for [...]

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    8 1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter . 2. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle. 3. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged. 4. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle T rigger Housing.[...]

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    P ro A tt Achment S erieS tm o PerA tor ' S m AnuAl 9 c ontents After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. _____ 1 - Power Head w/Upper Drive Shaft Assembly _____ 1 - Lower Drive Shaft Assembly _____ 1 - Operator&apos[...]

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    10 5. Carefully t attachment drive shaft assembly into coupler (B) to decal assembly line (C), making sure that the inner lower drive shaft engages the square upper drive shaft socket. NOTE Lower bearing housing and head assembly must be in line with the engine. 6. Rotate locator pin (A) 1/4 turn clockwise to engage lower shaft hole. Insure loca[...]

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    P ro A tt Achment S erieS tm o PerA tor ' S m AnuAl 11 nylon lIne head Inst alla tIon Parts Requir ed: Nylon Line Head. Caution W ear Gloves or personal injury may result: • Cutoff knife is sharp. • Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot. 1. Be sure adapter plate (C) remains on PTO shaft (A). 2. Align locking hole in upper plate with not[...]

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    12 W ARNING Moving parts can amputate ngers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Allow unit to cool before performing service.[...]

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    P ro A tt Achment S erieS tm o PerA tor ' S m AnuAl 13 NOTE The Barrier Bar is used to restrict rearward movement of the unit. The Barrier Bar is NOT A HANDLE and should not be gripped when using or carrying the unit. trImmer - opera tIon wIth blades Preparing the T rimmer/Brush Cutter for Blade Use W ARNING Blade use DEMANDS specic Brush C[...]

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    14 8 T ooth W eed/Grass Blade is designed for grass, garden debris and thick weeds. DO NOT use this blade for brush or heavy woody growth, 19 mm (3/4 in.) diameter or larger . 80 T ooth Brush Blade is designed for cutting brush and woody growth up to 13 mm (1/2 in.) diameter . 22 T ooth Clearing Blade is designed for dense thickets and saplings up [...]

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    P ro A tt Achment S erieS tm o PerA tor ' S m AnuAl 15 2. Control blower speed with throttle trigger . 3. Use lower speed to blow debris from hard surfaces. 4. Additional speed may be necessary to clean debris, snow , etc. from lawns and owerbeds. NOTE Never use a higher speed setting than necessary to perform a task. Remember , the higher [...]

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    16 NOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty . Read and follow instructions in the Storage section of this manual. W ARNING Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meet[...]

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    P ro A tt Achment S erieS tm o PerA tor ' S m AnuAl 17 Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container , and remix. IMPOR T ANT Spilled[...]

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    18 D 4. Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a at area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles. 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 res (or maximum ve [5] pulls). 5. Choke After [...]

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    P ro A tt Achment S erieS tm o PerA tor ' S m AnuAl 19 A stoppInG enGIne 1. Thr ottle Release throttle, and allow engine to return to idle before shutting engine off. 2. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) backward to STOP position. W ARNING If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP posi- tion, close choke - COLD ST AR T po[...]

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    20 maIntenance Interv als COMPONENT/ SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE REQ'D SKILL LEVEL DAILY OR BEFORE USE EVERY REFUEL 3 MONTHS OR 90 HOURS YEARLY 600 HOURS Air Filter Inspect/Clean 1 I / C * R * Choke Shutter Inspect/Clean 1 I / C Fuel Filter Inspect/Replace 1 I * I / R * Fuel Cap Gasket Inspect/Replace 1 I * R * Fuel System Inspect/Replace 1 I[...]

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    P ro A tt Achment S erieS tm o PerA tor ' S m AnuAl 21 fuel fIl ter Level 1. Parts r equir ed: REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FIL TER KIT . DANGER Fuel is VER Y ammable. Use extreme ca re when mixing, storing or handling, or serious personal injury may result. 1. Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel tank. 2. U[...]

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    22 coolInG system Level 2. Parts Requir ed: None if you are careful. IMPOR T ANT T o maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder n area. This ow of air carries combustion heat away from the engine. Overheating and engine seizure can occur when: • Air intakes are blocked, preventing coolin[...]

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    P ro A tt Achment S erieS tm o PerA tor ' S m AnuAl 23 1. Remove engine cover (B). 2. Place piston at T op Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder . 3. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (C,D), gasket (E), and screen (F), from mufer body . 4. Clean carbon deposits from mufer components. NOTE When cleaning carbon d[...]

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    24 carburetor adjustment Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break- in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required. High Altitude Operation This engine has been[...]

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    P ro A tt Achment S erieS tm o PerA tor ' S m AnuAl 25 lubrIca tIon Level 1. Parts Requir ed: POWER BLENDX TM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base Grease. Gear Housing 1. Clean all loose debris from gear box. 2. Remove plug (A) and check level of grease. 3. Add grease if necessary . DO NOT over -ll. Drive Shaft (Lower) (T rimmer Attachment Onl[...]

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    26 D A B B E A C D F Drive Shaft Upper 1. Loosen clamping knob (A). 2. Pull locator pin (B) and rotate 1/4 turn counter clockwise to lockout position. 3. Remove attachment. 4. Remove coupler (E) from upper drive shaft assembly by loosening clamping screw (C) and removing set screw (D). 5. Remove upper ex cable (F), wipe clean, and apply a thin c[...]

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    P ro A tt Achment S erieS tm o PerA tor ' S m AnuAl 27 4. Hold trimmer head while turning knob clockwise to wind line onto spool until about 5” (13 cm) of each line remains exposed. t rImmer head Is now full y loaded and ready for opera tIon . NOTE: T rimmer head is pre-wound with .095" (2.4mm) Crossre™ trimmer line. sharpenInG met[...]

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    28 t roubleshootInG DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely ammable and may cause re and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by ground- ing spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. T R A H C G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T M E L B O R P E N I G N E m e l b o r Pk c e h Cs u t a t Se s u a Cy d e m e R e[...]

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    P ro A tt Achment S erieS tm o PerA tor ' S m AnuAl 29 s toraGe Long T erm Storage (over 30 days) W ARNING During operation the mufer or catalytic mufer and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of ammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may resu[...]

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    30 s pecIfIca tIons MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- P AS-225 V alue Pack Unit Length ------------------------------------------------- 1793mm (70.6 in.) Unit W idth -------------------------------------------------- 251 mm (9.88 in.) Unit Height ------------------------------------------------- 328 mm (12.9 in.) W eight ([...]

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    P ro A tt Achment S erieS tm o PerA tor ' S m AnuAl 31 echo approved optIonal a tt achments W ARNING Use only ECHO approved attachments for these models. Serious injury may result from the use of non approved at- tachment combinations. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and attachment manual. ECHO, INC. will not[...]

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    32 ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited W arranty , provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in material and workmanship . Under normal use and maintenance from date of purchase, ECHO agrees to repair [...]

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    P ro A tt Achment S erieS tm o PerA tor ' S m AnuAl 33 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES  [...]

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    34 ECHO INCORPORA TED EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIW A BRANDS The Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) and ECHO Incorporated (ECHO Inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2010 and later equipment/small off-road engine (SORE). New equi[...]

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    P ro A tt Achment S erieS tm o PerA tor ' S m AnuAl 35 notes[...]

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    ECHO, INCORPORA TED 400 o akwood r oad l ake Z urIch , Il 60047-1564 www . echo - usa . com CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 Mon - Fri C.S.T . DEALER? Call 1-800-432-ECHO 1-800-432-3246 or www .echo-usa.com P AS-225 S5951 1001001/S5951 1999999 S59612001001/S59612999999 T rimmer S06400001001/S06400999999 Blower S68600001001/S68600[...]