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    W ARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully . ECHO provides an Opera- tor's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Power Edger Operator's Manual MODEL PE-225 X772000224 09/10 X7722272304[...]

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    2 Copyright© 2010 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. I n t r o d u c t I o n 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 and the SAFETY MANUAL you found in the same package. Y ou will nd both easy to use and full of hel[...]

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    P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 3 s a f e t y m a n u a l s a f e t y s y m b o l s a n d I m p o r t a n t I n f o r m a t I o n Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will nd safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre - ceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those sy[...]

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    4 Physical Condition Y our judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • if you are tired or sick, • if you are taking medication, • if you have taken alcohol or drugs. Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye Protection W ear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE re- quirements whenever you operate the edger .[...]

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    P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 5 DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. Read the Manuals • Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator’ s Manual and Safety Manual for instructions on Saf[...]

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    6 An Emission Control Label is located on the engine. (This is an EXAMPLE ONL Y , information on label varies by engine F AMIL Y). e q u I p m e n t W ARNING Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non approved attachment combi- nation. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, at[...]

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    P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 7 P/N X505002310 12 14 15 17 18 10 13 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 Shaft Decal d e s c r I p t I o n 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 d[...]

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    8 1. POWER HEAD - Factory assembled. Includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and starter . 2. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged 3. STOP SWITCH - "Slide Switch" mounted on top of the throttle T[...]

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    P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 9 c o n t e n t s The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly may be necessary . After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use th[...]

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    10 C D C D t h r o t t l e l I n k a g e a n d I g n I t I o n l e a d s 1. Close choke and remove air lter cover . 2. Place inner throttle cable in large hole of carburetor swivel (A). 3. Loosen nuts (B) and place threaded end of throttle linkage in bracket slot. Finger tighten nuts (B). 4. Check throttle for freedom of movement and that wide o[...]

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    P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 11 f u e l 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, suc[...]

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    12 Handling Fuel W ARNING Fuel is VER Y ammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container . • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow ames or sparks near fuel. • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equ[...]

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    P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 13 s t a r t I n g c o l d e n g I n e W ARNING The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury . Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or thrown. 1. [...]

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    14 s t a r t I n g w a r m e n g I n e The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position. W ARNING The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. NOTE If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adju[...]

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    P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 15 1. Before edging, water the area to soften the ground to make edging easier . 2 Before edging, check the area and remove all obstacles and objects that could be thrown. 3. Plan to edge regularly to make it easier to keep a neat edge and to avoid having to make more than one pass. NOTE Blad[...]

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    16 m a I n t e n a n c e I n t e r v a l s 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[...]

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    P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 17 a I r f I l t e r Level 1. T ools r equired: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Cleaning brush Parts r equired: REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FIL TER KIT . 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air lter is removed. Brush accumulated [...]

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    18 s p a r k p l u g Level 2. T ools Requir ed: Locking tool, wrench, feeler gauge, soft wire brush. Parts Requir ed: REPOWER TM T une-Up Kit IMPOR T ANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) other - wise severe engine damage may occur . 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded cen- ter electrode. 2. Clean the plug [...]

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    P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 19 e x h a u s t s y s t e m Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. T ools Requir ed: T27 T orx L-W rench, Soft Metal Brush Parts Requir ed: Spark Arrestor Screen, Gasket 1. Remove two (2) engine cover screws and engine cover . 2. Place piston at T op Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from ent[...]

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    20 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. T ools r equired: T orx T27 L-W rench, W ood or plastic scraper Parts Requir ed: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover (2 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center . Remove mufer (A) and heat shield (B). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposit[...]

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    P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 21 c a r b u r e t o r a d j u s t m e n t 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 spee[...]

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    22 l u b r I c a t I o n Gear Housing Level 1. T ools Requir ed: 13 mm wrench, grease gun P/N 91016, clean rag Parts Requir ed: POWER BLENDX TM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base Grease 1. Remove plug (A) and grease gear housing. Do not over-ll. 2. Replace plug and tighten securely . Drive Shaft Level 1. T ools r equired: T orx T27 L-W rench, Cle[...]

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    P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 23 b l a d e r e p l a c e m e n t Level 1 T ools Requir ed: Locking tool, pliers, T -Wrench Parts Requir ed: Blade P/N 69601553630, new split pin P/N 90030020022 NOTE Replace blade when it is worn shorter than 6 inches. 1. Remove split pin (A). 2. Align hole in inner blade adapter (B) with n[...]

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    24 t r o u b l e s h o o t I n g 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 P k c e h C s u t a t S e s u [...]

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    P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 25 s t o r a g e 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 result. Long T erm Storage (over [...]

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    26 s p e c I f I c a t I o n s MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- PE-225 Length ------------------------------------------------------- 1742 mm (68.6 in.) W idth -------------------------------------------------------- 305 mm (12.0 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 370 mm (14.6 in.) W eight [...]

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    P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 27 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 fro m defects in material an d workmanship . Under normal use an[...]

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    28 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES  [...]

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    P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 29 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 a[...]

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    P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 31 n o t e s[...]

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    ECHO, INCORPORA TED 400 O a k w O O d R O a d L a k e Z u R i c h , iL 60047 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 S7861 1001001/S78611999999 S78712001001/S78712999999 s e r v I c I n g I n f o r m a t I o n p a r t s / s e r I a l n u [...]