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    W ARNING U sers of this equi pmen t r isk in jury to themselves and o thers if the unit i s used im- pr operly a nd/or saf ety pr ecau tions a re no t follo wed. ECH O pr o vides an opera tor ’ s man ual and a saf ety man ual. Both must be read a nd underst ood for pr oper and saf e opera tion. F ailur e to do so could r esult in serious in jury [...]

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    2 Copyright© 201 1 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. 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 and the SAFETY MANUAL. Y ou will nd both easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY message[...]

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    P ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 3 s afety m anual s afety s ymbols and I mport ant I nforma tIon 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 symbols and key words and what they mean to you. [...]

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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 ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 5 W ARNING 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 Safe Operation.[...]

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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 ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 7 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 Shaft Decal 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 specic i[...]

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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 [...]

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    P ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 9 a ssembl y Parts Requir ed: Power head, Drive Shaft Assembly drIve shaft / power head 1. Stand power head upright on a level surface. 2. Loosen the two (2) drive shaft clamp bolts (B) at engine drive shaft clamp, and remove center drive shaft location bolt (A). 3. Remove dust cap and carefully t drive[...]

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    10 5. T ighten two (2) drive shaft clamp bolts (B) securely . A B B A B C D C D throttle lInkage and IgnItIon leads 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 throt[...]

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    P ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 11 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[...]

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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 ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 13 st artIng cold engIne W ARNING 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 st[...]

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    14 st artIng w arm engIne 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 Adjustment” ins[...]

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    P ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 15 opera tIng technIques W ARNING Engine exhaust IS HOT , and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, serious in- jury , or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. AL W A YS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body . 1. Before edgin[...]

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    16 Y our ECHO edger is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your edger achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. T o help you decide whether you want to DO-IT -YOURSELF or have[...]

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    P ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 17 aIr fIl ter Level 1. Parts r equir ed: 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 accumu - lated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air lter cover and air lter retain[...]

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    18 sp ark plug Level 2. Parts Requir ed: REPOWER TM Tune-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 center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean. Remaining sand will damage[...]

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    P ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 19 exhaust system Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Parts Requir ed: Spark Arrestor Screen, Gasket 1. Remove mufer cover (A). 2. Place piston at T op Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder . 3. Remove spark arrestor screen (B), gasket (C) and exhaust guide (D) from mufer body . [...]

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    20 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Parts Requir ed: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove mufer cover . 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 deposits from cylinder exhaust port. IMPOR T ANT Never use a metal tool to scra[...]

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    P ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 21 Level 2. Parts r equir ed: None NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized ECHO dealer . 1. Check idle speed and reset if necessary . If a tachometer is avail[...]

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    22 blade replacement / lubrIca tIon Level 1. Parts Requir ed: ECHO ® LUBE TM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base Grease, Blade P/N 69601552632, split pin P/N 90030020022 NOTE Grease gear case every 15 - 25 hours of use. Replace blade when it is worn shorter than 6 inches. Remove blade and adapters before greasing to prevent damage to gear and bearin[...]

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    P ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 23 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 [...]

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    24 s torage 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 30 days) Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time[...]

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    P ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 25 s pecIfIca tIons MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- PE-280 Length ------------------------------------------------------- 1765 mm (69.5 in.) W idth -------------------------------------------------------- 315 mm (12.4 in.) Height --------------------------------------------------[...]

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    26 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 ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 27 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES  ?[...]

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    28 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 ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 29 notes[...]

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    P ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 31 notes[...]

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    CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 Mon - Fri C.S.T . ECHO, INCORPORA TED 400 O akwOOd R Oad L ake Z uRich , iL 60047 www .echo-usa.com DEALER? Call 1-800-432-ECHO 1-800-432-3246 or www .echo-usa.com S631 1 1006136/S6311 1999999 S63012008945/S63012999999 s ervIcIng I nforma tIon p arts / serIal number Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REP[...]