Echo PB-255 manual

Power Blower Operator's Manual MODEL PB-255 X753002695 01/10 X7531 180205 W ARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully . ECHO provides this Operator's Manual, which must be read and understood for proper and safe opera- tion.[...]

2 Copyright© 2010 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. T a b l e o f C o n T e n T s Introduction ................................................................ 2 - The Operator's Manual ....................................... 2 Safety ......................................................................... 3 - Manual Safety Symbols [...]

3 P o w e r B l o w e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 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 [...]

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 requirements whenever you operate the unit. Han[...]

5 P o w e r B l o w e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 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 S[...]

6 e q u I p m e n T C h e C k 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, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and comply with all safety instructions[...]

7 P o w e r B l o w e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l d e s C r I p T I o n Locate the safety decal 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 informati[...]

8 C o n T e n T s 1 - Power Head 1 - Blower Pipe (main) 1 - Blower Pipe (fan-head) 1 - Operator's Manual 1 - W arranty Registration Card 1 - Echo Power Blend X TM 2-stroke oil sample Power Blower Operator's Manual MODEL PB-255 X753002680 08/06 X7531180000 WARNING Read rules for safe operation and instruct ions carefully. ECHO provides thi[...]

9 P o w e r B l o w e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l a s s e m b l y W ARNING Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. b l o w e r a p p l I C a T I o n Install Blower Pipes 1. Stand unit upright on blower base. 2. Release locking ring (C) with a coin or screwdriver , and ro[...]

10 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. f u e l W ARNING Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels [...]

11 P o w e r B l o w e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l Handling Fuel DANGER 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[...]

12 s T a r T I n g C o l d e n g I n e 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. 2. Thr ottle Position Lever Move throttle position lever (B) midway between idle and full throttle positions. 3. Choke Move choke (C) to Cold Start ( ) Position. 4. Pur ge Bulb Pump purge bulb (D) until fuel is visible and ows freely in[...]

13 P o w e r B l o w e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 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. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. 2. Thr ottle Position Lever Move throttle position lever (B) midway between idle and full throttle p[...]

14 Read the Safety Section carefully . IMPOR T ANT T o avoid engine damage due to over -revving, do not block blower pipe. 1. Use only during appropriate hours. 2. Control engine speed with throttle trigger (F), or for continu- ous use, set engine speed with throttle position lever (B). Rotate throttle position lever forward for lower speed, back f[...]

15 P o w e r B l o w e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l Y our ECHO blower is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your blower 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 [...]

16 f u e l f I l T e r Level 1. T ools r equir ed: 200-250 mm (8-10 in.) length of wire with one end bent into a hook. Clean rag, funnel, and an approved fuel container . 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. 1. Use a clean rag to remove loose d[...]

17 P o w e r B l o w e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l C o o l I n g s y s T e m Level 2. T ools r equir ed: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) cleaning brush, 4 mm Hex W rench 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 a[...]

18 e x h a u s T s y s T e m Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. T ools r equir ed: Cross Head Screwdriver , 4 mm Hex W rench, Soft metal brush Parts Requir ed: Spark arrestor screen, Gasket IMPOR T ANT Carbon deposits in mufer will cause a drop in engine output and overheating. Spark arrestor screen must be checked periodically . 1. Remove spark plu[...]

19 P o w e r B l o w e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 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 sp[...]

20 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 o u b l e s h o o T I n g 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 k c e h C s u t a t S e s u a C y d e m e R - s k n a [...]

21 P o w e r B l o w e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l s T o r a g e W ARNING During operation the mufer or catalytic mufer and surrounding cover becomes 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 (Ov[...]

22 s p e C I f I C a T I o n s MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- PB-255 Length ------------------------------------------------------ 340 mm (13.4 in.) (w/o pipes) W idth -------------------------------------------------------- 270 mm (10.6 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 350 mm (13.8 in.[...]

23 P o w e r B l o w e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l w a r r a n T y s T a T e m e n T s ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorpo rated’ s Limited W arranty , provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in material[...]

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25 P o w e r B l o w e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 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[...]

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