Echo PB-265L manual

Power Blower Operator's Manual MODEL PB-265L 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 operation. X753002580 10/06 X7531180400[...]

2 Copyright© 2006 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Introduction .................................................................. 2 - The Operator's Manual .......................................... 2 Safety ............................................................................ 3 - Manual Safety Symbols an[...]

3 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL S AFETY MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words. INTERNA TIONAL SYMBOLS Symbol descr[...]

4 Physical Condition Your 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 Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the unit. Hand [...]

5 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL Repetitive S tress 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 [...]

6 EQUIPMENT CHECK W ARNING Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. 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 listed in this[...]

7 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL P/N 89016006361 P/N 89016009461 65 Category I dB(A) Measured at 50 ft. (15m) per ANSI B175.2 Hot Decal (near muffler and engine) General W arning Decal (located on blower housing) P/N X508000120 D ESCRIPTION Locate the safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand a[...]

8 1. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 2. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 3. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 4. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 5. SPARK ARRESTOR - CATALYTIC MUFFLER / MUFFLER - The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark a[...]

9 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL C ONTENTS __ 1 - Power Head __ 1 - Flex Pipe __ 1 - Swivel Pipe __ 1 - Straight Pipe __ 1 - Straight Pipe w/decal __ 1 - Operator's Manual __ 1 - Warranty Registration Card __ 1 - ECHO Emissions and Warranty Statement __ 1 - Plastic Bag __ 2 - Clamps w/screws __ 1 - Stick Handle Assembly __ 1 - Echo[...]

10 A SSEMBL Y W ARNING Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. INST ALL BLOWER PIPES / STICK HANDLE 1 . Assemble clamps (A) onto both ends of flexible pipe (B). 2 . Assemble swivel pipe (C) into flexible pipe (B) and tighten clamp (A). 3 . Assemble flexible pipe (B) to elbow (D) on[...]

11 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL o i t a R 1 : 0 5 - x i M l i O o t l e u F . S . UC I R T E M S A GL I OS A GL I O s n o l l a G. z o . l Fr e t i L. c c 1 2 5 6 . 2 2 . 5 3 1 4 8 0 2 0 8 0 6 1 0 0 4 Mixing Instructions 1 . Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2 . Add the proper amount of 2-st[...]

12 ST ARTING COLD ENGINE • Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2-2/3 of rope length for starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit firmly. • Rotate throttle handle downward to a comfortable operating position. 1. Throttle Position Lever Move throttle position lever (A) to START/IDLE DETENT position( ). 2. Choke M[...]

13 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL ST ARTING W ARM ENGINE The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke. 1. Throttle Position Lever Move throttle position lever (A) to start/idle detent posi- tion( ). 2. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return li[...]

14 A OPERA TING BLOWER W ARNING Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection, face filter mask and take all safety precautions or serious personal injury may result. Do not point the blower pipe in the direction of people or pets. Read the Safety Section carefully. IMPORTANT To avoid engine damage due to over revving, do not block blower pipe ope[...]

15 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL M AINTENANCE Your 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. To hel[...]

16 AIR FIL TER Level 1. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) Cleaning brush Parts required: Air filter 1 . Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2 . Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt from inside cover. 3 . Remove air[...]

17 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL SP ARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: T-Wrench, Feeler gauge Parts Required: Spark plug IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM8Y spark plug otherwise 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 sa[...]

18 3. Remove spark plug 4. Remove engine cover - 7 screws. 5. Loosely install spark plug to keep dirt out of cylinder. 6. Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air to pass freely. 7. Reassemble parts in reverse order. IMPORTANT Do not over-tighten screws, otherwise mounting holes may become stripped. EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Too[...]

19 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL A Cylinder Exhaust Port Level 3. IMPORTANT The cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period. ECHO strongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for [...]

20 W ARNING Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. T ROUBLESHOOTING 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 Pk c e h Cs u t a t Se s u a Cy d e m e R e n i g n E - s k n a r c / d[...]

21 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 2 . Place the stop switch in the "STOP" position. 3 . Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt and debris from exterior of unit. 4 . Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required. 5 . Tighten all screws and nuts. 6. Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil starter h[...]

22 S PECIFICA TIONS MODEL ----------------------------------------------------- PB-265L Length ------------------------------------------------------- 305 mm (12.0 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 410 mm (16.1 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 435 mm (17.1 in.) Weight with pipes -[...]

23 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL NOTES[...]

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