Page 2 - Specifications
2 Copyright© 2011 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. I ntroductIon Welcome 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. You will fin...
Page 3 - warning; CIRCLE AND sLAsh syMBOL; This symbol means the specific action; CAUTION
B ed R edefineR O peRatOR ' s M anual 3 s afety m anual s afety s ymbols and I mportant I nformatIon Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre - ceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols...
Page 5 - Read the Manuals; Repetitive Stress Injuries
B ed R edefineR O peRatOR ' s M anual 5 warning 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 Man...
Page 6 - equIpment; • Inspect shield for damage, and that shield is; before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.; servicing dealer before using.; mIssIon; California models only.
6 An Emission Control Label is located on the engine. (This is an EXAMPLE ONLY, information on label varies by engine FAMILY). equIpment warning 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 f...
Page 7 - Shaft Decal; escrIptIon; instructions for specific information.; Shield Decal
B ed R edefineR O peRatOR ' 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...
Page 8 - ThROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT; duced during the redefining operation.; DRIVE shAFT AssEMBLy -; Contains a specially designed liner and the flexible drive shaft.; RECOIL sTARTER hANDLE -; The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust; AIR CLEANER AssEMBLy -
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 - "Sl...
Page 9 - Remove dust cap and carefully fit drive shaft assembly to engine; NOTE
B ed R edefineR O peRatOR ' s M anual 9 a ssembly Parts Required: 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). ...
Page 10 - Close choke and remove air filter cover.
10 5. Tighten 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 filter 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...
Page 11 - support; screws; Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location.; MIN; edger; Remove bed redefining blade as shown in “Blade Replacement”
B ed R edefineR O peRatOR ' s M anual 11 support handle Parts Required: Support Handle, Lower Bracket, 4 - 5 x 35 mm screws NOTE Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location. 1. Assemble front handle and bracket loosely to drive shaft. 2. Position front handle in comfortable operating posit...
Page 12 - fuel; Fuel Requirements; NOT; peratIon; regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.; IMPORTANT
12 fuel 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. warning Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (1...
Page 13 - Handling Fuel; Mixing Instructions
B ed R edefineR O peRatOR ' s M anual 13 IMPORTANT Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel sta- bilizer is added. IMPORTANT Stored two-stroke fuel may separate. ALWAYS shake fuel container thor- oughly before each use. Handling ...
Page 14 - Stop Switch; If engine does not start with choke in “Run” position after 5 pulls,
14 startIng cold engIne warning 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. Stop Switch Move stop sw...
Page 15 - startIng; Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer.; If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use Cold Start Procedure.; stoppIng; Throttle; If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP posi-
B ed R edefineR O peRatOR ' s M anual 15 startIng warm 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. warning The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. NOTE ...
Page 16 - operatIng
16 NOTE For best results, use BRD redefining blade (provided with unit) ONLY for redefining existing bed edges. For edging next to curbs, sidewalks, or other hard surfaces, remove redefining blade and install ECHO Approved Premium Power Edger blade. Use of redefining blade next to hard surfaces, can...
Page 17 - edgIng
B ed R edefineR O peRatOR ' s M anual 17 8. If shield clogs with mud or debris, do not hit unit against hard surfaces to clean, or damage to unit may occur. Stop engine and unclog shield with a suitable tool. IMPORTANT Be sure blade has completely stopped spinning before setting unit on concrete or ...
Page 18 - to produce a fine cut between sidewalk and grass using a minimum
18 NOTE Blade depth may have to be adjusted due to differences in height between the hard surface and the top of the grass. 4. Loosen blade adjustment knob and adjust the blade’s depth of cut to produce a fine cut between sidewalk and grass using a minimum blade depth, usually with about 13 mm (1/2 ...
Page 19 - maIntenance; IMPORTANT NOTE; skIll; Level; = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.; REPOWER; Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier.; gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.; aIntenance
B ed R edefineR O peRatOR ' s M anual 19 maIntenance Intervals 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 Inspect/Clean 1 I / C Fuel Filter Inspect 1 I * I / R * Fuel Ca...
Page 20 - • Fits tightly in the air filter cavity.; DangEr; VERy; flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing
20 aIr fIlter Level 1. Parts required: REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. 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 insi...
Page 21 - spark; coolIng; must pass freely through the cylinder fin area. This flow of air
B ed R edefineR O peRatOR ' s M anual 21 spark plug Level 2. Parts Required: REPOWER TM Tune-Up Kit IMPORTANT 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 plu...
Page 22 - Spark Arrestor Screen; Clean carbon deposits from muffler components.; lytic element inside muffler.; DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins.
22 exhaust system Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Parts Required: Spark Arrestor Screen, Gasket 1. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (A). 2. Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove spark arrestor screen (B), gasket (C) and exh...
Page 23 - Exhaust Port Cleaning; Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler; Install muffler cover and attach spark plug lead.; carburetor; High Altitude Operation; may; above
B ed R edefineR O peRatOR ' s M anual 23 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler cover (2 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A) and heat shield (B). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping...
Page 24 - able, idle speed screw (A) should be set to the specifications found; drIve; Pull flexible cable from the drive shaft housing, wipe clean and
24 Level 2. Parts required: 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 av...
Page 25 - blade
B ed R edefineR O peRatOR ' s M anual 25 blade replacement / lubrIcatIon Level 1. Parts Required: POWER BLENDX TM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base Grease, Blade P/N 99944208000, split pin P/N 90030020022 NOTE Grease gear case every 15 - 25 hours of use. Replace blade when carbide tips have worn awa...
Page 26 - longest side toward shield.; Never reuse old split pin.
26 8. Install inner blade adapter (B) onto PTO shaft (C). 9. Install and center new blade (F) onto inner fixing plate (B), with longest side toward shield. 10. Install outer fixing plate (E) and nut (D). Tighten nut (D) firmly, counterclockwise (CCW). IMPORTANT Never reuse old split pin. 11. Install...
Page 27 - Fuel vapors are; extremely; flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion.; Never; test for ignition spark by ground-; roubleshootIng
B ed R edefineR O peRatOR ' s M anual 27 DangEr Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire 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 ...
Page 28 - torage; Drain
28 s torage warning During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. Long Term Storage (over 30 days) Do not s...
Page 29 - pecIfIcatIons; Spark Arrestor - Catalytic Muffer / Muffler; Premium Universal 2-Stroke Oil
B ed R edefineR O peRatOR ' s M anual 29 s pecIfIcatIons MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- BRD-280 Length ------------------------------------------------------- 1791 mm (70.51 in.)Width -------------------------------------------------------- 280 mm (11.02 in.)Height ------...
Page 33 - notes
Page 36 - Call; always; ber, Type and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find these; Replacement Operator, safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs
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