ECHO PB-265LN - User Manual

Page 2 - - Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information 3; specific to this product.

2 Copyright© 2012 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. T able of C onTenTs Introduction ....................................................................2 - The Operator's Manual ...........................................2 Safety ...............................................................

Page 3 - warning; CIRCLE AND sLAsh syMBOL; This symbol means the specific action; CaUTiOn

3 P ower B lower o Perator ' s M anual s afeTy manual safeTy symbols and ImporTanT InformaTIon 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 and k...

Page 5 - DangEr

5 P ower B lower o Perator ' s M anual 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 for instructions...

Page 6 - • Do not use blower if any part is missing or damaged.; ALWAys; before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.; DO NOT; servicing dealer before using.; PRODUCT EMIssION DURABILITy (EMIssION COMPLIANCE PERIOD); listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual.; An Emission Control Label; is an EXAMPLE ONLY, information on label varies by

6 equIpmenT CheCk 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 for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and...

Page 7 - esCrIpTIon; instructions for specific information.; Category i; General Warning Decal (located on blower housing)

7 P ower B lower o Perator ' s M anual d esCrIpTIon Locate the 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 PARTS ORDERING instructions for sp...

Page 8 - sPARK ARREsTOR MUFFLER OR sPARK ARREsTOR MUFFLER WITh CATALysT -; The muffler or; sERIAL NUMBER LABEL; Contains replaceable air filter element.; PURGE BULB; Used by operator to direct air flow.

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 MUFFLER OR sPARK ARREsTOR MUFFLER WITh CATALysT - The muffler o...

Page 9 - onTenTs

9 P ower B lower o Perator ' 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 - Plastic Bag ___ 2 - Clamps w/screws ___ 1 - Stick Handle Assembly ___ 1 -...

Page 10 - A light lubricant may be used to ease assembly of flexible pipe to; NOTE

10 a ssembly warning Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. InsTall 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...

Page 11 - fuel; Fuel Requirements; NOT; certified oil, such as Echo premium Power; IMPORTANT; sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals.; peraTIon

11 P ower B lower o Perator ' s M anual warning Moving parts can amputate fingers 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 obstructio...

Page 12 - Mixing Instructions; Handling Fuel

12 Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix. IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a...

Page 13 - sTarTIng; ing. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit; If engine does not start after 5 pulls, repeat instructions 2-5.; Allow engine to warm up before use.

13 P ower B lower o Perator ' s M anual sTarTIng Cold engIne • Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2-2/3 of rope length for start - ing. 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 Positio...

Page 14 - sToppIng; Throttle Position Lever

14 sTarTIng warm 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 position ( ). 2. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank retur...

Page 15 - dampening material with water/mist when necessary. Keep debris; operaTIng

15 P ower B lower o Perator ' s M anual warning 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. IMPORTANT Use reduced speed only when performing li...

Page 16 - gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.; skIll; Level 1; = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.; REPOWER; aInTenanCe; MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES:

16 warning Moving parts can amputate fingers 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 uni...

Page 17 - aIr; Level; VERy

17 P ower B lower o Perator ' s M anual aIr fIlTer Level 1. Parts required: REPOWER TM Air and 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 filte...

Page 18 - Use only NGK BPM8Y spark plug otherwise severe engine; CoolIng; pass freely through the cylinder fin area. This flow of air carries; inTaKE griLL; Cleaning Grill and Cylinder Fins

18 spark plug Level 2. Parts Required: REPOWER TM Tune-Up Kit 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 sand blast to clean. Rema...

Page 19 - Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air to pass freely.; exhausT; Spark Arrestor Screen; Carbon deposits in muffler will cause a drop in engine output and; lytic element inside muffler.

19 P ower B lower o Perator ' s M anual 4. Remove engine cover. 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 stri...

Page 20 - Exhaust Port Cleaning; Level 2

20 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2 Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover. 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A) and heat shield (B). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylin- der exhaust por...

Page 21 - CarbureTor; High Altitude Operation; above; Before Adjustment

21 P ower B lower o Perator ' s M anual a CarbureTor adjusTmenT 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 stabil...

Page 22 - Fuel vapors are; extremely; flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion.; Never; test for ignition spark by ground-; roubleshooTIng

22 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 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 P k c e h C s u t a t...

Page 23 - Drain; Torage

23 P ower B lower o Perator ' s M anual warning During operation the muffler - 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 Stor...

Page 24 - peCIfICaTIons; Spark arrestor muffler or spark arrestor muffler with catalyst; Premium Universal 2-Stroke Oil

24 s peCIfICaTIons MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- PB-265LN Length ------------------------------------------------------ 305 mm (12.0 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 410 mm (16.1 in.) Height ---------------------------------------------...

Page 25 - arranTy

25 P ower B lower o Perator ' s M anual ECHO LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited Warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in material and workmanship. Unde...

Page 28 - COnSUMEr PrODUCT; always; ber, Type and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find these; Replacement Operator, safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs

ECHO, inCOrPOraTED 400 O akwOOd R Oad L ake Z uRich , iL 60047 www.echo-usa.com COnSUMEr PrODUCT SUPPOrT 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 Mon - Fri C.S.T. P35411001001/P35411999999 P35312001001/P35312999999 DEaLEr? Call 1-800-432-ECHO 1-800-432-3246 or www.echo-usa.com s ervICIng I nformaTIon parTs / serI...