Page 3 - warning; CirCLE anD sLash syMbOL; CaUTiOn; nOTE; DangEr
P ower e dger o Perator ' s M anual 3 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 preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key wo...
Page 5 - Repetitive Stress Injuries; read the Manual
P ower e dger o Perator ' s M anual 5 Repetitive Stress 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 hig...
Page 6 - equIpment; mIssIon
6 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 for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and compl...
Page 7 - escrIptIon; instructions for specific information.; Shaft Decal
P ower e dger o Perator ' s M anual 7 15 16 17 18 19 14 13 20 21 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 12 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 y...
Page 11 - fuel; peratIon; Fuel Requirements; nOT; iMPOrTanT
P ower e dger o Perator ' s M anual 11 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. warnin...
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; Stop Switch
P ower e dger o Perator ' s M anual 13 startIng cold engIne warning 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...
Page 14 - stoppIng
14 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 If attachment moves, readjust carburet...
Page 15 - operatIng
P ower e dger o Perator ' s M anual 15 1. Before edging, water the area to soften the ground to make edging easier. 2 Before edging, check the area and remove all obstacles and objects that could be thrown. 3. Plan to edge regularly to make it easier to keep a neat edge and to avoid having to make m...
Page 16 - gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.; aIntenance; Level; = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.; rEPOWEr; Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier.
16 maIntenance Intervals 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 de...
Page 17 - aIr; VEry
P ower e dger o Perator ' s M anual 17 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 ai...
Page 18 - coolIng
18 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 cen- ter electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT ...
Page 19 - DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins.; exhaust; Spark Arrestor Screen; Spark Arrestor Screen, Gasket
P ower e dger o Perator ' s M anual 19 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove muffler cover (A). 3. Remove screw and arm rest (B). 4. Remove cylinder cover (C). iMPOrTanT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 6. Remove gra...
Page 20 - Exhaust Port Cleaning
20 1. Remove muffler cover (A). 2. Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (B), gasket (C) and screen (D) from muffler body. 4. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components. nOTE When cleaning carbon deposit, be care...
Page 21 - carburetor; High Altitude Operation; above
P ower e dger o Perator ' s M anual 21 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...
Page 23 - Never reuse old split pin.
P ower e dger o Perator ' s M anual 23 a B C D E F g 5. Remove plug (G) and fill gear case with grease. Install plug. 6. Install inner blade adapter (B) onto PTO shaft (C). 7. Install and center new blade (F) onto inner adapter (B). 8. Install outer adapter (E) and nut (D). Tighten nut (D) firmly, c...
Page 24 - roubleshootIng; Fuel vapors are; extremely; flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion.; never; test for ignition spark by
24 t roubleshootIng DangEr 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 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...
Page 25 - torage
P ower e dger o Perator ' s M anual 25 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 ...
Page 26 - pecIfIcatIons; Premium Universal 2-Stroke Oil
26 s pecIfIcatIons MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- PE-230 Length ------------------------------------------------------- 1755 mm (69.1 in.)Width -------------------------------------------------------- 315 mm (12.4 in.)Height -----------------------------------------------...
Page 27 - arranty
P ower e dger o Perator ' s M anual 27 w arranty s tatements 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 ...
Page 29 - notes
Page 32 - always
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