Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 280 Echo
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Specifications, descriptions and illustrativ e material in th is literature are as accurate as known at the time of publ ication, but are subject to change without notice . Illustrations ma y include optional equipment and accessories, and ma y not include all standard equipment.
2 X7702095404 © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS 99944200490 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ................................................... .......................................................................... . 2 Introduction .......
99944200490 INTRODUCTION © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. X7702095404 3 INTRODUCTION W elcome to the ECHO f amily . This ECHO product w as designed and manuf actured to provide long lif e and on-the-job dependability . Read and understand this man ual. Y ou will find it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.
4 X7702095404 © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. SAFETY 99944200490 SAFETY Refer to your Pro Attachment Se ries or Split Boom Operator's Manual for correct engine fueling, starting and stopping instructions.
99944200490 SAFETY © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. X7702095404 5 International Symbols Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/o r safety precautions are not followed. Prope r clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit.
6 X7702095404 © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. SAFETY 99944200490 Hand Protection W ear sturdy , no-slip , r ubber w or k glov es to improv e y our grip on the handles. Glo ves also provide protection against cuts and scr atches, cold environ ments, and r educe the tr ansmission of machine vibration to y our hands.
99944200490 SAFETY © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. X7702095404 7 It is belie ved that a condition called Raynaud’ s Phenomen on, which aff ects the fingers of certain individuals, ma y be brought about by e xposure to vibr ation and cold.
8 X7702095404 © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. SAFETY 99944200490 Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequate ly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cau se serious injury or death.
99944200490 SAFETY © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. X7702095404 9 ◆ DO NO T star t or operate unit unless all gu ards and protective co vers are properly assemb led to unit. ◆ NEVER reach into any opening while the engine is r unning. Moving parts may not be visib le through openings .
10 X7702095404 © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION 99944200490 DESCRIPTION Locate the saf ety decal(s) on your unit. Mak e sure the decal(s) is legib le and that you understand an d follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a ne w one can be ordered from y our ECHO dealer .
99944200490 ASSEMBLY © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. X7702095404 11 ASSEMBLY Power Head Shaft/Lo wer Shaft Assembly Do not perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running. 1. Set P ow er Head/Shaft Assembly on a le vel surf ace. 2. Pull locator pin (A) out, and tu rn counter-clockwise 1/4 tur n to lock -out position.
12 X7702095404 © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. OPERATION 99944200490 OPERATION Operating Blower Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injurie s. Keep hands, clothing and loose obj ects away from all openings.
99944200490 MAINTENANCE © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. X7702095404 13 MAINTENANCE Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Ke ep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings.
14 X7702095404 © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. STORAGE 99944200490 STORAGE 1. Store P o wer Blowe r attachment in a dr y , dust f ree place out of the reach of children, using supplied storage hook. Storage Hook Installation 1. Inser t small end of hook into locating hole on attachment shaft.
99944200490 WARRANTY STATEMENTS © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. X7702095404 15 WARRANTY STATEMENTS ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBI.
16 X7702095404 © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. WARRANTY STATEMENTS 99944200490 ECHO does not offer an over the counter exchange program. Any ECHO product re-built other than by ECHO or sold through an unauthorized dealer , or an unauthorized outlet store, is sold without ECHO’s limited warranty coverage.
99944200490 PRODUCT REGISTRATION © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. X7702095404 17 PRODUCT REGISTRATION Thank y ou for choosing ECHO P ower Equipment Please go to h ttp://www.echo-us a.com/Warranty/R egister-Your-ECHO to register y our new produ ct on-line. It's FAST and EASY ! NO TE: your inf or mation will nev er be sold or misused by ECHO , Inc.
18 X7702095404 © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. NOTES 99944200490 NOTES.
99944200490 NOTES © 3/2015 ECHO Inc. X7702095404 19.
ECHO , INCORPORA TED 400 O a kwood Ro a d L a ke Z u r ich, IL 60047 www .echo-u s a.com 20 S68600001001/ S68600999999.
An important point after buying a device Echo 280 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Echo 280 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Echo 280 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Echo 280 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Echo 280 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Echo 280, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Echo 280.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Echo 280. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Echo 280 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
