Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PB-230LN Echo
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Power Blower Operator's Manual MODEL PB-230LN X753001682 04/06 X7531134102 W ARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully. ECHO provides this Operator's Manual which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.
2 Copyright© 2006 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Introduction ............................................................... 2 - The Op erato r's Ma nual ....................................... 2 Safety .........
3 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL IMPORTANT The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit. NOTE This enclosed message provides tips for use, care and maintenance of the unit.
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.
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.
6 EQUIPMENT CHECK W ARNING DANGER 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.
7 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 2 3 5 6 8 9 10 11 7 4 D ESCRIPTION Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer.
8 1. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of handle. Push forward to start and run. Slide back to stop. 2. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press trigger gradually for best operating technique.
9 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL A SSEMBL Y W ARNING DANGER Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. INST ALL BLOWER PIPES 1 . Align grooves in straight pipe with pegs on blower housing and slide pipe onto housing.
10 IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off containers to reduce fuel spillage. After use • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container.
11 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL IMPORTANT Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 45 ~ 60 cm (18 ~ 24 in.) of rope for starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit firmly. 5. Recoil Starter Place the unit on a flat, clear area.
12 STOPPING ENGINE 1. Throttle Trigger/Throttle Position Lever Release throttle trigger (F). Move throttle position lever (B) forward to idle position and allow engine to return to idle before shutting engine off. 2. Stop Switch Move stop switch (A) to “STOP” position.
13 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.
14 AIR FIL TER Level 1. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: 90030 REPOWER TM Air and Fuel Filter Kit NOTE Clean daily. 1 . Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed.
15 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) COOLING SYSTEM Level 2. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) medium bristle brush, 3 mm Hex Wrench, Cross Head Screwdriver. Parts Required: None, if you are careful. IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area.
16 Cleaning Cylinder Fins 1 . Remove spark plug lead. 2 . Remove two upper 3 mm hex screws at recoil starter. 3 . Remove engine cover (four screws), pull cover away from engine. Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air to pass freely. 4 . Loosely reassemble engine cover with four cross head and two hex head screws.
17 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 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 stabilize.
18 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 - s k n a r c e n i g n E / d r a h s t r a t s t ' n s e o d t r a t s r o t e r.
19 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL S TORAGE W ARNING DANGER During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover becomes hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result.
20 S PECIFICA TIONS MODEL ----------------------------------------------------- PB-230LN Hand Held Length ------------------------------------------------------- 335 mm (13.2 in.) (w/o pipes) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 235 mm (9.
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DEALER? Call 1-800-432-ECHO or www .echo-usa.com CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 Mon - Fri C.S.T. S ER VICING I NFORMA TION P ARTS / SERIAL NUMBER Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER™ Parts and Assemblies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO Dealer.
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