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Power Blower Operator's Manual MODEL PB-251 X753002680 11/06 X7531180000 W ARNING Read rules for safe operation and 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 Operator's Manual ....................................... 2 Safety ............
3 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL S AFETY MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION 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 words and what they mean to you.
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 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 D ESCRIPTION Locate the safety decal 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.
8 1. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 2. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of handle. Push forward to start and run. Slide back to stop. 3. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 4. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions.
9 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL A SSEMBL Y W ARNING Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. INST ALL BLOWER PIPES 1 . Stand unit upright on blower base. 2 . Release locking ring (C) with a coin or screwdriver, and rotate so that lock symbol (A) is at top of ring.
10 REMOVE BLOWER PIPES 1 . Release locking ring (C) with a coin or screwdriver, and rotate ring so that lock symbol (A) is at top of ring. 2 . Remove pipes from locking ring.
11 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 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.
12 IMPORTANT Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2 ~ 2/3 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. Firmly grasp throttle grip with left hand and rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (E) until engine fires , or maximum 5 pulls.
13 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 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 off engine.
14 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.
15 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL AIR FIL TER Level 1. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) Cleaning brush. Parts required: Air filter NOTE Clean daily. 1 . Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed.
16 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) COOLING SYSTEM Level 2. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) cleaning brush, 4 mm Hex Wrench, pointed wood stick. Parts Required: None, if you are careful. IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area.
17 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL Cleaning Cylinder Fins 1 . Remove engine cover (two screws), pull cover away from engine. Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air to pass freely. 2 . Loosely reassemble engine cover with two screws. 3 . Tighten all screws securely.
18 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.
19 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 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.
20 S TORAGE W ARNING 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.
21 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL S PECIFICA TIONS MODEL ----------------------------------------------------- PB-251 Hand Held Length ------------------------------------------------------- 330 mm (13.0 in.) (w/o pipes) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 265 mm (10.
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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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