Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PE-280 Echo
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W ARNING U sers of this equi pmen t r isk in jury to themselves and o thers if the unit i s used im- pr operly a nd/or saf ety pr ecau tions a re no t follo wed. ECH O pr o vides an opera tor ’ s man ual and a saf ety man ual. Both must be read a nd underst ood for pr oper and saf e opera tion.
2 Copyright© 201 1 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. I ntroductIon W elcome to the ECHO family . This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-job- dependability . Read and understand this manual and the SAFETY MANUAL.
P ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 3 s afety m anual s afety s ymbols and I mport ant I nforma tIon Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will nd safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre - ceded by symbols or key words.
4 Physical Condition Y our 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 W ear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.
P ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 5 W ARNING 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 and Safety Manual for instructions on Safe Operation.
6 W ARNING Moving parts can amputate ngers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. • A LWAY S stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.
P ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 7 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 Shaft Decal 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 your ECHO dealer .
8 1. POWER HEAD - Factory assembled. Includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and starter . 2. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged.
P ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 9 a ssembl y Parts Requir ed: Power head, Drive Shaft Assembly drIve shaft / power head 1. Stand power head upright on a level surface. 2. Loosen the two (2) drive shaft clamp bolts (B) at engine drive shaft clamp, and remove center drive shaft location bolt (A).
10 5. T ighten two (2) drive shaft clamp bolts (B) securely . A B B A B C D C D throttle lInkage and IgnItIon leads 1. Close choke and remove air lter cover . 2. Place inner throttle cable in large hole of carburetor swivel (A). 3. Loosen nuts (B) and place threaded end of throttle linkage in bracket slot.
P ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 11 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.
12 Handling Fuel W ARNING Fuel is VER Y ammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container . • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow ames or sparks near fuel.
P ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 13 st artIng cold engIne W ARNING 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 loss of control.
14 st artIng w arm 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. W ARNING The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
P ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 15 opera tIng technIques W ARNING Engine exhaust IS HOT , and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, serious in- jury , or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns.
16 Y our ECHO edger is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your edger 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.
P ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 17 aIr fIl ter Level 1. Parts r equir ed: REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FIL TER KIT . 1. Close choke (cold start position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air lter is removed. Brush accumu - lated dirt from air cleaner area.
18 sp ark plug Level 2. Parts Requir ed: REPOWER TM Tune-Up Kit IMPOR T ANT 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 center electrode. 2.
P ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 19 exhaust system Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Parts Requir ed: Spark Arrestor Screen, Gasket 1. Remove mufer cover (A). 2. Place piston at T op Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder .
20 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Parts Requir ed: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove mufer cover . 2. Place piston at top dead center . Remove mufer (A) and heat shield (B). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder exhaust port.
P ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 21 Level 2. Parts r equir ed: None 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 .
22 blade replacement / lubrIca tIon Level 1. Parts Requir ed: ECHO ® LUBE TM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base Grease, Blade P/N 69601552632, split pin P/N 90030020022 NOTE Grease gear case every 15 - 25 hours of use. Replace blade when it is worn shorter than 6 inches.
P ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 23 t roubleshootIng DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely ammable and may cause re and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by ground- ing spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
24 s torage W ARNING During operation the mufer or catalytic mufer and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of ammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result.
P ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 25 s pecIfIca tIons MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- PE-280 Length ------------------------------------------------------- 1765 mm (69.5 in.) W idth -------------------------------------------------------- 315 mm (12.
26 ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited W arranty , provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in material and workmanship .
P ower e dger o Pera t or ' s M anual 27 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES .
28 ECHO INCORPORA TED EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIW A BRANDS The Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) and ECHO Incorporated (ECHO Inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2010 and later equipment/small off-road engine (SORE).
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