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Echo BRD-280 Operator's Manual

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    Warning read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. Echo provides an opera- tor's manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Bed redefiner operator's manual model brd-280 x750012083 01/11 x7502311203.

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    2 copyright© 2011 by echo, incorporated all rights reserved. I ntroduction welcome 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 you found in the same package. You will fin...

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    B ed r edefiner o perator ' s m anual 3 s afety m anual s afety s ymbols and i mportant i nformation throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre- ceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols ...

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    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 z87.1 or ce requi...

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    B ed r edefiner o perator ' s m anual 5 warning 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 man...

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    6 an emission control label is located on the engine. (this is an example only, information on label varies by engine family). 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 f...

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    B ed r edefiner o perator ' 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. See p...

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    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. 3. Stop switch - "slide ...

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    B ed r edefiner o perator ' s m anual 9 a ssembly parts required: 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). ...

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    10 5. Tighten 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 filter 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...

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    B ed r edefiner o perator ' s m anual 11 support handle parts required: support handle, lower bracket, 4 - 5 x 35 mm screws note label shows minimum spacing for front handle location. 1. Assemble front handle and bracket loosely to drive shaft. 2. Position front handle in comfortable operating posit...

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    12 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. Warning alternative fuels, such as e-15 (1...

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    B ed r edefiner o perator ' s m anual 13 important stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel sta- bilizer is added. Important stored two-stroke fuel may separate. Always shake fuel container thor- oughly before each use. Handling ...

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    14 starting cold engine warning the attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or thrown. 1. Stop switch move stop sw...

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    B ed r edefiner o perator ' s m anual 15 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 ...

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    16 note for best results, use brd redefining blade (provided with unit) only for redefining existing bed edges. For edging next to curbs, sidewalks, or other hard surfaces, remove redefining blade and install echo approved premium power edger blade. Use of redefining blade next to hard surfaces, can...

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    B ed r edefiner o perator ' s m anual 17 8. If shield clogs with mud or debris, do not hit unit against hard surfaces to clean, or damage to unit may occur. Stop engine and unclog shield with a suitable tool. Important be sure blade has completely stopped spinning before setting unit on concrete or ...

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    18 note blade depth may have to be adjusted due to differences in height between the hard surface and the top of the grass. 4. Loosen blade adjustment knob and adjust the blade’s depth of cut to produce a fine cut between sidewalk and grass using a minimum blade depth, usually with about 13 mm (1/2 ...

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    B ed r edefiner o perator ' s m anual 19 maintenance intervals component / system maintenance procedure req'd skill level daily or before use every refuel 3 months or 90 hours yearly 600 hours air filter inspect/clean 1 i / c * r* choke inspect/clean 1 i / c fuel filter inspect 1 i * i / r * fuel ca...

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    20 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 air filter cover. Brush dirt from inside c...

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    B ed r edefiner o perator ' s m anual 21 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 center electrode. 2. Clean the plu...

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    22 exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2. Parts required: spark arrestor screen, gasket 1. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (a). 2. Place piston at top dead center (tdc) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove spark arrestor screen (b), gasket (c) and exh...

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    B ed r edefiner o perator ' s m anual 23 exhaust port cleaning level 2. Parts required: as needed: heat shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler cover (2 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (a) and heat shield (b). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping...

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    24 level 2. Parts required: 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. 1. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is av...

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    B ed r edefiner o perator ' s m anual 25 blade replacement / lubrication level 1. Parts required: power blendx tm 8 oz. (p/n 91014) or lithium base grease, blade p/n 99944208000, split pin p/n 90030020022 note grease gear case every 15 - 25 hours of use. Replace blade when carbide tips have worn awa...

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    26 8. Install inner blade adapter (b) onto pto shaft (c). 9. Install and center new blade (f) onto inner fixing plate (b), with longest side toward shield. 10. Install outer fixing plate (e) and nut (d). Tighten nut (d) firmly, counterclockwise (ccw). Important never reuse old split pin. 11. Install...

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    B ed r edefiner o perator ' s m anual 27 danger fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by ground- ing 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 ...

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    28 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 term storage (over 30 days) do not s...

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    B ed r edefiner o perator ' s m anual 29 s pecifications model ---------------------------------------------------- brd-280 length ------------------------------------------------------- 1791 mm (70.51 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 280 mm (11.02 in.) height ----...

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    30 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 and workmanship. Under normal use an...

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    B ed r edefiner o perator ' s m anual 31 purchased repair parts, short blocks and accessories • 90-day residential, or non-income producing warranty • 30-day commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, income producing, or rental application warranty attention two-stroke engine power produc...

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    32 echo incorporated emission control warranty statement for echo and shindaiwa brands the environmental protection agency (epa) 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 equi...

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    B ed r edefiner o perator ' s m anual 33 notes.

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    34 notes.

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    B ed r edefiner o perator ' s m anual 35 notes.

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    Consumer product support 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 mon - fri c.S.T. Echo, incorporated 400 o akwood r oad l ake z urich , il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com dealer? Call 1-800-432-echo 1-800-432-3246 or www.Echo-usa.Com s70711001001/s70711002517 s70812001001/s70812014074 s ervicing i nformation parts / seri...