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2 x7502311208 © 1/2014 echo inc. Table of contents brd-280 table of contents table of contents .............................................................................................................................. 2 introduction ..................................................................
Brd-280 introduction © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502311208 3 introduction 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 will find both easy to use and full of helpful ...
4 x7502311208 © 1/2014 echo inc. Safety brd-280 additional or replacement manuals replacement operator, safety manuals, and parts catalogs are available from your echo dealer or at www.Echo-usa.Com or by contacting echo inc., 400 oakwood road, lake zurich, il 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the e...
Brd-280 safety © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502311208 5 international symbols symbol description symbol description symbol description symbol description warning, see operator’s manual carburetor adjustment - high speed mixture do not allow flames or sparks near fuel ignition on / off wear eye, ear and head...
6 x7502311208 © 1/2014 echo inc. Safety brd-280 personal condition and safety equipment users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit. Physical con...
Brd-280 safety © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502311208 7 the ignition components of this machine generate an electromagnetic field during operation which may interfere with some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pace...
8 x7502311208 © 1/2014 echo inc. Safety brd-280 all over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with high voltages. This unit is not insulated against electrical current. Never touch wires directly or indirectly, otherwise serious injury or death may result. Do...
Brd-280 emission control (exhaust & evaporative) © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502311208 9 moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. ◆ always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a comp...
10 x7502311208 © 1/2014 echo inc. Description brd-280 description locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your echo dealer. See parts ordering instru...
Brd-280 description © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502311208 11 1. Power head - includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and recoil starter. 2. Throttle handle - for right hand - contains the stop switch, throttle lockout, and throttle trigger. 3. Throttle trigger lockout - this lever must be...
12 x7502311208 © 1/2014 echo inc. Contents brd-280 contents the echo product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, shield installation and other assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your ...
Brd-280 assembly © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502311208 13 assembly drive shaft/power head 1. Stand power head upright on a level surface. 2. Loosen the drive shaft clamp bolt (a) at engine drive shaft clamp. 3. Remove dust cap and carefully fit drive shaft assembly to engine making sure that inner drive sh...
14 x7502311208 © 1/2014 echo inc. Assembly brd-280 6. Gather ignition wires and position behind air filter case. 7. Install air filter and cover. Support handle 1. Position support handle in comfortable operating position and tighten screws. Note: label shows minimum spacing for support handle locat...
Brd-280 operation © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502311208 15 operation moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before remov...
16 x7502311208 © 1/2014 echo inc. Operation brd-280 • fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize. • never refuel a unit when the engine is hot or running! • do not fill fuel tanks indoors. Always fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground. • do...
Brd-280 operation © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502311208 17 starting cold engine 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 ...
18 x7502311208 © 1/2014 echo inc. Operation brd-280 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. The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. No...
Brd-280 operation © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502311208 19 operation techniques engine exhaust is hot, and contains carbon monoxide (co), a poison gas. Breathing co can cause unconsciousness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. Always position unit so that exhaust is directed away fr...
20 x7502311208 © 1/2014 echo inc. Operation brd-280 7. Loosen adjustment knob (a) and adjust the blade’s depth of cut. Tighten adjustment knob (a) when desired blade height is achieved. 8. If shield clogs with mud or debris, do not hit unit against hard surfaces to clean, or damage to unit may occur...
Brd-280 operation © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502311208 21 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 in.) of the blade into the ground. Tighten adjustment knob. 5. Before ed...
22 x7502311208 © 1/2014 echo inc. Maintenance brd-280 maintenance moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before r...
Brd-280 maintenance © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502311208 23 air filter level 1. 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 and air filter retainer ...
24 x7502311208 © 1/2014 echo inc. Maintenance brd-280 note: federal epa regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produced for sale in the united states to be equipped with a special low permeation fuel supply hose between the carburetor and fuel tank. When servicing...
Brd-280 maintenance © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502311208 25 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove air cleaner cover. 3. Remove muffler cover (a). 4. Remove engine cover (b). Do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 6. Remove grass...
26 x7502311208 © 1/2014 echo inc. Maintenance brd-280 exhaust port cleaning level 2. 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler cover. 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (a), heat shield (b), and eye plate (c). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposi...
Brd-280 maintenance © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502311208 27 note: every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance 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. I...
28 x7502311208 © 1/2014 echo inc. Maintenance brd-280 1. Shut engine off. Disconnect spark plug lead from spark plug. 2. Remove split pin (a). 3. Rotate blade until holes in inner blade adapter (b) and gear box align. Insert locking tool to lock pto shaft (c). Note: blade nut (d) is left hand thread...
Brd-280 troubleshooting © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502311208 29 troubleshooting fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Engine problem troubleshooti...
30 x7502311208 © 1/2014 echo inc. Storage brd-280 storage 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. Lon...
Brd-280 specifications © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502311208 31 specifications model brd-280 length 1791 mm (70.51 in.) width 280 mm (11.02 in.) height 300 mm (11.81 in.) weight (dry) with dry head 8.16 kg (18.0 lb.) engine type air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine bore 34.0 mm (1.34 in....
32 x7502311208 © 1/2014 echo inc. Warranty statements brd-280 warranty statements 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...
Brd-280 warranty statements © 1/2014 echo inc. X7502311208 33 purchased repair parts, short blocks and accessories &gj* * &^j* attention two-stroke engine power product owners this echo two-stroke engine power product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to pr...
34 x7502311208 © 1/2014 echo inc. Notes brd-280 notes.
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