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Echo EA-410 Operator's Manual

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    Earth auger operator's manual model ea-410 x7504220702 x750012332 01/12 warning users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used im- properly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Echo provides an operator’s manual. It must be read and understood for proper and ...

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    2 copyright© 2012 by echo, incorporated all rights reserved. T able of c ontents introduction ................................................................2 - the operator's manual.......................................2 safety ........................................................................

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    E arth a uger o perator ' s m anual 3 s afety manual safety symbols and important information international symbols hot surface carburetor adjust- ment - idle speed carburetor adjust- ment - high speed mixture description/ application symbol " warning, see operator's manual wear eye, ear, and head p...

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    4 vibration and cold it is believed that a condition called raynaud’s phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sen- sations, followed by loss of color and numbne...

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    E arth a uger o perator ' s m anual 5 repetitive stress 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. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a hig...

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    6 equipment warning use only echo approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non approved attachment combi- nation. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this operator manual. Echo, inc. Will not be respon- sible for the failure of attachments or accessories w...

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    E arth a uger o perator ' s m anual 7 5 16 2 18 12 8 9 7 11 3 2 16 15 6 13 18 3 8 12 9 7 4 3 14 17 4 11 10 19 20 1 13 11 18 14 handle decal d escription locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand the symbols, and follow the instructions these sy...

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    8 1. Power head - includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system, recoil starter, and auger gear case. 2. Stop switch - "slide switch" mounted on top of the throttle trigger housing. Move switch forward to run, back to stop. 3. Loop handle - operator position includes throttle handle asse...

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    E arth a uger o perator ' s m anual 9 c ontents the ea-410 earth auger powerhead, gear case, and loop handles have been factory pre-assembled for your conve- nience. The ea-410 throttle handle requires assembly. These units are designed for one-person use as an ice auger, and one or two-person use a...

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    10 auger installation parts required: auger blade assembly - includes: 6 - 10 in. Earth auger:3/8-16 x 1- 1/2" bolt, 3/8-16 hex nut, 2 - 4 in. Earth augers: 3/8-16 x 1- 1/4" socket head screw, 8 - 10 in. Ice augers:3/8-16 x 1- 1/4" socket head screw 1. Carefully place engine on a flat surface with m...

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    E arth a uger o perator ' 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. Fuel warnin...

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    12 mixing instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix. Important spilled fuel is a...

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    E arth a uger o perator ' s m anual 13 starting cold engine 1. Place auger on flat surface, recoil starter handle (a) up. 2. Stop switch. Move stop switch button (b) forward, away from the stop position. 3. Choke lever move choke lever (c) to cold start position ( ). 4. Decompression button press de...

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    14 stopping engine 1.Release throttle. Allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine. 2.Stop switch move stop switch button (b) backward to "stop" position. Warning if engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to stop posi- tion, close choke - cold start position - to stall engine. ...

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    E arth a uger o perator ' s m anual 15 1. After starting engine, position auger upright at desired drilling point. 2. Position feet for a stable stance, away from auger blades. 3. Firmly grip throttle handle assembly and loop bar handle with right and left hands. 4. Slowly squeeze throttle trigger t...

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    16 m aintenance warning 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 removing obstructions, clearing debris, or ...

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    E arth a uger o perator ' s m anual 17 air filter level 1. Parts required: repower tm tune-up kit note always brush dirt and debris away from air cleaner area prior to cleaning air filter. 1. Brush dirt off air cleaner area. Keep dirt away from engine and air intake grid. 2. Remove air filter cover....

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    18 fuel filter level 1. Parts required: repower tm tune-up kit danger fuel is very flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling. 1. Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel tank. 2. Use the “fuel line hook” to pull the fuel line and filter from the tan...

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    E arth a uger o perator ' s m anual 19 cooling system level 2. Parts required: none. Important to maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area. This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the engine. Overheating and engine seizure c...

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    20 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 tool to clean deposits from cylinder ...

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    E arth a uger o perator ' s m anual 21 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...

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    22 t roubleshooting danger 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. 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 p e n i g n e m e l b o...

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    E arth a uger o perator ' s m anual 23 s torage long term storage (over 30 days) 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 ...

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    24 s pecifications models---------------------------------------------- ea-410 length -------------------------------------------------- 585 mm (23 in.) width --------------------------------------------------- 270 mm (10.6 in.) height -------------------------------------------------- 370 mm (14.6 ...

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    E arth a uger o perator ' s m anual 25 a uger a ccessories earth augers* part number description 99944900150 2" earth auger w/point 99944900160 3" earth auger w/point 99944900170 4" earth auger w/point 99944900180 6" earth auger w/point & spring 99944900190 8" earth auger w/point & spring 9994490020...

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    26 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 and maintenance from dat...

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    E arth a uger o perator ' s m anual 27 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 product ...

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    28 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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    E arth a uger o perator ' s m anual 29 notes.

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    30 notes.

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    E arth a uger o perator ' s m anual 31 notes.

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