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Echo EA-410 Operator's Manual

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    Earth auger operator's manual model ea-410 warning read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. Echo provides this op- erator's manual, which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. X7504220803 x750012362 12/09.

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    2 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 . You will find this manual easy to use, and full of helpful operating tips and safety messages. The operator ' s manual read...

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    E arth a uger o perator ' s m anual 3 s afety manual safety symbols and important information 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 and key...

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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...

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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 p/n x505000920 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 instru...

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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 tools required: 6, 8, & 10 in. Earth augers - (2) 9/16 in. Wrenches 2, 3, & 4 in. Earth augers - hex wrench. 8 & 10 in. Ice augers - hex wrench 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: ...

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    E arth a uger o perator ' s m anual 11 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 obstruction...

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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. Tools required: 25 - 50mm (1 - 2 in.) cleaning brush parts required: air filter 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...

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    18 fuel filter level 1. Tools required: 200- 250 mm (8 - 10 in.) length of wire with one end bent into a hook, clean rag, funnel, and an ap- proved fuel container. Parts required: fuel filter danger fuel is very flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling. 1. Use a clean rag to remo...

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    E arth a uger o perator ' s m anual 19 cooling system level 2. Tools required: air compressor and safety nozzle, or: 4 mm hex wrench, 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) cleaning brush. Parts required: none. Important to maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air must pass freely through the cyli...

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    20 exhaust port cleaning level 2. Tools required: 4 & 5 mm hex wrench, wood or plastic scraper 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 w...

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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 declaration “ce” of conformity the undersigned manufacturer: echo, incorporated 400 oakwood road, lake zurich lilinois 60047-1564 u.S.A. Declares that the hereunder specified new unit: earth auger brand : echo type : ea-410 assembled by: echo, incorporated 400 oakwood road, lake zurich lilinois 6...

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

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