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Echo PAS-260 PRO - 12-06 Operator's Manual

Summary of PAS-260 PRO - 12-06

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    Pro attachment series tm operator's manual model pas-260 x7532099000 warning danger read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. Echo provides an operator's manual with this unit and a separate operator's manual and safety manual (if available) with the attachment. All manuals must be r...

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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 as well as your attachment operator's manual and safety manual (if available) before operation. You will find these manuals ...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 3 this symbol accompanied by the words warning and danger calls attention to an act or condition that can lead to serious personal injury to operator and bystanders. The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown within the circle is prohib...

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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 sensa- tions, followed by loss of color and numbne...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm 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 pu...

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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). Product emission durability the 300 hour emission durability compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets app...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 7 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 11 18 15 12 13 14 16 17 shaft decal spanish decal english translation d escription locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. If a deca...

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    8 1. Power head - includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and recoil starter. 2. Spark arrestor - catalytic muffler / muffler -the muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the ...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 9 c ontents the echo product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, other assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or echo deale...

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    10 tools required: screwdriver. Parts required: barrier bar handle adjustment note label shows minimum spacing for front handle location. 1. Stand in a comfortable operating position with attachment as- sembled, and position front handle for comfortable operation. Tighten handle screws. Barrier bar ...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 11 o peration 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...

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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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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 13 d 4. Recoil starter lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles. Firmly grasp right hand grip and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Rapidly pu...

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    14 d 3. Recoil starter lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles. Rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (d) until engine fires. Note if engine does not start after 5 pulls, use cold start procedure. Stopping engine 1. Throttle release throttle and allow e...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 15 maintenance intervals / t n e n o p m o c m e t s y s e c n a n e t n i a m e r u d e c o r p d ' q e r l l i k s l e v e l r o y l i a d e r o f e b e s u y r e v e l e u f e r 3 s h t n o m 0 9 r o s r u o h 6 s h t n o m 0 7 2 r o s r u o h y l...

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    16 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush parts required: 90030 repower tm air and 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 ...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 17 spark plug level 2. Tools required: spark plug socket, screwdriver, feeler gauge, soft metal brush. Parts required: repower tm tune-up kit p/n 90075 important use only ngk bpm-8y spark plug (bpmr-8y in canada) other- wise severe engine damage may ...

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    18 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (a). 3. Remove screw and arm rest (b). 4. Remove engine cover (c). Important 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 an...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 19 1. Remove muffler cover (a). 2. Place piston at top dead center (tdc) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (b), gasket (c), and screen (d) from muffler body. 4. Clean carbon deposits from muffler com...

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    20 note every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations. This carburetor does not have acceleration and high speed adjustment needles. 1. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is available, idle speed screw (a) should be set to ...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 21 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 r p k c e h c s u t a t s e s u a c y d e m e r e n i g n e - s k n a r c / d r a h s t r a t s t' n s e o d t r a t s r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u f r o t e r u b r a c ...

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    22 s torage long term storage (over 30 days) warning danger 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. D...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 23 s pecifications model ----------------------------------------------------- pas-260 unit length ------------------------------------------------- 1025 mm (40.4 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 in.) h...

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    Consumer product support 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 mon - fri c.S.T. Additional or replacement manuals safety manuals in english/spanish or english/french are available, free of charge, from your echo dealer or at www.Echo-usa.Com. Operator's and parts manuals are available by: • downloading free fr...