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Echo PB-200 - 01-09 Operator's Manual

Summary of PB-200 - 01-09

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    Warning read rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully. Echo provides this operator’s manual, which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Power blower operator's manual model pb-200 x753003041 01/09 x7531135801.

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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 it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and safety messages. The operator ’ s manual read and under...

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    3 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual international symbols symbol carburetor adjust- ment - idle speed carburetor adjust- ment - high speed mixture emergency stop carburetor adjust- ment - low speed mixture ignition on/off primer bulb choke control "cold start" position (choke closed) choke contro...

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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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    5 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual danger 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 manua...

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    6 equipment check 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 for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by echo. Read and...

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    7 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 9 11 p/n 89016009461 65 category i db(a) measured at 50 ft. (15m) per ansi b175.2 p/n x508000120 sound label (located on blower housing) d escription locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you under...

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    8 1. Stop switch - "slide switch" mounted on top of handle. Push forward to start and run. Slide back to stop. 2. Throttle trigger - spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press trigger gradu- ally for best operating technique. 3. Spark plug - provides spark to ignite fu...

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    9 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual 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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    10 handling fuel danger fuel is very flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • use an approved fuel container. • do not smoke near fuel. • do not allow flames or sparks near fuel. • fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel ...

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    11 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual starting cold engine • provide all operators of this equipment with the operator's manual and instructions for safe operation. • before starting the unit, equip yourself and any other person work- ing within the 15 m (50 ft.) safety zone with the required prot...

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    12 a b e starting warm engine the starting procedure is the same as cold start except do not close the choke. 1. Stop switch move stop switch button (a) away from the stop position. 2. Throttle position move throttle position lever (b) midway between idle and full throttle positions. 3. Recoil start...

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    13 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual b a operating blower warning engine exhaust is hot, and contains carbon monoxide (co), a poison gas. Breathing co can cause unconsciousness, serious in- jury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. Always position unit so that exhaust is directed away from...

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    14 your echo blower is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your blower achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an echo service dealer for maintenance. To help you ...

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    15 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual air filter level 1. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) cleaning brush. Parts required: repower tm air and filter kit note clean daily. 1. Close choke (cold start position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is remov...

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    16 spark plug level 2. Tools required: 3/4 in. Spark plug deep socket, feeler gauge parts required: repower tm tune-up kit important use only ngk bpm-8y spark plug (bpmr-8y in canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electr...

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    17 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual cleaning cylinder fins 1. Remove spark plug lead and spark plug. 2. Remove two upper 3 mm hex screws at recoil starter. 3. Remove engine cover (five screws), pull cover away from engine. Loosely install spark plug to prevent dirt from entering cylinder. Clean ...

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    18 a exhaust port cleaning level 2. Tools required: 4 mm hex wrench., wood or plastic scraper parts required: as needed: heat shield 1. Remove engine cover. (see "cleaning cylinder fins for step by step instructions) 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (a), heat shield (b), and eyepla...

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    19 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual 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 stabiliz...

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    20 t roubleshooting 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 p k c e h c s u t a t...

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    21 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual 2. Place the stop switch s in the "stop" position. 3. Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt and debris from exterior of unit. 4. Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required. 5. Tighten all screws and nuts. 6. Drain the fuel tank complete...

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    22 s pecifications model ---------------------------------------------------- pb-200 hand held length ------------------------------------------------------ 330 mm (13.0 in.) (w/o pipes) width -------------------------------------------------------- 215 mm (8.5 in.) height --------------------------...

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    23 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual notes.

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    Echo, incorporated 400 o akwood r oad l ake z urich , il 60047-1564 www.Echo-usa.Com consumer product support 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 mon - fri c.S.T. S ervicing i nformation parts / serial number genuine echo parts and echo repower™ parts and assemblies for your echo products are available only ...