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Echo PB-411 Operator's Manual

Summary of PB-411

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    Power blower operator's manual model pb-411 x750-002 11 0 x750109-250 0 warning danger 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..

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 table of contents warning danger read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. Echo provides this operator's manual which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. The operator ' s manual -- contains specifications and information for operation, starting, stop- ping, m...

  • Page 3: Manual Safety Symbols

    3 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual important note manual safety symbols and important information throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, information messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and...

  • Page 4: Attachments

    4 symbol description/application symbol form/shape symbol description/application symbol form/shape read and understand operator's manual. Fuel and oil mixture symbol description/application symbol form/shape symbol description/application symbol form/shape hot surface carburetor adjustment - idle s...

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    5 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual 3 m (10 ft.) minimum fuel warning 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. • fu...

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    6 eye protection -- wear eye protection that meets ansi z87.1 or ce requirements whenever you operate the blower. Hand protection -- wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the blower handle. Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands. Breathing prote...

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    7 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual 15 m (50 ft.) safe operation determine operation area -- • do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. • review area to be cleared. Look for potential hazards such as stones or metal objects. • spectators and fellow workers must be ...

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    8 extended operation / extreme conditions 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 sensatio...

  • Page 9: Description

    9 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual description emission control california tier 2 the emission control system for these engines are em (engine modification). An emission control label is located on the engine. (this is an example only, information on label varies by engine family). Product emiss...

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    10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. Air cleaner - contains replaceable air filter element. 2. Spark plug - provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 3. Muffler/spark arrestor - the spark arrestor muffler controls the exhaust noise while the spark arrestor prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the ...

  • Page 11: Specifications

    11 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual specifications pb-411 330 mm (13.0 in.) (w/o pipes) 440 mm (17.3 in.) 440 mm (17.3 in.) 9.7 kg (21.4 ib.) (w/o pipes) air cooled, two-stroke, single cylnder gasoline engine 39.7 ml (2.42 cu. In.) 38.0 mm (1.50 in.) 35.0 mm (1.38 in.) walbro diaphragm, model wt...

  • Page 12: Assembly

    12 assembly warning danger never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. Install blower pipes 1. Assemble throttle lever bracket to the fancase using four screws. - set stop lead into the recess of bracket. 2. Assemble the flexible pipe t...

  • Page 13: Pre-Operation

    13 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual r + m 2 pre-operation fuel fuel requirements gasoline - use 89 octane [ ] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain 15% mtbe (methyl tertiary- butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is not approved. Two strok...

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    14 s m t w t f s 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 3 m (10 ft.) minimum after refueling - • wipe any spilled fuel from the unit. • move at least 3 m (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting. After use - • do not store a unit with fuel in its ...

  • Page 15: Operation

    15 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual operation - provide all operators of this equipment with the operator's manual and instructions for safe operation. - check unit for loose nuts, bolts and screws daily. - recoil starter: use short pulls - only 1/2 - 2/3 of rope length for starting. Do not allo...

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    16 operating blower warning danger always wear safety glasses, hearing protection, a face filter mask and take all safety precautions or serious personal injury may result. Do not point the blower pipe in the direction of people or pets. Read the safety section carefully. Important to avoid engine d...

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    17 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual m aintenance 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...

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    18 air filter level 1. Note clean daily. 1. Close choke (cold start position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from the air cleaner area. 2. To take out a air filter, loosen both clamps of air cleaner and remove filter cov...

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    19 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual intake grill 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) warning danger muffler and catalytic mufflers operate at extremely high tempera- tures. Muffler area must be kept clean. Do not perform maintenance on the engine or muffler until engine and muffler are completely cool, otherwis...

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    20 cleaning cylinder fins • check periodically. - clogged fins result in poor engine cooling. - clean the passage of air between the cylinder fins to let cooling air pass easily. Cylinder fins spark arrestor cover gaskets spark arrestor screen exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2. Important ...

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    21 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...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    22 problem engine - starts hard engine - does not start cause remedy engine cranks fuel at carburetor no fuel at carburetor fuel strainer clogged fuel line clogged carburetor clean clean see your echo dealer fuel at cylinder no fuel at cylinder carburetor see your echo dealer muffler wet with fuel f...

  • Page 23: Storage

    23 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual warning danger during operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover becomes hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. Warni...

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    Echo, i ncorporated 400 oakwood road lake zurich, il 60047-1564.