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Echo PB-460LN Operator's Manual

Summary of PB-460LN

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    X753002784 04/13 x7531121804 power blower operator's manual model pb-460ln 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 a...

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    2 t able of c ontents introduction ................................................................ 2 - the operator's manual ....................................... 2 safety ......................................................................... 3 - manual safety symbols and important information...

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    3 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual s afety manual safety symbols and important information throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will fi nd safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre- ceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and k...

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    4 vibration and cold it is believed that a condition called raynaud’s phenomenon, which affects the fi ngers 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 numbn...

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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 for instructions...

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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 4 5 6 7 8 13 d escription 14 65 category i db(a) measured at 50 ft. (15m) per ansi b175.2 spark plug cover label hot decal (near muffl er) general warning decal (located on top of blower) sound label (located on blower housing) locate these safety decals on you...

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    8 1. Air cleaner - contains replaceable air fi lter element. 2. Spark plug - provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. Spark plug is located under the cover on ln models. 3. Spark arrestor muffler or spark arrestor muffler with catalyst - the muffl er or catalytic muffl er controls exhaust noise and em...

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    9 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual a ssembly warning never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. Install blower pipes / stick handle 1. Assemble clamps (a) onto both ends of fl exible pipe (b). 2. Assemble swivel pipe (c) into fl ex...

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    10 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. Warning alternative fuels, such as e-15 (15% et...

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    11 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual handling fuel danger fuel is very fl ammable. 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 fl ames or sparks near fuel. • fuel tanks/cans may...

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    12 starting cold engine • recoil starter: use short pulls - only 1/2-2/3 of rope length for starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit fi rmly. • rotate throttle handle downward to a comfortable operating posi- tion. 1. Throttle lever move throttle lever (a) to wide open t...

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    13 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual starting warm engine 1. Throttle lever move throttle lever (a) to idle detent position. 2. Purge bulb pump purge bulb (c) until fuel is visible and fl ows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times. 3. Recoil starter pull r...

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    14 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 your face and body. Warning always wear ...

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    15 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual 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...

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    16 air filter level 1. Parts required: tune up kit note always brush dirt and debris away from air cleaner area prior to cleaning air fi lter. 1. Brush dirt off air cleaner area. Keep dirt away from engine and air intake grid. 2. Remove air fi lter cover. Brush dirt from inside cover and away from e...

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    17 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual fuel filter level 1. Parts required: tune up kit danger fuel is very fl ammable. 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 l...

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    18 cooling systems cleaning level 2. Parts required: none, if you are careful. Important to maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air mustpass freely through the cylinder fi n area. This fl ow of air carriescombustion heat away from the engine. Overheating and engine seizure can occ...

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    19 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2. Parts required: spark arrestor screen, gaskets (3) important carbon deposits in muffl er will cause a drop in engine output and overheating. Spark arrestor screen must be checked periodi- cally. 1. Remove spark plu...

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    20 exhaust port cleaning level 2. 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 muffl er (a) gasket (b), and heat shield (c). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposi...

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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...

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    22 initial adjustment 1. With engine off, turn hi speed screw (c) counterclockwise to stop. 2. Turn lo speed screw (b) midway between stops. 3. Turn idle screw (a) until tip of screw just touches throttle plate; then turn three (3) turns clockwise. Final adjustment important limiter caps prevent exc...

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    23 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual t roubleshooting danger fuel vapors are extremely fl ammable and may cause fi re 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 ...

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    24 7. A. Allow engine to cool then remove the spark plug and pour 7 cc (1/4 oz.) of fresh, clean, two-stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole. B. Pull the recoil starter handle 2-3 times to distribute the oil inside the engine. C. Observe the piston location through the spark...

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    25 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual s pecifications model ---------------------------------------------------- pb-460ln length ------------------------------------------------------ 325 mm (12.8 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 520 mm (20.5 in.) height --------...

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    26 w arranty s tatements 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 an...

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    27 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual purchased repair parts, short blocks and accessories ‡gd\uhvlghqwldoruqrqlqfrphsurgxflqjzduudqw\ ‡gd\frpphufldolqvwlwxwlrqdodjulfxowxudolqgxvwuldolqfrphsurgxflqjruuhqwdodssolfdwlrqzduudqw\ attention two-stroke engine power product owners this echo two-stroke e...

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    Echo, incorporated 400 oakwood road lake zurich, il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com consumer product support 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 mon - fri c.S.T. P08211001001/p08211999999 p09712001001/p09712999999 dealer? Call 1-800-432-echo 1-800-432-3246 or www.Echo-usa.Com s ervicing i nformation parts / serial nu...