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Echo PB-500H Operator's Manual

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Summary of PB-500H

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    Power blower operator's manual models pb-500h pb-500t x750011586 04/13 x7505200006 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 ...

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    2 copyright© 2013 by echo, incorporated all rights reserved. T able of c ontents introduction ................................................................2 - the operator's manual .......................................2 safety .......................................................................

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    3 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual international symbols 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 s...

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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 re- q...

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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 warning use only echo approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment com- bination. 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 comply with all...

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    7 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual 10 11 12 1 2 3 5 6 7 4 d escription pb-500h locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your echo dealer. See p...

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    8 1. Safety decal - lists important safety precautions. 2. Spark plug - provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 3. Spark arrestor muffler or spark arrestor muffler with catalyst - the muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing par...

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    9 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual 10 11 12 13 14 6 15 general warning decal (located on blower housing) hot decal (near muffler) 70 category ii db( a ) measured at 50 ft. (15m) per ansi b175.2 sound label (located on blower housing) pb-500t 1 2 3 4 7 5 9 8.

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    10 1. Safety decal - lists important safety precautions. 2. Spark plug - provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 3. Spark arrestor muffler or spark arrestor muffler with catalyst - the muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing pa...

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    11 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual c ontents pb-500h ___ 1 - power head ___ 1 - flex pipe ___ 1 - pipe w/swivel ___ 1 - straight pipe ___ 1 - straight pipe w/decal ___ 1 - operator's manual ___ 1 - emission control warranty statement ___ 1 - warranty registration card ___ 1 - plastic bag ___ 2 ...

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    12 a ssembly pb-500h 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 flexible pipe (b). 2. Assemble straight pipe with swivel (c) into flexible pipe (b). 3...

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    13 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual g pb-500t warning never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. Install blower pipes ( t ) 1. Place guide loop (g) across clamp, and turn until clip fully engages clamp band. Note clamp with cable g...

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    14 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 warning alternative fuels, such as e-15 (1...

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

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    16 starting cold engine • recoil starter: use short pulls - only 1/2-2/3 of rope length for start- ing. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit firmly. • (pb-500h): rotate spring loaded throttle arm downward to a com- fortable operating position. Pb-500h 1. Throttle lever move th...

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    17 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual starting warm engine the starting procedure is the same as cold start except do not close the choke. Pb-500h 1. Throttle lever move throttle position lever (a) midway between idle and full throttle positions. Pb-500t 1. Throttle position / stop switch button s...

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    18 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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    19 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual maintenance intervals 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 t...

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    20 air filter level 1. Parts required: repower tm tune up kit 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 air cleaner area. 2. Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt from i...

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    21 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual spark plug level 1. Parts required: repower tm tune up kit important use only ngk bpm8y spark plug (bpmr8y in canada) other- wise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug , and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug...

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    22 exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2. Parts required: spark arrestor screen, gasket important carbon deposits in muffler will cause a drop in engine output and overheating. Spark arrestor screen must be checked periodically. 1. Remove spark plug and engine cover (five screws). 2. Remove s...

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    23 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual exhaust port cleaning level 2 parts required: as needed: muffler gasket 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover. 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (a) and muffler gasket (b ). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool t...

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    24 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. Idle speed can be adjusted as requ...

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    25 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual 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 roubleshooting t r a h c g n i t o o h s e l b u o ...

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    26 s torage 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 personal injury may result. Long term storage (over 30 days) do not s...

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    27 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual s pecifications model ---------------------------------------------------- pb-500h, pb-500t length pb-500h ------------------------------------------ 380mm (15.0 in.) length pb-500t ------------------------------------------- 328mm (12.9 in.) width pb-500h ---...

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    28 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 and maintenance from dat...

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    29 p ower b lower o perator ' s m anual purchased repair parts, short blocks and accessories • 90-day residential, or non-income producing warranty • 30-day commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, income producing, or rental application warranty attention two-stroke engine power product...

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    30 notes.

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    31 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 www.Echo-usa.Com consumer product support 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 mon - fri c.S.T. Dealer? Call 1-800-432-echo 1-800-432-3246 or www.Echo-usa.Com s ervicing i nformation parts / serial number genuine echo parts and echo repower™ parts...