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Echo PE-225 Operator's Manual

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    Warning read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. Echo provides an opera- tor's manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Power edger operator's manual model pe-225 x772000224 09/10 x7722272304.

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    2 copyright© 2010 by echo, incorporated all rights reserved. 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 and the safety manual you found in the same package. You will fin...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 3 s afety m anual s afety s ymbols and i mportant i nformation throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre - ceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols a...

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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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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 5 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 manual...

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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). Equipment 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 f...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 7 p/n x505002310 12 14 15 17 18 10 13 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 shaft decal d escription 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 orde...

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    8 1. Power head - factory assembled. Includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and starter. 2. Throttle trigger lockout - this lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged 3. Stop switch - "slide s...

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    P ower e dger 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, some assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or echo dealer of damaged or...

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    10 c d c d throttle linkage and ignition leads 1. Close choke and remove air filter cover. 2. Place inner throttle cable in large hole of carburetor swivel (a). 3. Loosen nuts (b) and place threaded end of throttle linkage in bracket slot. Finger tighten nuts (b). 4. Check throttle for freedom of mo...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 11 fuel 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. Warnin...

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    12 handling fuel warning 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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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 13 starting cold engine warning the attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or...

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    14 starting warm engine the starting procedure is the same as cold start except do not close the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Warning the attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Note if attachment moves, readjust carburet...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 15 1. Before edging, water the area to soften the ground to make edging easier. 2 before edging, check the area and remove all obstacles and objects that could be thrown. 3. Plan to edge regularly to make it easier to keep a neat edge and to avoid having to make m...

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    16 maintenance intervals warning moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing de...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 17 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) cleaning brush parts required: repower tm air & fuel filter kit. 1. Close choke (cold start position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush ...

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    18 spark plug level 2. Tools required: locking tool, wrench, feeler gauge, soft wire brush. Parts required: repower tm tune-up kit important use only ngk bpm-8y spark plug (bpmr-8y in canada) other- wise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded cen...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 19 exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2. Tools required: t27 torx l-wrench, soft metal brush parts required: spark arrestor screen, gasket 1. Remove two (2) engine cover screws and engine cover. 2. Place piston at top dead center (tdc) to prevent carbon/di...

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    20 exhaust port cleaning level 2. Tools required: torx t27 l-wrench, wood or plastic scraper parts required: as needed: heat shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover (2 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (a) and heat shield (b). 3. Use a wood...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 21 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...

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    22 lubrication gear housing level 1. Tools required: 13 mm wrench, grease gun p/n 91016, clean rag parts required: power blendx tm 8 oz. (p/n 91014) or lithium base grease 1. Remove plug (a) and grease gear housing. Do not over-fill. 2. Replace plug and tighten securely. Drive shaft level 1. Tools r...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 23 blade replacement level 1 tools required: locking tool, pliers, t-wrench parts required: blade p/n 69601553630, new split pin p/n 90030020022 note replace blade when it is worn shorter than 6 inches. 1. Remove split pin (a). 2. Align hole in inner blade adapter...

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    24 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 e n i g n e m e l b...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 25 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 ...

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    26 s pecifications model ---------------------------------------------------- pe-225 length ------------------------------------------------------- 1742 mm (68.6 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 305 mm (12.0 in.) height ---------------------------------------------...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 27 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...

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    28 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 owners this echo two-stroke engine p...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 29 echo incorporated emission control warranty statement for echo and shindaiwa brands the environmental protection agency (epa) and the california air resources board (c.A.R.B.) and echo incorporated (echo inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control system ...

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    30 notes.

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 31 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 s78611001001/s78611999999 s78712001001/s78712999999 s ervicing i nformation parts / seri...