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Echo PE-230 Operator's Manual

Manual is about: Power Edger

Summary of PE-230

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    Power edger operator's manual model pe-230 warning x770001004 03/13 x7702090204 users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/ or safety precautions are not followed. Echo provides an operator’s manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and under...

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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 and the safety manual. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and safety messages. The operator ...

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

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    4 personal condition and safety equipment warning users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit. Physical condition your judgment and physical dext...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 5 repetitive stress injuries it is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a hig...

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

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 7 15 16 17 18 19 14 13 20 21 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3 12 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 ordered from y...

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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 ...

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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, shield installation and other assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ...

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    10 b a c d e throttle linkage and ignition leads 1. Connect ignition stop leads (a) and (b). 2. Place throttle linkage (c) through adjustment fixture (d) and install wire end into large carburetor throttle swivel hole (e). Check throttle for freedom of movement and that wide open throttle / low idle...

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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 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, and remix. Important spilled fuel is a...

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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 possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause...

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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. 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 accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air fi...

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    18 spark plug level 2. 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- ter electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. Do not ...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 19 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove muffler cover (a). 3. Remove screw and arm rest (b). 4. Remove cylinder cover (c). Important do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 6. Remove gra...

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    20 1. Remove muffler cover (a). 2. Place piston at top dead center (tdc) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (b), gasket (c) and screen (d) from muffler body. 4. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components. Note when cleaning carbon deposit, be care...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 21 note every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized echo dealer. 1. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer...

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    22 a b drive shaft lubrication level 1. Parts required: power blendx tm 8 oz. Or lithium base grease. 1. Loosen two (2) screws (a) and remove center locating screw (b). Pull gear box and shield from drive shaft housing. 2. Pull flexible cable from the drive shaft housing, wipe clean and recoat with ...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 23 a b c d e f g 5. Remove plug (g) and fill gear case with grease. Install plug. 6. Install inner blade adapter (b) onto pto shaft (c). 7. Install and center new blade (f) onto inner adapter (b). 8. Install outer adapter (e) and nut (d). Tighten nut (d) firmly, c...

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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 grounding 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 o...

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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-230 length ------------------------------------------------------- 1755 mm (69.1 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 315 mm (12.4 in.) height ---------------------------------------------...

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

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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 notes.

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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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    Dealer? Call 1-800-432-echo 1-800-432-3246 or www.Echo-usa.Com consumer product support 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 mon - fri c.S.T. Echo, incorporated 400 o akwood r oad l ake z urich , il 60047-1564 www.Echo-usa.Com s68311001001/s68311999999 s75612001001/s75612999999 s ervicing i nformation parts /...