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Echo PE-230 Operator's Manual
Summary of PE-230
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Power edger operator's manual model pe-230 warning danger x753002321 08/06 x7532096901 read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. Echo provides an operator's manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation..
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2 copyright© 2005 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 manual safety symbols and important information this symbol accompanied by the words warning and danger calls attention to an act or condition that can lead to serious personal injury to operator and bystanders. Important the enclosed message provides in...
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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 requi...
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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 product emission durability the 300 hour emission durability compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable emissions regulations, provided that approved maintenance procedures are followed as listed in the maintenance sectio...
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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 instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from you...
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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 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, an...
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12 starting cold engine warning danger 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 thrown. 1. Stop switch move ...
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P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 13 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 danger the attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. ...
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14 operating techniques 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 more than one pa...
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P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 15 m aintenance your echo edger is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your edger achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ec...
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16 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) cleaning brush parts required: 90008 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 clea...
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P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 17 spark plug level 2. Tools required: t-wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush. Parts required: repower tm tune-up kit p/n 90074 important use only ngk bpm-8y spark plug (bpmr-8y in canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check ...
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18 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and 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 grass ...
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P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 19 1. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and 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 deposit...
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20 note every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emissions regulations. This carburetor does not have acceleration and high speed adjustment needles. 1. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is avail- able, idle speed screw (a) should be set ...
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P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 21 blade replacement / lubrication level 1. Tools required: t-wrench, locking tool, needle nose pliers, 13 mm open end wrench parts required: echo ® lube tm 8 oz. (p/n 91014) or lithium base grease, blade p/n 69601552632, split pin p/n 90030020022 note grease gear...
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22 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 r p k c e h c s u t a t s e s u a c y d e m e r e n i g n e - s k n a r c / d r a h s t r a t s t' n s e o d t r a t s r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u f t a l e u f o n r o t e r u b r a c d e g g o l c r e n i a r t s l e ...
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P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 23 s torage warning danger 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...
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24 s pecifications model ----------------------------------------------------- pe-230 length ------------------------------------------------------- 1755 mm (69.1 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 315 mm (12.4 in.) height --------------------------------------------...
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Dealer? Call 1-800-432-echo 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 additional or replacement manuals safety manuals in english/spanish or english/french are availabl...