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Echo PE-265S Operator's Manual

Summary of PE-265S

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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-265 pe-265s x7502024202 x750010172 12/09.

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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 an...

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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 warning 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 manua...

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    6 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 debris, or servicing un...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 7 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 10 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 your echo dealer. See parts orderi...

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    8 shaft decal 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 10 p/n x505002510 pe-265s p/n x505001930

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 9 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 ...

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    10 a ssembly tools required: 4 mm hex wrench, 8 x 10 mm open-end wrench parts required: power head, drive shaft assembly drive shaft / power head 1. Stand power head upright on a level surface. 2. Loosen the two (2) drive shaft clamp bolts (b) at engine drive shaft clamp, and remove center drive sha...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 11 5. Tighten two (2) drive shaft clamp bolts (b) securely. 6. Route throttle linkage and ignition lead assembly along shaft and clip as shown. Throttle linkage and ignition leads 1. Close choke and remove air filter cover. 2. Place throttle linkage (c) through ad...

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    12 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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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 13 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 b...

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    14 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 thrown. 1. Stop switch move stop sw...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 15 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...

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    16 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 ob- jects 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 pass. Note blade depth...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 17 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 obstruction...

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    18 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 accumulated dirt from air cleaner ar...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 19 spark plug level 2. Tools required: t-wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal 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 fouli...

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    20 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 and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank. 7. Assemble components in reverse order. Exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2....

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 21 a b exhaust port cleaning level 2. Tools required: 4mm hex wrench, wood or plastic scraper parts required: as needed: heat shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler cover. 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (a) and hea...

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    22 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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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 23 a b drive shaft lubrication level 1. Tools required: 8 mm open end wrench, torx t27 l-wrench (pe-265s), 4mm hex wrench (pe-265), clean rag parts required: power blendx tm 8 oz. (p/n 91014) or lithium base grease. 1. Loosen two (2) screws (a) and remove center l...

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    24 2. Remove split pin (a). 3. Rotate blade until holes in inner blade adapter (b) and gear box align. Insert locking tool to lock pto shaft (c). Note blade nut (d) is left hand thread. 4. Remove blade nut (d) in a clockwise direction using t-wrench. Remove outer blade adapter (e), blade (f) and inn...

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

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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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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 27 s pecifications model ---------------------------------------------------- pe-265, pe-265s length (pe-265) ------------------------------------------- 1760 mm (69.3 in.) length (pe-265s) ------------------------------------------ 1782 mm (70.16 in.) width (pe-2...

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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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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 29 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 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 warranty on your 2010 and later equi...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 31 notes.

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    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 www.Echo-usa.Com dealer? Call 1-800-432-echo 1-800-432-3246 or www.Echo-usa.Com (s) s71311001001/s71311999999 (s) s71412001001/s71412999999 s68511001001/s68511999999 s7...