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Echo PE-280 Operator's Manual

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Manual is about: Power Edger

Summary of PE-280

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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-280 x750011023 12/09 x7502310603.

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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 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 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 ordered from your echo dealer. See par...

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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 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...

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    10 5. Tighten two (2) drive shaft clamp bolts (b) securely. A b b a b 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...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 11 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. Warning alt...

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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 operating techniques 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 ...

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    16 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 echo service dealer for maintenance. To help you 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: 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 fouling, worn and rounded center electrod...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 19 exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2. Tools required: cross head screwdriver, 4mm hex wrench, soft metal brush parts required: spark arrestor screen, gasket 1. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (a). 2. Place piston at top dead center...

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    20 exhaust port cleaning level 2. Tools required: cross head screwdriver, 4mm hex wrench, 8x10 mm open end wrench,, wood or plastic scraper parts required: as needed: heat shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler cover (2 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remov...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 21 level 2. Tools required: screwdriver, tachometer (echo p/n 99051130017) parts required: none 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 perfor...

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    22 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 case every 15 - 25 hours of use. Re...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 23 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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    24 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 25 s pecifications model ---------------------------------------------------- pe-280 length ------------------------------------------------------- 1765 mm (69.5 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 315 mm (12.4 in.) height ---------...

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    26 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 27 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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    28 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 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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    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 s63111001001/s63111999999 s63012001001/s63012999999 s ervicing i nformation parts / seri...