Echo PE-280 Operator's Manual - Table of Contents
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PE-280
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................. 2
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 3
The Operator’s Manual ................................................................................................................ 3
The Safety Manual....................................................................................................................... 3
Servicing Information ......................................................................................................................... 3
Parts/Serial Number..................................................................................................................... 3
Service ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Echo Consumer Product Support ................................................................................................ 3
Product Registration .................................................................................................................... 3
Additional or Replacement Manuals ............................................................................................ 4
Safety................................................................................................................................................. 4
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ..................................................................... 4
International Symbols .................................................................................................................. 5
Personal Condition and Safety Equipment .................................................................................. 6
Equipment.................................................................................................................................... 9
Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative) ........................................................................................ 9
EPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER III ............................................................................. 9
Description....................................................................................................................................... 11
Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Assembly ......................................................................................................................................... 14
Drive Shaft/Power Head ............................................................................................................ 14
Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads........................................................................................... 14
Support Handle .......................................................................................................................... 15
Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 15
Fuel ............................................................................................................................................ 15
Starting Cold Engine .................................................................................................................. 17
Starting Warm Engine................................................................................................................ 18
Stopping Engine......................................................................................................................... 19
Edger Operation Techniques ..................................................................................................... 19
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 21
Skill Levels ................................................................................................................................. 21
Maintenance Intervals................................................................................................................ 21
Air Filter ..................................................................................................................................... 22
Fuel Filter ................................................................................................................................... 23
Cooling System.......................................................................................................................... 24
Exhaust System ......................................................................................................................... 25
Carburetor Adjustment............................................................................................................... 26
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................. 26
Edger Blade Replacement ......................................................................................................... 27
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................... 29
Storage ............................................................................................................................................ 30
Long Term Storage (Over 30 Days)........................................................................................... 30
Specifications................................................................................................................................... 31
Warranty Statements ....................................................................................................................... 32
Notes ............................................................................................................................................... 34
Product Registration ........................................................................................................................ 35
Notes ............................................................................................................................................... 36