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Echo PE-310 Operator's Manual

Manual is about: Power Edger

Summary of PE-310

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 1 power edger operator's manual model pe-311 serial number 02001001 - 02001200 x750002971 01/02 x7502125801 warning danger read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. 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 found in the same package. You will find both easy to use, and full of helpful operating tips and ...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 3 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 information messages, preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words....

  • Page 4: Warning

    4 international symbols s afety i nstructions personal condition and safety equipment warning danger edger users risk injury to themselves and others if the edger is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating an edger. Eye ...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 5 extended operation / extreme conditions vibration and cold it is believed that a condition called raynaud’s phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may c...

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    6 safe operation warning danger do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. Provide operating and safety instructions to all operators • provide all operators of this equipment with the op...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 7 d escription the echo product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, drive shaft/power head and front handle assembly is necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your ret...

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    8 1. Power head - includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system, and recoil starter. 2. Grip - rear (right hand) handle. 3. Stop switch - "slide switch" mounted on top of the throttle trigger housing. Move switch forward to run, back to stop. 4. Front handle - the front (loop) handle is ...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 9 s pecfications l e d o m 1 1 3 - e p h t g n e l ) . N i 5 . 0 7 ( m m 0 9 7 1 h t d i w ) . N i 8 . 1 1 ( m m 0 0 3 t h g i e h ) . N i 2 . 2 1 ( m m 0 1 3 ) d a e h r e t t u c / w y r d ( t h g i e w ) . B l 9 . 5 1 ( g k 2 . 7 e p y t e n i g n e e n i g n e...

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    10 a b b a ssembly drive shaft / power head tools required: 4 mm hex wrench parts required: power head, drive shaft assembly 1. Stand power head upright on a level surface. 2. Loosen the two (2) drive shaft clamp bolts at engine drive shaft clamp, and remove center drive shaft location bolt (a). 3. ...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 11 handling fuel warning danger 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/ca...

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    12 b c d a d after refueling • wipe any spilled fuel from the unit. • move at least 3 m (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting the engine. After use • do not store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container. Storage fuel storage ...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 13 starting warm engine warning danger the cutting attachment should not rotate at idle. If attachment rotates, readjust carburetor according to "carburetor adjustment" instructions in this manual or see your echo dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may resu...

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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 tools required: 25-50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: 90030 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 accumu- lated dirt from the air c...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 17 spark plug level 2. Tools required: scrench (combination socket wrench and screw- driver) and feeler gauge (preferably a wire gauge), soft metal brush parts required: spark plug, ngk bpm-8y p/n 15901019830 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and ro...

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    18 5. Use the wooden stick or brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 6. Install engine cover, placing fuel vent tube into in engine cover. 7. Secure engine cover with one (1) screw. 8. Install top guard correctly and secure with three (3) screws (install long screw in center hole) . 9. Insert ...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 19 carburetor adjustment engine break-in new engines must be operated for a minimum of two tanks of fuel before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break-in period, your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. Idle speed c...

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    20 2. Remove cotter pin (a) and discard. 3. Align hole in inner blade adapter (b) with notch in gear housing, and insert locking tool to prevent pto shaft (c) from rotating. 4. Remove l.H. Blade nut (d) by turning in a clockwise direction. Remove outer blade adapter (e), blade (f), and inner blade a...

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    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 21 t roubleshooting 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 r o t e r u b r ...

  • Page 22: Warning

    22 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. Long term storage (over 30 days) d...

  • Page 23: Notes

    P ower e dger o perator ' s m anual 23 notes.

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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 www.Echo-usa.Com s ervicing i nformation parts genuine echo parts and echo re power© parts and assemblies for your echo ...

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    Specifications (pg. 9) gear ratio ----------------------------- 2.07:1 weight w/blade ---------------------- 7.1kg (15.7 lbs.) maintenance (pg. 15) maintenance intervals drive shaft every 50 hours of use gear housing every 15 - 25 hours of use supplement to operator's manual part number x7502126000 ...

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    Description (pg. 7 & 8) 19. Throttle trigger lockout - this lever must be held during aceleration. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged. Supplement to operator's manual part number x7502126000 (x750003120) for model: pe-310 power edger s/n 0...