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Echo Pro Attachment PAS-225 Operator's Manual

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    Pro attachment series tm operator's manual model pas-225 value pack warning read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. Echo provides an oper- ator's manual with this unit and a separate operator's manual and safety manual (if available) with the attachment. All manuals must be read an...

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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 sa...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 3 note this enclosed message provides tips for use, care and maintenance of the unit. Important the enclosed message provides information neces- sary for the protection of the unit. International symbols hot surface carburetor adjust- ment - idle spe...

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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 re- q...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 5 danger 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...

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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 ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 7 1 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 2 6 12 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 deal...

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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. Throttle trigger lockout - operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged. 4. Stop switch - "slide switch" mounted o...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 9 c ontents after opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or echo dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. _____ 1 - power head w/upper drive shaft assembly _____ 1 - lower d...

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    10 d a c b e 5. Carefully fit attachment drive shaft assembly into coupler (b) to decal assembly line (c), making sure that the inner lower drive shaft engages the square upper drive shaft socket. Note earlier model power heads may have shorter couplings. Short couplings fit flush to decal point (e)...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 11 nylon line head installation tools required: head locking tool. Parts required: nylon line head. Caution wear gloves or personal injury may result: • cutoff knife is sharp. • gearcase and surrounding area may be hot. 1. Be sure adapter plate (c) r...

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    12 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 uni...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 13 c a b d a c grass/weed blades require: install blade conversion kit - includes metal shield (a), barrier bar (b), and shoul- der harness (c). Note the barrier bar is used to restrict rearward movement of the unit. The barrier bar is not a handle a...

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    14 8 tooth weed/grass blade (p/n 69600120331) is designed for grass, garden debris and thick weeds. Do not use this blade for brush or heavy woody growth, 19 mm (3/4 in.) diameter or larger. 80 tooth brush blade(p/n 69500120331) is designed for cutting brush and woody growth up to 13 mm (1/2 in.) di...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 15 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 ...

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    16 6. Hold edger as shown. Warning before edging, be sure to read and understand the entire operator's manual to avoid the chance of serious injury. 7. When starting to edge, run the engine at full throttle, and lower the blade gently into the ground, being careful not to hit the concrete with the b...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 17 handling fuel 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 tan...

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    18 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 ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 19 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 r...

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    20 maintenance intervals m aintenance 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...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 21 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50 mm (1 - 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 rem...

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    22 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 ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 23 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove air cleaner cover. 3. Remove 2 engine cover screws and engine cover (b). (1 machine screw - handle side) (1 tapping screw - starter side) important do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fi...

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    24 exhaust port cleaning level 2. Tools required: torx t27 l-wrench, wood or plastic scraper parts required: as needed: heat shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover (2 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (a) and heat shield (b). 3. Use a wood...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 25 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 ...

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    26 a a lubrication level 1. Tools required: 13mm open end wrench, t27 torx l-wrench, clean rag, grease gun parts required: power blendx tm 8 oz. (p/n 91014) or lithium base grease. Gear housing 1. Clean all loose debris from gear box. 2. Remove plug (a) and check level of grease. 3. Add grease if ne...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 27 d a b b e a c d f drive shaft upper 1. Loosen clamping knob (a). 2. Pull locator pin (b) and rotate 1/4 turn counter clockwise to lockout position. 3. Remove attachment. 4. Remove coupler (e) from upper drive shaft assembly by loosening clamping s...

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    28 d b a c f f b b a e cc nylon line replacement level 1. Parts required: echo 0.095” nylon trimmer line 6 m (20 ft.) long. 1. Shut engine off. Lay unit on the ground with head assembly up. 2. Hold drum (a) and firmly turn spool (b) cw (clockwise) until it disengages from the inner drive. Pull spool...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 29 i g b h 6. Feed ends of line through housing eyelets (g) and place spool (b) over drive (h). Align pegs (i) on drive with notches in spool, and push spool into drum. 7. Pull on both lines until they come free from notches (f) in spool. 8. Hold dru...

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    30 sharpening metal blades - trimmers three styles of metal blades are approved for use on the echo brush cutter. The 8-tooth blade can be sharpened during normal mainte- nance. The clearing blade and 80 tooth blade require professional service. Before sharpening, closely inspect blade for cracks (l...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 31 level 1. Tools required: t-wrench, locking tool, needle nose pliers, 13 mm open end wrench parts required: blade p/n 69601552632, split pin p/n 90030020022 gear case note replace blade when it is worn shorter than 6 in. 1. Shut engine off. 2. Remo...

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    32 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 t m e l b o r p e n i g n e m e l b...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 33 s torage long term storage (over 30 days) 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 prope...

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    34 s pecifications * install and use u-handle when operating any trimmer model with steel blade. **the rpm range shown applies for all attachments. Model ---------------------------------------------------- pas-225 value pack unit length w/trimmer attachment ---------------------- 1793mm (70.6 in.) ...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 35 echo approved optional attachments warning use only echo approved attachments for these models. Serious injury may result from the use of non approved at- tachment combinations. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual an...

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    36 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 ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 37 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 ...

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    38 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 ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 39 notes.

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    Echo, incorporated 400 o akwood r oad l ake z urich , il 60047-1564 www . Echo - usa . Com consumer product support 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 mon - fri c.S.T. Dealer? Call 1-800-432-echo 1-800-432-3246 or www.Echo-usa.Com s59511001001/s59511999999 s59612001001/s59612999999 s ervicing i nformation p...