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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 users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/ or safety precautions are not followed. Echo provides an operator’s manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understoo...

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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 will find both easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and safety messages. Copyright© 20...

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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 extended operation/extreme conditions 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 cause tingling and burning sensa- tions, followed by loss ...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 5 repetitive stress injuries it is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may pu...

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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 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 lower bearing housing and head assembly must be in line with the engine. 6. Rotate locator pin (a) 1/4 turn ...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 11 nylon line head installation 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) remains on pto shaft (a). 2. Align l...

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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 note the barrier bar is used to restrict rearward movement of the unit. The barrier bar is not a handle and should not be gripped when using or carrying the unit. Trimmer - operation with blades preparing the trimmer/brush cutter for blade use war...

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    14 8 tooth grass and weed blade is designed for grass, garden debris and thick weeds up to 19 mm (3/4”) diameter. Do not use this blade for brush or heavy woody growth. 80 tooth brush bladeis designed for cutting brush and woody growth up to 13 mm (1/2 in.) diameter. 22 tooth clearing blade is desig...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 15 2. Control blower speed with throttle trigger. 3. Use lower speed to blow debris from hard surfaces. 4. Additional speed may be necessary to clean debris, snow, etc. From lawns and flowerbeds. Note never use a higher speed setting than necessary t...

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    16 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 alternative fuels, such as e-15 (15% et...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 17 mixing instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel...

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    18 d 4.Recoil starter lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles. Firmly grasp right hand grip and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (d) until engine fire...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 19 a stopping engine 1.Throttle release throttle, and allow engine to return to idle before shutting engine off. 2.Stop switch move stop switch button (a) backward to stop position. Warning if engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to stop po...

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    20 maintenance intervals component/ system maintenance procedure req'd skill level daily or before use every refuel 3 months or 90 hours yearly 600 hours air filter inspect/clean 1 i / c * r * choke shutter inspect/clean 1 i / c fuel filter inspect/replace 1 i * i / r * fuel cap gasket inspect/repla...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 21 fuel filter level 1. Parts required: repower tm air & fuel filter kit. Danger fuel is very flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling, or serious personal injury may result. 1. Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fue...

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    22 cooling system level 2. Parts required: none if you are careful. Important to maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area. This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the engine. Overheating and engine seizure can occur when: • ...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 23 1. Remove engine cover (b). 2. Place piston at top dead center (tdc) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (c,d), gasket (e), and screen (f), from muffler body. 4. Clean carbon deposits from muffler c...

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    24 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 ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 25 lubrication level 1. 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 necessary. Do not over-fill. Drive ...

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    26 b e a d f 1. Cut one piece of line to recommended length. .080 (2.0 mm ) dia . – 10’ (3 m ) .095 (2.4 mm ) dia . – 10’ (3 m ) nylon line replacement 2. Align arrows on top of knob with openings in eyelets. 3. Insert one end of trimmer line into an eyelet, and push line equal distance through trim...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 27 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. Befo...

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    28 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 29 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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    30 s pecifications model ---------------------------------------------------- pas-225 value pack unit length ------------------------------------------------- 1793mm (70.6 in.) unit width -------------------------------------------------- 251 mm (9.88 in.) unit height -------------------------------...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 31 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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    32 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 33 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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    34 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 35 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 pas-225 s86813001001/s86813999999 trimmer s06400001001/s06400 blower s6860000...