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Echo PRO ATTACHMENT SERIES PAS-230 Operator's Manual

Summary of PRO ATTACHMENT SERIES PAS-230

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    Pro attachment series tm operator's manual model pas-230 x7532098803 x753002833 02/11 warning read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. Echo provides an operator's manual with this unit and a separate operator's manual and safety manual (if avail- able) with the attachment. All manua...

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    2 copyright© 2011 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 as well as your attachment operator's manual and safety manual be...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm 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, information messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those ...

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    4 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 cause tingling and burning sen- sations, followed by loss of color and numbne...

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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 equipment warning use only echo approved attachments for pro attachment series tm models. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and attachment manual. Note echo, inc. Will not be responsib...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 7 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 parts ordering inst...

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    8 1. Spark arrestor muffler or spark arrestor muffler with catalyst -the muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. 2. Fuel tank - contain...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 9 c ontents the echo product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, other assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or echo deale...

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    10 handle adjustment note label shows minimum spacing for front handle location. 1. Stand in a comfortable operating position with attachment assem- bled, and position front handle for comfortable operation. Tighten handle screws. Front handle adjustment min spacing.

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm 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 manua...

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    12 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 tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel ...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 13 starting cold engine warning the attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces th...

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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 ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 15 m aintenance your echo unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble-free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your u...

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    16 air filter level 1. Parts required: repower tm air and fuel filter kit 1. Close choke (cold start position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt from inside ...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 17 spark plug level 2. 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 electrode. 2. C...

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    18 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (a). 3. Remove screw and arm rest (b). 4. Remove engine cover (c). Important do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 6. Remove grass an...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 19 1. Remove muffler cover. 2. Place piston at top dead center (tdc) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (a), muffler gasket (b), and screen (c) from muffler body. 4. Clean carbon deposits from muffler...

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    20 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 21 lubrication level 1. Parts required: power blendx tm 8 oz. (p/n 91014) or lithium base grease. Drive shaft upper important the drive shaft must be lubricated with high temperature auto- motive grease every 25 hours of operation, otherwise drive sh...

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    22 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 23 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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    24 s pecifications model -------------------------------------------------------------- pas-230 unit length ----------------------------------------------------------- 1025 mm (40.4 in.) width ------------------------------------------------------------------ 250 mm (9.84 in.) height ---------------...

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 25 echo approved optional attachments warning • use only echo approved attachments for pro attachment series tm models. Serious injury may result from the use of non-approved attachment combinations. Read and comply with all safety instructions liste...

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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 ro a ttachment s eries tm 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 ...

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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 ro a ttachment s eries tm o perator ' s m anual 29 notes.

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    30 notes.

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    P ro a ttachment s eries tm 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 s67711001001/s67711999999 s75212001001/s75212999999 s ervicing i nformation parts / seri...