Power Blower Operator's Manual MODEL PB-265L WARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides this Operator's Manual, which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.
INTRODUCTION Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-jobdependability. Read and understand this manual. You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
POWER BLOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL SAFETY MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words. CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMBOL DANGER The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “DANGER” calls attention to an act or condition which WILL lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided.
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 requirements whenever you operate the unit. Hand Protection Wear no-slip, heavy-duty work gloves to improve your grip on the blower handle. Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands.
POWER BLOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 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 put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI). An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the area.
EQUIPMENT CHECK WARNING Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual. • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.
POWER BLOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL DESCRIPTION Locate the safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information.
1. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 2. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 3. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 4. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 5. SPARK ARRESTOR - CATALYTIC MUFFLER / MUFFLER -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. 6.
POWER BLOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL CONTENTS __ 1 __ 1 __ 1 __ 1 __ 1 __ 1 __ 1 __ 1 __ 1 __ __ __ 1 - Power Head - Flex Pipe - Swivel Pipe - Straight Pipe - Straight Pipe w/decal - Operator's Manual - Warranty Registration Card - ECHO Emissions and Warranty Statement - Plastic Bag 2 - Clamps w/screws 1 - Stick Handle Assembly - Echo Power Blend TM 2-stroke oil sample 9
ASSEMBLY WARNING Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. INSTALL BLOWER PIPES / STICK HANDLE 1. Assemble clamps (A) onto both ends of flexible pipe (B). 2. Assemble swivel pipe (C) into flexible pipe (B) and tighten clamp (A). 3. Assemble flexible pipe (B) to elbow (D) on blower and tighten clamp (A). D NOTE A light lubricant may be used to ease assembly of flexible pipe to blower elbow. B C A H 4.
POWER BLOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 11 OPERATION NOTE: 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. FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether).
STARTING COLD ENGINE • Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2-2/3 of rope length for starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit firmly. • Rotate throttle handle downward to a comfortable operating position. 1. Throttle Position Lever Move throttle position lever (A) to START/IDLE DETENT position( 2. ). Choke Move choke (B) to "Cold Start" ( ) position. 3. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. 4.
POWER BLOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL STARTING WARM ENGINE A The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke. 1. Throttle Position Lever Move throttle position lever (A) to start/idle detent position( ). 2. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. 3. Recoil Starter Pull recoil starter handle (D) and engine should start. C D NOTE If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use cold start procedures.
OPERATING BLOWER WARNING Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection, face filter mask and take all safety precautions or serious personal injury may result. Do not point the blower pipe in the direction of people or pets. Read the Safety Section carefully. IMPORTANT To avoid engine damage due to over revving, do not block blower pipe opening. 1. Use only during appropriate hours. 2. Allow the engine to warm up at a fast idle for a few minutes. 3.
POWER BLOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 15 MAINTENANCE Your ECHO blower is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your blower achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded.
AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) Cleaning brush Parts required: Air filter 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 cover. 3. Remove air filter and lightly brush debris from filter. Replace filter if it is damaged, fuel soaked, very dirty, or the rubber sealing edges are deformed. 4.
POWER BLOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: T-Wrench, Feeler gauge Parts Required: Spark plug IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM8Y spark plug otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean. Remaining sand will damage engine. 3. Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode. 4. Tighten spark plug to 150-170 kg/cm (130-150 in. lb.). 0.
3. Remove spark plug 4. Remove engine cover - 7 screws. 5. Loosely install spark plug to keep dirt out of cylinder. 6. Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air to pass freely. 7. Reassemble parts in reverse order. IMPORTANT Do not over-tighten screws, otherwise mounting holes may become stripped. EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2.
POWER BLOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL Cylinder Exhaust Port Level 3. IMPORTANT The cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period. ECHO strongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this important maintenance service. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Level 2. Tools required: Screwdriver, tachometer (Echo P/N 99051130017) Parts required: None.
TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem C h eck Status C au se Fuel at carburetor No fuel at carburetor Fuel strainer clogged Fuel line clogged Carburetor Clean or replace Clean or replace See your Echo dealer Carburetor See your Echo dealer Fuel Mixture too rich Open choke Clean/replace air filter Adjust carburetor See your Echo dealer No spark Stop switch off Electrical problem Interlock switch Turn switch to ON See your Echo dealer See your Echo dealer Spark at plug No spark Spa
POWER BLOWER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 21 STORAGE WARNING During operation the muffler - 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) Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage maintenance which includes the following: 1.
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL ----------------------------------------------------- PB-265L Length ------------------------------------------------------- 305 mm (12.0 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 410 mm (16.1 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 435 mm (17.1 in.) Weight with pipes ----------------------------------------- 5.2 kg (11.5 lb.
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SERVICING INFORMATION PARTS/SERIAL NUMBER Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER™ Parts and Assemblies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO Dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find these numbers on the engine housing. For future reference, write them in the space provided below. Model No. _____________ SN.
