Echo PB-265LN User manual

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OPERATORS
MANUAL
PB-265LN
Power Blower
Burn Hazard
The muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding
cover may become extremely hot.
Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area,
otherwise serious personal injury may occur.
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
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. It must be read and
understood for proper and safe operation. Failure
to do so could result in serious injury.

TABLE OF CONTENTS PB-265LN
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................................................. 3
The Operator’s Manual ........................................................................ 3
Servicing information................................................................................... 3
Parts/Serial Number............................................................................. 3
Additional or Replacement Manuals .................................................... 3
Warranty Registration .......................................................................... 3
Service................................................................................................. 4
Safety.......................................................................................................... 7
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information............................. 7
International Symbols .......................................................................... 8
Personal Condition and Safety Equipment .......................................... 9
Equipment.......................................................................................... 14
Description ................................................................................................ 16
Contents.................................................................................................... 18
Assembly................................................................................................... 19
Install Blower Pipes / Stick Handle ................................................... 19
Operation .................................................................................................. 20
Fuel.................................................................................................... 21
Starting Cold Engine.......................................................................... 23
Starting Warm Engine........................................................................ 24
Stopping Engine ................................................................................ 25
Operating Blower ............................................................................... 25
Maintenance ............................................................................................. 27
Skill Levels ......................................................................................... 27
Maintenance Intervals........................................................................ 27
Air Filter ............................................................................................. 29
Fuel Filter........................................................................................... 30
Spark Plug ......................................................................................... 31
Cooling System.................................................................................. 31
Exhaust System................................................................................. 32
Carburetor Adjustment....................................................................... 34
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 36
Storage ..................................................................................................... 38
Long Term Storage (Over 30 Days)................................................... 38
Specifications ........................................................................................... 39

PB-265LN INTRODUCTION
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INTRODUCTION
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. You will find it easy to use and full of helpful
operating tips and SAFETY messages.
The Operator’s Manual
Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Contains specifications and
information for safety, operation, maintenance, storage and assembly
specific to this product.
SERVICING INFORMATION
Parts/Serial
Number
Genuine ECHO 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. ___________________
Additional or Replacement Manuals
Replacement Operator, Safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs are
available from your ECHO dealer or at echo-latinamerica.com .
Warranty Registration
To ensure trouble free warranty coverage it is important that you register
your ECHO equipment on-line at echo-latinamerica.com or by filling out the
warranty registration card supplied with your unit. Registering your product
confirms your warranty coverage and provides a direct link between you and
ECHO if we find it necessary to contact you.

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Service
Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an
Authorized ECHO Service Dealer. For the name and address of the
Authorized ECHO Service Dealer nearest you, ask your retailer or call :
Country Distributor Name Address Phone
Argentina Munditol S.A. Avda. Honduras
3757 1180 Buenos
Aires, Argentina
11-4821-9999
Belize Power Plus Ltd. #1 North Front
Street Belize City,
Belize
(501) 22-30-690
Bolivia Termondinamica
Ltda.
Avenida Villazon
#3671
Cochabamba,
Bolivia
(591-4) 471-7730
Brasil Brudden
Equipamentos
Ltda.
Av. Industrial 700 -
Distrito Industrial
CEP 17580-000,
Pompeia (SP),
Brazil
(55) 14-3405-5000
Chile DercoMaq S.A. Av. Américo
Vespucio Norte
1838 Quilicura,
Santiago Chile
(56) 2 - 560 1500
Colombia Mecanelectro S.A. Avenida Caracas
No 76 -81
(571) 7430003
Panama Cortagramas y
Repuestos S.A.
Villa Rica, Monte
Oscuro/Edif.
Coresa. Panamá
Rep, de Panamá
507-222-2844 / 4844
Republica
Dominicana
Servicios Ferro-
Agro, C por A
Calle Peña Batlle
No 261 casi esq.
Ortega y Gasset,
Santo Domingo
Dominican
Republic
[phone]
Ecuador Agrota Cía. Ltda. "Contigo en el
Campo" Av. De las
Américas y Los
Naranjos Cuenca,
Ecuador
074-100-010

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El Salvador N.R. CONSA S.A.
de C.V.
Casa Matriz: Urb.
Madreselva c. El
Algodón No.8 Por
Blvd Constitución.
San Salvador, El
Salvador
(503) 22742220
Guatemala Femco S.A. (i.e. Felix Montes
CIA S.A.) Calzada
Aguilar Batres 27-
23, Zona 12
Guatemala, 01012
(502) 2442-3277
Honduras Eyl Comercial S.A. Ave. Re. de Chile
Tegucigalpa
M.D.C., Honduras
[phone]
Mexico D.F. KARVS
PROJARDIN &
AGRO S.A. DE
C.V.
MARIANO
ESCOBEDO NUM
70 LOCAL A
COLONIA
POPOTLA
MEXICO D.F. C.P.
11400 Co.Code:52
(55) 5348-1577
Greater
Mexico
Promotores
Agricolas SA de
CV
Blvd. Paseo
Solidaridad 12574
Fracc. Vilas el
Dorado cp 36630,
Irapuato
Guanajuato,
México
52 462 626 3443
Nicaragua Formunica De la Esquina
Norte del Canal 2
de TV 1c. al lago 1
1/2c. Arriba
Residencial
Bolonia Managua,
Nicaragua
[phone]
Peru Vidagro S.A.C. Av. Ingenieros
Norte 251 Urb.
Villa La Merced,
Ate-Vitarte Lima,
Peru
(51) 1-348-4726
Country Distributor Name Address Phone

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Puerto Rico Romar Agencies Camino Romani
Int. Carretera 842
Rio Piedras, San
Juan Puerto Rico
00926-9678
[phone]
Us Virgin
Islands
EZ Tool Rental
and Sales
PO Box 2072
Kingshill, Saint
Croix US VIRGIN
ISLANDS
[phone]
Trinidad and
Tobago
Trintrac Limited No. 8 Bolai Trace
I.D.C. Estate,
Chase Village
Trinidad, West
Indies
[phone]
Uruguay Goldfarb Rio Negro 1617
Montevideo 11100
Uruguay
(598) 2902 2606
Venezuela Distribuidora
Agrofor C.A.
Calle Bolivar-
Edificio Agrofor La
Trinidad, Caracas,
1080, Venezuela
(58) 212-945-9960
Jamaica Central
Agricultural
Supplies Co. Ltd.
5 ½ Caledonia
Road Lot 10-11
James Plaza
Mandeville,
Manchester,
Jamaica
876-962-3084
Paraguay Agripar S.A. Avda. San Blás
Km. 3 1/2 Ruta
Inter. Nro 7 B*
Pablo Rojas-
Ciudad Del Este -
Paraguay
[phone]
Country Distributor Name Address Phone

PB-265LN SAFETY
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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 and what
they mean to you.
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.
The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “WARNING”
calls attention to an act or condition which CAN lead to serious
personal injury or death if not avoided.
The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “CAUTION”
calls attention to an act or condition which may lead to minor or
moderate personal injury if not avoided.
The enclosed message provides information necessary for the
protection of the unit.
Note: This enclosed message provides tips for use, care and
maintenance of the unit.
CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMBOL
This symbol means the specific action shown is prohibited.
Ignoring these prohibitions can result in serious or fatal injury.

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International Symbols
Symbol Description Symbol Description
Read and Understand
the Operator’s Manual
Carburetor Adjustment
- High Speed Mixture
Wear Eye, Ear and
Head Protection
Carburetor Adjustment
- Idle Speed
Wear Hand
Protection
Carburetor Adjustment
- Low Speed Mixture
Safety/Alert Emergency Stop
Hot Surface Fuel and Oil Mixture
Idle speed Fast speed
Finger severing Primer Bulb
DO NOT Allow Flames
or Sparks Near Fuel
Ignition
ON / OFF
DO NOT Smoke Near
Fuel
Choke Control “COLD
START” Position
(Choke Closed)
H
T
L

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Personal Condition and Safety Equipment
Cancer and Reproductive Harm
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the
unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not
followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when
operating unit.
Physical Condition
Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good:
Choke Control “RUN”
Position (Choke Open)
Wear Slip Resistant
Footwear
Beware of thrown objects
Keep Bystanders and Helpers
Away 15 m (50 ft.).
Symbol Description Symbol Description

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• 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
◆Eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements
must be worn whenever you operate the unit.
◆For additional safety, a full-face shield may be worn over
safety glasses or goggles to provide protection from sharp
branches or flying debris.
Hand Protection
Wear sturdy, no-slip, rubber work gloves to improve your grip on the
handles. Gloves also provide protection against cuts and scratches, cold
environments, and reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your
hands.
Hearing/Ear Protection
ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used.
Breathing Protection
Operators who are sensitive to dust or other common airborne allergens
may need to wear a dust mask to prevent inhaling these materials while
operating unit. Dust masks can provide protection against dust, plant debris,
and other plant matter such as pollen. Make sure the mask does not impair
your vision, and replace the mask as needed to prevent air restrictions.
Proper Clothing
Wear snug-fitting, durable clothing:
• Pants should have long legs, shirts should have long sleeves.
• DO NOT WEAR SHORTS.
• DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY, or clothing with loose or
hanging items that could become entangled in moving parts or
surrounding growth.
• Keep clothing buttoned or zipped, and keep shirt tails tucked in.

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Wear sturdy work shoes with nonskid rubber soles:
• DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES.
• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.
Keep long hair away from engine and air intake. Retain hair with cap or net.
Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue, which may lead to
heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours
when temperatures are cooler.
The components of this machine generate an electromagnetic
field during operation, which may interfere with some
pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury,
persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician
and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this
machine. In the absence of such information, ECHO does not
recommend the use of this machine by anyone who has a
pacemaker.
Extended Operation / Extreme Conditions
Prolonged exposure to cold and/or vibration may result in
injury. Read and follow all safety and operation instructions to
minimize risk of injury. Failure to follow instructions may result
in painful wrist/hand/arm injuries.
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 sensations, followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers.
The following precautions are strongly recommended, because the
minimum exposure, which might trigger the ailment, is unknown.
• Keep your body warm, especially the head, neck, feet, ankles, hands, and
wrists.
• Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm exercises
during frequent work breaks, and also by not smoking.
• Limit the hours of operation. Try to fill each day with jobs where operating
the unit or other hand-held power equipment is not required.

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• If you experience discomfort, redness, and swelling of the fingers followed
by whitening and loss of feeling, consult your physician before further
exposing yourself to cold and vibration.
Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI)
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. Some believe that
prolonged exposure to
vibration may contribute to CTS. CTS can cause severe pain for months or
even years.
To reduce the risk of RSI/CTS, do the following:
• Avoid using your wrist in a bent, extended, or twisted position. Instead try
to maintain a straight wrist position. Also, when grasping, use your whole
hand, not just the thumb and index finger.
• Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands.
• Reduce the speed and force with which you do the repetitive movement.
• Do exercise to strengthen the hand and arm muscles.
• Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if you
feel tingling, numbness, or pain in the fingers, hands, wrists, or arms. The
sooner RSI/CTS is diagnosed, the more likely permanent nerve and
muscle damage can be prevented.

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All over head electrical conductors and communications wires
can have electricity flow with high voltages. This unit is not
insulated against electrical current. Never touch wires directly
or indirectly, otherwise serious injury or death may result.
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 Manual
• Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator’s Manual for
instructions on Safe Operation.
Clear the Work Area
• Clear the area of children, bystanders, and pets. At a minimum, keep all
children, bystanders, and pets outside a 15 m (50 ft) radius; outside the
15 m (50 ft) zone, there is still a risk of injury from thrown objects.
Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection. If you are
approached, stop the engine.
• Avoid blowing debris towards people, pets, open windows, or vehicles
when using unit.
• Review area to be cleared. Look for potential hazards such as stones or
metal objects.
Keep a Firm Grip
• Hold the handle in one hand, with thumb and fingers encircling the
handle.
Keep a Solid Stance
• Maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery,
uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work in odd positions or on ladders.
Do not over reach.

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Avoid Hot Surfaces
• Keep exhaust area clear of
flammable debris. Avoid
contact during and
immediately after
operation.
Equipment
Use only ECHO 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.
• Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or
replace as needed.
• Do not use blower if any part is missing or damaged.
• Have repairs done only by an authorized ECHO Service dealer.
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 unit.
◆DO NOT start or operate unit unless all guards and
protective covers are properly assembled to unit.
◆NEVER reach into any opening while the engine is running.
Moving parts may not be visible through openings.

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Periodically Check fuel system (fuel lines, vent, grommet, fuel
tank, and fuel cap) for leaks especially if the unit is dropped. If
damage or leaks are found, do not use unit, otherwise serious
personal injury or property damage may occur. Have unit
repaired by an authorized servicing dealer before using.

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DESCRIPTION
Locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and
that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be
read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. Safety label is for
example only. Your label my appear slightly different.
1
2
3
45
6
7
8
910
11
14
13
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1. Spark Plug
2. Spark Arrestor Muffler/ Spark Arrestor Muffler with Catalyst
3. Recoil Starter Handle
4. Fuel Tank Cap
5. Fuel Tank
6. Air Cleaner
7. Handle
8. Throttle Position Lever/Stop Switch
9. Choke
10. Purge Bulb
11. Shoulder Harness
12. Blower Pipes
13. Flexible Pipe
14. Stick Handle

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CONTENTS
The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your
convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly may be
necessary.
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
1FlexPipe
1 Pipe w/Swivel
1 Straight Pipe
1 Straight Pipe w/Decal
1 Operator's Manual
2 Clamps w/Screws
1 Stick Handle
1 Bolt 6 x 45 mm
1 Washer 6 mm
1 Wing Nut

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ASSEMBLY
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).
Note: A light lubricant may be
used to ease assembly of
flexible pipe to blower
elbow.
4. Loosen wing nut (E) completely
and open stick handle clamp.
5. Align notches (F) in handle
clamp with tabs (G).
6. Slide stick handle onto swivel
pipe (C). Stick handle should be
angled away from operator.
7. Position stick handle (H) for
comfortable operation, and
tighten wing nut (E).
D
A
B
C
G
E
F
H

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8. Assemble straight pipe (I) onto
swivel pipe (C), until you feel light
resistance. Do not force
connection. Hold swivel pipe and
turn straight pipe counter
clockwise, to engage positive
locking channels, until
connection is firm. Do not force
connection.
9. Assemble straight pipe with
decal (J) to straight pipe (I) as in
step 8.
Note: Blower use will eventually
loosen pipe connections.
Exclusive positive locking
system allows pipes to be tightened. If loosening occurs,
remove lower straight pipe, and install according to
instructions 8 & 9.
OPERATION
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 unit. Blower housing
may contain shredder blades and other sharp edges that can
cause serious injuries if touched, even if engine is off and
blades are not moving. Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp
edges and hot surfaces.
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start
fires around dry vegetation. This unit is equipped with a spark
arrestor to prevent discharge of hot particles from the engine.
Contact local fire authorities for laws or regulations regarding
fire prevention requirements.
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