Echo PB-500 User manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL D'UTILISATION
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUALE PER L'OPERATORE
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
PB-500
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ITALIANO
ESPAÑOL
WARNING
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE RULES FOR
SAFE OPERATION.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
AVERTISSEMENT
LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT LES INSTRUCTIONS ET SUIVRE LES RE-GLES DE
SECURITE. LE NON-RESPECT DES REGLES DE SECU-RITE ENTRAINE UN
RISQUE DE BLESSURE GRAVE.
WARNUNG
LESEN SIE DIE BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG SORGFÄLTIG DURCH, UND BE-
FOLGEN SIE DIE SICHERHEITSREGELN. ANDERNFALLS BESTEHT DAS
RISIKO SCHWERER VERLETZUNGEN.
AVVERTENZA
LEGGERE E SEGUIRE ATTENTAMENTE LE ISTRUZIONI PER LA-VORARE
IN CONDIZIONI DI MASSIMA SICUREZZA. LA MANCA-TA OSSERVANZA
DELLE ISTRUZIONI POTREBBE PROVOCARE LESIONI GRAVI.
ADVERTENCIA
LEA ATENTAMENTE LAS INSTRUCCIONES Y SIGA LAS INDICA-CIONES
PARA UN FUNCIONAMIENTO SEGURO. DE NO HACER-LO, PODRÍA SUFRIR
LESIONES GRAVES.

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ENGLISH
(Original instructions)
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
PB-500
WARNING
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

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Important information
2Important i nformation
Please ensure that you read the operator's manual before using your product.

Intended use of this product
ECHO Power Blowers are designed for blowing away dust of various sorts, including fallen leaves.
Do not use this unit for any purpose other than aforementioned.

Users of the product
You should not use this product until you have read the operator's manual carefully and fully absorbed its content.
This product should not be used by anyone who has failed to read the operator's manual properly, is suffering from a
cold, tiredness or otherwise in poor physical condition, or children.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their prop-
erty.

About your operator's manual
This manual contains necessaryinformation about the assembly, operation, and maintenance of your product. Please
read it carefully and absorb its contents.
Always keep your manual in a place where it is readily accessible.
If you have lost your manual or it is damaged and no longer readable, please purchase a new one from your ECHO
DEALER.
The units used in this manual are SI units (International System of Units). Figures in parentheses are reference values,
and there may be a slight conversion error in some cases.

Loaning or assigning your product
When loaning the product described in this manual to another party, ensure that the person borrowing and working with
the product receives the operator's manual along with the product. If you assign your product to another party, please
enclose the operator's manual with the product when handing it over.

Enquiries
Please contact your ECHO DEALER for requests regarding information about your product, the purchase of consum-
ables, repairs, and other such enquiries.

Notices
The content of this manual may be changed without notice for the purpose of upgrades to the product. Some of the
illustrations used may differ from the product itself in order to make the explanations clearer.
This product requires the assembly of some parts.
Please consult your ECHO DEALER if anything is unclear or of concern.
Manufacturer
YAMABIKO CORPORATION
7-2 SUEHIROCHO 1-CHOME, OHME, TOKYO 198-8760, JAPAN
Authorized Representative in Europe
Atlantic Bridge Limited
Atlantic House, PO Box 4800, Earley, Reading RG5 4GB, United Kingdom

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Contents
For safe use of your product...............................................................................................4
Warning notices.............................................................................................................4
Other indicators .............................................................................................................4
Symbols.........................................................................................................................4
Location in which the safety decal is attached...............................................................6
Handling fuel..................................................................................................................7
Handling the engine.......................................................................................................8
Handling the product .....................................................................................................9
Packing list........................................................................................................................12
Description........................................................................................................................13
Before you start ................................................................................................................14
Assembly.....................................................................................................................14
Preparing the fuel ........................................................................................................15
Engine operation...............................................................................................................16
Starting the engine ......................................................................................................16
Stopping the engine.....................................................................................................18
Operation..........................................................................................................................19
Operating blower .........................................................................................................19
Maintenance and care ......................................................................................................20
Servicing guidelines.....................................................................................................20
Maintenance and care.................................................................................................20
Troubleshooting table..................................................................................................24
Long-term storage(30 days or more)...........................................................................25
Specifications....................................................................................................................26
Declaration of conformity..................................................................................................27

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For safe use of your product
For safe use of your product
Be careful to read this section before using your product.

The precautions described in this section contain important safety information. Please observe them carefully.

You must also read the precautions that appear in the body of the manual itself.
Text following a [diamond mark] mark describes the potential consequences of failing to observe the precaution.
Warning notices
Situations where there is a risk of physical injury to the operator and other people are indicated in this manual and on the product
itself by the following warning notices. Always read and observe them carefully in order to ensure safe operation.
Other indicators
As well as warning notices, this manual uses the following explanatory symbols:
Symbols
In this manual and on the product itself, a series of explanatory symbols is used. Please make sure that you fully understand what
each symbol means.
DANGER WARNING CAUTION
This symbol accompanied by the
word "DANGER" calls attentions to
an actor a condition which will lead to
serious personal injury or death of op-
erators and bystanders.
This symbol accompanied by the
word "WARNING" calls attentions to
anactoraconditionwhichcanlead to
serious personal injury ordeath of op-
erators and bystanders.
"CAUTION" indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or mod-
erate injury.
Circle and slash sym-
bol means whatever is
shown is prohibited.
NOTE IMPORTANT
This enclosed message provides tips
for use, care and maintenance of the
product.
Framed text featuring the word "IM-
PORTANT" contains important infor-
mation about the use, checking,
maintenance and storage of the prod-
uct described in this manual.
Symbol form/shape Symbol description/applica-
tion Symbol form/shape Symbol description/applica- tion
Carefully read the operator's
manual Petrol and oil mixture
Wear eyes, ears and head
protection Purge bulb (Primer)
Safety / Alert Carburettor adjustment
- Low speed mixture
Emergency stop Carburettor adjustment
- High speed mixture
Finger Severing Carburettor adjustment
- Idle speed

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For safe use of your product
Do notuse the product in plac-
es with poor ventilation
Choke Control
"Cold Start"
Position
(Choke Closed)
Beware of fire
Choke Control
"Run"
Position
(Choke Open)
Beware of electric shocks Idle speed
Guaranteed sound power lev-
el Fast speed
Ignition
ON / OFF Beware of high-temperature areas
Engine start
Symbol form/shape Symbol description/applica-
tion Symbol form/shape Symbol description/applica- tion

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For safe use of your product
Location in which the safety decal is attached
The safety decal shown below has been attached to the product describedin this manual. Ensure that you understand what the
decal means before using your product.
If the decal becomesunreadable due to wear and tear or damage, orpeels off and islost, pleasepurchase a replacementdecal
from your ECHO DEALER and attach it in the location shown in the illustrations below. Ensure that the decal is readable at all
times.
1. Safety decal (Part number X505002310)
2. Safety decal (Part number X505002080)

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For safe use of your product
Handling fuel
DANGER
Always keep well away from fire when refuelling
Fuel is highly inflammable and leads to a risk of fire if mishandled. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling
or serious personal injury may result. Be careful to observe the following instructions.

Do not smoke or hold a flame near when refuelling.

Do not fuel up while the engine is hot or in operation.
If you do so, the fuel could ignite and cause fire, leading to burns.
About the container and refuelling place

Use an approved fuel container.

Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure.
Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to
equalize.

DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors.
ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground.
Fuel spills can cause fire
Observe the following precautions when refuelling:

Do not add so much fuelthat it reachesthe mouth of the
fuel tank.Keep the fuel within the prescribed level (upto
the shoulder level of the fuel tank).

Mop up any fuel that overflows or spills out due to over-
filling.

Tighten the fuel tank cap securely after refuelling.
Fuel spills can cause fire and burns when ignited.
1. Fuel tank
2. Shoulder level
Do not start the engine in the area where you refu-
eled

You must not start the engine in the place where you
carried out the refuelling. Move at least 3m from the
place where you refueled before starting the engine.
Fuel leaks that occur while refuel-
ling can cause fire if ignited.
Fuel leaks cause fire

After refuelling, always check
that there are no leaks or dis-
charges of fuel from the fuel
pipe, fuel system grommets, or
around the fuel tank cap.

If you do find fuel leaks or discharges, stop using the
product immediately and contact your ECHO DEALER
to have it repaired.
Any fuel leaks could cause fire.

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For safe use of your product
Handling the engine
WARNING
Starting the engine
Be particularly careful to observe the following precau-
tions when starting the engine:

Check that none of the nuts and bolts are loose

Check that there are no fuel leaks

Do not try to start the engine with the product shoul-
dered

Place the product in a flat, well ventilated place

Leave plenty of space around the product and do not al-
low people or animals near it

Remove obstructions, if any

Start the engine with the throttle lever in the start/oper-
ation position

Hold the product firmly to the ground when starting the
engine
Failure to observe the precautions could cause an accident
or injury, or even lead to a fatality.
Once the engine has started, check for abnormal vi-
brations and sounds

Check that there are no abnormal vibrations or sounds
once the engine starts. Do not use the product if there
are abnormal vibrations or sounds. Contact your ECHO
DEALER to have it repaired.
Accidents involving parts that fall or shatter off can cause
wounds or serious injury.
Do not touch high temperature or high voltage com-
ponents while the product is running
Do not touch the following high temperature or high volt-
age components while the product is running or for some
time after it stops.

Silencer, cylinder, and other high tempera-
ture components
You could burn yourself if you touch a high
temperature component.

Spark plug, spark plug wire, and other
high voltage components
You could receive an electric shock if you
touch a high voltage component while the
product is running.
Put safety first in the case of fire or smoke

If fire comes from the engine or smoke appears from
any area other than the exhaust vent, first distance
yourself from the product to ensure your physical safe-
ty.

Use a shovel to throw sand or other such
material on the fire to prevent it from
spreading, or put it out with a fire extin-
guisher.
A panicked reaction could result in thefire and
other damage becoming more extensive.
Exhaust fumes are toxic

The exhaust fumes fromthe engine contain toxic gases.
Do not operate the product indoors or in a plastic green-
house or in other ill ventilated places.
The exhaust fumes could cause poisoning.
Turn off the engine when checking or maintaining
the product
Observe the following precautions when checking and
maintaining your product after use:

Turn the engine off and do not attempt to check or main-
tain the product until the engine has cooled
You could burn yourself.

Remove the spark plug cap before performing checks
and maintenance
An accident could occur if the product starts unexpectedly.
Checking the spark plug
Observe the following precautions when checking the
spark plug.

If the electrodes or terminals are worn, or if there are
cracks in the ceramics, replace them with new parts.

The spark test (for checking whether the spark plug is
sparking) must be carried out by a professional. Please
ask your ECHO DEALER.

The spark test must not be carried out in proximity of
the spark plug hole.

The spark test must not be performed in places where
there are fuel spills or inflammable gases

You must not touch the
metal parts of the spark
plug
The spark plug could ig-
nite a fire or give you an
electric shock.

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For safe use of your product
Handling the product
General precautions
WARNING
Operator's manual

Be careful to read the operator's manual
properly before using your product in or-
der to ensure correct operation.
Failure to do so could lead to an accident or
serious injury.
Do not use the product for anything
other than its intended purpose

You must not use the product for any purpose other
than those described in the operator's manual.
To do so could lead to an accident or serious injury.
Do not modify the product

You must not modify the product.
To do so could lead to an accident or serious injury. Any
malfunction resulting from a modification to the product will
not be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
Do not use the product unless it has been checked
and maintained

You must not use the product unless it has been
checked and maintained. Always ensure that the prod-
uct is checked and maintained on a regular basis.
Failure to do so could lead to an accident or serious injury.
Loaning or assigning your product

When loaning your product to another party, ensure
that the person borrowing the product receives the op-
erator's manual along with it.

If you assign your product to another party, please en-
close the operator's manual with the product when
handing it over.
Failure to do so could lead to an accident or serious injury.
Being prepared in case of an injury
In the unlikely event of an accident or injury, please ensure
that you are prepared.

First aid kit

Towels and wipes (to stop any bleeding)

Whistle or mobile phone (for calling outside help)
If you are unable to perform first aid or call for outside help,
the injury could worsen.

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For safe use of your product
Precautions for use
WARNING
Users of the product
The product should not be used by:

people who are tired

people who have taken alcohol

people who are on medication

people who are pregnant

people who are in poor physical
condition

people who have not read the op-
erator's manual

children
Failure to observe these instruc-
tions could lead to an accident.
Environment of use and operation

Do not use the product in places where there is no sure
hoothold, such as on steep slopes or after rainfall, as
such places are slippery and dangerous.

Do not operate the product at night or in dark places
with poor visibility.
A serious injury could result if you fall or slip, or fail to oper-
ate the product correctly.
Using the product
When using the product, pay special attention to observe
the following precautions.

Do not allow people who are irrelevant to the work con-
ducted or animals to be in the worksite.

Do not point the blower pipe at people or animals.

Do not use the product in places where there is no sure
foothold.

Hold the arm tightly.

Avoid using the product late at night or early in the
morning so that the neighbors will not be disturbed by
noise.
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to an acci-
dent or injury.
Turn off the engine when moving around
When moving around in the situations described below,
turn off the engine and move with the product shouldered.

Moving to the place where you are working

Moving to another area while you are working

Leaving the place where you have been working
Failure to observe these precautions could cause burns or
serious injury.

When transporting the product by car, empty the fuel
tank, put theproduct in the upright position, andsecure
it firmly in place to prevent it from moving around.
Travelling by car with fuel in the fuel tank could lead to a fire.
Be careful not to get caught in the fan

Be careful not to get your hair caught in the fan.

Never put your hand in between the engine and the
backpack frame when the product is in operation.
The wind pressure from the fan could make your hand get
caught in the fan, resulting in a serious injury.
Vibration and cold
It is believed that a condition called Raynaud's Phenome-
non which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be
brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Expo-
sure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning,
followed by loss of colour and numbness in the fingers.
The following precautions are strongly recommended be-
cause the minimum exposure which might trigger the ail-
ment is unknown.

Keep your body warm, especially the head and neck,
feet and ankles, and hands and wrists.

Maintaingoodbloodcirculationbyperformingvigorous
arm exercises during frequent work breaks, and also by
not smoking.

Limit the number of hours of operation.
Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the blower
or other hand-held power equipment is not required.

If you experience discomfort redness and swelling of
the fingers, followed by whitening and loss of feeling,
consultyourphysicianbeforeexposingyourselffurther
to cold and vibration.
Failure toobserve these instructionscould result in damage
to your health.

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For safe use of your product
Protective gear
WARNING
Repetitive stress injuries
It is believed that over-using the muscles and tendons of
the fingers, hands, arms and shoulders may cause sore-
ness, swelling, numbness, weakness and extreme pain to
the areas just mentioned. Certain repetitive hand activities
may put you at a high risk for developing a repetitive
stress injury (RSI).
To reduce the risk of RSI, do the following:

Avoid using your wrist in a bent, extended or twisted
position.

Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest
your hands. Reduce the speed and force in which you
do the repetitive movement.

Do exercises to strengthen hand and arm muscles.

See a doctor if you feel tingling, numbness or pain in
your fingers, hands, wrists or arms. The sooner RSI is
diagnosed,the morelikelypermanentnerveandmuscle
damage can be prevented.
Failure toobserve these instructionscouldresult in damage
to your health.
Turn off the engine immediately if anything goes
wrong

Turn off theengine immediatelyif the product suddenly
starts to emit abnormal sounds or vibrate abnormally.
The product cannot be used when it suffers from abnor-
mal vibration or sounds.
Contact your ECHO DEALER for repair.
Continuing to use parts when they are damaged could lead
to an accident or serious injury.
WARNING
Wear protective gear

Wear appropriate work clothes and protective gear
when working with the power blower. Above all, make
sure to wear safety goggles, a dust mask, and ear muffs
at all times while working.
Without the protective gear, you could inhale the debris or
dust blown away or get them in your eyes, which could lead
to an accident or injury.
a Head protection (helmet): Protects the head
b Ear muffs or ear plugs: Protect the hearing
c Safety goggles: Protect the eyes
d Dust mask
e Safety gloves: Protect the hands from cold and vibration
f Work clothes that fit (long sleeves, long trousers): Pro-
tect the body
g Heavy duty, non-slip protective boots (with toecaps) or
non-slip work shoes (with toecaps): Protect the feet
Failure to observe these precautions could result in damage
to your sight or hearing, or lead to a serious injury.
Wear proper clothing
Do not wear ties, jewellery, or loose, dangling clothing which could be
caught in the unit. Do not wear open toed footwear, or go bare-foot or
barelegged. In certain situations, total face and head protection may be re-
quired.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in damage to your sight or
hearing, or lead to a serious injury.

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Packing list
Packing list
The following parts are packed separately in the packing box.
When you have unpacked the box, please check the parts that it contains.
Contact your ECHO DEALER if anything is missing or broken.
Number Part name Quantity Number Part name Quantity
(1) Power Head 1 (6) Clamps w/screws 2
(2) Flex Pipe 1 (7) Guide Loop 1
(3) Swivel Pipe 1 (8) T-Wrench 1
(4) Straight Pipe 1 (9) Operator's Manual 1
(5) Curved Pipe 1

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Description
Description
1. Spark plug Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
2. Spark arrester - Catalytic silencer / Silencer The si-
lencer or catalytic silencer controls exhaust noise and
emission. The spark arrester screen prevents hot, glow-
ing particles of carbon from leaving the silencer. Keep
exhaust area clear of flammable debris.
3. Serial number label Lists model number and serial
number of unit.
4.Starter handle Pull recoil handleslowly until recoilstarter
engages, then quickly and firmly. When engine starts,
return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back or
damage to unit will occur.
5. Air cleaner Contains replaceable air filter element.
6. Choke Choke is located on the side of the air cleaner.
Move choke lever to position to close choke for cold
starting. Move choke lever to position to open
choke.
7. Purge bulb Pumping purge bulb before starting engine
draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purging air from the
carburetor. Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and
flowsfreelyintheclearfueltankreturnline.Pumppurge
bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
8. Fuel tank Contains fuel and fuel filter.
9. Fuel tank cap Covers and seals fuel tank.
10. Shoulder harness Used to support unit on operator's
back. The straps are adjustable.
11. Handle Used by operator to direct and control air flow.
12. Combination Throttle Position / Stop Switch Button
Controls engine speed and turns ignition on or off. For-
wardposition-STOP.Firstdetentposition-IDLE.Move
button back to increase speed, forward to decrease
speed. Use throttlepositionbutton to set and hold blow-
er speed for continuous operation.
13. Throttle trigger Spring-loaded throttle trigger controls
engine speed. Releasing trigger returns engine to
speed set by Throttle Position / Stop Switch Button. Al-
ways release trigger and allow engine to return to idle
before shutting off with Throttle Position / Stop Switch
Button.Usethrottletriggertovaryblowerspeedsettings
for intermittent operation.
14. Locking knob Allows operator to adjust handle position
for optimum comfort and control.
15. Blower pipes Exclusive positive locking system.
16. Flexible pipe Allows for full range of movement.

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Before you start
Before you start
Assembly
Install blower pipes 1. Place guide loop across elbow clamp, and turn until clip fully
engages clamp band.
2. Assemble clamps onto both ends of flexible pipe.
3. Assemble flexible pipe to elbow on blower. Position guide
loop on inside (blower side) of flexible pipe and tighten
clamp.
4. Position throttle cable between the elbow and frame and
along the top ofthe flexible pipe. Loosenknob on handle. AI-
ign notch in handle with tabs. Install onto swivel pipe past
long ridges in pipe.
5. Assemble swivel pipe into flexible pipe and tighten clamp.
6. Clip throttle cable into throttle cable guide loop.
7. Position handle for comfortable operation, and tighten knob
hand tight.
8. Assemble straight pipe onto swivel pipe, until you feel light
resistance. Do not force connection. Hold swivel pipe and
turn straight pipe clockwise, engaging positive locking chan-
nels,until connection is firm. Do not force connection.
9. Assemble curved pipe to straight pipe as in step 8.
WARNING

Read the operator's manual carefully to ensure that you assemble the product correctly.

Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running.
Using a product that has been incorrectly assembled could lead to an accident or serious injury.
1. Guide loop
3. Two clamps 2. Elbow 4. Flexible pipe
NOTE
Clamp with cable guide loop fits elbow end of flexible pipe.
NOTE
A light lubricant may be used to ease assembly of flexible pipe
to blower elbow.
1. Flexible pipe
3. Throttle cable
5. Swivel pipe
2. Clamp
4. Knob
6. Handle
NOTE
Hang handle freely from blower to assure throttle cable is not
twisted before installing handle.
1. Swivel pipe
3. Curved pipe 2. Straight pipe
NOTE
Blower use will eventually loosen pipe connections. Exclusive
positive locking system allows pipes to be tightened. If loosen-
ing occurs, remove straightpipe and curved pipe and install ac-
cording to instructions 8 & 9.

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Before you start
Preparing the fuel
Fuel Fuel is a mixture of regular grade petrol and an air-cooled 2-
stroke engine oil of reputable brand name.
Minimum 89 Octane unleaded petrol is recommended. Do not
use fuel containing methyl alcohol or more than 10 % of ethyl
alcohol.
Recommended mixture ratio; 50 : 1 (2 %) for ISO-L-EGD
Standard (ISO/CD 13738), JASO FC,FD grade and ECHO
Premium 50 : 1 oil.
- Do not mix directly in engine fuel tank.
- Avoid spilling petrol or oil. Spilled fuel should always be
wiped up.
- Handle petrol with care, it is highly inflammable.
- Always store fuel in approved container.
Fuel supply Always refuel in a well ventilated location. Do not pour fuel in-
doors.
Place the product and the refuelling tank on the ground when
performing the refuelling operation. Do not refuel the product
on the loading platform of a truck, or in other such places.
Always ensure that the fuel level remains below the shoulder
level of the fuel tank when refuelling.
Thereis adifferenceinpressurebetweenthefueltank andthe
outsideair.Whenrefuelling,loosenthefueltankcapslightlyto
eliminate the difference in pressure.
Always wipe up any fuel spills.
Move at least 3m away from where you refueled before you
start the engine.
Keep the refuelling tank in a shaded area away from fire.
DANGER

Fuel is highly inflammable and there is a risk of fire if it is handled incorrectly. Carefully read
and observe the precautions in the section of this manual titled "For safe use of your prod-
uct".

Once the refuelling is complete, securely tighten the fuel tank cap and do not forget to
check that there are no leaks or discharges of fuelfrom the fuel pipe, fuel system grommets,
or around the fuel tank cap. If you do find fuel leaks or discharges, stop using the product
immediately and contact your ECHO DEALER to have it repaired.
If the fuel ignites, it could cause burns and fire.
CAUTION
There is difference in pressure between the fuel tank and the outside air. When refuelling, loosen the fuel tank cap
slightly to eliminate the difference in pressure.
Otherwise, fuel may get spewed.
NOTE
Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect use in thirty (30) days. Do not mix directly in fuel tank.
1. Fuel tank 2. Shoulder level

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Engine operation
Engine operation
Starting the engine
Starting a 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.
1. Throttle Position / Stop Switch Button
Slide Throttle Position / Stop Switch Button back to idle posi-
tion (first detent away from stop position).
2. Choke
Move choke lever to position.
3. Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the
clear fuel tank return line.
4. Recoil Starter
Pull recoil starter handle until engine fires, or maximum 5
pulls.
5. Choke
Move choke lever to position and if necessary, restart en-
gine.
WARNING

When starting the engine, observe the precautions described from Page 4 in the section "For safe use of your prod-
uct" to ensure that you operate the product correctly.
Failure to observe the precautions could cause an accident or injury, or even lead to a fatality.
NOTE
Pull out the starter grip gently at first, and then more rapidly. Do not pull the starter rope out to more than 2/3 of its length.
Do not let go of the starter grip as it returns.
To start the engine, return the choke knob when you hear the first explosion-like sound and pull on the starter grip again. Be
careful not to miss the first explosion-like sound.
1. Throttle Position / Stop
Switch Button
1. Choke 2. Purge bulb
1. Recoil starter handle
NOTE
If engine does not start after 5 pulls, repeat instructions 2-5.
NOTE
Allow engine to warm up before use.

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Engine operation
Engine warm-up 1. Once the engine starts, allow it to warm up for 2 to 3 minutes
at idling (i.e. low speed).
2. Warming the engine helps to lubricate its internal workings
more smoothly. Allowthe engine to warm up fully, especially
when it is cold.
3. Never run the engine without the blower pipes fitted.
Starting a warm engine The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO
NOT close the choke.
1. Throttle Position / Stop Switch Button
Slide Throttle Position / Stop Switch Button back to idle posi-
tion (first detent away from stop position).
2. Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the
clear fuel tank return line.
3. Recoil Starter
Pull recoil starter handle and engine should start.
1. Throttle Position / Stop
Switch Button
1. Purge bulb
1. Recoil starter handle
NOTE
If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use cold start procedures.

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Engine operation
Stopping the engine 1. Throttle Position / Stop Switch Button
Release throttle trigger. Move Throttle Position / Stop Switch
Button forward to idle position (first detent away from stop po-
sition) and allowengine to returnto idle before shutting off en-
gine.
2. Throttle Position / Stop Switch Button
Move Throttle Position / Stop Switch Button all the way for-
ward to (Stop) position.
1. Throttle Position / Stop
Switch Button
WARNING
If engine does not stop when Throttle Position / Stop
Switch Button is moved to STOP position:

Be certain engine is at idle, otherwise engine may con-
tinue to run.

Close choke - position- to stall engine.

Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using
blower again.