Echo MTA-PB User manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL D'UTILISATION
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUALE PER L'OPERATORE
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
MTA-PB
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 IN-
JURY.
AVERTISSEMENT
LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT LES INSTRUCTIONS ET SUIVRE LESRÈGLES DE
SECURITÉ.LE NON-RESPECT DES RÈGLES DE SÉCURITÉ ENTRAÎNE UN
ISQUE 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 LAVORARE
IN CONDIZIONI DI MASSIMA SICUREZZA. LA MANCATA OSSERVANZA
DELLE ISTRUZIONI POTREBBE PROVOCARE LESIONI GRAVI.
ADVERTENCIA
LEA ATENTAMENTE LAS INSTRUCCIONES Y SIGA LAS INDICACIONES
PARA UN FUNCIONAMIENTO SEGURO. DE NO HACERLO, PODRÍA SU-
FRIR LESIONES GRAVES.

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ENGLISH
(Original instructions)
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Power Blower Attachment
MTA-PB
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 in formation
Please ensure that you read the operator's manual before using your product.
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 found in the package. You will find it easy to use and full of
helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.
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 necessary information 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
1-7-2 Suehirocho, Ohme, Tokyo 198-8760, JAPAN
Authorized Representative in Europe:
CERTIFICATION EXPERTS B.V.
P.O. box 5047, Merwedeweg 2, 3621 LR Breukelen, The Netherlands
IMPORTANT
This attachment is designed for use with the PAS-2620ES power source. Use of this attachment with any other product
will cause premature gear case failure and void the warranty.
WARNING
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. YAMABIKO provides an Operator's Manual with your original
PAS-2620ES. That manual and this manual must be read and understood for proper and safe operation, otherwise se-
rious personal injury may result.

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Contents
For safe use of your product............................................................................................... 4
Warning notices............................................................................................................. 4
Other indicators ............................................................................................................. 4
Symbols.........................................................................................................................4
Location in which a safety decal is attached.................................................................. 5
Handling the product ..................................................................................................... 5
Description.......................................................................................................................... 9
Before you start ................................................................................................................10
Assembly ..................................................................................................................... 10
Operation .......................................................................................................................... 11
Maintenance and care ...................................................................................................... 12
Servicing guidelines..................................................................................................... 12
Storage ............................................................................................................................. 13
Specifications.................................................................................................................... 14
Declaration of conformity .................................................................................................. 15

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For safe use of your product
For safe us e 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 act or 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
an act or a condition which can lead to
serious personal injury or death 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 Keep bystanders away 15 m
Wear eyes, ears and head
protection
Beware of high-temperature
areas
Wear foot protection and
gloves Finger Severing
Beware of electric shocks Warning!
Thrown objects!
Safety/Alert

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For safe use of your product
Location in which a safety decal is attached
The safety decal shown below has been attached to the products described in this manual. Ensure that you understand what
the decal means before using your product.
If the decal becomes unreadable due to wear and tear or damage, or peels off and is lost, please purchase a replacement decal
from your dealer and attach it in the location shown in the illustrations below. Ensure that the decal is readable at all times.
Handling the product
General precautions
1. Safety decal (Part number X505-010760)
WARNING
Operator's manual
Be careful to read the operator's manual properly before using your product in order 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 product 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 operator's
manual along with it.
If you assign your product to another party, please enclose the operator's manual with the product when handing it
over.
Failure to do so could lead to an accident or serious injury.

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For safe use of your product
Precautions for use
Being prepared in case of an injury
In the unlikely event of an accident or injury, please ensure that you are pre-
pared.
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.
WARNING
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 operator's manual
children
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to an accident.
Environment of use and operation
Do not use the product in places where there is no sure foothold, 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.
When using the product on a gentle slope, work in a level, contour-like motion.
A serious injury could result if you fall or slip, or fail to operate the product correctly.
For your own health and your safe and comfortable work, operate the machine within the air temperature range of -
5 oC to 40 oC.
Failure to observe these instructions could result in damage to your health.
Turn off the engine when moving around
When moving around in the situations described below, turn off the engine.
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, and secure the product firmly in place to prevent it from
moving around.
Travelling by car with fuel in the tank could lead to a fire.
Keep a firm grip
Hold the front and rear handles with both hands with thumbs and fingers tightly encircling the
handles.
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to an accident.
The area within a 15 m radius is a danger zone
The area within a 15 m radius of the product is a danger zone. Be careful to observe the following precautions while
working with the product.
Do not allow children and other people or pets to enter the danger zone.

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For safe use of your product
Protective gear
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, fol-
lowed by loss of colour 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 and neck, feet and ankles, and hands and wrists.
Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous 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 trimmer 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, consult
your physician before exposing yourself further to cold and vibration.
Failure to observe these instructions could result in damage to your health.
Repetitive stress injuries
It is believed that over-using the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms and shoulders may cause soreness,
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 diag-
nosed, the more likely permanent nerve and muscle damage can be prevented.
Failure to observe these instructions could result in damage to your health.
Proper training
Do not permit operation without proper training and protective equipment.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and proper use of unit.
Know how to stop the unit and shut off the engine.
Never allow anyone to use the unit without proper instruction.
WARNING
WARNING
Wear protective gear
Always wear the following protective gear.
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): Protect 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.

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For safe use of your product
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, to-
tal face and head protection may be required.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in damage to your sight or hearing, or lead
to a serious injury.
WARNING

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Description
Description
1. Drive shaft assembly Lightweight aluminum drive
shaft. 2-position shaft design permits unit to be rotated
in 180-degree steps.
2. Blower pipe Concentrates air stream.
3. Operator's manual
4. Storage hook assembly
5. Type and serial number

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Before you start
Before you start
Assembly
Power head shaft/lower shaft assembly
1. Set power head/shaft assembly on a level surface.
2. Pull locator pin (A) out, and turn anticlockwise 1/4 turn to
lockout position.
3. Remove vinyl cap from attachment drive shaft.
4. Carefully fit attachment drive shaft assembly into coupler (B)
to decal assembly line (C), making sure that the inner lower
drive shaft engages into the square upper drive shaft socket.
5. Rotate locator pin (A) 1/4 turn clockwise to engage lower
shaft hole. Insure locator pin is fully engaged by twisting low-
er drive shaft. Locator pin should snap flush in coupler. Full
engagement will prevent further shaft rotation.
6. Secure lower shaft assembly to coupler by tightening clamp-
ing knob (D).
7. To disassemble, reverse assembly instructions.
WARNING
Read the operator's manual carefully to ensure that you assemble the product correctly.
Using a product that has been incorrectly assembled could lead to an accident or serious injury.
NOTE
Lower bearing housing and head assembly must be in line with
the power source.

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Operation
Operation
WARNING
Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all
openings.
Do not point the blower pipe at people or animals.
Do not allow people who are irrelevant to the work conducted or animals to be in the
worksite. Keep bystanders away 15 m.
Always stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, and make sure all moving parts
have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servic-
ing unit.
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to an accident or injury.
NOTE
To avoid engine damage due to over-revving, do not block blower pipe.
1. Use only during appropriate hours.
NOTE
Use reduced speed only when performing light-duty tasks or to comply with local noise regulations. Continuous low speed op-
eration may allow fuel/oil residue to build-up on the piston and cause rapid build-up of carbon on the spark arrestor screen, re-
sulting in overheating and engine damage. To reduce harmful build-up, run engine at wide open throttle for at least 5 minutes
every hour, and inspect/clean the spark arrestor screen after approximately 40 hours of operation.
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.
5. Use rakes and brooms to loosen debris before blowing if necessary.
6. Slightly dampen surface in dusty conditions if necessary.
NOTE
Never use a higher speed setting than necessary to perform a task. Remember, the higher the engine speed, the louder the
blower noise. Minimize dust by using blower at lower speeds. Keep debris on your property. Be Smart - be a good neighbor.
The blower can forcibly throw objects that can bounce back. This can result in serious eye injuries if the
recommended safety equipment is not used.

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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
Servicing guidelines
WARNING
Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all
openings. Always stop engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, and make sure all moving parts have come to a com-
plete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Allow unit to cool before performing service.
Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.
Area Maintenance Frequency
Screws, bolts and nuts Inspect, Tighten/Replace Before each use

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Storage
Storage
Storage hook installation
1. Insert small end of hook into locating hole on attachment
shaft.
2. Slide plastic cap onto end of attachment shaft.

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Specifications
Specifications
These specifications are subject to change without notice.
MTA-PB
External dimensions:
Length × Width × Height mm 635 × 231 × 212
Mass: kg 1.8
Air volume: (ANSI/OPEI B175.2) m3/h 654
Max. air speed: (ANSI/OPEI B175.2) m/s 52.9
Vibration: (EN15503) Front/Rear
uncertainty
ahv,eq
K
m/s22.7/5.2
5.0
Sound pressure level: (EN15503)
uncertainty
LpAeq
KpA
dB(A) 93.7
2.5
Sound power level: (EN15503)
uncertainty
LwARa
KwA
dB(A) 105.4
2.5
Applicable models PAS-2620ES

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Declaration of conformity
Declaration of conformity
The undersigned manufacturer:
YAMABIKO CORPORATION
1-7-2 Suehirocho
Ohme, Tokyo 198-8760
JAPAN
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
Declares that the hereunder specified new unit:
PRO ATTACHMENT SERIES
Brand: ECHO
Type: PAS-2620ES + MTA-PB
Assembled by:
ECHO, INCORPORATED
400 Oakwood Road
Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047-1564
U.S.A.
Complies with:
* the requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC (use of harmonized standard EN 15503:2009+A2:2015)
* the requirements of Directive 2014/30/EU (use of harmonized standard EN ISO 14982: 2009)
* the requirements of Directive 2011/65/EU (use of harmonized standard EN 50581: 2012)
* the requirements of Directive 2000/14/EC
Conformity assessment procedure followed ANNEX V
Measured sound power level : 105 dB(A)
Guaranteed sound power level : 108 dB(A)
Serial Number 35101001 to 35200000
Tokyo, January 1st, 2019
YAMABIKO CORPORATION
The authorized representative in Europe who is authorized to
compile the technical file.
Company: CERTIFICATION EXPERTS B.V.
Address: P.O. box 5047, Merwedeweg 2, 3621 LR Breukelen,
The Netherlands
Masayuki Kimura Mr. Richard Glaser
General Manager
Quality Assurance Dept.

X771209-4902
2018
1-7-2 Suehirocho, Ohme, Tokyo 198-8760, JAPAN
PHONE: [phone]. FAX: [phone].
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1Couverture
FRANÇAIS
(Notice originale)
MANUEL D'UTILISATION
Outil de soufflerie
MTA-PB
AVERTISSEMENT
LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT LES INSTRUCTIONS ET SUIVRE LES
RÈGLES DE SÉCURITÉ.
LE NON-RESPECT DES RÈGLES DE SÉCURITÉ ENTRAÎNE UN
RISQUE DE BLESSURE GRAVE.

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Information importante
2Information importante
Lire attentivement le manuel d'utilisation avant d'utiliser l'appareil pour la première fois.
Introduction
Bienvenue dans la famille ECHO. Ce produit ECHO a été conçu et fabriqué pour offrir une grande longévité et une
excellente fiabilité d'utilisation. Veuillez lire attentivement ce manuel fourni avec l'appareil. Il est très clair et contient de
nombreux conseils d'utilisation et messages de SECURITE.
Utilisation de l'appareil
Les souffleurs ECHO sont conçus pour éliminer les poussières et autres déchets, y compris les feuilles mortes.
Ne pas utiliser cet appareil pour d'autres applications que celles mentionnées ci-dessus.
Utilisateurs de l'appareil
Lire attentivement ce manuel d'utilisation et intégrer les informations qu'il contient avant d'utiliser l'appareil pour la pre-
mière fois.
Toute personne n'ayant pas lu attentivement ce manuel d'utilisation, enrhumée, fatiguée ou en mauvaise condition
physique ne doit pas utiliser cet appareil. Ne pas laisser un enfant manipuler l'appareil.
L'utilisateur est tenu pour responsable en cas d'accidents ou de risques pouvant entraîner des blessures corporelles
ou des dommages matériels.
A propos du manuel d'utilisation
Ce manuel contient les informations nécessaires au montage, à l'utilisation et à l'entretien de l'appareil. L'utilisateur
doit donc le lire attentivement et intégrer les informations qu'il contient.
Toujours conserver le manuel à portée de main.
En cas de perte du manuel ou si ce dernier a été détérioré et n'est plus lisible, s'adresser au REVENDEUR ECHO pour
en obtenir un nouveau.
Les unités utilisées dans ce manuel sont les unités SI (Système international d'unités). Les chiffres indiqués entre pa-
renthèses sont des valeurs de référence. De légères erreurs de conversion peuvent survenir dans certains cas.
Prêt ou cession de l'appareil à un tiers
Si l'appareil décrit dans ce manuel est prêté à un tiers, veiller à lui confier également le manuel d'utilisation fourni avec
l'appareil. Si l'appareil est cédé à un tiers, transmettre le manuel d'utilisation fourni avec l'appareil lors de la vente.
Renseignements
Contacter un REVENDEUR ECHO pour toute demande d'information concernant l'appareil, l'achat de consommables,
les réparations ou pour tout autre renseignement.
Remarques
YAMABIKO se réserve le droit de modifier sans préavis le contenu de ce manuel en fonction des améliorations appor-
tées au produit. Il se peut que certains des schémas de ce manuel soient différents de l'appareil. Ces différences ont
pour objectif de rendre les explications plus claires.
L'appareil nécessite le montage de certains éléments.
En cas de doute, consulter un REVENDEUR ECHO.
Fabricant :
YAMABIKO CORPORATION
1-7-2 Suehirocho, Ohme, Tokyo 198-8760, JAPON
Représentant autorisé en Europe :
CERTIFICATION EXPERTS B.V.
P.O. box 5047, Merwedeweg 2, 3621 LR Breukelen, Pays-Bas
IMPORTANT
Cet outil est conçu pour être utilisé avec l'équipement PAS-2620ES. L'utilisation de cet outil avec tout autre produit pro-
voquerait une défaillance prématurée du carter d'engrenage et annulerait la garantie.
AVERTISSEMENT
Lire attentivement les instructions et règles de sécurité. YAMABIKO fournit un manuel d'utilisation avec le PAS-2620ES
d'origine. Celui-ci, de même que le présent manuel, doit être lu et compris afin de garantir une utilisation correcte et
sûre. Dans le cas contraire, il existe un risque d'accidents corporels graves.