Echo PAS-265ES User manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUALE PER L'OPERATORE
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
PAS-265ES
WARNUNG
LESEN SIE DIE BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG SORGFÄLTIG DURCH
UND BEFOLGEN SIE DIE SICHERHEITSBESTIMMUNGEN, WEIL
SONST DAS RISIKO SCHWERER VERLETZUNGEN BESTEHT.
WARNING
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW RULES FOR
SAFE OPERATION.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
AVVERTENZA
LEGGERE E SEGUIRE ATTENTAMENTE LE ISTRUZIONI PER
USARE IL DECESPUGLIATORE IN MANIERA SICURA.
LA MANCATA OSSERVANZA DI QUESTA AVVERTENZA
POTREBBE CAUSARE GRAVI LESIONI.
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ES ESPAÑOL
ADVERTENCIA
LEA ATENTAMENTE LAS INSTRUCCIONES Y SIGA LAS
INDICACIONES PARA UN FUNCIONAMIENTO SEGURO. DE NO
HACERLO, PODRÍA SUFRIR LESIONES GRAVES.
FRANÇAIS
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AVERTISSEMENT
LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT LES INSTRUCTIONS ET SUIVRE LES
REGLES DE SECURITE. LE NON-RESPECT DES REGLES DE
SECURITE ENTRAINE UN RISQUE DE BLESSURE GRAVE.

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(Original instructions)
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
PAS-265ES
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Loaning or assigning your product
When loaning the product described in this manual to another party, ensure that the person borrowingand workingwith
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.
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Enquiries
Please contact your ECHO DEALER for requests regarding information about your product, the purchase of consum-
ables, repairs, and other such enquiries.
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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 a 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 ........................................................................................................16
Engine operation...............................................................................................................17
Starting the engine ......................................................................................................17
Stopping the engine.....................................................................................................18
Maintenance and care ......................................................................................................20
Servicing guidelines.....................................................................................................20
Maintenance and care.................................................................................................20
Storage .............................................................................................................................25
Long-term storage (30 days or more)..........................................................................25
Specifications....................................................................................................................26
Declaration of conformity..................................................................................................28

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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.
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The precautions described in this section contain important safety information. Please observe them carefully.
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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 ora condition which willlead to
serious personal injury or death of op-
erators and bystanders.
This symbol accompanied by the
word "WARNING" calls attentions to
anactoraconditionwhichcanleadto
serious personal injuryor 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
The maximum speed of the
cutting attachment shaft in
r/min
Wear eyes, ears and head
protection Keep bystandars away 15 m
Wear foot protection and
gloves Petrol and oil mixture
Emergency stop Purge bulb (Primer)
Warning!
Thrown objects! Carburettor adjustment - Low speed mixture

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For safe use of your product
Waring, side thrust Carburettor adjustment
- High speed mixture
Usage without shield not per-
mitted Carburettor adjustment - Idle speed
Usage of metal blades not
permitted Beware of high-temperature areas
Do notuse the product in plac-
es with poor ventilation Guaranteed sound power lev- el
Beware of fire Beware of electric shocks
Choke Control"Cold Start"Po-
sition(Choke Closed) Choke Control"Run"Posi- tion(Choke Open)
Engine start Safety/Alert
Finger Severing
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 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 becomesunreadable due to wear and tearor damage, orpeels off and is lost, pleasepurchase a replacement decal
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 890617-07660)
2. Safety decal (Part number X505-002310)

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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.
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Do not smoke or hold a flame near when refuelling.
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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
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Use an approved fuel container.
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Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure.
Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to
equalize.
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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:
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Do not add so much fuelthat it reaches the mouthof the
fuel tank. Keep the fuel within the prescribed level (up to
the shoulder level of the fuel tank).
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Mop up any fuel that overflows or spills out due to over-
filling.
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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
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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
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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.
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If you do find fuel leaks or discharges, stop using the
product immediately and contact your 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:
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Check that none of the nuts and bolts are loose
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Check that there are no fuel leaks
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Place the product in a flat, well ventilated place
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Leave plenty of space around the product and do not al-
low people or animals near it
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Start the engine with the throttletrigger in the idlespeed
position
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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
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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 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.
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Silencer, spark plug, angle transmission,
and other high temperature components
You could burn yourself if you touch a high
temperature component.
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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
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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.
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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
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The exhaust fumes fromthe engine contain toxic gases.
Do not operate the product indoors or in other ill venti-
lated 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:
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Turn the engine off and do not attempt to check or main-
tain the product until the engine has cooled
You could burn yourself.
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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.
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If the electrodesor terminals are worn, or if there are
cracks in the ceramics, replace them with new parts.
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The spark test (for checking whether the spark plug is
sparking) must be carried out by your dealer.
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The spark test must not be carried out in proximity of
the spark plug hole.
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The spark test must not be performed in places where
there are fuel spills or inflammable gases
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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.