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Power Edger
Operator's Manual
MODEL PE-230
warning
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Opera-
tor's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper
and safe operation.
X770001002
X7702090202
12/09
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2 Introduct Ion 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 and the SAFETY MANUAL you found in the same package. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages. teh ort eraop 's ulanam Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Contains specifications and information for operation, s
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Power e dger 3 o P or t rae 's Mlanua s afety manlau sayetf symbols dna I tan rtpmo I t mforan Ion 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. CirCLE anD sLash syMbOL DangEr This symbol means the specific action The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word shown is prohibited. Ignoring these proh
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4 lanosrpe ondc It Ion and tsaeyf que Ipment warning Edger users risk injury to themselves and others if the edger is used improperly and or safety precautions are not fol- lowed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating an edger. Proper Clothing Physical Condition Wear snug fitting, durable clothing; Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • Pants should have long legs, shirts with long • if you are tired or sick,
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Power e dger 5 o P ro t era 's Manula Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI). An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs thr
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6 que Ipment warning Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non approved attachment combi- nation. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual. • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.
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Power e dger 7 o P or t era 's Manual d ercs Itp Ino Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information. 13 14 Hot Decal (near muffler) 21 P/n X505002310 20 15 19 18 16 17 7 4 6 3 5 2 1 8 10 9 11 12 Shaft Decal P/n X505002510 P/n X505001930
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8 1. POWEr hEaD - Factory assembled. Includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and starter. 2. ThrOTTLE TriGGEr LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged. 3. sTOP sWiTCh - "Slide Switch" mounted on top of the throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD to RUN, BACK to STOP. 4. FrOnT hanDLE - The front handle can be repositioned for comfortable operation by loosening the
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Power e dger 9 o P or t era 's Manual c sonentt The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, shield installation and other 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, Edger Assembly ___ 1, Power Head ___ 1, Drive Shaft Assembly ___ 1, Plastic Bag (Co-Pack) ___ 1, O
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10 elttothr l Inkage and Ign It Ion asled 1. Connect ignition stop leads (A) and (B). 2. Place throttle linkage (C) through adjustment fixture (D) and install wire end into large carburetor throttle swivel hole (E). Check throttle for freedom of movement and that wide open throttle / low idle extremes are adjusted properly. The throttle linkage must be F adjusted by moving the adjustment fixture (D). Consult with your B a Echo Dealer for correct adjustment procedure. 3. Bundle and secure ig
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Power e dger 11 o P or t rae 's Mlanua o t pera Ion warning 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. warning Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. This unit is equipped with a spark arrest
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12 Handling Fuel warning Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize. • NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT or RUNNING! • DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground. • DO NOT o
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Power e dgre 13 o P or t era 's Manual atr ts Ing cold eng Ine warning The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or thrown. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position. 2. Choke a Move choke lever (B) to Cold Start ( ) Position. 3. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (
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14 rta st Ing arm w gne Ine The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position. warning The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. nOTE If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer. a 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. 2. Purge Bulb
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Power e dgre 15 o P or t era 's Manual t oaerp Ing techn Iqesu warning Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconscious- ness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body. 1. Before edging, water the area to soften the ground to make edging easier. 2 Before edging, check the area and remove all obstacles and objects that could be thrown.
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16 m a Iecnanetn warning 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. Allow unit to cool before performing service. Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces. Your ECHO edger is designed to provide many hours of trouble free s
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Power e dger 17 o P or t rea 's Manual a Ir f I ter l Level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Cleaning brush TM Parts required: REPOWER Air & Fuel Filter Kit. 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt from inside cover. 3. Remove air filter and lightly brush debris from filter. Replace filter if it is da
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18 rka sp plug Level 2. Tools Required: T-Wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush. TM Parts Required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit iMPOr TanT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) other- wise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded cen- ter electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to 0.65 mm clean. Remaining sand will damage engine. (0.026 in.) 3. Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrod
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Power e dger 19 o P ro t are 's Manula 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (A). C 3. Remove screw and arm rest (B). 4. Remove cylinder cover (C). B a iMPOr TanT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 6. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank. 7. Assemble components in reverse order. exhaust temyss Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2.
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20 1. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (A). 2. Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (B), gasket (C) and screen (D) from muffler body. D 4. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components. C B nOTE When cleaning carbon deposit, be careful not to damage the cata- lytic body. 5. Replace screen if it is cracked, plugged or has holes burned through. 6. Assemble components in reverse order. Exh
