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Power Edger
Operator's Manual
MODEL PE-265
WARNING
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's
Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe
operation.
X750010170
X7502024200
04/07
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2 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 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. THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Contains specifications and information for operation, starting
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POWER EDGER 3 OPERATOR'S MANUAL SAFETY MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre- ceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMBOL DANGER This symbol means the specific action The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “DANGER” calls attention to an act or condition shown is
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4 PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARNING Edger users risk injury to themselves and others if the edger is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating an edger. Physical Condition Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • 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 Wear e
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POWER EDGER 5 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 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 through the a
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6 EQUIPMENT WARNING Use only ECHO approved 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 and safety manual. • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed. • Inspect fuel lines, tank, and are
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POWER EDGER 7 OPERATOR'S MANUAL DESCRIPTION Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDER- ING instructions for specific information. 12 11 Hot Decal (near muffler) 13 P/N 89016006361 19 18 14 17 6 15 5 16 4 3 2 8 7 1 9 10 Shaft Decal P/N 89016052631 P/N X505001930 P/N 89016025560
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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 sc
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POWER EDGER 9 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 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 __ 1, Drive Shaft Assembly __ 1, Plastic Bag (Co-Pack) __ 1, Operator's Manual __ 1, Safety Manual __ 1, Warranty Re
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10 A 5. Tighten two (2) drive shaft clamp bolts (B) securely. B 6. Route throttle linkage and ignition lead assembly along shaft and clip as shown. B THROTTLE LINKAGE AND IGNITION LEADS C 1. Close choke and remove air filter cover. D E 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 mu
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POWER EDGER 11 OPERATOR'S MANUAL FRONT HANDLE Tools Required: Cross-Head Screwdriver Parts Required: Front Handle, Lower Bracket, 4 - 5 x 35 mm screws NOTE Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location. 1. Assemble front handle and bracket loosely to drive shaft. 2. Position front handle in comfortable operating position and tighten MIN screws. SPACING OPERATION WARNING Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all o
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12 IMPORTANT TM Echo premium Power Blend X Universal 2-Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echo engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. 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
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POWER EDGER 13 OPERATOR'S MANUAL STARTING COLD ENGINE 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. A 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position. 2. Choke Move choke (B) to “Cold Start” ( ) Position. B 3. Purge Bulb C Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel will be visible and flow
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14 STARTING WARM ENGINE 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. A 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. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position C 2. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (C) un
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POWER EDGER 15 OPERATOR'S MANUAL OPERATING TECHNIQUES 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. 3. Plan to edge regularly to make it easier to keep a neat edge and to avoid having to make more than one pass. NOTE Blade depth may have to be adjusted due to differences in height between the hard surface and the top of the grass. WARNING Never adjust blade height with eng
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16 MAINTENANCE 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 servic
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POWER EDGER 17 OPERATOR'S MANUAL AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Cleaning brush Parts required: Air Filter 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 damaged, fuel soaked, very dirty, or the rubber
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18 SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools Required: T-Wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush Parts Required: Spark Plug NGK BPM-8Y IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean. Remaining sand will damage engine. 0.65 mm 3. Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode. (0.026 in.) 4. Tighten spark
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POWER EDGER 19 OPERATOR'S MANUAL IMPORTANT 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 SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools Required: Cross Head Screwdriver, 4mm Hex Wrench, Soft Metal Brush Parts Required: Spark Arrestor Screen, Gasket 1. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffle
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20 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break-in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required. High Altitude Operation This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to 1,000 feet above mean sea level (MSL). To maintain prop
