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Power Blower
Operator's Manual
MODEL PB-255
warning
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides this
Operator's Manual, which must be read and understood for proper and safe opera-
tion.
X753002695
X7531180205
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2 In Tudor CTIon 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. You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. Teh opera Tor 's manual Power Blower Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe Operator's Manual MODEL PB-255 place for future reference. It contains specifications and information for operation, starting,
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Power Blower 3 o P ro t are 's Manual s afe Ty lanuam safe Ty symbols and Impor T an T Informa TIon 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 you. CIRCLE AND sLAsh syMbOL DangEr This symbol means the specific action The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word shown is prohibited. Ignoring thes
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4 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 eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the unit. Hand Protection Wear no-slip, heavy-duty work gloves to improve your grip on the blower handle. Gloves also
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Power Blower 5 o P or t era '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 th
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6 equ Ipmen T Che Ck 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 Belowr 7 o P or t era 's Manual d es Cr Ip TIon Locate the safety decal 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. 11 2 3 4 1 5 10 9 12 13 8 14 6 7 15 1 Hot Decal (near muffler and engine) P/n X505002310 4 Sound Label (located on blower housing) P/n X508000120 65 Category i Measured a
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8 1. sAFETy DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 2. sTOP sWITCh - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of handle. Push forward to start and run. Slide back to stop. 3. sPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 4. sAFETy DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 5. sAFETy DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 6. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank. 7. RECOIL sTARTER hANDLE - Pull recoil handle slowly until recoil starter engages, then quickly and firmly . When
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Power Blower 9 o P or t era 's Manlau a y ssembl warning Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. blower aplp ICa TIon Install Blower Pipes 1. Stand unit upright on blower base. 2. Release locking ring (C) with a coin or screwdriver, and rotate so that lock symbol (A) is at top of ring. 3. Align locking ribs (E) on mian blower pipe with recesses (D) in locking ring, and slide mian blower pipe into locking ring. blow
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10 moveer reolbw p Ipes 1. Release locking ring (C) with a coin or screwdriver, and rotate ring so that lock symbol (A) is at top of ring. 2. Remove pipes from locking ring. o erap TIon 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. Blow
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Power Blower 11 o P or t era 's Manula Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 10% Ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasoline containing methanol (wood alcohol) is NOT approved. Two stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FC/FD Standards must TM be used. Echo brand premium Power Blend X Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets these
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12 s T ar TIng Cold gne Ine 1. Stop Switch a Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. B 2. Throttle Position Lever Move throttle position lever (B) midway between idle and full throttle positions. 3. Choke Move choke (C) to Cold Start ( ) Position. 4. Purge Bulb C Pump purge bulb (D) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. D IMPORTANT Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2 ~ 2/3 of rope for start- ing. Do
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Power Blower 13 o P ro t are 's Manual s T ar TIng ram w eng Ine a The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke. B 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. 2. Throttle Position Lever Move throttle position lever (B) midway between idle and full throttle positions. 3. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (D) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. 4. Recoil Starter D Place the uni
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14 arepo TIgn owerlb warning Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, serious in- jury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position F B unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body. warning Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection and a face filter mask or serious personal injury may result. Do not point the blower pipe in the direction of people or pets. IMPORTANT Use
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Power Bwloer 15 o P ro t rae 's Manual m a In Tenan Ce 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 blower is design
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16 a Ir f Il Tre Level 1. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) Cleaning brush. TM Parts required: REPOWER AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. NOTE Clean daily. 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, ve
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Power Bwloer 17 o P ro t rae 's Manual rak sp plug Level 2. Tools required: T-Wrench, Feeler gauge TM Parts Required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM8Y spark plug 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 0.65 mm clean. Remaining sand will damage engine. (0.026 in.) 3. Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode. 4. Tight
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18 exhaus T sys Tem Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools required: Cross Head Screwdriver, 4 mm Hex Wrench, Soft metal brush Parts Required: Spark arrestor screen, Gasket IMPORTANT Carbon deposits in muffler will cause a drop in engine output and overheating. Spark arrestor screen must be checked periodically. 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine E cover (2 screws). D 2. Remove spark arrestor cover (A), deflector (B), plate (C), gasket (D), and spark
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Power Bwloer 19 o P ro t era 's Manual Carbuer Tor adjus Tmen T 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 1,100 feet
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20 Toohselburo TIgn Tr OUBLESHOOTin g CHar T ProblemCheck Status Cause r emedy Fuel at carburetorNo fuel at carburetor Fuel strainer clogged Cleanor replace Fuel line clogged Cleanor replace Carburetor See your Echo dealer Fuel at cylinderNo fuel at cylinderCarburetor See your Echo dealer Muffler wet withfuelFuel Mixture too rich Openchoke Clean/replace air filter Engine cranks - Adjust carburetor starts hard/ See your Echo dealer doesn't start Spark at endNo spark Stop switchoff Turnswitchto ON
