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TM
Pro Attachment Series
Operator's Manual
MODEL PAS-225 Value Pack
wArning
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an
Operator's Manual and Safety Manual with this unit and a separate Operator's
Manual with the attachment. All manuals must be read and understood for proper
and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
X772000501
X7722275101
02/11
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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 as well as your attachment operator's manual and SAFETY MANUAL before operation. You will find these manuals easy to read and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. the ortopera 's manual Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. It contains specifica
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tm Pro Att Achment SerieS 3 o PerA ort 'S m AA nu l s afety manual safety symbols and Iantmport ItInforma on 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 This symbol means the specific action DAngEr shown is prohibited. Ignoring these The safety alert symbol accompanied
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4 personal condItIon and safety equIpment wArning Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit. Physical Condition Proper Clothing Y our judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: Wear snug fitting, durable clothing; • if you are tired or sick, • Pants should have long legs, shirts w
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tm Pro Att Achment SerieS 5 o PerA ort 'S m AnuAl 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 t
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6 Iequ pment 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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tm Pro Att Achment SerieS 7 o PerA ort 'S m AnuAl d escrIIpt on 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. Hot Decal (near muffler) 13 21 P/n X505002130 20 14 19 22 15 18 17 8 16 7 6 9 5 23 4 10 3 11 2 P/n X505002500 1 12 Trimmer Shaft Decal P/n X505002500 P/n X5050
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8 1. POWER hEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter. 2. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle. 3. ThROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged. 4. STOP SWITCh - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD to RUN, BACK to STOP. 5. FRONT hANDLE - The front (loop) handle must be assembled to the Upper Drive Shaft Assembly (some models) and mu
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tm Pro Att Achment SerieS 9 o PerA ort 'S m AnuAl c ontents 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. TM Pro Attachment Series Operator's Manual _____ 1 - Power Head w/Upper Drive Shaft Assembly MODEL PAS-225 Value Pack _____ 1 - Lower Drive Shaft Assembly _____ 1 - Operator's Manual WARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefu
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10 5. Carefully fit attachment drive shaft assembly into coupler (B) to decal assembly line (C), making sure that the inner lower drive shaft B engages the square upper drive shaft socket. D A NOTE Lower bearing housing and head assembly must be in line with the engine. C 6. Rotate locator pin (A) 1/4 turn clockwise to engage lower shaft hole. Insure locator pin is fully engaged by twisting lower drive shaft. Locator pin should snap flush in coupler. Full engagement will prevent further
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tm Pro Att Achment SerieS 11 o PerA ort 'S m AnuAl nylon lIne head ItIallanston Parts Required: Nylon Line Head. D Caution Wear Gloves or personal injury may result: • Cutoff knife is sharp. A • Gearcase and surrounding area may be hot. C 1. Be sure adapter plate (C) remains on PTO shaft (A). 2. Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear hous- ing and insert head locking tool (D). D 3. Thread line head (E) onto shaft by turning it counter-clockwise until head is tight
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12 front handle IItallanston NOTE Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location. Min SPACing 1. Position front handle for comfortable operation and secure screws. o tIpera on 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
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tm Pro Att Achment SerieS 13 o PA er ort 'S m AA nu l Itr mmer - Itopera on Iw th blades Preparing the Trimmer/Brush Cutter for Blade Use wArning Blade use DEMANDS specific Brush Cutter configuration. Operation without specified shield, barrier bar or U- handle, and harness can result in serious personal injury. Follow installation instructions included in optional kits. blade set -up GIu de Pro Maxi-Cut Rigid Plastic Grass/Weed Tri-Cut Metal Blade TO USE Blade Grass/Weed Blade THESE BL
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14 Choosing the Correct Blade wArning The type of Blade used MUST be matched to the type and size of material cut. An improper or dull blade can cause serious personal injury. Blades MUST be sharp. Dull blades increase the chance of kick out and injury to yourself and bystanders. Plastic/Nylon blades may be used where ever the nylon line head is used. DO NOT use this blade for heavy weeds or brush! 8 Tooth Weed/Grass blade is designed for grass, garden debris and thick weeds. DO NOT
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tm Pro Att Achment SerieS 15 o PerA ort 'S m AA nu l tIopera nG blower 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. Blower housing may contain shredder blades and other sharp edges that can cause serious injuries if touched, even if engine
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16 fuel NOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty. Read and follow instructions in the Storage section of this manual. wArning Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting ECHO requirements are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems,
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tm Pro Att Achment SerieS 17 o PerA ort 'S m AA nu l Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix. IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off containers to reduce fuel spillage. After
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18 4. Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles. Firmly grasp right hand grip and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires (or maximum five [5] pulls). 5. Choke After engine fires (or 5 pulls), move choke lever back to Run D ( ) position. Hold throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout fully depre
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tm Pro Att Achment SerieS 19 o PA er ort 'S m AnuAl oppIst nG enGIne A 1. Throttle Release throttle, and allow engine to return to idle before shutting engine off. 2. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) backward to STOP position. wArning If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP posi- tion, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine. Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using trimmer again. m aIntenance wArning Moving parts can amputat
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20 maIntenance Ialsvnter REQ'D DAILY OR 3 MONTHS COMPONENT/ MAINTENANCE EVERY YEARLY SKILL BEFORE OR 90 SYSTEM PROCEDURE REFUEL 600 HOURS LEVEL USE HOURS Air Filter Inspect/Clean 1 I / C * R * Choke Shutter Inspect/Clean 1 I / C Fuel Filter Inspect/Replace 1 I * I / R * Fuel Cap Gasket Inspect/Replace 1 I * R * Fuel System Inspect/Replace 1 I (3) * I (3) * Spark Plug Inspect/Clean 1 I / C / R * Cooling System Inspect/Clean 2 I / C Muffler Spark Arrestor Inspect/Clean/Replace 2 I / C / R * C
