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Power Blower
Operator's Manual
MODEL PB-230LN
Serial Number 003001001 & Up
WARNING DANGER
Read rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully. ECHO provides this Operator's
Manual which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.
X750001870
X7501139500
08/00
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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. You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. WARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides this Operator's Manual which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL -- contains specifications and inf
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IMPORTANT POWER BLOWER 3 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, information messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. This symbol accompanied by the words WARN- ING and DANGER calls attention to an act or IMPORTANT The enclosed message condition that can lead to serious personal injury to
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4 INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS Symbol Symbol Symbol Symbol Symbol form/shape Symbol form/shape Symbol form/shape Symbol form/shape description/application description/application description/application description/application Ignition Read and understand Fuel and oil mixture Engine choke ON/OFF Operator's Manual. control. Finger Severing Wear eyes, ears and Emergency stop head protection Primer bulb Wear hand Hot protection. Use Carburetor adjustment Carburetor adjustment Surface - High speed mixture
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POWER BLOWER 5 OPERATOR'S MANUAL FUEL WARNING DANGER 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! • NEVER refuel a unit with the engine running. • DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoo
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6 Eye Protection -- Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the blower. Hand Protection -- Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the blower handle. Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands. Breathing Protection -- Wear a face mask to protect against dust. Hearing Protection -- ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Proper Clothing -- Wear snug fitting, durable clothing; • Pa
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POWER BLOWER 7 OPERATOR'S MANUAL SAFE OPERATION Determine Operation Area -- • Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. • Review area to be cleared. Look for potential hazards such as stones or metal objects. • Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 m (50 ft.) while the blower is in use. • Take wind conditions into account: avoid open doors and windows. • Provide all operators of this equipment wi
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8 EXTENDED OPERATION/EXTREME CONDITIONS Vibration and Cold -- It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensations followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers. The following precautions are strongly recommended because the minimum exposure which might trigger the ailment is unknown. • Keep your body war
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POWER BLOWER 9 OPERATOR'S MANUAL DESCRIPTION EMISSION CONTROL EMISSION CONTROL Refer to Emission Control Label on engine to determine EPA Phase II EPA Phase I or EPA Phase II compliance. The emission control system for these engines are EM EPA Phase I (Engine Modification). The emission control system for these engines are IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION EM (Engine Modification). ENGINE FAMILY: YEHXS.0254CB DISPLACEMENT: 22.8 CC THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PHASE II EMISSION IMPORTANT ENGINE
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10 9 1 11 2 3 4 5 6 10 7 8 1. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of handle. Push forward to start and run. Slide back to stop. 2. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press trigger gradually for best operating technique. 3. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 4. CHOKE - Choke is located on top of the air cleaner. Move choke lever to "COLD START" to close choke for cold start. Move choke lever to "RUN" position to open c
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POWER BLOWER 11 OPERATOR'S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PB-230LN Hand Held Length 335 mm (13.2 in.) (w/o pipes) Width 235 mm (9.3 in.) Height 375 mm (14.8 in.) Weight (dry) 4.6 kg (10.1lb.) Engine Type Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Displacement 22.8 cc (1.39 cu. in.) Bore 32.2 mm (1.27 in.) Stroke 28.0 mm (1.10 in.) Carburetor Zama Diaphragm, model RB w/primer bulb Ignition System Flywheel Magneto, capacitor discharge ignition type Spark Plug NGK BPM-7Y Gap 0.65 mm (0.02
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12 ASSEMBLY WARNING DANGER Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. BLOWER APPLICATION Install Blower Pipes 1. Align grooves in straight pipe with pegs on blower housing and slide pipe onto housing. 2. Turn straight pipe clockwise to lock into place. 3. Align grooves in fan head nozzle with pegs on straight pipe and slide fan head nozzle onto straight pipe. 4. Turn fan head nozzle clockwise to lock into place. PRE-OPERATION F
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POWER BLOWER 13 OPERATOR'S MANUAL Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline and remix. 5. Install fuel container cap and wipe any spilled fuel from container and surrounding area. Handling Fuel WARNING DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. •
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14 OPERATION • Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and instructions for safe operation. 15 m • Before starting the unit, equip yourself and any other person working (50 ft.) within the 15 m (50 ft.) Safety Zone with the required Protective Equipment and clothing. • Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. STARTING COLD ENGINE 1. Stop Switch - Start/Run. A Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. B 2. Move throttle p
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POWER BLOWER 15 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 5. Place the blower on a flat clear area. Firmly grasp throttle grip with left hand and rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (E) until engine fires. 6. After engine fires, move choke lever to “Run” position and pull recoil starter handle/rope until engine starts and runs. Allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes. NOTE If engine does not start with choke in “Run” position after 4 pulls, repeat instructions. E 7. After engine warm up, gradually depress
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16 OPERATING BLOWER B WARNING DANGER 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. Read the Safety Section carefully. IMPORTANT To avoid engine damage due to over revving, do not block blower pipe. 1. Use only during appropriate hours. 2. Allow the engine to warm up at a fast idle for a few minutes. 3. Set engine speed with throttle position lever (B). Rotate leve
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SOPLADOR MOTORIZADO 17 MANUAL DEL OPERADOR MANTENIMIENTO Su soplador ECHO está diseñado para proporcionar muchas horas de servicio sin problemas. El mantenimiento programado regular permitirá que el soplador alcance ese objetivo. Si no está seguro o no dispone de las herramientas necesarias, puede llevar la máquina a su distribuidor de servicio ECHO para el mantenimiento. Se ha clasificado cada tarea de mantenimiento para que decida si desea hacer el mantenimiento USTED o el distribuidor de ECHO
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18 AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) medium bristle paint brush. TM Parts required: 90030 REPOWER Air and 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 the air cleaner area. 2. Remove the air cleaner cover. Clean and inspect the element for damage. If element is fuel soaked and very dirty, replace. 3. If element can be cleaned a
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POWER BLOWER 19 OPERATOR'S MANUAL WARNING DANGER Do not perform maintenance on the engine or muffler until engine and muffler are completely cool, otherwise serious personal injury may occur. SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: 3/4 in. Spark Plug deep socket, Feeler gauge (preferably a wire gauge), TM Parts Required: 90065 REPOWER Tune-Up Kit 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 clea
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20 Cleaning Grill 1. Brush accumulated debris from crankcase intake grille above the fuel tank. Cleaning Cylinder Fins 1. Remove two upper 3 mm hex screws at recoil starter. 2. Remove four engine cover screws and remove cover from engine. Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air to pass freely. 3. Loosely reassemble engine cover with four cross head and two hex head screws. 4. Tighten all screws securely. EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools required: Cross Head Screwdriver, 3
