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POWER BLOWER
Operator's Manual
MODEL Type 1E PB-2100
Serial Number 001001 & Up
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
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.
89861020561
X7501135101
05/99
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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 WARNING and DANGER calls attention to an act or condition that can lead to serious personal injury to operator and bystanders. IMPORTAN
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POWER BLOWER 5 OPERATOR'S MANUAL INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS Symbol Symbol Symbol Symbol Symbol form/shape Symbol form/shape Symbol form/shape description/application Symbol form/shape description/application description/application description/application "WARNING, SEE Hot OPERATOR'S Carburetor adjustment Surface Primer Bulb MANUAL - High speed mixture Wear eyes, ears and Fuel and oil mixture head protection Ignition Carburetor adjustment ON/OFF - Idle speed Finger Severing Carburetor adjustment Emer
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6 After Refueling; • Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit. • Move at lease 3M (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting the engine. After use; • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return 3 m (10 ft.) unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container. PERSONAL CONDITION & SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARNING DANGER Power Blower users risk injury to themselves and others if the power blower is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing
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POWER BLOWER 7 OPERATOR'S MANUAL Proper Clothing -- Wear snug fitting, durable clothing. • Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves. • DO NOT WEAR SHORTS, • DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY. Wear sturdy work shoes or boots with non-skid soles; • DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES, • DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED. Hot Humid Weather -- Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when t
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8 Noise Control • Follow local noise regulations on sound levels and hours of operations. Use only during appropriate hours. • Never use a higher speed setting then necessary to perform a task. The higher the engine speed the louder the blower noise. • Be a good neighbor. Avoid Hot Surfaces • During operation, the exhaust area may become very hot, too hot to touch. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation. EXTENDED OPERATION/EXTREME CONDITIONS Vibration and Cold -- It is believed th
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POWER BLOWER 9 OPERATOR'S MANUAL DESCRIPTION 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. EMISSION CONTROL The emission control system for this engine is EM (Engine Modifica- tion). IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY : TEH021UB24RA DISPLACEMENT : 21.2cc THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PHI AND 1995 - 1999 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES. REFER TO OW
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10 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. BLOWER PIPES - Twist lock design. 4. MUFFLER/SPARK ARRESTOR - The muffler controls the exhaust noise while the spark arrestor prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler where they could possibly start a fire.
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POWER BLOWER 11 OPERATOR'S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PB-210 Length 330 mm (13.0 in.) w/o blower attachment Width 215 mm (8.46 in.) Height 340 mm (13.37 in.) Weight (dry) 4.0 kg (8.4 lb.) Engine Type Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Displacement 21.2 cc (1.29 cu. in.) Bore 32.2 mm (1.268 in.) Stroke 26.0 mm (1.024 in.) Carburetor Zama Diaphragm, model C1U w/primer bulb Ignition System Flywheel Magneto, capacitor discharge ignition type Spark Plug NGK BPM-7Y Gap 0.65 mm
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12 ASSEMBLY WARNING DANGER Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. 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 it into place. PRE-OPERATION FUEL Fuel Requirements -- R + M Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [ ] gasoline known to be good quality. 2 Gasoline may contain up to 10% Ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (m
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POWER BLOWER 13 OPERATOR'S MANUAL Handling 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 f
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14 OPERATION WARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions which can cause serious injury or death. • Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and instructions for safe operation. • Before starting the unit, equip yourself and any other person working within the 15M (50 ft.) Safety Zone with the required Protective Equipment and clothing. IMPORTANT Check unit for loose nuts, b
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POWER BLOWER 15 OPERATOR'S MANUAL STARTING WARM ENGINE 1. Stop Switch - Start/Run. Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. 2. Start - Pull Rope. Lay the blower on a flat clear area and pull the starter handle (D) until the engine fires. NOTE If engine does not start after 4 pulls, use Cold Start Procedure. STOPPING ENGINE 1. Release throttle trigger (E) and allow engine to idle for a minute. 2. Move stop switch (A) to "STOP" position. WARNING DANGER If engine does n
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16 1. Use only during appropriate hours. 2. Make sure bevel at end of pipe faces outward. 3. Allow the engine to warm up at a fast idle for a few minutes. 4. Set engine speed with throttle position knob (F). NOTE The PB-2100 can be run at any speed between 2500 RPM to 7400 RPM once the engine has broken in (approximately after 3 fuel tanks). NOTE Use lower speed to blow dry leaves from a lawn or flower bed. Additional speed may be necessary to clean grass and leaves from walks, patios and drives
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POWER BLOWER 17 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Daily 3 6 Yearly or Date Maintenance Before Every Months Months or Component/System Every Maintenance Use Refuel or 100 or 300 600 Procedure 4 Performed Hours Hours Hours Hours Ae ir Filter Inspect/Replac IIR Fe uel Strainer Clean/Replac IR Fe uel Line Inspect/Replac II I R Ce arburetor Inspect/Rebuild/Replac I) R(1 Ce hoke System Inspect/Clean/Replac I Cn ooling System Inspect/Clea II Mn uffler Spark Arrestor Inspect/Clea I Rn ecoil Starte
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18 AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: Cleaning brush, 25-50mm (1in.-2in.) medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: 90008 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 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 and reused,
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POWER BLOWER 19 OPERATOR'S MANUAL SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools Required: 3/4" Spark Plug deep socket, Feeler gauge. Preferably a wire gauge. Parts Required: Spark Plug, NGK BPM-7Y, P/N 99944500071 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. 3. Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode. 0.65 mm 4. Tighten spark plug to 145-155 kg/cm (125-135 in. lb.
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20 EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools Required: Cross Head Screwdriver. 20mm (3/4in.) spark plug deep socket. Soft metal brush. Wooden carbon scraper. Parts Required: Spark arrestor screen P/N 14586240630, gasket P/N 14586642031. 1. Remove spark plug and engine cover see "Cooling System Clean- ing " page 19. 2. Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove spark arrestor cover (A), exhaust diffuser (B), gasket (C) and spark arr
