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Power Edger
Operator's Manual
MODEL PE-280
warning
Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used im-
properly and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator’s
manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe
operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
X750011024
X7502310604
05/11
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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 and the SAFETY MANUAL. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages. the ortopera '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, stopping, maintenance,
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Power e dger 3 o Portera 's Manual s afety m anual s afety s ymbols and Iantmport IItnforma 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 DangEr This symbol means the specific action The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word shown is prohibited. Ignoring these proh
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4 personal Icond It on 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. Proper Clothing Physical Condition Wear snug fitting, durable clothing; Y our judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves. • if you are tired or sick,
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Power e dger 5 o Portera '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 throug
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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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Power e dger 7 o Portera 's Manual d Iescr ptIon 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. 12 Hot Decal (near muffler) 11 19 13 18 14 17 15 16 6 4 5 1 3 2 8 7 9 10 Shaft Decal
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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
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Power e dger 9 o Portera 's Manual c ontents 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
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10 5. Tighten two (2) drive shaft clamp bolts (B) securely. a B B throttle lInkage and IIgn tIon leads 1. Close choke and remove air filter cover. 2. Place inner throttle cable in large hole of carburetor swivel (A). 3. Loosen nuts (B) and place threaded end of throttle linkage in bracket slot. Finger tighten nuts (B). 4. Check throttle for freedom of movement and that wide open throttle / low idle extremes are adjusted properly. If adjustment a cannot be achieved with adjusting nuts (B), co
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Power e dger 11 o Portera 's Manual front handle 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 o Itpera on warning Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop eng
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12 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. FD Standards must be TM used. Echo brand premium Power Blend X Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets these standards. Engine problems due to in- ad
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Power e dger 13 o Portera 's Manual artIst ng cold Ieng ne warning The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control. 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 Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel will
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14 artIst ng armw 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. C 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position 2. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb
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Power e dger 15 o Portera 's Manual tIopera ng technIques 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 unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body. 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. Pl
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16 m aIntenance 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 se
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Power e dger 17 o Portera 's Manual aIr fIterl Level 1. TM Parts required: 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 accumu- lated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air filter cover and air filter retainer from inside cover. Brush dirt from inside cover. 3. Replace filter if it is damaged, very dirty, or the rubber sealing edges are deformed. 4. Remove foam pre-filte
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18 arksp plug Level 2. TM Parts Required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) other- wise 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 plug to 150-170 kgf • cm (130-150 in • lbf). coolI
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Power e dger 19 o Portera '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. Parts Required: Spark Arrestor Screen, Gasket 1. Remove muffler cover (A). a 2. Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cyl
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20 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler B a cover. 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A) and heat shield (B). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder exhaust port. IMPORTANT Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port. Do not scratch the cylinder or piston when cleaning the exhaust port. Do not allow carbon particles to enter t
