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Power Edger
Operator's Manual
MODEL PE-265
PE-265S
warning
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Opera-
tor's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper
and safe operation.
X750010172
X7502024202
12/09
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2 Introduct Ion 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 found in the same package. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages. teh ort paeor 's manual Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Contains specifications and information for operation, s
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Power e dger 3 o P ro t are 's Manual s ayetf m anual s afety s ymbols and I tna rtopm I t nforma Ion 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 CIRCLE AND SLASh SyMbOL DangEr This symbol means the specific action The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word shown is prohibited. Ignoring these pro
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4 ersonalp cndo It Ion nad safety equ Imentp warning Edger users risk injury to themselves and others if the edger is used improperly and or safety precautions are not fol- lowed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating an edger. 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
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Power e dger 5 o P or t era 's Mnuala 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 thr
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6 euq Ipment 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 P or t rae 's Mluaan d rcse Itp Ion 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 13 P/n X505002310 19 18 14 17 6 5 15 16 4 PE-265 3 2 8 7 1 9 Shaft Decal 10 P/N 89016052631 P/N X505001930 P/N 89016025560 Calcomanía del e
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8 5 6 PE-265S 4 3 2 1 7 8 9 10 Shaft Decal P/n X505002510 P/n X505001930
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Power e dger 9 o P or t rae 's Mlanua 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 com
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10 c stnetno 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, Warranty Registration Card ___
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Power e dger 11 o P or t rae 's Mlanua a 5. Tighten two (2) drive shaft clamp bolts (B) securely. B 6. Route throttle linkage and ignition lead assembly along shaft and clip as shown. B throttel l Inkage nda Ign It Ion leasd C 1. Close choke and remove air filter cover. D E 2. Place throttle linkage (C) through adjustment fixture (D) and install wire end into large carburetor throttle swivel hole (E). Check throttle for freedom of movement and that wide open throttle / low idle extremes are
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12 ontfr dhanle Tools Required: Torx T27 L-Wrench 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 t reap Ion warning Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop
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Power e dger 13 o P or t rae 's Mlanua 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 s
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14 rta st Ing cdlo eng Ine warning The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or thrown. 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 be visible and flows freely in C the cle
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Power e dgre 15 o P or t era 's Manual tra st Ing amr w eng Ine 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. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP po
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16 t perao Ing echtn Iseuq warning Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconscious- ness, serious injury, 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 ob- jects that could be thrown. 3. Plan to edge regularly to make i
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Power e dgre 17 o P or t rae 's Manula m a Ienanetnc 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 designe
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18 a Ir f I ter l Level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Cleaning brush 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 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, very dirty, or the
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Power e dger 19 o P or t era 's Manual kar sp plug Level 2. Tools Required: T-Wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush 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
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20 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. exhatsu system Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools Required: Cross Head Screwdriver, 4mm Hex Wrench, Soft Metal Brush Parts Required: Spark Arrestor Screen, Gasket 1. Remove muffler cover screw and muffler cover (A). 2. Place pi
