Echo PAS-265 manual

Pro Attachment Series TM Operator's Manual MODEL P AS-265 X7502024003 W ARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully . ECHO provides an Operator's Manual with this unit and a separate Operator's Manual and Safety Manual (if avail- able) with the attachment. All manuals must be read and understood for proper and saf[...]

2 I n t r o d u c t I o n W elcome 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 (if available) before operation. Y ou will nd these manuals easy to read and full of helpf[...]

P r o A t t A c h m e n t S e r i e S tm 3 o P e r A t o r ' S m A n u A l I n t e r n a t I o n a l s y m b o l s Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Hot Surface Carburetor adjust- ment - Idle speed Carburetor adjust- ment - High speed mixture Symbol description/application Symbol [...]

4 V ibration and Cold It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’ s Phenomenon, which affects the ngers of certain individuals, may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sen- sations, followed by loss of color and numbness in the ngers. The following precautions[...]

P r o A t t A c h m e n t S e r i e S tm 5 o P e r A t o r ' S m A n u A l Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the ngers, 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 [...]

6 e q u I p m e n t W ARNING Use only ECHO approved attachments for Pro Attachment Series TM models. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and attachment manual. W ARNING Moving parts can amputate ngers or cause severe injuries. Keep han[...]

P r o A t t A c h m e n t S e r i e S tm 7 o P e r A t o r ' S m A n u A l Hot Decal (near mufer) 11 18 15 12 13 14 16 17 Shaft Decal Spanish Decal English T ranslation d e s c r I p t I o n 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 can[...]

8 1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter . 2. SP ARK ARREST OR MUFFLER OR SP ARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER WITH CA T AL YST - The mufer or catalytic mufer controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the mufer . Keep exhaus[...]

P r o A t t A c h m e n t S e r i e S tm 9 o P e r A t o r ' S m A n u A l 1 - Power Head w / Upper Drive Shaft Assembly 1 - Plastic Bag (co-pack) - 1, Operator's Manual - 1, W arranty Registration Card - 1, Safety Glasses - 1, Barrier Bar a s s e m b l y a t t a c h m e n t s h a f t a s s e m b l y T ools Required: None Parts Requir ed:[...]

10 T ools Required: Screwdriver . Parts Requir ed: Barrier Bar Handle Adjustment NOTE Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location. 1. Stand in a comfortable operating position with attachment assem- bled, and position front handle for comfortable operation. T ighten handle screws. Barrier Bar Assembly NOTE The barrier bar may be used with[...]

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12 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. W ARNING Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meet[...]

P r o A t t A c h m e n t S e r i e S tm 13 o P e r A t o r ' S m A n u A l IMPOR T ANT Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added. IMPOR T ANT Stored two-stroke fuel may separate. AL W A YS shake fuel container thor- oughly before each use. Mixing Instruc[...]

14 s t a r t I n G c o l d e n G I n e W ARNING 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. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward, away fro[...]

P r o A t t A c h m e n t S e r i e S tm 15 o P e r A t o r ' S m A n u A l s t a r t I n G w a r m e n G I n e 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. W ARNING The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result.[...]

16 m a I n t e n a n c e I n t e r v a l s m a I n t e n a n c e W ARNING Moving parts can amputate ngers 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[...]

P r o A t t A c h m e n t S e r i e S tm 17 o P e r A t o r ' S m A n u A l a I r f I l t e r Level 1. T ools requir ed: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Cleaning brush Parts r equir ed: REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FIL TER KIT 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air lter is removed[...]

18 s p a r k p l u G Level 2. T ools Required: T -W rench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush Parts Requir ed: REPOWER TM T une-Up Kit IMPOR T ANT 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 wi[...]

P r o A t t A c h m e n t S e r i e S tm 19 o P e r A t o r ' S m A n u A l IMPOR T ANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder ns. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder ns. 6. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank. 7. Assemble components in reverse order . e X h a u s [...]

20 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. T ools requir ed: 4mm Hex W rench, W ood or plastic scraper Parts Requir ed: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover (2 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center . Remove mufer (A) and heat shield (B). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits fr[...]

P r o A t t A c h m e n t S e r i e S tm 21 o P e r A t o r ' S m A n u A l Level 2. T ools requir ed: Screwdriver , T achometer (ECHO P/N 99051 130017) Parts r equir ed: None NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be perform[...]

22 l u b r I c a t I o n Level 1. T ools requir ed: 5 mm Hex W rench, Clean Rag Parts Requir ed: POWER BLENDX TM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base Grease. Drive Shaft Upper IMPOR T ANT The drive shaft must be lubricated with high temperature auto- motive grease every 25 hours of operation, otherwise drive shaft assembly overheating and failure can [...]

P r o A t t A c h m e n t S e r i e S tm 23 o P e r A t o r ' S m A n u A l DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely ammable and may cause re and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by ground- ing spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. t r o u b l e s h o o t I n G T R A H C G N I T O O H S E L [...]

24 s t o r a G e Long T erm Storage (over 30 days) W ARNING During operation the mufer or catalytic mufer and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of ammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of[...]

P r o A t t A c h m e n t S e r i e S tm 25 o P e r A t o r ' S m A n u A l s p e c I f I c a t I o n s MODEL ----------------------------------------------- P AS-265 Unit Length -------------------------------------------- 1036 mm (40.8 in.) W idth --------------------------------------------------- 248 mm (9.8 in.) Height -------------------[...]

26 e c h o a p p r o v e d o p t I o n a l a t t a c h m e n t s W ARNING • Use only ECHO approved attachments for Pro Attachment Series TM models. Serious injury may result from the use of non-approved attachment combinations. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and in the attachment manual. NOTE ECHO, INC. will no[...]

P r o A t t A c h m e n t S e r i e S tm 27 o P e r A t o r ' S m A n u A l ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited W arranty , provides to the original purc haser that this ECHO product is free from defects in material and workmansh ip [...]

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P r o A t t A c h m e n t S e r i e S tm 29 o P e r A t o r ' S m A n u A l ECHO INCORPORA TED EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIW A BRANDS The Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) and ECHO Incorporated (ECHO Inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control system wa[...]

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