Echo PB-410 manual

Power Blower Operator ’ s Manual MODEL PB-410 X750-006 20 1 X750109-290 1 W ARNING D ANGER 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. Printed in Japan 0501Gjb 0044 ES[...]

2 T ABLE OF C ONTENTS THE OPERA T OR ’ S MANU AL -- contains specifications and information for operation, starting, stopping, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this product. Introductio n .............................................................. 2 - The Operator’s Manual .................................. 2 Manual Safety Symbo[...]

3 P O WER B LO WER O PERA T OR ’ S M ANU AL IMPORTANT N O T E M ANU AL S AFETY S YMBOLS AND I MPORT ANT I NFORMA TION 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[...]

4 Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Read and under- stand Operator’s Manual. Fuel and oil mixture Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Hot Surface Carburetor adjustment - Idle speed Carburetor adjustment - High speed mixtur[...]

5 P O WER B LO WER O PERA T OR ’ S M ANU AL PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT W ARNING D ANGER 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 and safety gear must be worn when operating a Power Blower. Physical Condition -- Your judgm[...]

6 15 m (50 ft.) SAFE OPERA TION 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.)[...]

7 P O WER B LO WER O PERA T OR ’ S M ANU AL EXTENDED OPERA TION / EXTREME CONDITIONS V ibration 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[...]

8 D ESCRIPTION EMISSION CONTROL EP A Phase II The emission control system for these engines are EM (Engine Modification). An Emission Control Label is located on the engine. (This is an EXAMPLE ONLY, information on label varies by engine FAMILY). PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY The 300 hours emission durability period is the time span selected by the m[...]

9 P O WER B LO WER O PERA T OR ’ S M ANU AL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable air filter element. 2. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 3. MUFFLER/SPARK ARRESTOR - The spark arrestor muffler controls the exhaust noise while the spark arrestor prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler[...]

10 S PECIFICA TIONS PB-410 330 mm (13.0 in.) (w/o pipes) 440 mm (17.3 in.) 440 mm (17.3 in.) 9.7 kg (21.4 Ib.) (w/o pipes) Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine 39.7 mL (2.42 cu. in.) 38.0 mm (1.50 in.) 35.0 mm (1.38 in.) Walbro Diaphragm, model WT-684 Flywheel Magneto, capacitor discharge ignition type NGK BPM-8Y Gap 0.65 mm (0.0[...]

11 P O WER B LO WER O PERA T OR ’ S M ANU AL A SSEMBL Y W ARNING D ANGER Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. INST ALL BLO WER PIPES 1. Assemble throttle lever bracket to the fancase using four screws. - Set stop lead into the recess of bracket. 2. Assemble the flexible pipe t[...]

12 P RE -O PERA TION FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (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 S[...]

13 P O WER B LO WER O PERA T OR ’ S M ANU AL SM T W T F S 1234 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Mixing Instructions 1 . Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2 . Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3 . Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoli[...]

14 O PERA TION - Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator’s Manual and instructions for safe operation. - Check unit for loose nuts, bolts and screws daily. - Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2 - 2/3 of rope length for starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit firmly. - Rotate spring loaded thr[...]

15 P O WER B LO WER O PERA T OR ’ S M ANU AL OPERA TING BLO WER W ARNING D ANGER Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection, a face filter mask and take all safety precautions 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 dam[...]

16 M AINTENANCE Your ECHO blower is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your blower achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOUR[...]

17 P O WER B LO WER O PERA T OR ’ S M ANU AL AIR FIL TER Level 1. 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. To take out a air filter, loosen both clamps of air cleaner and remove filter cover as[...]

18 INTAKE GRILL 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) W ARNING D ANGER Muffler and catalytic mufflers operate at extremely high tempera- tures. Muffler area must be kept clean. Do not perform maintenance on the engine or muffler until engine and muffler are completely cool, otherwise serious personal injury may occur. SP ARK PLUG Level 2. 1. Remove spark plug and ch[...]

19 P O WER B LO WER O PERA T OR ’ S M ANU AL Cleaning Cylinder Fins • Check periodically. - Clogged fins result in poor engine cooling. - Clean the passage of air between the cylinder fins to let cooling air pass easily. Cylinder fins Spark arrestor cover Gaskets Spark arrestor screen EXHA UST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. IMPORTANT Car[...]

20 CARBURET OR ADJUSTMENT Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break- in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required. High Altitude Adjustment High altitude adju[...]

21 P O WER B LO WER O PERA T OR ’ S M ANU AL T R OUBLESHOOTING W ARNING DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by ground- ing spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Probl e m Che ck Sta tus Caus e Rem e dy Fue l at c arburet or No fue[...]

22 W ARNING D ANGER During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover becomes hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. W ARNING D ANGER Do not store where fuel fumes may accumulate or reach an open flame or sp[...]

23 P O WER B LO WER O PERA T OR ’ S M ANU AL NOTES[...]

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