Echo PE-265S manuale d’uso

W ARNING 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. Power Edger Operator's Manual MODEL PE-265 PE-265S X7502024202 X750010172 12/09[...]

2 Copyright© 2010 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. 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 and the SAFETY MANUAL you found in the same package. Y ou will nd both easy to use and full of hel[...]

P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 3 s a f e t y m a n u a l s a f e t y s y m b o l s a n d I m p o r t a n t I n f o r m a t I o n Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will nd safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre - ceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those sy[...]

4 Physical Condition Y our 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 are physically and mentally well. Eye Protection W ear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the edger . H[...]

P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 5 W ARNING Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. Read the Manuals • Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator’ s Manual and Safety Manual for instructions on S[...]

6 W ARNING Moving parts can amputate ngers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. • AL W A YS 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. • DO NOT start or operate unit unless[...]

P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 7 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 10 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 cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer . See P AR TS ORDERING instructions f[...]

8 Shaft Decal 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3 10 P/N X505002510 PE-265S P/N X505001930[...]

P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 9 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 -[...]

10 a s s e m b l y T ools Requir ed: 4 mm Hex W rench, 8 x 10 mm Open-end W rench Parts Requir ed: Power head, Drive Shaft Assembly d r I v e s h a f t / p o w e r h e a d 1. Stand power head upright on a level surface. 2. Loosen the two (2) drive shaft clamp bolts (B) at engine drive shaft clamp, and remove center drive shaft location bolt (A). 3.[...]

P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 11 5. T ighten two (2) drive shaft clamp bolts (B) securely . 6. Route throttle linkage and ignition lead assembly along shaft and clip as shown. t h r o t t l e l I n k a g e a n d I g n I t I o n l e a d s 1. Close choke and remove air lter cover . 2. Place throttle linkage (C) through a[...]

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. f u e l W ARNING Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels [...]

P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 13 Handling Fuel W ARNING Fuel is VER Y ammable. 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 ames or sparks near fuel. • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure[...]

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 (A) away from the STOP posit[...]

P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 15 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. NOTE If attachment m[...]

16 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 it easier to keep a neat edge and to avoid having to make more than one pass. NOTE Blade depth may have to be adjusted due to differences in h[...]

P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 17 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 serv[...]

18 a I r f I l t e r Level 1. T ools r equired: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Cleaning brush Parts r equired: 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. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air lter cover .[...]

P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 19 s p a r k p l u g Level 2. T ools Requir ed: T -Wrench, 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 [...]

20 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 t s y s t e m Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. T ools Requir ed: Cross Head Scre[...]

P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 21 A B Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. T ools r equired: 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 mufer cover . 2. Place piston at top dead center . Remove mufer (A) and heat shield (B). 3. Use[...]

22 c a r b u r e t o r a d j u s t m e n t 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 Operation Th[...]

P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 23 A B d r I v e s h a f t l u b r I c a t I o n Level 1. T ools r equired: 8 mm Open End Wrench, T orx T27 L-W rench (PE-265S), 4mm Hex W rench (PE-265), Clean rag Parts Requir ed: POWER BLENDX TM 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base Grease. 1. Loosen two (2) screws (A) and remove center locati[...]

24 2. Remove split pin (A). 3. Rotate blade until holes in inner blade adapter (B) and gear box align. Insert locking tool to lock PTO shaft (C). NOTE Blade nut (D) is left hand thread. 4. Remove blade nut (D) in a clockwise direction using T -wrench. Remove outer blade adapter (E), blade (F) and inner blade adapter (B). 5. Clean all loose debris f[...]

P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 25 t r o u b l e s h o o t I n g 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 A H C G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T M E L B O R[...]

26 s t o r a g e 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. Long T erm Storage (over 30 days) Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of[...]

P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 27 s p e c I f I c a t I o n s MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- PE-265, PE-265S Length (PE-265) ------------------------------------------- 1760 mm (69.3 in.) Length (PE-265S) ------------------------------------------ 1782 mm (70.16 in.) W idth (PE-265) ------------[...]

28 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 purchaser that this ECHO product is free fro m defects in material and workmanship . Under normal use and maintenance from date of purchase, ECHO agrees to repair[...]

P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 29 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES  [...]

30 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 warranty on your 2010 and later equipment/small off-road engine (SORE). New equi[...]

P o w e r e d g e r o P e r a t o r ' s M a n u a l 31 n o t e s[...]

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