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Power Blower Operator's Manual MODELS PB-500H PB-500T X75001 1585 12/1 1 X7505200005 W ARNING U sers of this equip ment risk in jur y to themselv es and others if the uni t is used im- pr operly and/o r safety pr ecaution s are no t follow ed. ECHO pr ovides an o perator ’ s man ual. I t mus t b e read an d understood for p roper and saf e o[...]

2 Copyright© 201 1 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. T able of C onTenTs Introduction ................................................................ 2 - The Operator's Manual ....................................... 2 Safety ......................................................................... 3 - Manual Safety Symbols and Impor[...]

3 P ower B lower o Pera tor ' s M anual InTerna TIonal symbols Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Read and understand Operator's Manual. Fuel and oil mixture Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Hot Surface Carbureto[...]

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 re- quirements whenever you operate the unit. H[...]

5 P ower B lower o Pera tor ' s M anual DANGER 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 for instructions on Safe Operation . Clear the W ork Ar[...]

6 W ARNING Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment com- bination. 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 sa[...]

7 P ower B lower o Pera tor ' s M anual 10 11 12 1 2 3 5 6 7 4 d esCrIpTIon PB-500H 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 for specic [...]

8 1. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 2. SP ARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 3. SP ARK ARRESTOR 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[...]

9 P ower B lower o Pera tor ' s M anual 10 11 12 13 14 6 15 General W arning Decal (located on blower housing) Hot Decal (near mufer) 70 Category II dB(A) Measured at 50 ft. (15m) per ANSI B175.2 Sound Label (located on blower housing) PB-500T 1 2 3 4 7 5 9 8[...]

10 1. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 2. SP ARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 3. SP ARK ARRESTOR 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e[...]

11 P ower B lower o Pera tor ' s M anual C onTenTs PB-500H ___ 1 - Power Head ___ 1 - Flex Pipe ___ 1 - Pipe w/swivel ___ 1 - Straight Pipe ___ 1 - Straight Pipe w/decal ___ 1 - Operator's Manual ___ 1 - W arranty Registration Card ___ 1 - Plastic Bag ___ 2 - Clamps w/screws ___ 1 - Stick Handle ___ 1 - Bolt 6x45 ___ 1 - W asher 6 ___ 1 -[...]

12 a ssembl y PB-500H W ARNING Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. InsT all blower pIpes / sTICk handle 1. Assemble clamps (A) onto both ends of exible pipe (B). 2. Assemble straight pipe with swivel (C) into exible pipe (B). 3. Assemble exible pipe (B) to elbow (D) on[...]

13 P ower B lower o Pera tor ' s M anual G PB-500T W ARNING Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. InsT all blower pIpes ( T ) 1. Place guide loop (G) across clamp, and turn until clip fully engages clamp band. NOTE Clamp with cable guide loop (G) ts elbow end of exible[...]

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

15 P ower B lower o Pera tor ' s M anual 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 gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container , and remix. IMPOR T ANT Spilled fuel is a lea[...]

16 sT arTIng Cold engIne • Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2-2/3 of rope length for start - ing. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit rmly . • (PB-500H): Rotate spring loaded throttle arm downward to a com - fortable operating position. PB-500H 1. Throttle Lever Move throttle position lever (A) midway between [...]

17 P ower B lower o Pera tor ' s M anual sT arTIng w arm engIne The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke. PB-500H 1. Throttle Lever Move throttle position lever (A) midway between idle and full throttle positions. PB-500T 1. Throttle Position / Stop Switch Button Slide Throttle position / Stop switch Butto[...]

18 opera TIng blower W ARNING 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. AL W A YS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body . W ARNING Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection, a fac[...]

19 P ower B lower o Pera tor ' s M anual maInTenanCe InTerv als m aInTenanCe Y our 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[...]

20 aIr fIl Ter Level 1. Parts r equir ed: Repower TM T une Up Kit NOTE Clean daily . 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 . Brush dirt from inside cover . 3. Remove air lter and li[...]

21 P ower B lower o Pera tor ' s M anual sp ark plug Level 1. Parts Requir ed: Repower TM T une Up Kit IMPOR T ANT Use only NGK BPM8Y spark plug (BPMR8Y 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 sa[...]

22 exhausT sysTem Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Parts Requir ed: Spark arrestor screen, Gasket IMPOR T ANT Carbon deposits in mufer will cause a drop in engine output and overheating. Spark arrestor screen must be checked periodically . 1. Remove spark plug and engine cover (ve screws). 2. Remove spark arrestor cover (A), gasket (B) and spar[...]

23 P ower B lower o Pera tor ' s M anual Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2 Parts Requir ed: As needed: Mufer gasket 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover . 2. Place piston at top dead center . Remove mufer (A) and mufer gasket (B ). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder exhaust[...]

24 CarbureTor 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 Operation This engine has been[...]

25 P ower B lower o Pera tor ' s M anual 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 roubleshooTIng 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 Pk c e h Cs u t a t Se s u[...]

26 s Torage 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 time[...]

27 P ower B lower o Pera tor ' s M anual s peCIfICa TIons MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- PB-500H, PB-500T Length PB-500H ------------------------------------------ 380mm (15.0 in.) Length PB-500T ------------------------------------------- 328mm (12.9 in.) W idth PB-500H ------------------------------------------- 5[...]

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 from defects in material and workmanship . Under normal use and maintenance from date of purchase, ECHO agrees to repair [...]

29 P ower B lower o Pera tor ' s M anual PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES  ?[...]

30 ECHO INCORPORA TED EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIWA 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 equip[...]

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