Echo PB-230LN manual

Power Blower Operator's Manual MODEL PB-230LN Serial Number 003001001 & Up X750001870 08/00 X7501139500 W ARNING DANGER 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.[...]

2 W ARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides this Operator's Manual which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Introduction ............................................................... 2 - The Operator's Manual ................................... 2 M[...]

3 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL IMPORTANT NOTE M ANUAL 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 you.[...]

4 Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Read and understand Operator's Manual. Fuel and oil mixture INTERNA TIONAL SYMBOLS Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Hot Surface Carburetor adjustment - Idle speed Carburetor adjust[...]

5 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL FUEL W ARNING DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable. 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 flames or sparks near fuel. • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel [...]

6 Eye Protection -- Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the blower. Hand Protection -- Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the blower handle. Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands. Breathing Protection -- Wear a face mask to protect against dust.[...]

7 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 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 com[...]

8 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 followed by loss of color and numbness in t[...]

9 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY: YEHXS.0254CB DISPLACEMENT: 22.8 CC THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PHASE II EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR S.O.R.E. REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD : 300 HRS. D ESCRIPTION An Emission Control Label is[...]

10 1. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of handle. Push forward to start and run. Slide back to stop. 2. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press trigger gradually for best operating technique. 3. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 4. CHOKE - Choke is located o[...]

11 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL S PECIFICA TIONS L E D O M d l e H d n a H N L 0 3 2 - B P h t g n e L ) s e p i p o / w ( ) . n i 2 . 3 1 ( m m 5 3 3 h t d i W ) . n i 3 . 9 ( m m 5 3 2 t h g i e H ) . n i 8 . 4 1 ( m m 5 7 3 ) y r d ( t h g i e W ) . b l 1 . 0 1 ( g k 6 . 4 e p y T e n i g n E e n i g n e e n i l o s a g r e d n i l[...]

12 P RE -O PERA TION FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [ ] (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 Stand[...]

13 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 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3 . Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4 . Add remaining gasoline and remix. 5 . Install fuel container cap and wipe any spilled fuel from container an[...]

14 A B C O PERA TION • Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and instructions for safe operation. • Before starting the unit, equip yourself and any other person working within the 15 m (50 ft.) Safety Zone with the required Protective Equipment and clothing. • Do not operate this product indoors or in inadeq[...]

15 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 5 . Place the blower on a flat clear area. Firmly grasp throttle grip with left hand and rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (E) until engine fires. 6 . After engine fires, move choke lever to “Run” position and pull recoil starter handle/rope until engine starts and runs. Allow unit to warm up [...]

16 OPERA TING BLOWER W ARNING DANGER Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection and a face filter mask 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 damage due to over revving, do not block blower pipe. 1 . Use only during ap[...]

17 S OPLADOR MOTORIZADO M ANUAL DEL OPERADOR M ANTENIMIENTO Su soplador ECHO está diseñado para proporcionar muchas horas de servicio sin problemas. El mantenimiento programado regular permitirá que el soplador alcance ese objetivo. Si no está seguro o no dispone de las herramientas necesarias, puede llevar la máquina a su distribuidor de serv[...]

18 AIR FIL TER Level 1. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: 90030 REPOWER TM Air and Fuel Filter Kit 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 . Remove t[...]

19 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL W ARNING DANGER 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. Tools required: 3/4 in. Spark Plug deep socket, Feeler gauge (preferably a wire gauge), Parts Required: 90065 REPOWER TM Tun[...]

20 Cleaning Grill 1 . Brush accumulated debris from crankcase intake grille above the fuel tank. Cleaning Cylinder Fins 1 . Remove two upper 3 mm hex screws at recoil starter. 2 . Remove four engine cover screws and remove cover from engine. Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air to pass freely. 3 . Loosely reassemble engine cover with four cross[...]

21 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL Cylinder Exhaust Port Level 3. IMPORTANT The cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period. ECHO strongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for th[...]

22 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 against cylinder, otherwise serious personal injury may result. T ROUBLESHOOTING m e l b o r P d r a h s t r a t s - e n i g n E t r a t s t o n s e o d - e n i g n E e s u a Cy d e m e R e n i g n E s [...]

23 P OWER B LOWER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL W ARNING DANGER 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 DANGER Do not store where fuel fumes ma[...]

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