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WARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. 89869555332 X7532271103 12/98...
NTRODUCTION Welcome 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. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages.
OWER DGER PERATOR ANUAL & I ANUAL AFETY YMBOLS MPORTANT NFORMATION 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.
Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO Dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information.
Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual. • ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested ACCESSORIES and approved by ECHO.
Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Hearing Protection — Wear hearing protection. OSHA requires the use of hearing protection if this unit is used 2 hours per day or more. ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Hand Protection —...
OWER DGER PERATOR ANUAL Hot Humid Weather -- Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler SAFE OPERATION Determine Operation Area •...
EXTENDED OPERATION EXTREME CONDITIONS Vibration 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 the fingers.
The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, shield installation and positioning of the front handle are necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts.
OWER DGER PERATOR ANUAL DEBRIS SHIELD/FLAP - Mounted over the cutting attachment. Helps protect operator by deflecting debris produced during the edging operation. BLADE - Rotates to provide cutting action. WHEEL - Adjustable up/down, sets depth of blade. GUARD DECAL (See page 4) DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Contains a specially designed liner and the flexible drive shaft.
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PECFICATIONS ) l i . t i . l f . t i . l f . t i . l f i r t * Certain internal combustion engines operated in forest, brush and/or grass-covered areas in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, Minnesota, New Jersey and Maine must be equipped with a spark arrestor.
OWER DGER PERATOR ANUAL SSEMBLY DRIVE SHAFT POWER HEAD Tools Required: 8mm x 10mm Open End Wrench (PE-2000, PE-2400), 4mm Hex Wrench (PE-3100) Stand engine on a level surface. PE-2000 2a. (PE-2000/2400) Loosen the two bolts (A) at drive shaft end of engine.
PE-2400 NOTE Steps 5, 6 & 7 required for PE-2400 and PE-3100 only. Connect ignition leads (C). (PE-2400) Secure ground lead under screw (D) on housing. Install air filter and cover. PE-3100 FRONT HANDLE FRONT HANDLE Tools Required:Cross-Head Screwdriver Assemble front handle and bracket loosely to drive shaft. PE-2000 Position front handle in comfortable operating position and tighten screws.
Two-Stroke Oil A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD Standard (ISO/CD 13738), must be used. Echo brand Premium 50:1 oil meets this standard. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD approved oil, such as Echo Premium 50:1 Two-stroke Oil, will void the two-stroke engine warranty.
PERATION • Before starting the unit, equip yourself and any other person working within the 50 ft. (15M) Safety Zone with the required Protective Equipment and clothing. • Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and instruction for safe operation. •...
WARNING DANGER Blade should not move at idle. If blade moves, readjust carburetor according to Carburetor Adjustment instructions in the manual or see your ECHO dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may result. PE-2400 Stop Switch - Start/Run. PE-3100 Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position.
PE-2400 If engine does not stop, close choke to stall engine. Have your PE-3100 ECHO Dealer inspect and repair stop switch before using edger again or serious personal injury may result. OPERATING TECHNIQUES Before edging, water the area to soften the ground to make edging easier.
ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If the task is not listed, see your ECHO Dealer for repairs.
OWER DGER PERATOR ANUAL AIR FILTER Level 1. Parts required: (PE-2000) 90008 REPOWER AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT (PE-2400/3100) 90030 REPOWER AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position). This prevents dirt from entering PE-2000 the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumu- lated dirt from the air cleaner area.
SPARK PLUG Level 2. Parts Required: Spark Plug, NGK BPMR-7A 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 sand blast to clean. Remaining sand will damage engine. 3.
OWER DGER PERATOR ANUAL NOTE The throttle linkage remains assembled to the cover and the spark plug lead and grommet remain installed. IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. Use the wooden stick or brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank.
Clean carbon deposits from screen and muffler components. Replace screen if it is cracked, plugged or has holes burned through. Reassemble parts with new gasket in reverse order. PE-3100 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Type 1E Emission Models Level 2. Parts required: None. NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with EPA Phase 1 and California Emission Regulations.
OWER DGER PERATOR ANUAL CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Type 1 Non-Emission Models NOTE If carburetor has limiter caps follow "Carburetor Adjustment" proce- dures for Type 1E models on previous page. Idle Speed Adjustment Turn "idle" speed adjustment screw (C) CW (clockwise) until cutting attachment begins to turn, then turn screw out CCW (counter clock- wise) until cutting attachment stops turning.
Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual. • ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO.
Fuel strainer clogged Clean No fuel at Cranks carburetor Fuel line clogged Clean carburetor Carburetor See your Echo dealer See your Echo dealer No fuel at Carburetor Fuel at cylinder cylinder Open choke Muffler wet Fuel mixture is too rich...
S S S S S TORAGE TORAGE TORAGE TORAGE TORAGE Long Term Storage (over 30 days) Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage maintenance which includes the following: Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children.
To obtain a Parts Catalog or Operator's Manual send a check or money order for $2.00 per Parts Catalog or $1.50 per Operator's Manual made payable to ECHO, INCORPORATED. State on a sheet of paper the model number and serial numbe of the ECHO unit you have, part number of the manual (if known), your name and address and mail to address above.
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