Echo BRD-280 Serial S70812014075 - S70812999999 - Manual (Page 2)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS BRD-280
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................. 2
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 3
The Operator’s Manual ................................................................................................................ 3
The Safety Manual....................................................................................................................... 3
Servicing Information ......................................................................................................................... 3
Parts/Serial Number..................................................................................................................... 3
Service ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Echo Consumer Product Support ................................................................................................ 3
Warranty Registration .................................................................................................................. 3
Additional or Replacement Manuals ............................................................................................ 4
Safety................................................................................................................................................. 4
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ..................................................................... 4
International Symbols .................................................................................................................. 5
Personal Condition and Safety Equipment .................................................................................. 6
Equipment.................................................................................................................................... 8
Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative) ........................................................................................ 9
EPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER III ............................................................................. 9
Description....................................................................................................................................... 10
Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Assembly ......................................................................................................................................... 13
Drive Shaft/Power Head ............................................................................................................ 13
Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads........................................................................................... 13
Support Handle .......................................................................................................................... 14
Edger Blade Installation ............................................................................................................. 14
Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 15
Fuel ............................................................................................................................................ 15
Starting Cold Engine .................................................................................................................. 17
Starting Warm Engine................................................................................................................ 18
Stopping Engine......................................................................................................................... 18
Operation Techniques................................................................................................................ 19
Edging Operation ....................................................................................................................... 20
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 22
Skill Levels ................................................................................................................................. 22
Maintenance Intervals................................................................................................................ 22
Air Filter .................................................................................................................................... 23
Fuel Filter ................................................................................................................................... 23
Cooling System.......................................................................................................................... 24
Exhaust System ......................................................................................................................... 25
Carburetor Adjustment............................................................................................................... 26
Drive Shaft Lubrication............................................................................................................... 27
Blade Replacement/Lubrication ................................................................................................. 27
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................... 29
Storage ............................................................................................................................................ 30
Long Term Storage (Over 30 Days)........................................................................................... 30
Specifications................................................................................................................................... 31
Warranty Statements ....................................................................................................................... 32
Notes ............................................................................................................................................... 34