Echo PB-500H - Manual (Page 10)

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1. SAFETy DECAL - Lists important safety precautions.
2. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
3. SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER OR SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER WITH CATALyST - The muffler or
catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of
carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris.
4. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull recoil handle slowly until starter engages, then quickly and firmly. When
engine starts, return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.
5. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable air filter element.
6. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank.
7. SHOULDER HARNESS - Used to support unit on operator's back. The straps are adjustable.
8. CHOKE - Move lever UP to close choke ( ) (starting position) and for emergency stopping. Move DOWN to
open choke ( ) (run position).
9. PURGE BULB - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purging air from
the carburetor. Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump purge
bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
10. HANDLE - Used by operator to direct and control air flow.
11. COMBINATION THROTTLE POSITION / STOP SWITCH BUTTON - Controls engine speed and turns igni-
tion on or off. Forward position - STOP. First detent position - IDLE. Move button back to increase speed, forward
to decrease speed. Use Throttle Position Button to set and hold blower speed for continuous operation.
12. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring - loaded Throttle Trigger controls engine speed. Releasing Trigger returns engine
to speed set by Throttle Position Stop Switch Button. Always release trigger and allow engine to return to idle before
shutting off with Throttle Position Stop Switch Button. Use Throttle Trigger to vary blower speed settings for inter-
mittent operation.
13. LOCKING KNOB - Allows operator to adjust handle position for optimum comfort and control.
14. BLOWER PIPES - Exclusive positive locking system.
15. FLEXIBLE PIPE - Allows for full range of movement.