Echo POWER EDGER PE-280 - Manual (Page 2)

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Copyright© 2013 By Echo, Incorporated
All Rights Reserved.
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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 will find both easy to use and full of
helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages.
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Introduction ................................................................2
- The Operator's Manual ........................................2
- The Safety Manual ..............................................2
Safety .........................................................................3
- Manual Safety Symbols and Important
Information ..........................................................3
- International Symbols .........................................3
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment .........4
- Equipment ...........................................................6
Emission Control .......................................................6
Description .................................................................7
Contents .....................................................................9
Assembly....................................................................9
- Drive Shaft/Power Head .....................................9
- Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads .................10
- Front Handle ..................................................... 11
Operation .................................................................. 11
- Fuel .................................................................... 11
- Starting Cold Engine .........................................13
- Starting Warm Engine .......................................14
- Stopping Engine ................................................14
- Operating Techniques ........................................15
Maintenance .............................................................16
- Skill Levels ........................................................16
- Maintenance Intervals .......................................16
- Air Filter ............................................................17
- Fuel Filter ..........................................................17
- Spark Plug .........................................................18
- Cooling System .................................................18
- Exhaust System .................................................19
- Carburetor Adjustment .....................................20
- High Altitude Operation ..................................20
- Drive Shaft Lubrication .....................................21
- Blade Replacement / Lubrication ......................22
Troubleshooting .......................................................23
Storage .....................................................................24
Specifications ...........................................................25
Warranty Statements ................................................26
Servicing Information ..............................................28
- Parts/Serial Number ..........................................28
- Service ...............................................................28
- ECHO Consumer Product Support ...................28
- Warranty Card ...................................................28
- Additional or Replacement Manuals .................28
Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in
this literature are as accurate as known at the time of pub-
lication, but are subject to change without notice. Illustra-
tions may include optional equipment and accessories,
and may not include all standard equipment.
the operator
'
s manual
Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Contains specifications and
information for safety, operation, maintenance, storage, and assembly
specific to this product.
the safety manual
Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Explains possible hazards
and the measures you should take to insure safe operation.