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Power Blower
Operator's Manual
MODEL PB-250
warning
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides this
Operator's Manual, which must be read and understood for proper and safe opera-
tion.
X750012941
X7501182001
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2 In Trodu CTIno 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. You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. PB251ef_091206.pmd 1 Teh opear Tro 's manual Power Blower Power Blower Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe Operator's Manual Operator's Manual MODEL PB-250 MODEL PB-251 place for future reference.
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Power Bwloer 3 o P ro t ear 's Manual s afe Ty manual saef Ty symsolb and Impor T an T Informa TIon Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. CIRCLE AND sLAsh syMBOL DangEr This symbol means the specific action The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word shown is prohibited. Ignoring these
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4 Physical Condition Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • if you are tired or sick, • if you are taking medication, • if you have taken alcohol or drugs. Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye Protection Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the unit. Hand Protection Wear no-slip, heavy-duty work gloves to improve your grip on the blower handle. Gloves also
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Power Blower 5 o P or t era 's Manual Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI). An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs th
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6 equ Ipmen T Che Ck warning Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combi- nation. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual. • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.
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Power Belowr 7 o P or t era 's Manual d es Cr Ip TIon Locate the safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions 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. 9 2 1 3 8 7 11 12 4 6 5 13 14 1 Hot Decal (near muffler and engine) 10 P/n X505002310 10 Sound Label (located on blower housing) P/n X508000370 68 Category ii Measured at
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8 1. sAFETy DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 2. sTOP sWITCh - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of handle. Push forward to start and run. Slide back to stop. 3. sPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 4. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank. 5. RECOIL sTARTER hANDLE - Pull recoil handle slowly until recoil starter engages, then quickly and firmly . When engine starts, return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur. 6. ChOKE - C
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Power Blower 9 o P or t era 's Manula a y ssembl warning Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. Ins T all rloweb p Ipes 1. Stand unit upright on blower base. 2. Align locking ribs (A) on upper blower pipe with recesses (B) in B fan case. Assure short locking rib (C) faces downward. Slide up- a per blower pipe into fan case until a clicking sound is heard. C 3. Align tabs (D) with grooves (E) and slide lower blower p
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10 moveer ewlbro p Ipse g Tools required: Screwdriver 1. Insert screwdriver (F) into hole located near lock symbol (G) to release pipe lock. F CaUTiOn Screwdriver tip may stick out opposite side of locking hole. 2. Pull pipe out of fan case. 3. Remove screwdriver. o pera TIno warning Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts
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Power Bwloer 11 o P ro t rae 's Manual Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 10% Ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasoline containing methanol (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/FD Standards must TM be used. Echo brand premium Power Blend X Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets these
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12 s T ar TIng Cold eng Ine 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. a B 2. Throttle Position Lever Move throttle position lever (B) midway between idle and full throttle positions. 3. Choke Move choke (C) to Cold Start ( ) Position. 4. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (D) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. C D IMPORTANT Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2 ~ 2/3 of rope for start-
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Power Blower 13 o P ro t are 's Manual s T ar TIng mar w eng Ine The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close a the choke. B 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. 2. Throttle Position Lever Move throttle position lever (B) midway between idle and full throttle positions. 3. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (D) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. 4. Recoil Starter Place the unit
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14 opera TIng browel F B warning Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousne, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body. warning 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. IMPORTANT Use reduced
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Power Blower 15 o P ro t are 's Manual m a In Tnane Ce warning Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Allow unit to cool before performing service. Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces. Your ECHO blower is designed
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16 a Ir f Il Ter Level 1. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) Cleaning brush. TM Parts required: REPOWER Air and 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 air cleaner area. 2. Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt from inside cover. 3. Remove air filter and lightly brush debris from filter. Replace filter if it is damaged, fuel soaked, v
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Power Bwloer 17 o P ro t ear 's Manual ark ps plug Level 2. Tools required: T-Wrench, Feeler gauge TM Parts Required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 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. 0.65 mm 3. Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode
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18 Cleaning Cylinder Fins 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover (6 screws). Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air to pass freely. 2. Loosely reassemble engine cover with 6 screws. 3. Tighten all screws securely. 4. Attach spark plug lead. eshaux T sys Tem Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools required: Torx L-Wrench T27 Parts Required: Spark arrestor screen, Gasket IMPORTANT Carbon deposits in muffler will cause a d
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Power Blower 19 o P or t era 's Manual Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Tools required: Torx L-Wrench T27, 4 mm Hex Wrench, Wood or plastic scraper Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine B a cover (6 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A) and heat shield (B). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylin- der exhaust port. IMPORTANT Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from
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20 Carbure Tor asjud Tmen T Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break- in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required. High Altitude Operation This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to 1,100 feet above sea level (ASL) (96.0 kPa). To
