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99944200465

SAFETY

X7702096503

International Symbols

Personal Condition and Safety Equipment

Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety
precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit.

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

Eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1, CE, or CSA Z94.3 requirements must be worn whenever you operate
the unit.

Hand Protection

Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the handles. Gloves also reduce the
transmission of machine vibration to your hands.

Breathing Protection

Wear a facemask to protect against dust.

Symbol

Description

Symbol

Description

Symbol

Description

Symbol

Description

Warning, See

Operator’s

Manual

Safety/Alert

DO NOT USE

BLADES

- Line

Head Only

Thrown

objects

Wear eye, ear

and head

protection

Finger Severing

Plan retreat

path from falling

objects

Wear hand

and foot

protection

Rotating Cutting

Attachment

AVOID KICKOUT.

Keep bystanders at least 15 meters

(50 feet) away.

Wear Face

Shield

Wear slip

resistant foot

wear

Beware Thrown Objects

Wear Eye Protection

Keep feet

away from

blade

Do not operate

closer than 15 M

(50 ft.) from

electrical hazards.

Keep

bystanders at

least 15 meters

(50 feet) away

Keep bystanders and helpers

away 15 m (50 ft.).

Summary of Contents for 99944200465

Page 1: ... include all standard equipment Operator s Manual X7702096503 08 2013 ECHO Inc x7722271404 x772000164 99944200465 Bed Redefiner Attachment Models Used On PAS 280 Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed ECHO provides an operator s manual It must be read and understood for proper and safe operation Failure...

Page 2: ... Safety 4 Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information 4 International Symbols 5 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment 5 Equipment 8 Description 9 Contents 10 Assembly 11 Power Head Shaft Lower Shaft Assembly 11 Edger Blade Installation 12 Operation 13 Operation Techniques 13 Edging Operation 14 Maintenance 16 Skill Levels 16 Maintenance Intervals 16 Drive Shaft Lubrication 16 Blade Replaceme...

Page 3: ...uture reference write them in the space provided below Model No _________________ SN ___________________ Service Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an Authorized ECHO Service Dealer For the name and address of the Authorized ECHO Service Dealer nearest you ask your retailer or call 1 800 432 ECHO 3246 Dealer information is also available on our Web Site When pr...

Page 4: ...essages preceded by symbols or key words The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word DANGER calls attention to an act or condition which WILL lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word WARNING calls attention to an act or condition which CAN lead...

Page 5: ...and Protection Wear no slip heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the handles Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands Breathing Protection Wear a facemask to protect against dust Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Warning See Operator s Manual Safety Alert DO NOT USE BLADES Line Head Only Thrown objects Wear eye ear a...

Page 6: ...persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine In the absence of such information ECHO does not recommend the use of ECHO products by anyone who has a pacemaker 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 v...

Page 7: ...and arm muscles Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if you feel tingling numbness or pain in the fingers hands wrists or arms The sooner RSI CTS is diagnosed the more likely permanent nerve and muscle damage can be prevented All over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with high voltages This unit is not insulated against electr...

Page 8: ...sjield is damaged or missing Check that the cutting attachment is firmly attached and in safe operating condition Note ECHO INC will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries Keep hands clothing and loose objects away from all openings ALWAYS stop engine...

Page 9: ...new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information 1 BLADE Rotates to provide cutting action 2 DEBRISSHIELD FLAP Mountedoverthecuttingattachment Helpsprotectoperatorbydeflectingdebris produced during the edging operation 3 DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Contains a specially designed liner and the flexible drive shaft 4 WHEEL Adjustable up down sets depth of...

Page 10: ... 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 ____ 1 Bed Redefiner Attachment ____ 1 Operator s Manual ____ 1 Warranty Registration Card ____ 2 Split pins ____ 1 Edger Blade ____ 1 Storage Hook Assembly ____ Assembly Tool s ...

Page 11: ...sure that the inner lower drive shaft engages the square upper drive shaft socket Note Earlier model Power Heads may have shorter couplings Short couplings fit flush to decal point E New couplings are 4 3 4 in long and fit flush to line C Note Lower bearing housing and head assembly must be in line with the engine 6 Rotate locator pin A 1 4 turn clockwise to engage lower shaft hole Insure locator ...

Page 12: ...wn in Blade Replacement Section Discard used split pin 2 Do not remove inner blade adapter A or locking tool B 3 Install and center edger blade C on inner adapter 4 Install outer adapter D and nut E 5 Tighten nut E firmly counterclockwise 6 Remove locking tool B 7 Install new split pin F to secure nut E A B C D E F ...

Page 13: ...avoid the chance of serious personal injury Note For best results use BRD redefining blade provided with unit ONLY for redefining existing bed edges For edging next to curbs sidewalks or other hard surfaces remove redefining blade and install ECHO Approved Premium Power Edger blade Use of redefining blade next to hard surfaces can lead to premature blade wear 1 Always grip throttle handle with rig...

Page 14: ...when desired blade height is achieved 8 If shield clogs with mud or debris do not hit unit against hard surfaces to clean or damage to unit may occur Stop engine and unclog shield with a suitable tool Be sure blade has completely stopped spinning before setting unit on concrete or other hard surface Never allow spinning blade to contact hard surfaces Carbide teeth on blade can break or damage to s...

Page 15: ...ine cut between sidewalk and grass using a minimum blade depth usually with about 13 mm 1 2 in of the blade into the ground Tighten adjustment knob 5 Before edging plan your direction of travel so that the unit will always be on your right side and so that you walk on a hard surface whenever possible 6 Hold edger as shown 7 When starting to work run the engine at full throttle and lower the blade ...

Page 16: ... 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 Skill Levels Level 1 Easy to do Common tools may be required Level 2 Moderate difficulty Some specialized tools may be required ECHO offers REPOWERTM Maintenance Kits and Parts to make yo...

Page 17: ...assembly 5 Tighten screws securely Blade Replacement Lubrication Level 1 Note Grease gear case every 15 25 hours of use Replace blade when carbide tips have worn away 1 Shut engine off Disconnect spark plug lead from spark plug 2 Remove split pin A 3 Rotate blade until holes in inner blade adapter B and gear box align Insert locking tool to lock PTO shaft C Note Blade nut D is left hand thread 4 R...

Page 18: ...ssary using squeeze type tube Do not use high pressure grease gun DO NOT over fill 8 Install inner blade adapter B onto PTO shaft C 9 Install and center new blade F onto inner fixing plate B with longest side toward shield 10 Install outer fixing plate E and nut D Tighten nut D firmly ounterclockwise CCW Note Never reuse old split pin 11 Install new split pin A to secure nut G ...

Page 19: ...99944200465 STORAGE 08 2013 ECHO Inc X7702096503 19 STORAGE Storage Hook Installation 1 Insert small end of hook into locating hole on attachment shaft 2 Slide plastic cap onto end of attachment shaft ...

Page 20: ...ngth 884 2 mm 34 81 in Attachment Width 198 9 mm 7 83 in Attachment Height 349 3 mm 13 75 in Weight w blade 3 86 kg 8 52 lb Drive Shaft Type 6 35 mm 1 4 in Flex Shaft Rotation Direction Clockwise viewed from right side Blade Length 203 2 mm 8 in Gear Case Ratio 2 07 1 0 Reduction Shield Open anti clog ...

Page 21: ...le warranty period and arrange for pick up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made For your nearest authorized ECHO servicing dealer call ECHO s Dealer Referral Center at 1 800 432 ECHO or you can locate an ECHO servicing dealer at WWW ECHO USA COM Should you require assistance or have questions concerning ECHO s Warranty Statement you can contact our Consumer Product Support Depar...

Page 22: ...EPA or California Emission Defect Warranty Explanation X G Only use gasoline which contains G Gasohol which contains a 6 7 J 9 is also approved The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the ECHO oil label and covered in your operator s manual X engine speeds as listed in your operator s manual X X of unauthorized attachments manual Preventative maintenance as outlined in the oper...

Page 23: ...99944200465 NOTES 08 2013 ECHO Inc X7702096503 23 NOTES ...

Page 24: ...ECHO INCORPORATED 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich IL 60047 www echo usa com 24 S89200001001 S89200999999 ...

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