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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
Product 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.................................................................................................................................... 9
Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative) ...................................................................................... 10
EPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER III ........................................................................... 10
Description....................................................................................................................................... 11
Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Assembly ......................................................................................................................................... 14
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 ................................................................................................................................... 24
Cooling System.......................................................................................................................... 25
Exhaust System ......................................................................................................................... 26
Carburetor Adjustment............................................................................................................... 27
Drive Shaft Lubrication............................................................................................................... 27
Blade Replacement/Lubrication ................................................................................................. 28
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................... 30
Storage ............................................................................................................................................ 31
Long Term Storage (Over 30 Days)........................................................................................... 31
Specifications................................................................................................................................... 32
Warranty Statements ....................................................................................................................... 33
Product Registration ........................................................................................................................ 35
Notes ............................................................................................................................................... 36