Echo ES-250ES, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
Operating blower
 Read the Safety Section carefully.
1. Use only during appropriate hours.
2. Allow the engine to warm up by pressing the throttle midway
for a few minutes.
3. Control engine speed with throttle trigger, or for continuous
use, set engine speed with throttle position lever. Rotate
throttle position lever forward for lower speed, back for high-
er speed.
4. Set engine speed with throttle position lever.
5. Use lower speed to blow dry grass and leaves from walks,
patios and drives.
6. Additional speed may be necessary to clean leaves from a
lawn or flowerbed.
7. Higher speed may be necessary to move gravel, dirt, snow,
bottles or cans from a driveway, street, parking lot or stadi-
um.
8. When working near a house, do not blow air towards open
windows. Debris could be blown into window.
9. Using the longest pipe extension assures the air stream will
reach the ground more efficiently.
10. Loosen or break up debris with a rake to make debris easier
to move.
11. Dampen dusty areas before moving debris to reduce air-
borne dust.
12. Always stop unit using stop engine procedure.
WARNING
Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection, face filter mask and take all safety precautions or serious personal in-
jury may result. Do not point the blower pipe in the direction of people or pets.
IMPORTANT
To avoid engine damage due to over revving, do not block blower pipe opening.
NOTE
Never use a higher speed setting than necessary to perform a task. Remember, the higher the engine speed, the louder the
blower noise. Minimize dust by using blower at lower speeds. Keep debris on your property. Be Smart - be a good neighbor.
1. Throttle position lever 2. Throttle trigger