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This symbol accompanied by the words WARNING
and DANGER calls attention to an act or condition that
can lead to serious personal injury to operator and
bystanders.

The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is
shown within the circle is prohibited.

S

AFETY

M

ANUAL

S

AFETY

S

YMBOLS

AND

I

MPORTANT

I

NFORMATION

IMPORTANT
The enclosed message provides
information necessary for the protection
of the unit.

NOTE
This enclosed message provides tips for
use, care and maintenance of the unit.

Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety
alerts and helpful, information messages preceded by symbols or key
words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words
and what they mean to you.

INTERNATIONAL

SYMBOLS

Symbol

description/application

Symbol form/shape

Symbol

description/application

Symbol form/shape

Hot

Surface

Carburetor

adjustment

- Idle speed

Carburetor

adjustment

- High speed mixture

Symbol

description/application

Symbol form/shape

Symbol

description/application

Symbol form/shape

Read and under-

stand Operator's

Manual.

Wear eyes, ears

and head

protection

Emergency stop

Fuel and oil

mixture

Finger Severing

Carburetor

adjustment

- Low speed mixture

Safety/Alert

Avoid all power

lines. This unit is

not insulated

against electrical

current.

Do not operate

closer than 15 m

(50 ft.) from

electrical

hazards.

Keep bystanders

at least 15 m

(50 ft.) away.

Plan retreat path

from falling

objects.

Wear hand

protection. Use

two handed.

DO NOT smoke

near fuel.

DO NOT allow

flames or sparks

near fuel.

Wear slip

resistant foot

wear.

Ignition

ON/OFF

Primer bulb

Choke Control

"Cold Start"

Position

(Choke Closed)

Choke Control

"Run"

Position

(Choke Open)

PERSONAL

CONDITION

AND

SAFETY

EQUIPMENT

WARNING

DANGER

Pro Attachment Series

TM

users risk injury to themselves and others if the Pro Attachment Series

TM

unit is used

improperly and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating
a Pro Attachment Series

TM

unit.

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Summary of Contents for PAS-260 PRO - 09-05

Page 1: ... for safe operation and instructions carefully ECHO provides an Operator s ManualwiththisunitandaseparateOperator sManualandSafetyManual ifavailable with the attachment All manuals must be read and understood for proper and safe operation Failuretodosocouldresultinseriousinjury X753001601 09 05 ...

Page 2: ...ures you should take to insure safe operation TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 2 The Operator s Manual 2 Safety 3 Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information 3 International Symbols 3 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment 3 Equipment 6 EmissionControl 6 Description 7 Contents 7 Assembly 9 Attachment Shaft Assembly 9 Front Handle Adjustment Barrier Bar Assembly 10 Operation 10 Fuel 10 StartingC...

Page 3: ...rburetor adjustment Idlespeed Carburetor adjustment Highspeedmixture Symbol description application Symbol form shape Symbol description application Symbol form shape Read and under stand Operator s Manual Weareyes ears andhead protection Emergencystop Fuel and oil mixture FingerSevering Carburetor adjustment Lowspeedmixture Safety Alert Avoid all power lines This unit is not insulated againstelec...

Page 4: ...re further exposing yourself to cold and vibration 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 ...

Page 5: ...the repetitive movement Do exercises to strengthen the hand 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 WARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas ...

Page 6: ...ISSION REGULATIONS FOR SORES REFER TO OWNER S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS EQUIPMENT WARNING DANGER Use only ECHO approved attachments for Pro Attachment SeriesTM models Serious injury may result from the use of a non approved attachment combination Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and attachmentmanual NOTE ECHO INC will not be responsible...

Page 7: ...SCRIPTION Locate these safety decals on your unit Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDER INGinstructionsforspecificinformation P N 89016006361 Hot Decal near muffler P N 89022809560 P N X505001930 ...

Page 8: ...ition to close choke for cold starting Move choke lever to the RUN position to open choke 9 SPARKPLUG Providessparktoignitefuelmixture 10 TOP GUARD Protects arm from the hot engine 11 DRIVESHAFTCOUPLER IncludesLocatorPinandClampingKnob 12 FRONT HANDLE The Front Handle is assembled to the Upper Drive Shaft assembly and must be positioned for proper cutting attitude and operator comfort 13 STOP SWIT...

Page 9: ...HMENT SHAFT ASSEMBLY Tools Required None Parts Required PAS Attachment Assembly 1 Set Power Head Shaft Assembly on a level surface 2 Pull locator pin A out and turn counter clockwise 1 4 turn to lock out position 3 Carefully fit attachment drive shaft assembly into coupler B to decal assembly line C making sure that the inner lower drive shaft engages into the square upper drive shaft socket NOTE ...

Page 10: ...s sembled and position front handle for comfortable operation Tighten handle screws Barrier Bar Assembly NOTE The barrier bar may be used with all attachments unless instructed otherwise in the attachment Operator s Manual 1 Unscrew bottom bracket of handle and replace with Barrier Bar as shown Adjust handle and secure as described above FRONT HANDLE ADJUSTMENT BARRIER BAR ASSEMBLY MIN SPACING ...

Page 11: ...container after refueling Inspect for fuel leakage If fuel leakage is found do not start or operate unit until leakage is repaired Move at least 3m 10 ft from refueling location before starting the engine Mixing Instructions 1 Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline 2 Add the proper amount of 2 stroke oil to gasoline 3 Close container and shake to mix oil with ...

Page 12: ... area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Firmly grasp right hand grip and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position Rapidly pull recoil starter handle rope D until engine fires ormaximumfive 5 pulls 5 Choke After engine fires or 5 pulls move choke lever back to Run position Hold throttle trigger and throttle trigger locko...

Page 13: ... carburetor according to Carburetor Adjustment instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer 1 Stop Switch Move stop switch button lever A away from the STOP position 2 Primer Pump primer bulb C until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 3 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of ...

Page 14: ...equipped with the necessary tools you may want to take your unit to an ECHO 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 Level1 Easy to do Most required tools come with unit Level2 Moderate difficulty Some specialized to...

Page 15: ... I I I m e t s y S g n i l o o C n a e l C t c e p s n I 2 C I r o t s e r r A k r a p S r e l f f u M e c a l p e R t c e p s n I 2 R I t f a h S e v i r D e s a e r G 2 1 I e p o R r e t r a t S l i o c e R n a e l C t c e p s n I 1 C I g u l P k r a p S n a e l C t c e p s n I 2 C I R s t l o B s t u N s w e r c S e c a l p e R n e t h g i T t c e p s n I 1 R I S E D O C R E T T E L E R U D E C...

Page 16: ... be cleaned and reused be certain it still fits the cavity in the air cleaner cover is installed with the original side out FUEL FILTER Level1 Tools required 200 250mm 8 10in lengthofwirewithoneendbent into a hook clean rag funnel an approved fuel container Parts required 90030REPOWERTM AirandFuelFilterKit WARNING DANGER FuelisVERYflammable Useextremecarewhenmixing storingor handling otherwise ser...

Page 17: ...SYSTEM CLEANING Level2 Tools required 25 or 50 mm 1 or 2 in medium bristle paint brush Cross HeadScrewdriver 4mmHexWrench Parts Required None if you are careful IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the engine Overheating and engine seizure can occur when Air intakes a...

Page 18: ...aper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 5 Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 6 Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fueltank 7 Assemble components in reverse order EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level2 Tools required Cross HeadScrewdriver Softmetalbrush 4mmHex Wrench Parts Required Spark Arrestor Screen Gasket A B C ...

Page 19: ...ed and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period ECHO strongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this important maintenance service CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Engine Break In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break in before carburetor adjustments ...

Page 20: ... ECHO LUBETM 8oz P N91014 orLithiumBase Grease Drive Shaft Upper IMPORTANT The drive shaft must be lubricated with high temperature automo tive grease every 25 hours of operation otherwise drive shaft assembly overheating and failure can result 1 Loosen clamping knob A 2 Pull locator pin B and rotate 1 4 turn counter clockwise to lockout position 3 Removeattachment 4 Remove coupler E from upper dr...

Page 21: ... e d g u l P n i 6 2 0 0 m m 5 6 o t t s u j d A e c a l p e r r o n a e l C e c a l p e r r o n a e l C g u l p e c a l p e R s n u r e n i g n E r o s e i d t u b t o n s e o d e t a r e l e c c a y l r e p o r p r e t l i f r i A y t r i d r e t l i f r i A r a e w l a m r o N e c a l p e r r o n a e l C r e t l i f l e u F y t r i d r e t l i f l e u F s e u d i s e r s t n a n i m a t n o C n...

Page 22: ...es may accumulate or reach an open flame or spark 2 Place the stop switch in the OFF position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris fromexteriorofunit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all the screws and nuts 6 Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil starter handle several times to remove fuel from the carburetor 7 Remove the spark...

Page 23: ... methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Oil PowerBlendTM PremiumUniversal2 StrokeOil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 58lit 19 6USfl oz Starter System AutomaticRewindStarter Clutch CentrifugalType DriveShaft 6 35mm 1 4in flexibleshaft Idle Speed 2 400 3 200rpm Wide Open Throttle Speed W O T with Nylon Line Head 8 500 10 500rpm Wide Open Throttle Speed W O T withBlade 9 000 11 000rpm RECOMMENDED ...

Page 24: ...ration or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO ConsumerProductSupportDepartmentat1 800 673 1558from8 30am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and serial number of your unit to help your Consumer Product Support Representative WARRANTY REGISTRATION You may register your Echo equipment using the warranty registration card or regist...

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