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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 reduce the transmission
of machine vibration to your hands.

Breathing Protection

Wear a facemask to protect against dust.

Hearing Protection

ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used.

Proper Clothing

Wear snug fitting, durable clothing;

• Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves.
• DO NOT WEAR SHORTS,
• DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, and JEWELRY.

Wear sturdy work shoes with nonskid soles:

• DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES,
• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.

Keep long hair away from engine and blower intake. Retain hair with cap or net.

Hot Humid Weather

Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue, which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for early
morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler.

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 vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning
sensations, followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers. The following precautions are strongly recom-
mended, because the minimum exposure, which might trigger the ailment, is unknown.

• Keep your body warm, especially the head, neck, feet, ankles,

hands, and wrists.

• Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm

exercises during frequent work breaks, and also by not smoking.

• Limit the hours of operation. Try to fill each day with jobs where

operating the unit or other hand-held power equipment is not

required.

• If you experience discomfort, redness, and swelling of the fingers

followed by whitening and loss of feeling, consult your physi-

cian before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration.

Summary of Contents for PB-260

Page 1: ...perator s Manual MODEL PB 260 WARNING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandallinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesthisOperator s Manualwhichmustbereadandunderstoodforproperandsafeoperation X753001110 06 0...

Page 2: ...ratingBlower 14 Maintenance 14 SkillLevels 14 Maintenance Intervals 15 AirFilter 16 FuelFilter 16 SparkPlug 17 CoolingSystem 17 ExhaustSystem 19 Carburetor Adjustment 20 Troubleshooting 21 Storage 22...

Page 3: ...eans whatever is shown within the circle is prohibited INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARNING DANGER SHRED N VAC users risk injury to themselves and others if the SHRED...

Page 4: ...or net Hot Humid Weather Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are coole...

Page 5: ...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 pe...

Page 6: ...Label is located on the engine This is an EXAMPLE ONLY information on label varies by engine FAMILY EQUIPMENT CHECK WARNING DANGER Use only ECHO approved attachments Serious injury may result from the...

Page 7: ...e 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 P...

Page 8: ...aceableairfilterelement 8 CHOKE Move lever to Cold Start position for starting and emergency stopping Move lever to Run position to run engine 9 HANDLE Rotates downward for throttle control access Spr...

Page 9: ...bowPipe __ 1 FlexPipe __ 1 SwivelPipe __ 1 StraightPipe __ 1 StraightPipe __ 1 Operator s Manual __ 1 Warranty Registration Card __ 1 ECHO Emissions and Warranty Statement __ 2 Clampsw screws __ 1 Sti...

Page 10: ...lamps B onto both ends of flexible pipe C 6 Assemble straight pipe with swivel D into flexible pipe C and tightenclamp B 7 Assemble flexible pipe C to elbow E on blower and tighten clamp B NOTE A ligh...

Page 11: ...ccur Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container Storage Fuel storage laws vary by locality Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area As a precaution store fuel in an...

Page 12: ...ntil fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times NOTE Energy is stored in the starter spring each time the handle rope is pulled Generally...

Page 13: ...ter Gently pull recoil starter handle rope D until engine fires NOTE If engine does not start after 5 engine engagements use cold start procedures STOPPING ENGINE 1 Throttle Lever Move throttle lever...

Page 14: ...Minimize dust by using blower at lower speeds and by dampening material with water mist when necessary Keep debris on your property Be Smart be a good neighbor MAINTENANCE Your ECHO blower is designed...

Page 15: ...l p e R t c e p s n I 1 I R s k a e L m e t s y S l e u F e c a l p e R t c e p s n I 1 I R 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...

Page 16: ...3 If element can 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 lengthofw...

Page 17: ...rush 3mmHexWrench Cross Head Screwdriver Parts Required None if you are careful IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area Th...

Page 18: ...rter base screws C 5 Remove engine cover and starter base NOTE Upper lip of starter base fits behind engine cover screw holes Guide starter base opening over starter pawl assembly D and remove base an...

Page 19: ...rk arrestor covers A and B gasket C and spark arrestor screen D from muffler Replace screen if it has holes burned through or is plugged with carbon deposits 3 Install spark arrestor screen gasket and...

Page 20: ...set in compliance with emission regulations Carburetor adjustments other than idle speed must be performed by an authorized ECHO dealer BeforeAdjustment Check that Air filter is clean and properly ins...

Page 21: ...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...

Page 22: ...n of grease oil dirt and debris fromexteriorofunit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all screws and nuts 6 Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil...

Page 23: ...65mm 0 026in ExhaustSystem Spark ArrestorMuffler Fuel Mixed GasolineandTwo strokeOil Fuel OilRatio 50 1 two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline 89 Octane unleaded DO NOT use fuel containing methyl a...

Page 24: ...8 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 REGISTRA...

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