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OWER

DGER

PERATOR

ANUAL

Power Edger

Operator's Manual

MODEL

PE-311

X750009590
12/06

X7502129900

WARNING

DANGER

Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an
Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for
proper and safe operation.

Summary of Contents for PE-311

Page 1: ...er Edger Operator s Manual MODEL PE 311 X750009590 12 06 X7502129900 WARNING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesan Operator sManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereadandu...

Page 2: ...erator s Manual 2 The Safety Manual 2 Safety 3 Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information 3 International Symbols 3 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment 3 Equipment 6 EmissionControl 6 Descrip...

Page 3: ...e Symbol description application Symbolform shape Read and understand Operator s Manual WEAR EYES EARS AND HEAD PROTECTION FUEL AND OIL MIXTURE FingerSevering Safety Alert AVOID ALL POWER LINES THIS U...

Page 4: ...tor 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...

Page 5: ...dons of the fingers hands arms and shoulders may cause soreness swelling numbness weakness and extreme pain in those areas Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing...

Page 6: ...engine FAMILY PRODUCTEMISSIONDURABILITY The 300 hour emission durability compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable emissi...

Page 7: ...e 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...

Page 8: ...idlewhenreleased Duringacceleration presstriggergradually for best operating technique 11 CHOKE The choke control is located on the top of the air filter case Move lever to Cold Start to close choke f...

Page 9: ...parts Use the contents list to check for missing parts __ 1 Edger Assembly A B B ASSEMBLY Tools Required 4mmHexWrench 8x10mmOpen endWrench Parts Required Power head Drive Shaft Assembly DRIVE SHAFT PO...

Page 10: ...ot be achieved by adjusting nuts consult with your Echo Dealer for correct adjustment procedure 5 Connect 2 ignition leads from throttle cable C D tubing to 2 ignition leads C D on engine Gather igini...

Page 11: ...Blend TM Universal 2 Stroke Oil meets these standards Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO L EGD and J A S O FC certified oil such as Echo premium Power Blend...

Page 12: ...states may require the use of automatic fuel shut off containers to reduce fuel spillage After use DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank Leaks can occur Return unused fuel to an approved fuel stor...

Page 13: ...Pump purge bulb C until fuel is visible in the Clear fuel return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 4 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat clear area and pull the recoil starter handle D until...

Page 14: ...t on a flat area and pull recoil starter handle rope D until engine fires NOTE If engine does not start after 5 pulls use Cold Start Procedure STOPPING ENGINE 1 Throttle Trigger Release throttle and a...

Page 15: ...g a minimum blade depth usually with about 1 2 in of the blade into the ground 5 Before edging plan your direction of travel so that the unit will always be positioned on your right side and so that y...

Page 16: ...o r P e c n a n e t n i a M f l e s r u o Y t I o D r e t l i F r i A e c a l p e R n a e l C t c e p s n I 1 C I R e k o h C n a e l C t c e p s n I 2 C I r e t l i F l e u F e c a l p e R t c e p s...

Page 17: ...ry dirty or the rubber sealing edges aredeformed 4 If filter can be reused be certain it Fits tightly in the air filter cavity Is installed with the original side out 5 Install air filter cover NOTE C...

Page 18: ...one 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...

Page 19: ...n Gaskets 1 Remove three 3 screws from muffler cover and remove 2 Remove screen holder A gasket B C and screen D from mufflerbody NOTE When cleaning carbon deposits be careful not to damage the cataly...

Page 20: ...y result A A B DRIVE SHAFT LUBRICATION Level1 Tools required 8mmOpenEndWrench 4mmHexWrench Cleanrag Parts Required ECHO LUBETM 8oz P N91014 orLithiumBase Grease 1 Loosen two 2 screws A and remove cent...

Page 21: ...ngine 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...

Page 22: ...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...

Page 23: ...an open flame or spark 2 Place the stop switch in the STOP position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris fromexteriorofunit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are req...

Page 24: ...ilRatio 50 1 two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline 89 Octane unleaded DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Oil PowerBlendTM PremiumUniversal2 StrokeOil F...

Page 25: ...POWER EDGER OPERATOR S MANUAL 25 NOTES...

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Page 27: ...POWER EDGER OPERATOR S MANUAL 27 NOTES...

Page 28: ...erning the application operation 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...

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