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anual

afety

ymbols

and

mportant

nformatIon

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 adjust-

ment

- idle speed

Carburetor adjust-

ment

- 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 protec-

tion

Emergency stop

Fuel and oil

mixture

Finger Severing

Carburetor adjust-

ment

- 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 electri-

cal hazards.

Keep bystand-

ers 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 resis-

tant foot wear.

ignition

On/OFF

Primer bulb

Choke Control

"Cold Start"

Position

(Choke Closed)

Choke Control

"run"

Position

(Choke Open)

wArning

The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word

“WARNING” calls attention to an act or condition

which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if

not avoided.

CirCLE AnD SLASh SyMbOL

This symbol means the specific action

shown is prohibited. Ignoring these prohi-

bitions can result in serious or fatal injury.

CAUTiOn

The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word

“CAUTION” calls attention to an act or condition

which may lead to minor or moderate personal injury

if not avoided.

nOTE

This enclosed message provides tips for use, care and

maintenance of the unit.

iMPOrTAnT

The enclosed message provides information neces-

sary for the protection of the unit.

DAngEr

The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word

“DANGER” calls attention to an act or condition

which WILL lead to serious personal injury or death

if not avoided.

Summary of Contents for PRO ATTACHMENT SERIES PAS-230

Page 1: ...les for safe operation and instructions carefully ECHO provides an Operator s Manual with this unit and a separate Operator s Manual and Safety Manual if avail able with the attachment All manuals must be read and understood for proper and safe operation Failure to do so could result in serious injury ...

Page 2: ...s Introduction 2 The Operator s Manual 2 The Attachment Operator s Manaul 2 The Safety Manual Safety 3 Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information 3 International Symbols 3 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment 3 Equipment 6 Emission Control 6 Description 7 Contents 9 Assembly 9 Attachment Shaft Assembly 9 Front Handle Adjustment 10 Operation 11 Fuel 11 Starting Cold Engine 13 Starting Warm ...

Page 3: ... Keep bystand ers 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 resis tant foot wear Ignition ON OFF Primer bulb Choke Control Cold Start Position Choke Closed Choke Control Run Position Choke Open WARNING The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word WARNING calls atten...

Page 4: ... medication if you have taken alcohol or drugs Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well Eye Protection Eye protection that meets ANSI Z87 1 or CE requirements must be worn whenever you operate the unit Hand Protection Wear no slip heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the handles Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands Hearing Protection Wea...

Page 5: ...he repetitive move ment 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 danger Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas Engine e...

Page 6: ... parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit DO NOT start or operate unit unless all guards and protective covers are properly assembled to unit NEVER reach into any opening while the engine is running Moving parts may not be visible through openings WARNINg Check fuel system for leaks due to fuel tank damage especially if the unit is dropped I...

Page 7: ...the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc tions on them If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information P N X505002310 Hot Decal near muffler P N X505001930 15 11 12 13 14 16 9 1 2 3 4 10 17 5 6 7 8 ...

Page 8: ...hoke lever to COLD START position to close choke for cold starting Move choke lever to the RUN position to open choke 8 SPARK PLUG Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture 9 TOP GUARD Protects arm from the hot engine 10 DRIVE SHAFT COUPLER Includes Locator Pin and Clamping Knob 11 FRONT HANDLE The Front Handle is assembled to the Upper Drive Shaft assembly and must be positioned for proper cutting at...

Page 9: ...embly attachment shaft assembly 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 Remove vinyl cap from attachment drive shaft 4 Remove cardboard spacer if necessary 5 Carefully fit attachment drive shaft assembly into coupler B mak ing sure that the inner lower drive shaft e...

Page 10: ...el shows minimum spacing for front handle location 1 Stand in a comfortable operating position with attachment assem bled and position front handle for comfortable operation Tighten handle screws front handle adjustment MIN SPACING ...

Page 11: ...ust be used Echo brand premium Power Blend TM Universal 2 Stroke Oil meets these standards Engine problems due to inad equate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO L EGD and J A S O FD certified oil such as Echo premium Power Blend TM will void the two stroke engine warranty IMPORTANT Echo premium Power Blend TM Universal 2 Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50 1 ratio for application in all Echo en...

Page 12: ...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 gasoline 4 Add remaining gasoline close fuel container and remix IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut off containers to reduce fuel spillage After use...

Page 13: ...Lay the unit on a flat 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 or maximum five 5 pulls 5 Choke After engine fires or 5 pulls move choke lever back to Run position Hold throttle trigger an...

Page 14: ...el 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 all obstacles Rapidly 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 Release throttle and allow engine to r...

Page 15: ...clearing debris or servicing unit Allow unit to cool before performing service Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces maintenance intervals COMPONENT SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE REQ D SKILL LEVEL DAILY OR BEFORE USE EVERY REFUEL 3 MONTHS OR 90 HOURS YEARLY 600 HOURS Air Filter Inspect Clean 1 I C R Choke Inspect Clean 1 I C Fuel Filter Inspect 1 I I R Fuel Cap Gasket Inspe...

Page 16: ... dirty or the rubber sealing edges are deformed 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 fuel filter Level 1 Parts required REPOWERTM Air and Fuel Filter Kit danger Fuel is VERY flammable Use extreme care when mixing storing or handling otherwise serious personal injury may result 1 Use a clean ...

Page 17: ...150 in lbf cooling system Level 2 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 car ries combustion heat away from the engine Overheating and engine seizure can occur when Air intakes are blocked preventing cooling air from reaching the cylinder Dust and grass build up on...

Page 18: ...cover C IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper 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 fuel tank 7 Assemble components in reverse order exhaust system Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2 Parts Required Screen Gasket A B C ...

Page 19: ...hield 1 Remove spark plug lead from spark plug and remove muffler cover 2 screws 2 Place piston at top dead center Remove muffler A and heat shield B 3 Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder exhaust port IMPORTANT Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port Do not scratch the cylinder or piston when cleaning the exhaust port Do not allow carbon partic...

Page 20: ...ice dealer Important If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1 100 feet ASL the carburetor must be re adjusted when operating the engine below 1 100 feet ASL otherwise severe engine damage may result Level 2 Parts required None NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli ance with emission regulations Carburetor adjustments other than idle speed must be performe...

Page 21: ...B and rotate 1 4 turn counter clockwise to lock out position 3 Remove attachment 4 Remove coupler E from upper drive shaft assembly by loosening clamping screw C and removing set screw D 5 Remove upper flex cable F wipe clean and apply a thin coating of 1 2 oz 15ml of grease 6 Install cable Make sure that the flex cable fully engages into the clutch square drive socket 7 Slide coupler on upper dri...

Page 22: ... o h c E r u o y e e S r e l a e d o h c E r u o y e e S g u l p t a k r a p S k r a p s o N t c e r r o c n i p a g k r a p S n o b r a c h t i w d e r e v o C l e u f h t i w d e l u o F e v i t c e f 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...

Page 23: ...ere fuel fumes 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 from exterior of unit 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 R...

Page 24: ...in Fuel Mixed Gasoline and Two stroke Oil Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1PowerBlendX ISO L EGD ISO CD13738 and J A S O M345 FD two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline Use 89 Octane unleaded Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Do not use alternative fuels such as E 15 or E 85 Oil Power Blend X TM Premium Universal 2 Stroke Oil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 58 lit 19 6 US fl...

Page 25: ...nd approved by ECHO for use with this Pro Attachment SeriesTM unit Articulating Hedge Trimmer 99944200590 Articulating Hedge Trimmer 99944200595 Brushcutter 99944200600 Curved Shaft Edger 99944200470 Straight Shaft Edger 99944200475 Hedge Trimmer 99944200480 Hedge Trimmer 99944200485 Tiller Cultivator 99944200510 Tiller Cultivator 99944200513 PowerPruner 99944200530 Standard Line Trimmer 999442005...

Page 26: ...will be covered by this limited warranty for five 5 years from date of purchase EXCEPTIONS For two stroke engine powered products the electronic ignition module flexible drive cables SRM solid drive shafts and TC tines are warranted for the life of the product on parts only Cutting attachments such as but not limited to bars chains sprockets blades and nylon trimmer heads for residential or non in...

Page 27: ...ments Incorrect storage procedures stale fuel including failure to provide or perform required maintenance services as prescribed in the operator s manual Preventative maintenance as outlined in the operators manual is the customer s responsibility Failures due to improper set up pre delivery service or repair service by anyone other than authorized ECHO servicing dealer during the warranty period...

Page 28: ...gned built and equipped to conform with applicable EPA and C A R B emissions standards and that your equipment SORE is free from defects in material and workmanship that would cause it to fail to conform with applicable requirements for 2 years or the length of the ECHO Inc warranty whichever is longer The warranty period begins on the date the product is purchased by an end user HOW WILL A COVERE...

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Page 32: ...resenting your unit for Warranty service repairs proof of purchase is required echo consumer product support If you require assistance or have questions concerning the applica tion operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 673 1558 from 8 30 am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the mod...

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