ES-252
OPERATION
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OPERATION
Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects
away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts
have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.
Blower housing may contain shredder blades and other sharp edges that can cause serious injuries
if touched, even if engine is off and blades are not moving. Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp
edges and hot surfaces.
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires. This unit is equipped with a spark
arrestor to prevent discharge of hot particles from the engine. Metal blade use also can create
sparks if the blade strikes rocks, metal, or other hard objects. Contact local fire authorities for laws
or regulations regarding fire prevention requirements.
Fuel
Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor
performance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty. Read and follow instructions in the
Storage section of this manual.
Fuel containing more than 25% ethanol is NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gasoline engines.
Fuel containing more than 25% ethanol may cause performance problems, loss of power,
overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to,
improper clutch engagement. Fuel containing more than 25% ethanol may also cause premature
deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets, carburetors and other engine components.
Fuel Requirements
Gasoline
- Use 89 Octane (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain
up to 25% Ethanol. Gasoline containing methanol (wood alcohol) is NOT approved.
Two Stroke Oil
- A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FD Standards
must be used. Echo brand premium Power Blend X
TM
Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets these standards. Engine
problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and
J.A.S.O. FD certified oil, such as Echo premium Power Blend X
TM
, will void the two-stroke engine warranty.
Echo premium Power Blend X
TM
Universal 2-Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echo
engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals.
Handling Fuel
Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling, or serious personal
injury may result.
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