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Pro Attachment Series

Operator's Manual

MODEL

PAS-225 Value Pack

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Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/

or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator’s manual and a safety manual.

Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in

serious injury.

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Summary of Contents for Pro Attachment PAS-225

Page 1: ...sk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed ECHO provides an operator s manual and a safety manual Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation Failure to do so could result in serious injury X7722275201 X772000511 12 11 ...

Page 2: ...r Product Support 36 Warranty Card 36 Additional or Replacement Manuals 36 Specifications descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication but are subject to change without notice Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories and may not include all standard equipment Table of Contents Introduction 2 The Operator s Manual ...

Page 3: ... 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 Safety manual safety symbols and important information Throughout this manual and on the product itself you will find safety alerts and helpful informational messages pre ceded by symbols or key words The following is an explanation of t...

Page 4: ...cation 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 require ments whenever you operate the unit Hand Protection Wear no slip heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the handle Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands Hearing Protection ECHO recommends ...

Page 5: ... 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 perma nent nerve and muscle damage can be prevented DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death Read the Man...

Page 6: ...Check that the cutting attachment is firmly attached and in safe operating condition WARNINg Check fuel system for leaks due to fuel tank damage especially if the unit is dropped If damage or leaks are found do not use unit otherwise serious personal injury or property damage may occur Have unit repaired by an authorized servicing dealer before using An Emission Control Label is located on the eng...

Page 7: ...he 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 Hot Decal near muffler 16 13 14 15 17 19 20 21 18 Trimmer Shaft Decal 22 23 General Warning Decal located on blower housing ...

Page 8: ...y Decal Mounts on the Gear Housing Assembly just above the cutting attachment Helps protect the operator by deflecting debris produced during the trimming operation This shield must be replaced with the steel shield for blade use 12 THROTTLE TRIGGER Spring loaded to return to idle when released During acceleration press trigger gradu ally for best operating technique 13 TOP GUARD Protects arm from...

Page 9: ... 1 Power Blower Attachment _____ 1 Storage Hook Assembly Pro Attachment SeriesTM Operator s Manual MODEL PAS 225 Value Pack WARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully ECHO provides an Oper ator s Manual with this unit and a separate Operator s Manual and Safety Manual if available with the attachment All manuals must be read and understood for proper and safe operation Failur...

Page 10: ...event further shaft rotation 7 Secure lower shaft assembly to coupler by tightening clamping knob D D A C B plastic shield installation for Nylon Line Operation Parts Required Plastic Shield Shield Plate three 3 5mm x 16mm screws NOTE The plastic shield is for use with the Nylon Line Head only Install Metal Shield when using plastic or metal blades 1 Remove plastic threaded shaft sleeve and adapte...

Page 11: ...sult in trimmer damage caused by operation with excessive line length to advance trimmer line See Maintenance Section for nylon line replacement NOTE To advance trimmer line tap trimmer head against the ground while the head is turning at normal operating speed IMPORTANT When the wear indicators located at the bottom of the Speed Feed head are worn smooth replacement of the cover or the entire Spe...

Page 12: ...cation 1 Position front handle for comfortable operation and secure screws Operation WARNING Engine exhaust IS HOT and contains Carbon Monoxide CO a poison gas Breathing CO can cause unconscious ness serious injury or death Exhaust can cause serious burns ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body WARNING Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can sta...

Page 13: ...DE TO USE THESE BLADES Pro Maxi Cut Grass Weed Blade Rigid Plastic Tri Cut Grass Weed Blade Metal Blade Loop Handle w or w o Barrier Bar U Handle or Loop Handle w Barrier Bar U Handle or Loop Handle w Barrier Bar Plastic Shield Plastic Shield Metal Shield Harness Harness Harness Upper Plate Flat Washer Upper Plate Glide Cup Upper Lower Blade Plates Hex Nut Hex Nut Hex Nut You must install these pa...

Page 14: ...er Brush Cutter use The Shoulder Waist Harness suspends the trimmer from the operator s shoulder and reduces operator fatigue The restrictive harness enhances operator safety by reducing the pos sibility of blade contact with the operator s hands and feet Choosing the Correct Blade Plastic Nylon Blades may be used where ever the nylon line head is used DO NOT use this blade for heavy weeds or brus...

Page 15: ...ting blower IMPORTANT Use reduced speed only when performing light duty tasks or to comply with local noise regulations Continuous low speed opera tion may allow fuel oil residue to build up on the piston and cause rapid build up of carbon on the spark arrestor screen resulting in overheating and engine damage To reduce harmful build up run engine at wide open throttle for at least 5 minutes every...

Page 16: ...ards must be used Echo brand premium Power BlendX 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 BlendX TM will void the two stroke engine warranty IMPORTANT Echo premium Power BlendX TM Universal 2 Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50 1 ratio for appli...

Page 17: ...tion store fuel in an approved airtight container Store in a well ventilated unoccupied building away from sparks and flames IMPORTANT Stored fuel ages Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty 30 days ninety 90 days when a fuel stabilizer is added IMPORTANT Stored two stroke fuel may separate ALWAYS shake fuel container thor oughly before each use starting cold engine warning The atta...

Page 18: ... After engine warm up gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed starting warm engine The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position warning The attachment should not move at idle otherwise serious personal injury may result NOTE If attachment moves readjust carburetor accord...

Page 19: ...e stop before removing obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit Allow unit to cool before performing service Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces Your ECHO unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools you may want to ta...

Page 20: ...ce to maintain emission integrity Replacement is recommended based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE LETTER CODES I INSPECT R REPLACE C CLEAN IMPORTANT NOTE Time intervals shown are maximum Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES 1 Apply POWER BLENDXTM grease every 25 hours of use air fil...

Page 21: ...ne damage may occur 1 Remove spark plug and check for fouling worn and rounded center electrode 2 Clean the plug or replace with a new one DO NOT sand blast to clean Remaining sand will damage engine 3 Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode 4 Tighten spark plug to 150 170 kgf cm 130 150 in lbf 0 65 mm 0 026 in NOTE Federal EPA regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline po...

Page 22: ... cylinder This build up insulates the engine and prevents the heat from leaving Removal of cooling passage blockages or cleaning of cooling fins is considered Normal Maintenance Any failure attributed to lack of maintenance is not warranted 1 Remove spark plug lead 2 Remove air cleaner cover 3 Remove engine cover B IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 4 Use br...

Page 23: ...ort Cleaning Level 2 Parts Required As needed Heat Shield 1 Remove spark plug lead from spark plug and remove engine cover 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 t...

Page 24: ... 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 performed b...

Page 25: ...m the drive shaft housing wipe clean and re coat with a thin coating 15 ml 1 2 oz of POWER BLEND XTM 3 Slide the flexible cable back in the drive housing DO NOT get dirt on the flex cable 4 Install the gear housing and shield assembly B C D IMPORTANT Flat edge of washers D must be against drive shaft A Drive Shaft Upper 1 Loosen clamping knob A 2 Pull locator pin B and rotate 1 4 turn counter cloc...

Page 26: ... into the clutch square drive socket 7 Slide coupler on upper drive shaft until fully seated and align set screw hole in coupling with hole in upper drive shaft 8 Install and tighten set screw D and tighten clamping screw C nylon line disassembly instructions NOTE For normal use Speed Feed head disassembly is not necessary However if circumstances require disassembly follow these instructions 1 Pr...

Page 27: ... result in blade failure 8 tooth Blade 1 File each tooth at a 30 degree angle a specific number of times eg 4 strokes per tooth Work your way around the blade until all teeth are sharp 2 DO NOT file the gullet radius of the tooth with the flat file The radius must remain A sharp corner will lead to a crack and blade failure IMPORTANT If an electric grinder is used use care not to overheat teeth do...

Page 28: ... 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 29: ...t 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 fuel tank completely Press purge bulb 6 7 times to remove remaining fuel from carburetor then drain the tank again Close choke start and run the engine until it stops due to lack of fuel Storage Hook Installation 1 Insert small end of hook into locating hol...

Page 30: ... 85 Oil Power Blend X TM Premium Universal 2 Stroke Oil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 44 lit 14 9 US fl oz Starter System i 30 Automatic Recoil Starter Clutch Centrifugal Type Drive Shaft upper lower 1 4 in Flex Shaft Rotating Direction Counter clockwise viewed from top Trimmer Attachment Nylon line head with 095 in Cross FireTM line capacity 3 m 10 ft Handles Front Loop Rear Handle w rubber when operating...

Page 31: ... not been tested and approved by ECHO for use with these units recommended optional attachments Articulating Hedge Trimmer 99944200590 Articulating Hedge Trimmer 99944200595 Brushcutter 99944200600 Curved Shaft Edger 99944200470 Hedge Trimmer 99944200480 Hedge Trimmer 99944200485 Tiller Cultivator 99944200510 Tiller Cultivator 99944200513 PowerPruner 99944200530 PowerPruner 99944200532 Rapid Loade...

Page 32: ...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 33: ...rect 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 Certain pa...

Page 34: ...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...

Page 35: ...Pro Attachment SeriesTM Operator s Manual 35 notes ...

Page 36: ...e on our Web Site When presenting 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 cal...

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