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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. It must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
The Operator’s Manual..................3 Servicing Information ....................3 Parts/Serial Number................... 3 Service ....................... 3 Echo Consumer Product Support ..............4 Product Registration................... 4 Additional or Replacement Manuals ..............4 Safety ......................... 4 Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ........... 4 International Symbols..................
PB-2520 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-job dependability. Read and understand this manual. You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.
Register your ECHO equipment on-line at www.echo-usa.com or by filling out the product registration sheet included in this manual. Registering your product confirms warranty coverage and provides a direct link to ECHO if we find it necessary to contact you.
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To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine. In the absence of such information, ECHO does not recommend the use of this machine by anyone who has a pacemaker.
ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attach- ments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual. X7501190100...
• Do not use blower if any part is missing or damaged. • Have repairs done only by an authorized ECHO Service dealer. Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings.
Locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. Safety label is for example only. Your label my appear slightly different.
Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly may be neces- sary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. ____1...
Fuel Diesel fuels and alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting ECHO requirements are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of diesel or alternative fuels may cause performance...
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Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. M345-FD certified oil, such as Echo brand 2-stroke oils, will void the two- stroke engine warranty. Echo brand 2-stroke oils may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echo engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals.
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, we recommend that you take your unit to an ECHO Servicing Dealer for maintenance.
(ASL) (96.0 kPa). To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 335 m (1100 ft.) ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized ECHO service dealer. If the engine is adjusted for operation above 335 m (1100 ft.) ASL, the carburetor must be re-adjusted when operating the engine below 335 m (1100 ft.) ASL, otherwise severe engine damage may result.
Mixed (Gasoline and Two-stroke Oil) ™ ® Fuel/Oil Ratio 50:1 Power Blend X or ECHO Red Armor ISO-L- EGD (ISO/CD 13738) 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.
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PB-2520 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PB-2520 ™ ® Power Blend X or ECHO Red Armor Premium Universal 2-Stroke Oil Fuel Tank Capacity 0.55 l (18.6 US fl. oz.) Starter System Automatic Recoil Starter, centrifugal type Idle Speed 3000 RPM Wide Open Throttle Speed 7500 RPM (W.O.T.)
Please go to http://www.echo-usa.com/Warranty/Register-Your-ECHO to register your new product on-line. It's FAST and EASY! NOTE: your information will never be sold or misused by ECHO, Inc. Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recall, and verifies your ownership for warranty consideration.