Table Of Contents; Introduction; The Operator's Manual; The Safety Manual - Echo PE-311 Operator's Manual

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NTRODUCTION
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, and the SAFETY MANUAL you found in the same package. You will
find both easy to use, and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.
THE OPERATOR
Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
place for future reference. Contains specifications and information for
operation, starting, stopping, maintenance, storage, and assembly
specific to this product.

THE SAFETY MANUAL

Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
place for future reference. Explains possible hazards involved with the
use of Edgers and the measures you should take to make their use safer.
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ABLE OF ONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................... 2
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The Operator'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
Emission Control ........................................................ 6
Description ................................................................ 7
Contents .................................................................... 9
Assembly ................................................................... 9
- Drive Shaft/Power Head ...................................... 9
- Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads ................. 10
- Front Handle ..................................................... 10
Operation ................................................................. 11
- Fuel ................................................................... 11
- Starting Cold Engine ......................................... 13
- Starting Warm Engine ....................................... 14
- Stopping Engine ................................................ 14
- Operating Techniques ....................................... 15
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S MANUAL
Maintenance ............................................................ 16
- Skill Levels ........................................................ 16
- Maintenance Intervals ...................................... 16
- Air filter ............................................................. 17
- Fuel Filter .......................................................... 17
- Spark Plug ......................................................... 18
- Cooling System ................................................. 18
- Exhaust System ................................................. 19
- Carburetor Adjustment ..................................... 20
- Lubrication ........................................................ 20
- Blade Replacement/Lubrication ......................... 21
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 22
Storage ..................................................................... 23
Specifications ........................................................... 24
Servicing Information ............................................... 28
- Parts/Serial Number ........................................... 28
- Service ............................................................... 28
- Echo Consumer Product Support ...................... 28
- Warranty Card ................................................... 28
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ................. 28
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.