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Echo PAS-260 PRO - 01-07 Operator's Manual

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Pro Attachment Series
Operator's Manual
MODEL
Read rules 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 available)
with the attachment. All manuals must be read and understood for proper and safe
operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
X7532099100
PAS-260
WARNING
TM
DANGER
X753003190
01/07

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  • Page 1 WARNING DANGER Read rules 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 available) with the attachment. All manuals must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 as well as your attachment operator's manual and SAFETY MANUAL (if available) before operation. You will find these manuals easy to read and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.

  • Page 3: Safety

    TTACHMENT ERIES PERATOR ANUAL AFETY 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.
  • Page 4 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 ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting, durable clothing;...
  • Page 5 TTACHMENT ERIES PERATOR ANUAL Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI).

  • Page 6: Equipment

    NOTE ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments, or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO for use with this Pro Attachment Series • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tightenand/or replace as needed.

  • Page 7: Description

    Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDER- ING instructions for specific information.
  • Page 8 18. BARRIER BAR - Helps keep the cutting attachment away from the operator's legs and feet by limiting rearward movement of the unit if kick out occurs. Not for use as a handle. Allows use of all Echo-approved accessories and...

  • Page 9: Assembly

    The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, other assembly may be necessary. 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.

  • Page 10: Front Handle Adjustment/Barrier Bar Assembly

    FRONT HANDLE ADJUSTMENT BARRIER BAR ASSEMBLY Tools Required: Screwdriver. Parts Required: Barrier Bar Handle Adjustment SPACING NOTE Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location. 1. Stand in a comfortable operating position with attachment as- sembled, and position front handle for comfortable operation. Tighten handle screws.

  • Page 11: Operation

    Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets these standards. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD and J.A.S.O. FC certified oil, such as Echo premium Power Blend will void the two-stroke engine warranty. (Emission related parts only are covered for two years, regardless of two-stroke oil used, per the statement listed in the Emission Defect Warranty Explanation.)

  • Page 12: Starting Cold Engine

    Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. o l l 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.

  • Page 13: Starting Warm Engine

    The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. NOTE If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button/lever (A) away from the STOP position. 2. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line.

  • Page 14: Stopping Engine

    ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If the task is not listed, see your ECHO Dealer for repairs.

  • Page 15: Maintenance Intervals

    TTACHMENT ERIES PERATOR ANUAL MAINTENANCE INTERVALS n i l t I - t l i t l i n i l l f f s t l l l i ® . y t...

  • Page 16: Air Filter

    AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush Parts required: 90030 REPOWER Air and Fuel Filter Kit 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area.

  • Page 17: Spark Plug

    TTACHMENT ERIES PERATOR ANUAL SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: Spark Plug Socket, Screwdriver, Feeler gauge, Soft metal brush. Parts Required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit P/N 90075C IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) other- wise severe engine damage may occur. 1.

  • Page 18: Exhaust System

    1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (A). 3. Remove screw and arm rest (B). 4. Remove engine cover (C). IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5.

  • Page 19: Carburetor Adjustment

    The cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period. ECHO strongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this important maintenance service. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT...

  • Page 20: Lubrication

    When carburetor adjustment is completed, the attachment should not rotate at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. LUBRICATION Level 1. Tools required: 5 mm Hex Wrench, Clean Rag Parts Required: ECHO LUBE 8 oz. (P/N 91014) or Lithium Base ® Grease.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    TTACHMENT ERIES PERATOR ANUAL ROUBLESHOOTING n i l n i l l f f n i l t l i f t ' n c t i c t i t n I c t i i t c t l i f t l i f t l i f / s t...

  • Page 22: Storage

    TORAGE Long Term Storage (over 30 days) WARNING DANGER During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result.

  • Page 23: Specifications

    Model 99944200600 • PAS Pro Paddle Model 99944200620 NOTE ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments, or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO for use with this Pro Attachment Series unit.

  • Page 24: Servicing Information

    • Purchasing from your Echo Dealer. • Manuals are available by sending a written request stating the model number and serial number of your Echo unit, part number of the manual, your name and address, and mail to the address below.

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