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Earth Auger
Operator's Manual
MODEL
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides this Op-
erator's Manual, which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
X7504220803
EA-410
WARNING
X750012362
12/09

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual MODEL EA-410 WARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides this Op- erator's Manual, which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. X750012362...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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 this manual easy to use, and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.

  • Page 3: Safety

    arth ugEr pEratOr anual afety 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 those symbols and key words and what they mean to you.

  • Page 4: Eye Protection

    Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating an auger. Physical Condition -- Hearing Protection -- Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever • if you are tired or sick, unit is used. • if you are taking medication, •...
  • Page 5 arth ugEr 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

    Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non approved attachment combi- nation. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this operator manual. ECHO, INC. will not be respon- sible for the failure of attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO.

  • Page 7: Description

    Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand the symbols, and follow the instructions these symbols represent. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer.
  • Page 8 1. POWER hEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System, Recoil Starter, and Auger Gear Case. 2. sTOP sWITCh - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD to RUN, BACK to STOP. 3.

  • Page 9: Contents

    The EA-410 Earth Auger Powerhead, Gear Case, and Loop Handles have been factory pre-assembled for your conve- nience. The EA-410 Throttle Handle requires assembly. These units are designed for one-person use as an ice auger, and one or two-person use as an earth auger.

  • Page 10: Auger Installation

    auger InstallatIon Tools Required: 6, 8, & 10 in. Earth Augers - (2) 9/16 in. Wrenches 2, 3, & 4 in. Earth Augers - Hex wrench. 8 & 10 in. Ice Augers - Hex wrench Parts Required: Auger Blade Assembly - Includes: 6 - 10 in. Earth Auger:3/8-16 x 1- 1/2"...

  • Page 11: Operation

    89 Octane unleaded petrol is recommended. Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol or more than 10 % of ethyl alcohol. Two Stroke Oil - Recommended mixture ratio; 50 : 1 (2 %) for ISO-L-EGD Standard (ISO/CD 13738), JASO FC/FD grade and ECHO Premium 50 : 1 oil. Handling Fuel DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable.
  • Page 12 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. 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 Cold Engine

    After engine starts, engine decompression button will automatically reset for normal operation. WARNING The auger attachment should not rotate at idle. If attachment rotates, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjustment" instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may result.

  • Page 14: Starting Warm Engine

    Move stop switch button (B) backward to "STOP" position. WARNING If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP posi- tion, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine. Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using unit again.

  • Page 15: Drilling

    arth ugEr pEratOr anual drIllIng 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.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    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 17: Air Filter

    arth ugEr pEratOr anual aIr fIlter Level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50mm (1 - 2 in.) cleaning brush Parts required: Air Filter NOTE Always brush dirt and debris away from air cleaner area prior to cleaning air filter. Brush dirt off air cleaner area. Keep dirt away from engine and air intake grid.

  • Page 18: Fuel Filter

    fuel fIlter Level 1. Tools required: 200- 250 mm (8 - 10 in.) length of wire with one end bent into a hook, clean rag, funnel, and an ap- proved fuel container. Parts required: Fuel Filter DANGER Fuel is VERy flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling.

  • Page 19: Cooling System

    arth ugEr pEratOr anual coolIng system Level 2. Tools required: Air compressor and safety nozzle, or: 4 mm Hex wrench, 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) cleaning brush. Parts Required: None. IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area.
  • Page 20 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Tools required: 4 & 5 mm Hex Wrench, Wood or plastic scraper Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler cover (2 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A) and heat shield (B).

  • Page 21: Carburetor Adjustment

    (MSL) (96.0 kPa and below). To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1,100 feet MSL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized ECHO service dealer. IMPORTANT If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1,100 feet MSL, the carburetor must be re-adjusted when operating the engine below 1,100 feet MSL, otherwise severe engine damage can result.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    roubleshootIng r o t r o t i a r i l l r o t r e l i l y i l y r o t r e l f f u r e l h t i r u t r / n r i a...

  • Page 23: Storage

    arth ugEr pEratOr anual torage Long Term Storage (over 30 days) WARNING 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 24: Specifications

    Fuel Mixed ---------------------------------------------(Gasoline and Two-stroke Oil) Fuel/Oil Ratio -----------------------------------------50 : 1 (2 %) for ISO-L-EGD Standard (ISO/CD 13738), JASO FC/FD\ grade and ECHO Premium 50 : 1 oil. Petrol ---------------------------------------------------Regular grade petrol. Minimum 89 Octane unleaded petrol is recom- mended. Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol or more than 10 % of ethyl alcohol.Fuel Tank Capacity 1.0 lit.

  • Page 25: Auger Accessories

    arth ugEr pEratOr anual uger ccessorIes Earth Augers* Part Number Description 99944900150 2" Earth Auger w/point 99944900160 3" Earth Auger w/point 99944900170 4" Earth Auger w/point 99944900180 6" Earth Auger w/point & Spring 99944900190 8" Earth Auger w/point & Spring 99944900200 10"...

  • Page 26: Declaration "Ce" Of Conformity

    DECLARATION “CE” OF CONFORMITY The undersigned manufacturer: ECHO, INCORPORATED 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich lIlinois 60047-1564 U.S.A. declares that the hereunder specified new unit: Earth Auger Brand : ECHO Type EA-410 assembled by: ECHO, INCORPORATED 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich lIlinois 60047-1564 U.S.A.
  • Page 27 arth ugEr pEratOr anual notes...
  • Page 28 y AMAbIkO CORPORATION 7-2 SUEHIROCHO 1-CHOME, OHME, TOKYO, 198-8760, JAPAN PHONE: 81-428-32-6118 FAX: 81-428-32-6145 S05636001001/S05636999999 © 2009 YAMABIKO CORPORATION...

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