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X7722271404 / X772000164
Operator's Manual
The muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover may become extremely hot.
Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area, otherwise serious personal injury may
occur.
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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.
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.
X7501186200
© 10/2014 ECHO Inc.
PB-265LN
Power Blower
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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The Operator’s Manual ........................ 3 Servicing information ......................... 3 Parts/Serial Number........................3 Service ............................3 Echo Consumer Product Support ....................3 Product Registration ........................3 Additional or Replacement Manuals .................... 3 Safety..............................4 Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ..............4 International Symbols ........................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an Authorized ECHO Service Dealer. For the name and address of the Authorized ECHO Service Dealer nearest you, ask your retailer or call: 1-800-432-ECHO (3246). Dealer information is also available on our Web Site. When presenting your unit for Warranty service/repairs, proof of purchase is required.

  • Page 4: Safety

    Note: This enclosed message provides tips for use, care and maintenance of the unit. CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMBOL This symbol means the specific action shown is prohibited. Ignoring these prohibitions can result in serious or fatal injury. X7501186200 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 5: International Symbols

    Choke Control COLD START Choke Control DO NOT allow Wear slip Position “RUN” Position flames or resistant (Choke (Choke Open) sparks near fuel footwear Closed) Keep bystanders and helpers away 15 m (50 ft.). X7501186200 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 6: Personal Condition And Safety Equipment

    Hearing/Ear Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Breathing Protection Operators who are sensitive to dust or other common airborne allergens may need to wear a dust mask to prevent inhaling these materials while operating unit.
  • Page 7 ECHO does not recommend the use of ECHO products by anyone who has a pacemaker.
  • Page 8 • Avoid blowing debris towards people, pets, open windows, or vehicles when using unit. • Review area to be cleared. Look for potential hazards such as stones or metal objects. Keep a Firm Grip • Hold the handle in one hand, with thumb and fingers encircling the handle. X7501186200 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 9: Equipment

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

  • Page 10: Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative)

    The 50 or 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable emissions regulations, provided that approved maintenance procedures are followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual. X7501186200 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 11: Description

    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. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information.
  • Page 12 11. SHOULDER HARNESS - Used to support unit on operator's back. The straps are adjustable. 12. BLOWER PIPES - Exclusive positive locking system. 13. FLEXIBLE PIPE - Allows for full range of movement. 14. STICK HANDLE - Used by operator to direct air flow. X7501186200 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 13: Contents

    PB-265LN CONTENTS CONTENTS 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 - Power Head ____ 1 - Flex Pipe...

  • Page 14: Assembly

    Note: Blower use will eventually loosen pipe connections. For more information Exclusive positive locking system allows pipes to be scan this QR code. tightened. If loosening occurs, remove lower straight pipe, and install according to instructions 8 & 9. X7501186200 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 15: Operation

    Fuel 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 alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement.

  • Page 16: Starting Cold Engine

    • Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2 - 2/3 of rope length for starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit firmly. • Rotate throttle handle downward to a comfortable operating position. X7501186200 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 17: Starting Warm Engine

    Note: Allow engine to warm up before use. Starting Warm Engine The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke. 1. Throttle Position Lever Move throttle position lever (A) to START/IDLE DETENT ) position. X7501186200 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 18: Stopping Engine

    ) position. If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine. Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using unit again. Operating Blower Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, serious injury, or death.
  • Page 19 Note: Never use a higher speed setting than necessary to perform a task. Remember, the higher the engine speed, the louder the blower noise. Minimize dust by using blower at lower speeds. Keep debris on your property. Be Smart - be a good neighbor. X7501186200 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an 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.

  • Page 21: Air Filter

    When servicing model year 2012 and later equipment, only fuel supply hoses certified by EPA can be used to replace the original equipment supply hose. Fines up to $37,500 may be enforced for using an un-certified replacement part. X7501186200 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 22: Spark Plug

    3. Remove spark plug. 4. Remove engine cover. 5. Loosely install spark plug to keep dirt out of cylinder. 6. Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air to pass freely. 7. Reassemble parts in reverse order. X7501186200 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 23: Exhaust System

    Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port. Do not scratch the cylinder or piston when cleaning the exhaust port. Do not allow carbon particles to enter the cylinder. X7501186200 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 24: Carburetor Adjustment

    This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to 1,100 feet above sea level (ASL) (96.0 kPa). To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1,100 feet ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized ECHO service dealer.
  • Page 25 3. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is available, idle speed screw (A) should be set to the specifications found on "Specifications" Page of this manual. Turn idle screw (A) clockwise to increase idle speed; counter clockwise to decrease idle speed. X7501186200 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Fuel strainer clogged Clean or replace Fuel at carburetor No fuel at carburetor Fuel line clogged Clean or replace Carburetor See your Echo dealer No fuel at cylinder Carburetor See your Echo dealer Open choke Fuel at cylinder Muffler wet with fuel...

  • Page 27: Storage

    9. Observe the piston location through the spark plug hole. Pull the recoil handle slowly until the piston reaches the top of its travel and leave it there. 10. Install the spark plug (do not connect ignition cable). 11. Remove blower pipe assembly from unit. X7501186200 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    Spark Plug NGK BPM-8Y Gap 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) Fuel Mixed (Gasoline and Two-stroke Oil) 50 : 1 Power Blend X or ECHO Red Armor ® ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. Fuel/Oil Ratio M345- FD, two-stroke, air-cooled engine oil. Use 89 Octane unleaded. Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol, or more than 25% ethyl Gasoline alcohol.

  • Page 29: Warranty Statements

    Any misuse from contact with concrete, rocks, or other structures is not covered by this warranty. • ECHO’s Rapid Loader String Head carries a lifetime warranty on the line locking system, parts only; no labor. Refer to your operator’s manual for string head installation and maintenance instructions.
  • Page 30 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the ECHO oil label and covered in your operator’s manual. engine speeds as listed in your operator’s manual.

  • Page 31: Product Registration

    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.

  • Page 32: Notes

    NOTES PB-265LN NOTES X7501186200 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc.
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  • Page 34 NOTES PB-265LN X7501186200 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc.
  • Page 35 PB-265LN NOTES X7501186200 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc.
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