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Operator's Manual
MODEL
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an
Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for
proper and safe operation.
X7502125801
PE-311
Serial Number 02001001 - 02001200
WARNING
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DANGER
X750002971
01/02
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  • Page 1 MODEL PE-311 Serial Number 02001001 - 02001200 WARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. X750002971 X7502125801 01/02...

  • 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, 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.

  • Page 3: Manual Safety Symbols And Important Information

    If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO Dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information.

  • Page 4: International Symbols

    • DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED. Hearing Protection Hot Humid Weather ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue unit is used. which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler.

  • Page 5: Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions

    OWER DGER PERATOR ANUAL EXTENDED OPERATION EXTREME CONDITIONS Vibration and Cold To reduce the risk of RSI/CTS, do the It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which following: affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be brought about by •...

  • Page 6: Safe Operation

    SAFE OPERATION WARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. Provide Operating And Safety Instructions To All Operators • Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and Safety Manual for instructions on safe operation.

  • Page 7: Description

    The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, Drive Shaft/Power Head and Front Handle assembly is 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 8 POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System, and Recoil Starter. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD to RUN, BACK to STOP. FRONT HANDLE - The Front (loop) handle is factory assembled to the Drive Shaft Assembly and must be posi- tioned for proper cutting position and operator comfort.
  • Page 9 OWER DGER PERATOR ANUAL PECFICATIONS ) l i . t i . l f i r t...

  • Page 10: Assembly

    Check throttle for freedom of movement and that wide open throttle / low idle extremes are adjusted properly. If adjustment cannot be achieved with adjusting nuts, consult with your Echo Dealer for correct adjustment procedure. Connect 2 ignition leads from throttle cable tubing to 2 ignition leads(C) on engine.

  • Page 11: Front Handle

    • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always equate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to and J.A.S.O. FC certified oil, such as Echo Premium 50:1 equalize. Two-stroke Oil, will void the two-stroke engine warranty.

  • Page 12: Operation

    DANGER The cutting 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. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position.

  • Page 13: Starting Warm Engine

    DANGER The cutting 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. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away fromthe STOP position.

  • Page 14: Operating Techniques

    OPERATING TECHNIQUES Before edging, water the area to soften the ground to make edging easier. Before edging, check the area and remove all obstacles and objects that could be thrown. Plan to edge regularly to make it easier to keep a neat edge and to avoid having to make more than one pass.

  • Page 15: 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 16: Air Filter

    AIR FILTER Tools required: 25-50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: 90030 REPOWER AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. Close choke (Cold Start Position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumu- lated dirt from the air cleaner area.

  • Page 17: Spark Plug

    OWER DGER PERATOR ANUAL SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: Scrench (combination socket wrench and screw- driver) and Feeler gauge (preferably a wire gauge), Soft Metal Brush Parts Required: Spark Plug, NGK BPM-8Y P/N 15901019830 Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode.

  • Page 18: Exhaust System

    Use the wooden stick or brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. Install engine cover, placing fuel vent tube into in engine cover. Secure engine cover with one (1) screw. Install top guard correctly and secure with three (3) screws (install long screw in center hole) .

  • Page 19: Carburetor Adjustment

    See page 9, "Specifications," for correct idle speed. Level 2. Tools required: Screwdriver, Tachometer (ECHO P/N 99051130017). NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations. This carburetor does not have acceleration and high speed adjustment needles.

  • Page 20: Blade Replacement

    Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments, or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    OWER DGER PERATOR ANUAL ROUBLESHOOTING n i l n i l n i l t l i f l f 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 / s t t l i f...

  • Page 22: Storage

    TORAGE 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. Long Term Storage (over 30 days) Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage mainte- nance which includes the following: Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children.
  • Page 23 OWER DGER PERATOR ANUAL NOTES...

  • Page 24: Servicing Information

    • Sending a check or money order for $2.00 per Parts Catalog or $1.50 per Operator's Manual made payable to ECHO, INCORPORATED. State on a sheet of paper the model number and serial number of the ECHO unit you have, part number of the manual (if known), your name and address and mail to address above.

  • Page 25: Supplement To Operator's Manual

    Guarde por favor con el manual de su operador. SUPLEMENTO DEL MANUAL DEL OPERADOR Su unidad era manufacturada con el nuevo protector de Echo’s NUMERO DE PIEZA X7502125800 (X750002971) de la lámina con la abrir-cara, y la caja mejorada del engranaje de PARA LOS MODELO: PE-311 EL ORILLADOR calidad profesional.
  • Page 26 SUPLEMENTO DEL MANUAL DEL OPERADOR PART NUMBER X7502125801 (X750002971) NUMERO DE PIEZA X7502125801 (X750002971) FOR MODEL: PE-311 POWER EDGER PARA LOS MODELO: PE-311 EL ORILLADOR S/N 02001201 - 02999999 N/S 02001201 - 02999999 Este suplemento contiene la información This Supplement contains important information.

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