Before You Start; Assembly - Echo PB-255ES Operator's Manual

Before you start

Assembly

Read the operator's manual carefully to ensure that you assemble the product correctly.
Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running.
Using a product that has been incorrectly assembled could lead to an accident or serious injury.
Install blower pipes
1. Locking ring
1. Blower pipe(main pipe)
1. Blower pipe(main pipe)
1. Blower pipe(main pipe)
WARNING
2. Blower pipe(fan head
nozzle)
Before you start
1. Stand unit upright on blower base.
2. Release locking ring with a coin or screwdriver, and rotate so
that lock symbol (A) is at top of ring.
3. Align locking ribs (C) on the blower pipe(main pipe) with re-
cesses (B) in locking ring, and slide the blower pipe(main
pipe) into locking ring.
4. After pushing upper blower all the way in fan case so that
line (D) will meet locking ring, rotate locking ring clockwise
1/8 turn to lock the blower pipe(main pipe) in place.
NOTE
Blower use will eventually loosen pipe connections. Exclusive
positive locking system allows pipes to be tightened. If loosen-
ing occurs, remove the blower pipe(fan head nozzle) and in-
stall according to instructions 5 & 6.
5. Align tabs (F) with grooves (E) and slide the blower pipe(fan
head nozzle) over the blower pipe(main pipe) until there is
light resistance.
6. Assemble the blower pipe(fan head nozzle) onto the blower
pipe(main pipe) until you feel light resistance. Do not force
connection. Hold the blower pipe(main pipe), and turn the
blower pipe(fan head nozzle) clockwise, engaging positive
locking channels until connection is firm. Do not force con-
nection.
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