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- Page 1 Power Blower Operator's Manual MODEL PB-200 WARNING Read rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully. ECHO provides this Operator’s Manual, which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. X753003041 X7531135801 01/09...
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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 it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. -
Page 3: Safety
ower lower 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 preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. DANGER CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMBOL The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word... - Page 4 Breathing Protection Wear a facemask to protect against dust. Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting, durable clothing; • Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves.
- Page 5 ower lower 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).
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Page 6: Equipment Check
Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combi- nation. 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 and safety manual. -
Page 7: Description
Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information. -
Page 8: Contents
11. BLOWER PIPES - Twist lock design. ontents 1 - Power Head 1 - Blower Pipe Assembly 1 - Operator's Manual 1 - Warranty Registration Card 1 - ECHO Emissions and Warranty Statement 1 - Echo Power BlendX 2-stroke oil sample... -
Page 9: Assembly
WARNING Alternative fuels, such as E-20 (20% 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 prob- lems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement. -
Page 10: Handling Fuel
Universal 2-Stroke Oil may be affecting your area. As a precaution, store mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echo engines sold in the fuel in an approved, airtight container. Store past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. -
Page 11: Starting Cold Engine
ower lower Perator anual startInG cold enGIne • Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and instructions for safe operation. • Before starting the unit, equip yourself and any other person work- ing within the 15 m (50 ft.) Safety Zone with the required Protective Equipment and clothing. -
Page 12: Starting Warm Engine
Move stop switch (B) 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 blower again. -
Page 13: Operating Blower
ower lower Perator anual operatInG bloWer WARNING Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, serious in- jury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body. WARNING Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection and a face filter mask or serious personal injury may result. -
Page 14: 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 task is not listed, see your ECHO Dealer for repairs. -
Page 15: Air Filter
ower lower Perator anual aIr fIlter Level 1. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) Cleaning brush. Parts required: REPOWER Air and Filter Kit NOTE Clean daily. 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 16: Spark Plug
spark pluG Level 2. Tools required: 3/4 in. Spark Plug deep socket, Feeler gauge Parts Required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. -
Page 17: Exhaust System
ower lower Perator anual Cleaning Cylinder Fins 1. Remove spark plug lead and spark plug. 2. Remove two upper 3 mm hex screws at recoil starter. 3. Remove engine cover (five screws), pull cover away from engine. Loosely install spark plug to prevent dirt from entering cylinder. Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air to pass freely. -
Page 18: Exhaust Port Cleaning
Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Tools required: 4 mm Hex Wrench., Wood or plastic scraper Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield Remove engine cover. (See "Cleaning Cylinder Fins for step by step instructions) Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A), heat shield (B), and eyeplate (C). -
Page 19: Carburetor Adjustment
Accelerate to full throttle to check for smooth transition from idle to full throttle. If engine stops or stalls after full warm up return the unit to your authorized ECHO dealer for repair. 6. Check HI speed RPM at W.O.T. (Wide Open Throttle). HI speed RPM should be set to specifications found on page 22 "Specifica-... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
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Page 21: Storage
2. Place the stop switch s in the "STOP" position. 7. Remove the spark plug and pour 7cc (1/4 oz.) of fresh, clean ECHO 2-stroke engine oil into the 3. Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt and debris cylinder through the spark plug hole. -
Page 22: Specifications
pecIfIcatIons MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- PB-200 Hand Held Length ------------------------------------------------------ 330 mm (13.0 in.) (w/o pipes) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 215 mm (8.5 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 340 mm (13.4 in.) Weight (dry) ------------------------------------------------ 3.8 kg (8.38 lb.) Engine Type ------------------------------------------------ Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Displacement ----------------------------------------------- 21.2 cc (1.39 cu. - Page 23 ower lower Perator anual notes...
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Page 24: Servicing Information
ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the ECHO Web Site for updated information. Safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer. A $5.00 shipping charge will be required for each video. ECHO, INCORPORATED...