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Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used im-
properly 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.
X7501180403
PB-265L
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  • Page 1 Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used im- properly 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

    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 operations 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 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 To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine. In the absence of such informa- tion, ECHO does not recommend the use of ECHO products by anyone who has a pacemaker. Vibration and Cold It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be...
  • 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).

  • Page 6: Equipment

    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 the 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 1. sAFETy DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 2. sAFETy DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 3. sAFETy DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 4. sPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 5. sPARK ARREsTOR MUFFLER OR sPARK ARREsTOR MUFFLER WITh CATALysT -The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission.

  • Page 9: Contents

    ___ 1 - Straight Pipe ___ 1 - Straight Pipe w/decal WARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides this Operator's Manual, which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. ___ 1 - Operator's Manual...

  • Page 10: Assembly

    ssembly warning Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. InsTall blower pIpes sTICk handle 1. Assemble clamps (A) onto both ends of flexible pipe (B). 2. Assemble swivel pipe (C) into flexible pipe (B) and tighten clamp (A).

  • Page 11: Operation

    Echo brand premium Power Blend Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets these standards. Engine problems due to inad- equate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD and J.A.S.O. FD certified oil, such as Echo premium Power Blend , will void the two-stroke engine warranty.

  • Page 12: Handling Fuel

    Handling Fuel DangEr Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. •...

  • Page 13: Starting Cold Engine

    ower lower Perator anual sTarTIng Cold engIne • Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2-2/3 of rope length for start- ing. Do not allow the rope to snap back in. Always hold the unit firmly. • Rotate throttle handle downward to a comfortable operating position. 1.

  • Page 14: Starting Warm Engine

    2. Move throttle lever (A) to " " (Stop) position. warning If engine does not stop when throttle lever 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 15: 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 injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS posi- tion unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body. warning Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection, face filter mask and take all safety precautions or serious personal injury may result.

  • 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 task is not listed, see your ECHO Dealer for repairs.

  • Page 17: Air Filter

    ower lower Perator anual aIr fIlTer Level 1. Parts required: REPOWER Air and Filter Kit 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. 2.

  • Page 18: Spark Plug

    spark plug Level 2. Parts Required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM8Y spark plug otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean.

  • Page 19: Exhaust System

    ower lower Perator anual 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. IMPORTANT Do not over-tighten screws, otherwise mounting holes may become stripped.

  • Page 20: Exhaust Port Cleaning

    Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2 Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover. 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A) and heat shield (B). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylin- der exhaust port.

  • Page 21: Carburetor Adjustment

    NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized ECHO dealer. Before Adjustment Check that: • Air filter is clean and properly installed.

  • 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

    ower lower Perator anual Torage warning During operation the muffler - 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:...

  • Page 24: Specifications

    peCIfICaTIons MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- PB-265L Length ------------------------------------------------------ 305 mm (12.0 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 410 mm (16.1 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 435 mm (17.1 in.) Weight with pipes ---------------------------------------- 6.1 kg (13.3 lb.) Engine Type ------------------------------------------------ Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Displacement ----------------------------------------------- 25.4 cc (1.55 cu.

  • Page 25: Warranty Statements

    The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as prescribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your ECHO unit to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made.
  • Page 26 89 octane or higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 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.
  • Page 27 HOW WILL A COVERED PART BE CORRECTED? If there is a defect in a part covered by this warranty, any ECHO Inc. Authorized Service Dealer will correct the defect. You will not have to pay anything to have the part adjusted, repaired or replaced. This includes any labor and diagnosis for warranted repairs performed by the dealer. In addition, engine parts not expressly covered under this warranty but whose failure is a result of a failure of a covered part will be warranted.

  • Page 28: 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...

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