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Echo EA-410 Operator's Manual

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Earth Auger
Operator's Manual
MODEL
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.
X7504220702
EA-410
wArning
X750012332
01/12

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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

    arth ugEr 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 arth ugEr 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. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this operator manual. ECHO, INC. will not be respon- sible for the failure of attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO.

  • Page 7: Description

    Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand the symbols, and follow the instructions these symbols represent. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer.
  • Page 8 1. POWER hEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System, Recoil Starter, and Auger Gear Case. 2. sTOP sWITCh - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD to RUN, BACK to STOP. 3.

  • Page 9: Contents

    The EA-410 Earth Auger Powerhead, Gear Case, and Loop Handles have been factory pre-assembled for your conve- nience. The EA-410 Throttle Handle requires assembly. These units are designed for one-person use as an ice auger, and one or two-person use as an earth auger.

  • Page 10: Auger Installation

    auger InsTallaTIon Parts Required: Auger Blade Assembly - Includes: 6 - 10 in. Earth Auger:3/8-16 x 1- 1/2" Bolt, 3/8-16 Hex Nut, 2 - 4 in. Earth Augers: 3/8-16 x 1- 1/4" Socket Head Screw, 8 - 10 in. Ice Augers:3/8-16 x 1- 1/4" Socket Head Screw 1.

  • Page 11: Operation

    Echo brand premium Power Blend X Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets these standards. Engine problems due to in- adequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FD certified oil, such as Echo premium Power Blend X , will void the two-stroke engine warranty.
  • Page 12 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

    After engine starts, engine decompression button will automatically reset for normal operation. wArning The auger 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.

  • Page 14: Starting Warm Engine

    Move stop switch button (B) backward 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 unit again.

  • Page 15: Drilling

    arth ugEr pEratOr anual drIllIng wArning Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconscious- ness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOUR- SELF 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 17: Air Filter

    arth ugEr pEratOr anual aIr fIlTer Level 1. Parts required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit NOTE Always brush dirt and debris away from air cleaner area prior to cleaning air filter. Brush dirt off air cleaner area. Keep dirt away from engine and air intake grid.

  • Page 18: Fuel Filter

    fuel fIlTer Level 1. Parts required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit DAngEr Fuel is VERy flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling. 1. Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel tank. 2. Use the “fuel line hook” to pull the fuel line and filter from the tank.

  • Page 19: Cooling System

    arth ugEr pEratOr anual CoolIng sysTem Level 2. Parts Required: None. IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area. This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the engine. Overheating and engine seizure can occur when: •...
  • Page 20 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler cover (2 screws). 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 cylinder exhaust port.

  • Page 21: Carburetor Adjustment

    (ASL) (96.0 kPa). To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1,100 feet ASL the carburetor may need to be ad- justed by an authorized ECHO service dealer. IMPORTANT If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1,100 feet ASL, the carburetor must be re-adjusted when operating the engine below 1,100 feet ASL, otherwise severe engine damage may result.

  • 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

    arth ugEr pEratOr anual Torage Long Term Storage (over 30 days) wArning 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.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    MODELs---------------------------------------------- EA-410 Length -------------------------------------------------- 585 mm (23 in.) Width --------------------------------------------------- 270 mm (10.6 in.) Height -------------------------------------------------- 370 mm (14.6 in.) Weight -------------------------------------------------- 9.8 kg (21.6 lb.) Engine Type ------------------------------------------- Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Bore ---------------------------------------------------- 40.0 mm (1.58 in.) Stroke --------------------------------------------------- 34.0 mm (1.34 in.)

  • Page 25: Auger Accessories

    arth ugEr pEratOr anual uger CCessorIes Earth Augers* Part Number Description 99944900150 2" Earth Auger w/point 99944900160 3" Earth Auger w/point 99944900170 4" Earth Auger w/point 99944900180 6" Earth Auger w/point & Spring 99944900190 8" Earth Auger w/point & Spring 99944900200 10"...
  • Page 26 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 27 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 28: Servicing Information

    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.
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  • Page 32: Parts

    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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