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OPERATOR’S MANUAL ENGINE DRILL EDR-260 WARNING DANGER READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. X750-005 05 1 X750409-3601 ECHO, INCORPORATED Printed in Japan 0510Asb 0856 ES 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047-1564...
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WARNING Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • Lead from lead-based paints, •...
INTRODUCTION ECHO Engine Drill EDR-260 is a lightweight, high WARNING DANGER performance, two-stroke engined unit designed for drilling. IMPROPER USE OR CARE OF THIS UNIT, OR FAILURE TO WEAR PROPER PROTECTION This Manual provides the information necessary for CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
• Wear hearing protection. starting the engine. ECHO recommends that hearing protection be worn at all times. • Operate this gasoline powered engine equipment in a well-ventilated area only.
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• Wear non-slip, heavy-duty work gloves to WARNING DANGER improve your grip on the engine drill handles. The gloves also help reduce the transmission PRECAUTION AGAINST VIBRATION of machine vibrations to your hands. AND COLD PROTECTING OTHERS IT IS BELIEVED THAT A CONDITION CALLED RAYNAUD’S PHENOMENON, WHICH Spectators, children, fellow workers and animals AFFECTS THE FINGERS OF CERTAIN...
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Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that over-using 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).
OPERATING TECHNIQUES • When starting to drill, run the engine at full • When transporting or storing the machine throttle. always remove the drill bit. • To reduce fire hazard keep engine and silencer WARNING DANGER free of debris, leaves or excessive grease. BEFORE DRILLING, BE SURE TO READ AND •...
Part Number 890160-06361 Part Number X503-004600 * If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. 1. Operator’s manual - Included with unit. Read 9. Fuel tank - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
IMPORTANT Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added. Stored two-stroke fuel may separate. ALWAYS shake fuel container thoroughly before each use. Shoulder level STARTING COLD ENGINE Fuel tank...
STARTING WARM ENGINE • Place ignition switch in ON (START/RUN) position. Ignition switch • Pull starter handle until the engine fires. - Do not use the choke. STOP STOPPING ENGINE Throttle trigger • Set throttle trigger in idle position. Throttle trigger lockout •...
DANGER • ALL ENGINE DRILL SERVICE OPERATIONS, OTHER THAN ITEMS LISTED IN THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL, SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED ECHO DEALER. • FUEL VAPORS ARE EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE AND MAY CAUSE FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION. NEVER TEST FOR IGNITION SPARK BY GROUNDING SPARK PLUG NEAR CYLINDER PLUG...
MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER • Clean before use. - Remove air cleaner cover and pull out air filter. - Lightly brush off dust or wash it in water and detergent. - Dry completely before putting it back in place. Air filter Air cleaner cover FUEL FILTER •...
REPLACEMENT OF CHUCK Replacement of chuck should be done in the following manner: 1. Fit 19 mm spanner onto driving axle and keep it fitted. 2. Remove bolt with hexagonal hole fixed in the driving axle. 3. Insert accessory hexagonal bar (Part Number 895412-20960) into chuck and fix.
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ADJUSTING CARBURETOR (As Required) GENERAL INFORMATION The idle speed adjuster screw controls the throttle opening at the idle position. IDLE ADJUSTMENT 1. Start engine and allow it to run at high idle until warm. 2. Turn the idle speed screw clockwise until drill bit begins to move.
STORAGE 6. Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the LONG TERM STORAGE recoil starter handle several times to remove (Over 30 Days) fuel from the carburetor. 7. Remove the spark plug and pour 1/2 Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time tablespoon (1/4 oz) of fresh, clean, 2-stroke (30 days or longer) without performing protective engine oil into the cylinder through the spark...
NGK BPM8Y starter recoil starter clutch automatic centrifugal Fuel mixing ratio Mixture of gasoline (unleaded, 89 octane minimum) and specially blended 50 : 1 ECHO two cycle engine oil. fuel consumption at engine maximum power 0.62 (20.97 US fl. oz.)