Echo PE-265 INTRODUCTION, THE SAFETY MANUAL, TABLE OF CONTENTS, THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

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 and the SAFETY MANUAL you found in the same package. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages.

THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Contains specifications and information for operation, starting, stopping, maintenance, storage, and assembly specific to this product.

THE SAFETY MANUAL

Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Explains possible hazards involved with the use of Edgers and the measures you should take to make their use safer.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ...............................................................		2
-	The Operator's Manual .......................................	2
-	The Safety Manual .............................................	2
Safety .........................................................................		3
- Manual Safety Symbols and Important
	Information ..........................................................	3
-	International Symbols .........................................	3
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment ..........		4
-	Equipment ...........................................................	6
Emission Control ........................................................		6
Description ................................................................		7
Contents ....................................................................		9
Assembly ...................................................................		9
-	Drive Shaft/Power Head ......................................	9
- Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads .................		10
-	Front Handle ....................................................	11
Operation .................................................................		11
-	Fuel ...................................................................	11
-	Starting Cold Engine .........................................	13
-	Starting Warm Engine .......................................	14
-	Stopping Engine ................................................	14
-	Operating Techniques .......................................	15

Maintenance ............................................................		16
-	SkillLevels ........................................................	16
-	Maintenance Intervals ......................................	16
-	AirFilter ............................................................	17
-	FuelFilter ..........................................................	17
-	Spark Plug .........................................................	18
-	Cooling System .................................................	18
-	Exhaust System .................................................	19
-	Carburetor Adjustment .....................................	20
-	Drive Shaft Lubrication .....................................	21
- Blade Replacement / Lubrication .......................		21
Troubleshooting ......................................................		23
Storage .....................................................................		24
Specifications ...........................................................		25
ServicingInformation ...............................................		28
-	Parts/SerialNumber ...........................................	28
-	Service ...............................................................	28
- ECHO Consumer Product Support ....................		28
-	Warranty Card ...................................................	28
- Additional or Replacement Manuals .................		28

Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publica- tion, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories, and may not include all standard equipment.