Echo PE-265S Introduction, the operator's manual, the safety manual, Table of Contents

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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	Maintenance..............................................................		17
-	The Operator's Manual........................................	2	-	Skill Levels........................................................	17
-	The Safety Manual...............................................	2	-	Maintenance Intervals........................................	17
Safety..........................................................................		3	-	Air Filter............................................................	18
- Manual Safety Symbols and Important			-	Fuel Filter...........................................................	18
	Information..........................................................	3	-	Spark Plug..........................................................	19
-	International Symbols..........................................	3	-	Cooling System..................................................	19
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment..........		4	-	Exhaust System..................................................	20
-	Equipment............................................................	6	-	Carburetor Adjustment ......................................	22
Emission Control........................................................		6		- High Altitude Operation..................................	21
Description.................................................................		7	-	Drive Shaft Lubrication.....................................	23
Contents....................................................................		10	- Blade Replacement / Lubrication......................		23
Assembly..................................................................		10	Troubleshooting........................................................		25
-	Drive Shaft/Power Head....................................	10	Storage......................................................................		26
- Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads.................		11	Specifications............................................................		27
-	Front Handle.....................................................	12	Warranty Statements.................................................		28
Operation..................................................................		12	Servicing Information...............................................		32
-	Fuel....................................................................	12	-	Parts/Serial Number...........................................	32
-	Starting Cold Engine..........................................	14	-	Service...............................................................	32
-	Starting Warm Engine........................................	15	- ECHO Consumer Product Support....................		32
-	Stopping Engine.................................................	15	-	Warranty Card....................................................	32
-	Operating Techniques........................................	16	- Additional or Replacement Manuals.................		32
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