User manual ECHO PB-251 11-06

[. . . ] Power Blower Operator's Manual MODEL PB-251 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. X7531180000 X753002680 11/06 2 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-job dependability. You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL Read and understand this manual before operation. [. . . ] ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground. · Securely tighten fuel tank cap and close fuel container after refueling. If fuel leakage is found, do not start or operate unit until leakage is repaired. · Move at least 3m (10 ft. ) from refueling location before starting the engine. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix. After use · DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container. Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area. As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, airtight container. Store in a well-ventilated, unoccupied building, away from sparks and flames. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added. IMPORTANT Stored two-stroke fuel may separate. ALWAYS shake fuel container thoroughly before each use. STARTING COLD ENGINE 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. Throttle Position Lever Move throttle position lever (B) midway between idle and full throttle positions. Choke Move choke (C) to Cold Start ( ) Position. A B 3. 4. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (D) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. C D 12 IMPORTANT Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2 ~ 2/3 of rope for starting. Recoil Starter Place the unit on a flat, clear area. Firmly grasp throttle grip with left hand and rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (E) until engine fires , or maximum 5 pulls. Choke move choke lever (C) to Run ( engine. [. . . ] Observe the piston location through the spark plug hole. Pull the recoil handle slowly until the piston reaches the top of its travel and leave it there. Install the spark plug (do not connect ignition cable). Remove blower pipe assembly from unit. 5. [. . . ]