Echo 99944200490 Blower User Manual
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1. Maintenance Skill Levels Maintenance Intervals Storage Specifications Servicing Information Parts Serial Number ECHO Consumer Product Support Warranty Card Additional or Replacement Manuals Specifications descriptions and illustrative material in this lit erature are as accurate as known at the time of publication but are subject to change without notice Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories and may not include all standard equipment SAFETY MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION PowerR BLOWER ATTACHMENT OPERATOR S MANUAL 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 A DANGER The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word DANGER calls attention to an act or condition which WILL lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided A WARNING The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word WARNING calls attention to an act or condi tion which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided CAUTION The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word CAUTION calls attention to an act or condition which may lead to minor or moderate personal injury if not avoided INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS Read and understand Lj Oper2. Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces Your ECHO product is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service Regular scheduled maintenance will help achieve that goal If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance To help you decide whether you want to DO IT YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it each maintenance task has been graded SKILL LEVELS Level1 Easy to do Common tools may be required Level2 Moderate difficulty Some specialized tools may be required MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Maintenance Procedure Skill Level Screws Nuts Bolts Inspect Tighten Replace Before Each Use Power BLOWER ATTACHMENT 1 1 OPERATOR S MANUAL STORAGE 1 Store Power Blower attachment in a dry dust free place out of the reach of children using supplied storage hook Storage Hook Installation 1 Insert small end of hook into locating hole on attachment shaft 2 Slide plastic cap onto end of attachment shaft SPECIFICATIONS Power Blower Attachment 635 mm 25 01 in 231 mm 9 10 in 212 mm 8 35 in 1 76 kg 3 89 Ibs 6 35 mm 1 4 in Flex Shaft Maximum Air Speed MPH 100 115 mph Maximum Air Volume 317 364 cu ft min Sound Level at 50 ft dB A scale per ANSI B175 2 71 dB A Specifications are for a variety of power heads Individual unit performance may vary SERVICIN
3. you are taking medication e if you have taken alcohol or drugs Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well Eye Protection Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87 1 or CE re quirements whenever you operate the unit Breathing Protection Wear a facemask to protect against dust Hand Protection Wear no slip heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the unit handles Gloves also reduce the transmis sion of machine vibration to your hands Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used Vibration and Cold Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting durable clothing e Pants should have long legs shirts with long sleeves DO NOT WEAR SHORTS DO NOT WEAR TIES SCARVES JEWELRY or clothing with loose or hanging items that could become entangled in moving parts or surrounding growth Wear sturdy work shoes with nonskid soles DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED Wear no slip heavy duty work gloves Keep long hair away from engine and air intake Retain hair with cap or net Hot Humid Weather Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler It is believed that a condition called Raynaud s Phenomenon which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibration and col
4. BLOWER ATTACHMENT 7 OPERATOR S MANUAL DESCRIPTION Locate this safety decal on your attachment Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it If it cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information Sound Label located on blower housing P N X508000140 71 Category III Measured at 50 ft 15m per ANSI B175 2 General Warning Decal located on blower housing P N X505002080 DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Lightweight aluminum drive shaft 2 position shaft design permits unit to be ro tated in 180 degree steps 2 BLOWER PIPE Concentrates air stream 8 MECHO CONTENTS The ECHO product you have purchased has been factory pre assembled for your convenience After opening the carton check for damage Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts Use the contents list to check for missing parts 1 Power Blower Attachment 1 Operators Manual 1 Warranty Card 1 Storage Hook Assembly ASSEMBLY POWER HEAD SHAFT LOWER SHAFT ASSEMBLY Parts Required PAS or SRM SB Power Head w Shaft amp Coupling Set Power Head Shaft Assembly on a level surface Pull locator pin A and rotate counter clockwise 1 4 turn to lock out position Remove vinyl cap from attachment drive shaft Remove cardboard spacer if necessary Carefully fit attachment lower d
5. G INFORMATION PARTS SERIAL NUMBER Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER Parts and Assem blies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO Dealer When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number and Serial Number of the attachment with you You can find these numbers on the driveshaft model serial number label For future ae reference write them in the space provided below Nae Con anne ZZE y Model No SN 5 SERVICE DEALER Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed Call by an Authorized ECHO Service Dealer For the name and address of 1 800 432 ECHO the Authorized ECHO Service Dealer nearest you ask your retailer or or call 1 800 432 ECHO 3246 Dealer information is also available on our Web Site When presenting your unit for Warranty service repairs www echo usa com proof of purchase is required ECHO CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT CONSUMER PRODUCT If you require assistance or have questions concerning the applica SUPPORT tion operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 673 1558 from 8 30 1 800 673 1 558 am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before 8 30 4 30 Mon Fri C S T calling please know the model and serial number of your unit WARRANTY REGISTRATION To ensure trouble free warranty coverage it is important that you regis ter your ECHO equipment on line at www ec
6. MECHO Power Blower Attachment Operator s Manual MODEL 99944200490 MODELS USED ON SRM 2100SB 2400SB SRM 210SB 211SB SRM 225SB SRM 260SB 261SB PAS 2100 2400 PAS 210 211 PAS 225 PAS 225VP PAS 230 231 PAS 260 261 PAS 2601 PAS 265 A WARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully ECHO provides an Opera tor s Manual and a Safety Manual for Pro Attachment Series power source or Split Boom Trimmer Those manuals and this manual must be read and understood for proper and safe operation otherwise serious personal injury may result X7702095400 X770001460 09 10 2 MECHO 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 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 Keep it in a safe place for future reference It contains specifications and information for operation and maintenance specific to the attachment TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction The Operator s Manual Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information International Symbols Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Equipment Description Contents Assembly Power Head Shaft Lower Shaft Assembly Operation Operating Blower Copyright 2010 By Echo Incorporated All Rights Reserved
7. ad the Safety Section carefully IMPORTANT To avoid engine damage due to over revving do not block blower pipe 1 Use only during appropriate hours IMPORTANT Use reduced speed only when performing light duty tasks or to comply with local noise regulations Continuous low speed opera tion may allow fuel oil residue to build up on the piston and cause rapid build up of carbon on the spark arrestor screen resulting in overheating and engine damage To reduce harmful build up run engine at wide open throttle for at least 5 minutes every hour and inspect clean the spark arrestor screen after approximately 40 hours of operation Control blower speed with throttle trigger Use lower speed to blow debris from hard surfaces Additional speed may be necessary to clean debris snow etc from lawns and flowerbeds NOTE Never use a higher speed setting than necessary to perform a task Remember the higher the engine speed the louder the blower noise Minimize dust by using blower at lower speeds Keep debris on your property Be Smart be a good neighbor 9 10 UUECHO MAINTENANCE A WARNING Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries Keep hands clothing and loose objects away from all openings Always stop engine disconnect spark plug and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit Allow unit to cool before performing service
8. ator s Manual Wear eyes ears and head protection Hot Surface A e Symbol description application Fuel and oil mixture Finger Severing Wear hand protection Use two handed Wear slip resis tant foot wear DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel DO NOT smoke near fuel 9S CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMBOL This symbol means the specific action shown is prohibited Ignoring these prohi bitions can result in serious or fatal injury NOTE This enclosed message provides tips for use care and maintenance of the unit IMPORTANT The enclosed message provides information neces sary for the protection of the unit Symbol Symbol Symbol form shape description application Symbol form shape gescription application Emergency stop Carburetoradjustment Low speed mixture Carburetor adjustment Idle speed Choke Control Cold Start Position Choke Closed Ignition OFF o Ignition ON OFF Primer bulb Carburetor adjustment High speed mixture Choke Control Run Position Choke Open 3 4 MECHO PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT A WARNING Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit Physical Condition Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good e if you are tired or sick e if
9. d Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sen sations followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers The following precautions are strongly recommended because the minimum exposure which might trigger the ailment is unknown hands and wrists required before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm exercises during frequent work breaks and also by not smoking Limit the hours of operation Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the trimmer or other hand held power equipment is not If you experience discomfort redness and swelling of the fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling consult your physician Keep your body warm especially the head neck feet ankles PowerR BLOWER ATTACHMENT 5 OPERATOR S MANUAL 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 An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CTS which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the area Some believe that prolonged exposure to vibration may contribute to CTS CTS can cause severe pain for months or even years To reduce t
10. he risk of RSI CTS do the following Avoid using your wrist in a bent extended or twisted position In stead try to maintain a straight wrist position Also when grasping use your whole hand not just the thumb and index finger Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands Reduce the speed and force with which you do the repetitive move ment Do exercises to strengthen the hand and arm muscles Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if you feel tingling numbness or pain in the fingers hands wrists or arms The sooner RSI CTS is diagnosed the more likely permanent nerve and muscle damage can be prevented A DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death Read the Manual e Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator s Manual for instructions on Safe Operation Clear the Work Area e Spectators and fellow workers must be warned and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 m 50 ft while the unit is in use e Take wind conditions into account avoid open doors and win dows e Do not point blower at people or animals e Review area to be cleared Look for potential hazards such as stones or metal objects Keep a Firm Grip Hold the front and rear handles with both hands with thumbs and fingers encirc
11. ho usa com or by filling out the warranty registration card supplied with your unit Registering your product confirms your warranty coverage and provides a direct link between you and ECHO if we find it necessary to contact you ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT MANUALS Replacement Operator Safety Manuals and Parts Catalogs are available from your ECHO dealer or at www echo usa com or by contacting 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 MECHO ECHO INCORPORATED 400 Oakwoop Roap Lake Zurich IL 60047 1564 www echo usa com 68600001001 S68600999999
12. ling the handles Keep a Solid Stance e Maintain footing and balance at all times Do not stand on slippery uneven or unstable surfaces Do not work in odd positions or on lad ders Do not over reach Avoid Hot Surfaces ssiiishtins e Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris Avoid contact during and immediately after operation 6 MECHO EQUIPMENT A WARNING Use this attachment with ECHO approved models only Serious injury may result from the use of this attachment combined with a non approved ECHO product Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed e Check unit for loose missing nuts bolts and screws Tighten and or replace as needed e Do not use blower if any part is missing or damaged e Have repairs done only by an authorized ECHO Service dealer Do not use any attachment accessory or replacement part unless it is recommended in this Operator s Manual A WARNING Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries Keep hands clothing and loose objects away from all openings e ALWAYS stop engine disconnect spark plug and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit DO NOT start or operate unit unless all guards and protective covers are properly assembled to unit e NEVER reach into any opening while the engine is running Moving parts may not be visible through openings PowerR
13. rive shaft assembly into coupler B to decal assembly line C making sure that the inner lower drive shaft engages into the upper drive shaft mount NOTE Earlier model Power Heads may have shorter couplings Short couplings fit flush to decal point E New couplings are 4 3 4 in long and fit flush to line C Rotate locator pin A 1 4 turn clockwise to engage lower shaft hole Insure locator pin is fully engaged by gently twisting lower drive shaft Locator pin A should snap flush in coupler Full engagement will prevent further shaft rotation Secure lower shaft assembly to coupler by tightening clamping knob D PowerR BLOWER ATTACHMENT OPERATOR S MANUAL OPERATION A WARNING Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries Keep hands clothing and loose objects away from all openings Always stop engine disconnect spark plug and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit Blower housing may contain shredder blades and other sharp edges that can cause serious injuries if touched even if engine is off and blades are not moving Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces OPERATING BLOWER A WARNING Always wear safety glasses hearing protection and a face fil ter mask or serious personal injury may result Do not point the blower pipe in the direction of people or pets Re
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