x7722271404 / x772000164 99944200465 Bed Redefiner Attachment Models Used On: PAS-280 Operator’s Manual Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator’s manual. It must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 99944200465 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................. 2 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 3 The Operator’s Manual ................................................................................................................ 3 The Safety Manual.........
99944200465 INTRODUCTION 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 will find both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. The Operator’s Manual Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Contains specifications and information for safety, operation, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this product.
SAFETY 99944200465 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.
99944200465 SAFETY International Symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Warning, See Operator’s Manual Safety/Alert DO NOT USE BLADES - Line Head Only Wear eye, ear and head protection Finger Severing Plan retreat pathfromfalling objects Wear hand and foot protection Rotating Cutting Attachment AVOID KICKOUT. Keep bystanders at least 15 meters (50 feet) away.
SAFETY 99944200465 Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting, durable clothing; • 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.
99944200465 SAFETY 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.
SAFETY 99944200465 Avoid Hot Surfaces • During operation, the drive shaft housing and attachment bearing housing may become very hot, too hot to touch. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation. Equipment 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. • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.
9944200465 DESCRIPTION DESCRIPTION Locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information. 3 Shaft Decals 2 1 4 1. BLADE - Rotates to provide cutting action. 2. DEBRIS SHIELD/FLAP - Mounted over the cutting attachment.
CONTENTS 99944200465 CONTENTS The ECHO product you 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.
99944200465 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY Power Head Shaft/Lower Shaft Assembly Do not perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running. Parts Required: PAS or SRM-SB Power Head w/Shaft & Coupling 1. Set Power Head/Shaft Assembly on a level surface. B 2. Pull locator pin (A) out, and turn counter-clockwise 1/4 turn to lock-out position. D 3. Remove vinyl cap from attachment drive shaft. 4. Remove cardboard spacer, if necessary. 5.
ASSEMBLY 99944200465 Edger Blade Installation 1. Remove bed redefining blade as shown in “Blade Replacement” Section. Discard used split pin. 2. Do not remove inner blade adapter (A) or locking tool (B). 3. Install and center edger blade (C) on inner adapter . A 4. Install outer adapter (D) and nut (E). 5. Tighten nut (E) firmly, counterclockwise. B 6. Remove locking tool (B). 7. Install new split pin (F) to secure nut (E). F C E 12 D X7702096503 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc.
99944200465 OPERATION OPERATION 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 completestop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Allow unit to cool before performing service. Operation Techniques Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas.
OPERATION 99944200465 5. When starting to work, run the engine at full throttle, and lower the blade gently into the ground. Travel around perimeter of bed, allowing the Redefiner to improve bed's edge. 6. Do not force the blade. Move only as quickly as conditions will allow. If performance suffers or engine RPM drops, reduce walking speed or decrease blade depth and allow engine RPM to return to normal before continuing.
99944200465 OPERATION 3. Plan to edge regularly to make it easier to keep a neat edge and to avoid having to make more than one pass. Never adjust blade height or clear debris from shield with engine running, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Note: Blade depth may have to be adjusted due to differences in height between the hard surface and the top of the grass. 4.
MAINTENANCE 99944200465 MAINTENANCE 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. Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.
99944200465 MAINTENANCE 1. Loosen two (2) screws (A) and remove center locating screw (B). Pull gear box and shield from drive shaft housing. A 2. Pull flexible cable from the drive shaft housing, wipe clean and re-coat with a thin coating [15 ml (1/2 oz.)] of grease. 3. Slide the flexible cable back in the drive housing. DO NOT get dirt on the flex cable. B 4. Install the gear housing and shield assembly. 5. Tighten screws securely. Blade Replacement/Lubrication Level 1.
MAINTENANCE 99944200465 6. Remove plug (G) and check level of grease. Grease should fill gear case to bottom of grease plug hole. 7. Add grease if necessary using squeeze-type tube. Do not use high pressure grease gun. DO NOT over-fill. 8. Install inner blade adapter (B) onto PTO shaft (C). G 9. Install and center new blade (F) onto inner fixing plate (B), with longest side toward shield. 10. Install outer fixing plate (E) and nut (D).
99944200465 STORAGE STORAGE Storage Hook Installation 1. Insert small end of hook into locating hole on attachment shaft. 2. Slide plastic cap onto end of attachment shaft. X7702096503 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc.
SPECIFICATIONS 99944200465 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 99944200465 Shaft Length 884.2 mm (34.81 in.) Attachment Width 198.9 mm (7.83 in.) Attachment Height 349.3 mm (13.75 in.) Weight w/blade 3.86 kg (8.52 lb.) Drive Shaft Type 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) Flex Shaft Rotation Direction Clockwise; viewed from right side Blade Length 203.2 mm (8 in.) Gear Case Ratio 2.07 : 1.0 Reduction Shield Open, anti-clog 20 X7702096503 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc.
99944200465 WARRANTY STATEMENTS WARRANTY STATEMENTS ECHO LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited Warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in material and workmanship.
WARRANTY STATEMENTS 99944200465 PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES & GJ* * & ^J* ATTENTION TWO-STROKE ENGINE POWER PRODUCT OWNERS This ECHO two-stroke engine power product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to provide superior performance.
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