Echo PE-280 - Manual (Page 8)

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1. POWER hEAD - Factory assembled. Includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and starter.
2. ThROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is
prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged.
3. sTOP sWITCh - "Slide Switch" mounted on top of the throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD to
RUN, BACK to STOP.
4. FRONT hANDLE - The front handle can be repositioned for comfortable operation by loosening the screws and
moving the handle.
5. DEbRIs shIELD/FLAP - Mounted over the cutting attachment. Helps protect operator by deflecting debris pro-
duced during the edging operation.
6. bLADE - Rotates to provide cutting action.
7. WhEEL - Adjustable up/down, sets depth of blade.
8. DRIVE shAFT AssEMbLy - Contains a specially designed liner and the flexible drive shaft.
9. ThROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. When accelerating, press trigger gradu-
ally for best operating technique.
10. GRIP - Rear (right hand) handle.
11. sPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
12. TOP GUARD - Protects arm from the hot engine.
13. RECOIL sTARTER hANDLE - Pull recoil handle slowly until starter engages, then quickly and firmly. DO NOT
let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.
14. sPARK ARREsTOR MUFFLER OR sPARK ARREsTOR MUFFLER WITh CATALysT -The muffler or
catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of
carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris.
15. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
16. FUEL TANK CAP - Cover and seals fuel tank.
17. ChOKE - The choke control is located on the air filter case. Move lever to "COLD START" ( ) to close choke
for cold starting. Move lever to "RUN" ( ) position to open choke.
18. AIR CLEANER AssEMbLy - Contains replaceable felt element.
19. PURGE bULb - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purging air from
the carburetor. Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump purge
bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.