Echo Drill ED 200 User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL  
ECHO  
ENGINE DRILL  
ED-200  
WARNING  
DANGER  
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND  
FOLLOW RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION.  
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN  
SERIOUS INJURY.  
ECHO, INCORPORATED  
400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047-1564  
Phone : 847-540-8400  
X750-004 56 0  
X750409-3400  
Printed in Japan 0310Ami 857 ES  
 
INTRODUCTION  
ECHO Engine Drill ED-200 is a lightweight, high  
performance, two-stroke engined unit designed for  
drilling.  
WARNING  
DANGER  
IMPROPER USE OR CARE OF THIS UNIT, OR  
FAILURE TO WEAR PROPER PROTECTION  
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. READ  
AND UNDERSTAND THE RULES FOR SAFE  
OPERATION AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN  
THIS MANUAL.  
This Manual provides the information necessary for  
operation and maintenance.  
SAFETY AND SPECIAL INFORMATION  
THIS SYMBOL ACCOMPANIED  
BY THE WORDS WARNING  
AND DANGER CALLS  
ATTENTION TO AN ACT OR  
CONDITION THAT CAN LEAD  
TO SERIOUS PERSONAL  
INJURY TO OPERATOR AND  
BYSTANDERS.  
IMPORTANT  
The enclosed message provides information  
necessary for the protection of the unit.  
NOTE  
This enclosed message provides tips for use,  
care and maintenance of the unit.  
Throughout this manual and on the product itself,  
you will find safety alters and helpful, information  
messages preceded by symbols or key words. The  
following is an explanation of those symbols and  
key words and what they mean to you.  
The circle with the slash symbol  
means whatever is shown within  
the circle is prohibited.  
CONTENTS  
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................  
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Safety and Special Information ....................................................................................................................  
Safety ...........................................................................................................................................................  
Operating Techniques ..................................................................................................................................  
Description ...................................................................................................................................................  
Assembling...................................................................................................................................................  
Operation .....................................................................................................................................................  
Maintenance and Care .................................................................................................................................  
Trouble shooting........................................................................................................................................... 10  
Maintenance................................................................................................................................................. 11  
Storage......................................................................................................................................................... 13  
Specifications ............................................................................................................................................... 14  
Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature 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.  
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SAFETY  
WARNING  
DANGER  
WARNING  
DANGER  
ALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE WHEN A DRILL  
JAM OCCURS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO  
REMOVE AN OBJECT CAUSING A DRILL  
JAM IF THE ENGINE IS RUNNING. PHYSICAL  
INJURY CAN OCCUR IF A DRILL JAM IS  
REMOVED AND THE DRILLS START  
MOVING.  
ENGINE DRILL USERS RISK INJURY TO  
THEMSELVES AND OTHERS IF THE ENGINE  
DRILL IS USED IMPROPERLY, AND/OR  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE NOT  
FOLLOWED. PROPER CLOTHING AND  
SAFETY GEAR MUST BE WORN WHEN  
OPERATING ENGINE DRILL.  
OPERATOR SAFETY  
Do all drilling at full throttle speed. Drilling at  
less at than full speed can damage the clutch  
by allowing it to slip.  
Read this Engine drill Operator’s Manual  
carefully. Be sure you understand how to  
operate this unit properly before you use it.  
WARNING  
DANGER  
USE A FIRM GRIP WITH THUMBS AND  
FINGERS ENCIRCLING THE HANDLES. A  
FIRM GRIP WILL HELP YOU KEEP CONTROL  
OF THE ENGINE DRILL. NEVER OPERATE  
THE ENGINE DRILL ONLY ONE HAND OR  
BODILY INJURY CAN OCCUR.  
Be familiar with all the controls and the proper  
use of the machine.  
Wear proper clothing to protect legs and other  
exposed parts of your body.  
Wear non-skid sole shoes. Do not wear open-  
toed shoes or operate unit while bare footed.  
Always carry the engine drill with the engine  
stopped and the HOT muffler away from your  
body.  
Wear eye and hearing protection devices.  
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT  
Use caution when handling fuel. Put the caps  
back tightly on both the fuel can and the engine  
drill fuel tank.  
Move at least 3 m (10 feet) from the refueling  
point and be sure there is no leakage of fuel  
from the fuel tank cap or the fuel system before  
starting the engine.  
Always wear eye protection goggles that meet  
ANSI Z87.1 standards.  
Wear hearing protection.  
ECHO recommends that hearing protection be  
worn at all times.  
Operate this gasoline powered engine  
equipment in a well-ventilated area only.  
Dress properly! Do not wear loose clothing or  
jewellery, they can be caught in moving parts.  
Use of sturdy gloves, non-skid footwear, and  
safety glasses is recommended.  
Start the unit on the ground with the throttle set  
at idle. Do not start if the drills are obstructed  
by the ground or any other object.  
While operating the machine always be sure of  
a secure position.  
Never allow children to use the machine.  
Do not allow anyone to hold the material you  
are drilling.  
Keep a firm grip on the engine drill with both  
hands, the right hand on the front handle, the  
left hand on the rear handle.  
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