PAS-225VP OPERATION
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Support Handle Installation
Note:  Label shows minimum spacing for support handle 
location
1. Position support handle for comfortable operation and 
secure screws.
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 complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.
Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause 
unconsciousness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit 
so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body.
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires. This unit is equipped with a spark 
arrestor to prevent discharge of hot particles from the engine. Metal cutters can also create sparks if 
the cutter strikes rocks, metal, or other hard objects. Contact local fire authorities for laws or 
regulations regarding fire prevention requirements.
Fuel
Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting ECHO 
requirements are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels 
may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended 
machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement. Alternative fuels may 
also cause premature deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets, carburetors and other engine components.
Fuel Requirements
Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may 
contain up to 10% Ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasoline containing 
methanol (wood alcohol) is NOT approved. ECHO brand Power Fuel
™
 is 93 octane, ethanol-free fuel 
premixed with ECHO Red Armor
®
 engine oil at 50:1 ratio. Use of ECHO Power Fuel
™
 is recommended to 
extend engine life in all air-cooled 2-stroke and 2/4-stroke hybrid engines.