Gutless Echo pole saw

[Bogoak]

What's wrong with the thing? It doesn't like being pointed skywards, and revs die ( not good for a pole saw ); also generally lacking in power. It's a relatively new machine, and done very little work.

 

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[flatyre]

Position of the fuel filter in the tank?

[spudulike]

Probably going to be fuel related, the fuel filter position sounds like a good suggestion. If the engine is running rich then fuel and oil can build up in the engine only to swamp the plug when vertical.

 

If it is under warranty, take it back. Echo kit is generally pretty well made and well thought of.....says he with a long reach and 1m trimmer in his personal collection!

[Bogoak]

Sounds sense I guess, I'll have a poke about and see if I can improve things. Not sure if it's still under guarantee; I bought it mail order, so it would involve a bit of hassle no doubt, if I wanted to Send it off.

 

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