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Echo pb 8010 - hip belt?

Posted by Andrew holt on December 11, 2024 at 10:12pm

Evening folks, just upgraded from my trusty br600 to an echo 8010 ( arriving tomorrow) do they do a hip belt for. This model? Seen them for some other models but nit this one? Tia

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  • Peter sellers December 12, 2024 at 6:43am

    Andrew, we have run these since they came into the UK, absolutely awesome bit of kit you'll think your BR600 was a toy in comparison!

    Not aware of a hip belt being available, but necessary, we use a bungee cord doubled up between the straps and this works well, hope that helps.

    • Andrew holt > Peter sellers December 12, 2024 at 7:55pm

      Hi Peter, that's exactly what I was hoping to hear regarding the br600 🤣🤣. It's arrived today and has come with a hip belt! Maybe it's something they do now? Good news for me anyway, cracking idea with the bungee cords though, thanks

       

      Oh, what fuel mix it for these please? 

      • Peter sellers > Andrew holt December 13, 2024 at 7:01am

        Andrew, we use a bit more oil than 50:1. CAUTION Echo are specific to which spec of oil to use don't use red ! We have used Stihl semi synthetic since new and both blowers have been fine.

        Enjoy the power !!!

        • Andrew holt > Peter sellers January 4, 2025 at 9:33pm

          Thanks Peter, I used blue oil, think it was from screwfix, hope this is OK, been using the blower a bit lately.......... WOW! what a machine, knocks the socks off the br600, like you said it would 🤣 so glad I went for this one! 

  • Ian Harvey December 12, 2024 at 8:26am

    Looks like they do. See following video:

    https://www.facebook.com/reel/757468429174261

    4.2K views · 65 reactions | How to install the Hip Belt on an ECHO PB-8010 backpack blower. #echoto…
    How to install the Hip Belt on an ECHO PB-8010 backpack blower. #echotools.
    • Andrew holt > Ian Harvey December 12, 2024 at 7:56pm

      Thanks Ian, as it happens mine came with a hip belt, cheers

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