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Power Pruner
Operator's Manual
MODEL:
WARNING
Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used im-
properly and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator's
manual. It must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to
do so could result in serious injury.
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  • Page 1 Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used im- properly and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator’s manual. It must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NTRODUCTION Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the- job-dependability. Read and understand this manual. You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages.

  • Page 3: Safety

    OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL AFETY ANUAL AFETY YMBOLS AND MPORTANT NFORMATION ceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. Power Pruner requires sound judgment and knowledge of the methods which should be applied in each DANGER CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMBOL The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word...

  • Page 4: Personal Condition And Safety Equipment

    Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a Power Pruner Physical Condition Hearing Protection Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever can occur. Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Proper Clothing safety pants or chaps are recommended.
  • Page 5 OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL Repetitive Stress Injuries exposure to vibration may contribute to CTS. CTS can cause severe pain for months or even years. ment. nerve and muscle damage can be prevented. DANGER All over head electrical conductors and communications wires can This unit is not insulated against electrical current.

  • Page 6: Kickback

    Keep A Solid Stance uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work in odd positions or on ladders. Do not overreach. only from the ground or out of an ap- proved bucket lift. dead branches which may fall and strike the operator or helpers. tion.

  • Page 7: Equipment

    EQUIPMENT WARNING be responsible for the failure of cutting devices or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO for use with this unit. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual. Guide Bar and Saw Chain WARNING openings.

  • Page 8: Description

    ESCRIPTION Locate this safety decal on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc-...
  • Page 9 OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL POWER HEAD THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration press trigger gradu- ally for best operating technique. SHOULDER HARNESS - An adjustable strap that suspends the unit from the operator. CUTTING ATTACHMENT - CUTTING SHOE ate and lower saw chain into branch.

  • Page 10: Contents

    ONTENTS Due to packaging restriction the ECHO product you have purchased requires some assembly. ___ Power Head ___ Handle Shaft Assembly ___ Drive Shaft Assembly ___ Cutting Attachment W/ Guide Bar and Saw Chain ___ Operator's Manual ___ Safety Glasses...

  • Page 11: Drive Shaft/Power Head

    OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL together until handle shaft is fully seated into drive shaft. Tighten clamping bolts (A). HANDLE SHAFT POWER HEAD Remove protective cap from drive shaft end. 2. Loosen two (2) clamping screws (A) and remove locating screw (B).

  • Page 12: Cutting Attachment To Drive Shaft Installation

    CUTTING ATTACHMENT TO DRIVE SHAFT INSTALLATION WARNING otherwise serious personal injury may result. 1. Loosen the two (2) screws (C) and remove locator screw (D) on cutting attachment. Loosen clamp knob (E) turning counter clockwise. drive shaft (G). Align and join star shaped drive end of inner drive shaft (G) with cutting attachment shaft (H).

  • Page 13: Throttle Linkage And Ignition Leads

    6. Assure both ends of clip are secured in notch as shown. Con- (B) is pulled. Check throttle for freedom of movement and that wide open throttle / low idle extremes are adjusted properly. The Consult with your Echo Dealer for correct adjustment procedure.
  • Page 14 Secure ignition leads against engine housing with clip (I).

  • Page 15: Saw Chain Tension Adjustment

    OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT WARNING Never try to replace or adjust guide bar and saw chain with engine running. Always disconnect spark plug wire before servicing guide bar and saw chain. This saw chain is gloves to protect your hands when handling it. Wear eye protec- IMPORTANT Always loosen guide bar nuts before turning the chain tension ad- To Adjust Saw Chain Tension...

  • Page 16: Operation

    Petrol - Fuel is a mixture of regular grade petrol and an air-cooled 2-stroke engine oil of reputable brand name. Mini- mum 89 Octane unleaded petrol is recommended. Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol or more than 10 % of ethyl alcohol. and ECHO Premium 50 : 1 oil. Handling Fuel DANGER...

  • Page 17: Lubricating The Guide Bar And Saw Chain

    OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL Mixing Instructions Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off containers IMPORTANT to reduce fuel spillage.

  • Page 18: Starting Cold Engine

    STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING injury may result. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position. 2. Choke Move choke (B) to “Cold Start” ( ) Position. 3. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times. Cold Start Recoil Starter clear of all obstacles.

  • Page 19: Starting Warm Engine

    The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke. WARNING injury may result. NOTE Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer. Cold Start Stop Switch. Move Stop Switch button (A) forward away from the STOP posi- tion.

  • Page 20: Pruning Techniques

    PRUNING TECHNIQUES WARNING away from your face and body. NOTE Power Pruner may be subject to local regulations. The Power Pruner is designed for light to medium trimming of limbs and branches up to 203 mm (8 in.) in diameter. Follow these tips for successful operation.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    PERATOR ANUAL AINTENANCE WARNING Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces. Your ECHO Power Pruner is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance Service Dealer for repairs. SKILL LEVELS NOTE Level 1 = Easy to do. Common tools may be required.

  • Page 22: Air Filter

    AIR FILTER Level 1. Parts required: Air Filter accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. are deformed. NOTE placement. See Carburetor Adjustment Section. FUEL FILTER Level 1. Parts Required: Fuel Filter DANGER Fuel is VERY or handling or serious personal injury may result. empty fuel tank.

  • Page 23: Spark Plug

    OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL SPARK PLUG Level 2. Parts Required: Spark Plug NGK BPMR-8Y IMPORTANT damage may occur. electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean. Remaining sand will damage engine. 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) 3.

  • Page 24: Exhaust System

    The cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period. ECHO strongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this important maintenance service.

  • Page 25: Carburetor Adjustment

    OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break- in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions High Altitude Operation (ASL) (96.0 kPa).

  • Page 26: Guide Bar And Saw Chain Replacement

    GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN REPLACEMENT WARNING Never try to replace or adjust guide bar and saw chain with engine running. Always disconnect spark plug wire before servicing guide bar and saw chain. This saw chain is Guide Bar Replacement / Installation Level 2 1.
  • Page 27 OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT WARNING Never try to replace or adjust guide bar and saw chain with engine running. Always disconnect spark plug wire before servicing guide bar and saw chain. This saw chain is gloves to protect your hands when handling it. Wear eye protec- IMPORTANT Always loosen guide bar nuts before turning the chain tension ad- To Adjust Saw Chain Tension...

  • Page 28: Filing Saw Chain

    FILING SAW CHAIN 30° Level 2. Tools required: IMPORTANT WARNING Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before servic- 90° should be exposed above top cutter edge. File until cutter top and side bevel edges are sharp without nicks. (TOP PLATE ANGLE) (TOP PLATE CUTTING ANGLE) then soak in oil.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL ROUBLESHOOTING r o t r o t i a r i l l r o t r e l i l y i l y r o t r e l f f u r e l h t i r u t r / n...

  • Page 30: Storage

    TORAGE WARNING may result. Long Term Storage (over 30 days) Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage mainte- nance which includes the following: DANGER injury may result. 2. Place the stop switch in the "OFF" position. 7.
  • Page 31 Fuel ---------------------------------------------------------- Mixed (Gasoline and Two-stroke Oil) Fuel/Oil Ratio ---------------------------------------------- 50 : 1 (2 % grade and ECHO Premium 50 : 1 oil. Petrol -------------------------------------------------------- Regular grade petrol. Minimum 89 Octane unleaded petrol is recommended. Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol or more than 10 % of ethyl alcohol.
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  • Page 36 YAMABIKO CORPORATION 7-2 SUEHIROCHO 1-CHOME, OHME, TOKYO, 198-8760, JAPAN PHONE: 81-428-32-6118 FAX: 81-428-32-6145 © 2012 YAMABIKO CORPORATION E16924001001/E16924999999...

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