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State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. WARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual, which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. 89865026060 X7502303300 06/98...
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 and the SAFETY MANUAL you found in the same package. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.
OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL & I ANUAL AFETY YMBOLS MPORTANT NFORMATION Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts 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.
Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information.
Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual. • ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO for use with this unit.
Echo's Pro-Comfort are designed to provide additional comfort. Hearing Protection -- Wear hearing protection. OSHA requires the use of hearing protection if this unit is used 2 hours per day or more. ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Proper Clothing -- Wear snug fitting, durable clothing;...
OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL Hot Humid Weather -- Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler. SAFE OPERATION WARNING DANGER All over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with high voltages.
Keep A Firm Grip • Grip Power Pruner with both hands with thumbs and fingers firmly encircling the front and rear handles. Keep A Solid Stance • Maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery, uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work in odd positions or on ladders.
OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL EXTENDED OPERATION EXTREME CONDITIONS Vibration and Cold It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensations followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers.
ENGINE FAMILY: TEH024UB24RA After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately DISPLACEMENT: 23.6 notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PH1 AND 1995-...
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1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter. 2. REAR HANDLE - Sturdy handle for right hand placement. Includes stop switch and throttle trigger. 3. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration press throttle trigger gradually for best operating technique.
OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL PECIFICATIONS i t i i t i ) l i . t i . l f " i l i / . t 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.
50:1 oil meets this proposed standard. Engine problems due to inad- equate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD approved oil, such as Echo Premium 50:1 Two-stroke Oil, will void the two-stroke engine warranty. (Emission related parts only are covered for two years, regardless of two-stroke oil used, per the statement listed in the EPA Phase I/California Emission Defect Warranty Explanation.)
OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL Handling Fuel WARNING DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling, or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. •...
LUBRICATING THE GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN The saw chain should be lubricated every 5 to 10 minutes. Lubrication should be more frequent for dry or heavy cutting. Semi-Automatic Oiling System 1. Turn oil fill cap 45 counter clockwise and lift to remove. 2.
OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL PERATION WARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions which can cause serious injury or death. • Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and instructions for safe operation.
WARNING DANGER Inspect starting area for hazards such as rocks, glass, debris etc. which could be contacted by the cutting attachment when starting. Keep helpers and bystanders at least 15 M (50 ft.) from starting area, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Lay the pruner on a flat clear area.
WARNING DANGER If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine. Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using pruner again. PRUNING TECHNIQUES CORRECT The Power Pruner is designed for light to medium trimming of limbs and branches up to 203 mm (8 in.) in diameter.
ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If the task is not listed, see your ECHO Service Dealer for repairs.
OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL AIR FILTER Level 1. Parts required: REPOWER Filtration Kit P/N 90008 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumu- lated dirt from the air cleaner area. 2.
SPARK PLUG Level 2. Parts Required: Spark Plug, (PPSR-2122) NGK BPM-7A P/N 15901010630 (PPSR-2433) NGK BPM-7Y P/N 99944500071 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean.
OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL Remove spark plug lead from spark plug and throttle linkage end from the carburetor swivel. 2. Remove the four screws that retain the engine cover (A). Two at the top of the recoil starter, two on either side of the front. Lift the cover from the engine and lay to the front of the Power Pruner.
CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Emission Models Level 2. Parts required: None. WARNING DANGER Saw chain must not turn when unit is idling, otherwise serious personal injury may result. NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with EPA Phase 1 and California Emission Regulations.
GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN REPLACEMENT WARNING DANGER Never try to replace or adjust guide bar and saw chain with engine running. This saw chain is VERY sharp, wear heavy gloves to protect your hands when handling it. Wear eye protection meeting ANSI specification Z87.1. Guide Bar Replacement / Installation Level 3 •...
OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL FILING SAW CHAIN Level 3. IMPORTANT Dull or damaged cutters will result in poor cutting performance, increased vibration, and premature saw chain failure. WARNING DANGER Always stop engine and wear gloves when filing saw chain, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 1.
Engine Fuel at No fuel at Fuel strainer clogged Clean Cranks carburetor Clean carburetor Fuel line clogged See your Echo dealer Carburetor Carburetor See your Echo dealer No fuel at Fuel at cylinder cylinder Open choke Muffler wet Fuel mixture is too rich...
OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL TORAGE 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 maintenance which includes the following: 1. Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children. WARNING DANGER Do not store in enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or...
To obtain a Parts Catalog or Owner's Manual send a check or money order for $2.00 per Parts Catalog or $1.50 per Owner's Manual made payable to ECHO, INCORPORATED. State on a sheet of paper the model number and serial numbe of the ECHO unit you have, part number of the manual (if known), your name and address and mail to address above.
If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application, operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO Consumer Product Support Department at 1-800-673-1558 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Central Standard Time) Monday through Friday. Before calling, please know the model and serial number of your unit to help your Consumer Product Support Representative.
NGK BPM-7Y Gap 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) Fuel Mixed (Gasoline and Two-stroke Oil) Fuel/Oil Ratio 50:1 ECHO High Performance, two-stroke air cooled engine oil 89 Octane unleaded. DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol, Gasoline more than 10% ethyl alcohol or 15% MTBE.
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SSEMBLY For your convenience the Power Pruner has been shipped completely assembled. We recommend the power head remain attached to the shaft tube at all times. SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT WARNING DANGER Always wear work gloves when handling saw chain, otherwise serious personal injury may result. To Adjust Saw Chain Tension.
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S M T W T F IMPORTANT Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in 4 5 6 thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added. 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 IMPORTANT 22 23 24 25 26 27 28...
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OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL 3. HI speed adjustment. Adjust HI (A) needle with tachometer. Refer to Wide Open Throttle RPM settings listed in "Specifications" on page 13. 4. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If tachometer is available, idle speed should be set to the specifications found on page 13 "Specifications"...