Summary of Contents for Echo POWER PRUNER 99944200530
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PAS 260/261 WARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual for Pro Attachment Series power source or Split Boom Trimmer. Those manuals and this manual must be read and understood for proper and safe operation, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
Servicing Information ... 20 - Parts/ Serial Number ... - Service ... 20 ECHO Consumer Product Support ... 20 - Warranty Card ... 20 - Manual Ordering Instructions ... 20 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.
AFETY MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you.
Attachment is used Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting, durable protective clothing; chain saw safety pants or chaps are recommended.
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, 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. • Never adjust the guide bar or saw chain when the engine is operating.
Read the Manuals • Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual, and instructions for safe operation. Clear the Work Area • Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 m (50 ft.) while the unit is in use.
Locate this safety decal on your attachment. Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If it cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information.
The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts.
5. Rotate locator pin (A) 1/4 turn clockwise to engage lower shaft hole. Insure locator pin is fully engaged by twisting lower drive shaft. Locator pin should snap flush in coupler. Full engagement will prevent further shaft rotation. 6. Secure lower shaft assembly to coupler by tightening clamping knob (D).
PERATION NOTE Refer to your Pro Attachment Series power source or Split Boom Operator's Manual for correct engine fueling, starting and stopping instructions. IMPORTANT Guide bar cover is for travel/storage only. Remove cover before using unit. LUBRICATING THE GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN Automatic Oiling System 1.
PRUNING TECHNIQUES ™ The Power Pruner Attachment 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. • Plan cut carefully. Check direction branch will fall. •...
Pruner attachment achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an 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.
3. Slide the cutting attachment onto the shaft housing until the hole in the neck of the cutting attachment is aligned with the hole (C) in the housing (It may be necessary to rotate the saw chain slightly to align the internal pinion and drive shaft.) 4.
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5. Turn saw chain tension adjuster slot (B) counterclockwise until it stops. 6. Install chain on guide bar with cutters on top of bar facing toward bar tip. 7. Install guide bar and chain on gear case, engaging chain with drive sprocket (D).
FILING SAW CHAIN Level 3. Tools Required: 4 mm (5/32 in.) round File Flat File Depth Gauge IMPORTANT Dull or damaged cutters will result in poor cutting performance, increased vibration and premature chain failure. WARNING Always stop engine and wear gloves when filing saw chain, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
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1121374401 12" narrow bar 1120374401 When converting from Intenz™ guide bar to regular or narrow kerf guide bar, see your Echo dealer for additional parts needed. IMPORTANT Chain and guide bar gauge size must be identical. Use Bar/Chain combinations shown in table above.
TORAGE Storage Hook Installation 1. Insert small end of hook into locating hole on attachment shaft. 2. Slide plastic cap onto end of attachment shaft. PECIFICATIONS MODEL ----------------------------------------------------- 99944200530 POWER PRUNER Length ------------------------------------------------------- 1448 mm (57.0 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 102 mm (4.0 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 140 mm (5.5 in.) Weight ------------------------------------------------------ 2.19 kg (4.84 lbs.) Sprocket Type ---------------------------------------------- 6 tooth spur, 9.53 (3/8 in.) pitch...
• Purchasing from your Echo Dealer. • Manuals are available by sending a written request stating the model number and serial number of your Echo unit, part number of the manual, your name and address, and mail to the address below.