Operation - Echo Power Pruner PPT-230/231 Operator's Manual

WARNING
Hedge Clipper cutting blades are very sharp! Always wear gloves
when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may
result.
3. Pull upper shaft tube (C) out of fiberglass lower shaft tube 127-152
mm (5-6 in.), then slide (C) back into fiberglass lower shaft tube
exposing inner drive shaft (E).
(All Models)
4. Remove locator screw (F) in bottom of attachment adapter clamp.
5. Align star shaped drive of inner drive shaft (E) with Hedge Clipper
Attachment shaft (G).
6. Align ridges on upper shaft tube (H) with seams (I) in cutting
attachment clamp and adapter.
7. Slide upper shaft tube into attachment, aligning hole for locator
screw (K) in bottom of cutting attachment adapter with locating
hole (L) in upper shaft tube.
8. Install and tighten locator screw (F). Tighten six (6) cutting
attachment clamp screws (J).
O
PERATION
All over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with high voltages. Never
touch wires directly or indirectly when pruning, otherwise serious injury or death may result.
• Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual
and instructions for safe operation.
• Review area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contribute to
unsafe conditions. DO NOT operate unit if any wires (power, tele-
phone, cable, etc.) are closer than 15 m (50 ft.) to any part of the
operator or unit.
• Before starting the unit, equip yourself and any other person working
within the 15 m (50 ft.) Safety Zone with the required protective
equipment and clothing.
• Always evaluate the area being cut for overhead hazards, such as
dead branches which may fall and strike the operator or helpers.
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HAFT EDGE
DANGER
WARNING DANGER
C A
LIPPER TTACHMENT
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PERATOR S ANUAL
F
G
C
E
H
I
BOTTOM
J
VIEW
K
J
15 m
(50 ft.)
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