Echo POWER PRUNER PPF-2100 TYPE 1/1E Operator's Manual

Echo POWER PRUNER PPF-2100 TYPE 1/1E Operator's Manual

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Power Pruner
Operator's Manual
MODELS:
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual and a
Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could
result in serous injury.
X7502302302
TM
PPF-2100 TYPE 1/1E
Serial Number 001001 - 001162
PPF-2110 TYPE 1/1E
Serial Number 001001 - 001016
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual MODELS: Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serous 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 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.
  • Page 3: Manual Safety Symbols & Important Information

    ANUAL AFETY YMBOLS 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. This symbol accompanied by the words WARNING and DANGER calls attention to an act or condition that can lead to serious personal injury to operator and bystanders.
  • Page 4: Decals

    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.
  • Page 5: Fuel

    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.
  • Page 6: Personal Condition & Safety Equipment

    Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands. 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.
  • Page 7: Safe Operation

    SAFE OPERATION WARNING 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. Determine Operation Area • Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual, and instructions for safe operation.
  • Page 8: Kickback

    Keep A Firm Grip • Grip Power Pruner with both hands with thumbs and fingers encircling the handle, and shaft tube. 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.
  • Page 9: Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions

    EXTENDED OPERATION 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.
  • Page 10: Description

    Due to packaging restriction the ECHO product you have purchased requires some assembly. 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. CONTENTS LIST...
  • Page 11 PERATOR PPF-2100 PPF-2110 OWER RUNER ANUAL...
  • Page 12 1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Starter. 2. REAR HANDLE ASSEMBLY - Rear (right hand) handle. 3. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged.
  • Page 13: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS . t f 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. Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories, and may not include all standard equipment. , t f , t f .
  • Page 14: Assembly

    SSEMBLY For your convenience the Power Pruner We recommend the power head remain attached to the drive shaft and housing at all times. CUTTING ATTACHMENT TO DRIVE SHAFT INSTALLATION Tools Required: 3 mm Hex Wrench Parts Required: Power Head/Drive Shaft; Cutting Attachment WARNING Saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling cutting attachment, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
  • Page 15: Saw Chain Tension Adjustment

    Remove the cutting attachment from the Power Pruner housing by removing the location bolt (B), loosening the (4) four lower bolts (A) clamping the cutting attachment to the shaft housing and slide the cutting attachment off. Loosen the 4 screws (D) on the extension clamp and slide the extension onto the shaft housing until the hole (E) in the extension clamp lines up with the hole (C) in the shaft housing.
  • Page 16: Pre-Operation

    Two-Stroke Oil A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD Standard (ISO/CD 13738), must be used. Echo brand Premium 50:1 oil meets this standard. Engine problems due to inadequate 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.
  • Page 17: Lubricating The Guide Bar And Saw Chain

    IMPORTANT Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added. IMPORTANT Stored two-stroke fuel may separate. ALWAYS shake fuel con- tainer thoroughly before each use. LUBRICATING THE GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN Automatic Oiling System Wipe debris from around oil fill cap.
  • Page 18: Equipment Check

    EQUIPMENT CHECK Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed; • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed. • Inspect fuel lines, tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks. DO NOT operate unit if leaks are found.
  • Page 19: Operation

    WARNING The cutting attachment should not move at idle. If cutting attach- ment moves, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjust- ment" instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Stop Switch - Start/Run.
  • Page 20: Starting Warm Engine

    The cutting attachment should not move at idle. If cutting attach- ment moves, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjust- ment" instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Stop Switch - Start/Run. Move Stop Switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position.
  • Page 21: Pruning Techniques

    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.
  • Page 22: Maintenance Intervals

    MAINTENANCE INTERVALS n i l t l i t l i n i l l f f l i o s t l t n i ® t I -...
  • Page 23: Air Filter

    AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools Required: 25mm or 50mm (1 in. or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush Parts required: . 90008 REPOWER 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.
  • Page 24: Spark Plug

    SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools Required: 10x19mm (13/32x3/4in.) T-wrench, Feeler gauge, (preferably a wire gauge), Soft metal brush Parts Required: Spark Plug, NGK BPMR-7A; P/N 15901010230 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.
  • Page 25: Exhaust System

    Use the wooden stick or brush to remove dirt from cylinder fins. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank. Assemble components in reverse order. NOTE When installing the engine cover, be certain the tab of the metal deflector shield is in the slot of the engine cover.
  • Page 26: Carburetor Adjustment Emissions

    Emission Models Level 2. Tools Required: Screwdriver with 2mm blade width, Tachometer (ECHO P/N 99051130017) Parts required: None. NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with EPA Phase 1 and California Emission Regulations.
  • Page 27: Carburetor Adjustment Non Emissions

    CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Non Emissions Models Level 2 Tools Required: Screwdriver with 2mm blade width, Tachometer (ECHO P/N 99051130017) Parts required: None. NOTE If carburetor has limiter caps follow "Carburetor Adjustment" procedures for Emission models on previous page. Idle Speed Adjustment Turn "idle"...
  • Page 28: Guide Bar And Saw Chain Replacement

    GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN REPLACEMENT 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 CE or ANSI specification Z87.1. Guide Bar Replacement / Installation Level 3 Tools Required: 10x19mm (13/32x3/4 in.) T-Wrench...
  • Page 29: Filing Saw Chain

    FILING SAW CHAIN Level 3. Tools Required: 4.5 mm round File P/N 89751001130; Flat File P/N 89751100230; Depth Gauge P/N 89751400232. IMPORTANT Dull or damaged cutters will result in poor cutting performance, increased vibration and premature saw chain failure. WARNING Always stop engine and wear gloves when filing saw chain, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Spark plug Carburetor Cooling system plugged Exhaust port/spark arrestor screen plugged Remedy Clean Clean See your Echo dealer See your Echo dealer Open choke Clean/replace air filter Adjust carburetor See your Echo dealer Turn switch on See your Echo dealer See your Echo dealer Adjust.
  • Page 31: Storage

    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 Do not store in enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or reach an open flame or spark or serious personal injury may result.
  • Page 32: Servicing Information

    Operator's Manual made payable to ECHO, INCORPORATED. State on a sheet of paper the model number and serial number of the ECHO unit you have, part number of the manual (if known), your name and address and mail to address above.

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