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Echo PPT-2100 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
MODELS:
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. Failure to do so could result in serous injury.
X7502301401
PPT-2100 TYPE 1/1E
Serial Number 503550 - 506999
PPT-2400 TYPE 1/1E
Serial Number 505900 - 518599
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
WARNING
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O
PERATOR
DANGER
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ANUAL
89865024661
07/98
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  • Page 1 Power Pruner Operator's Manual MODELS: 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. Failure to do so could result in serous injury. X7502301401 PPT-2100 TYPE 1/1E...

  • 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

    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;...

  • Page 7: Safe Operation

    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 All over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with high voltages.

  • Page 8: Kickback

    Keep A Firm Grip • Grip Power Pruner with both hands with thumbs and fingers tightly encircling the handle, and lower shaft tube. Keep A Solid Stance • Maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery, uneven or unstable surfaces.

  • 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 OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL...
  • Page 12 18. SAW CHAIN - 90 SG 9.53 mm (3/8 in.) low profile Oregon saw chain. Runs approximately 609.6 m/min. (2000 ft/min) at full throttle. 19. GUIDE BAR - 254 mm (10 in.) guide bar (PPT-2100), 305 mm (12 in.) guide bar (PPT-2400). 20. CUTTING SHOE - Used to capture and stabilize branch while cutting. Place cutting shoe against branch, accelerate and lower saw chain into branch.

  • Page 13: Specifications

    NGK BPM-7A Gap 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) Mixed (Gasoline and Two-stroke Oil) 50:1 ECHO High Performance, two-stroke air cooled engine oil 89 Octane unleaded. DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol, more than 10% ethyl alcohol or 15% MTBE. 50:1 ECHO High Performance, two-stroke air cooled engine oil 0.4 lit.

  • Page 14: Assembly

    SSEMBLY SHAFT TUBE POWER HEAD Tools Required: T-wrench, 8-10 mm Wrench, Combination L-Wrench Parts Required: Power Head, Shaft Tube Assembly; Cutting Attach- ment 1. Loosen bolt (A). 2. Match square socket in engine shaft with square power transmis- sion shaft (B) and slide together until engine rests against the machine surface of lower shaft tube housing coupler (C).
  • Page 15 Loosen center clamp knob (F) turning counter clockwise. Pull upper shaft tube (G) out of fiberglass lower shaft tube 127-152 mm (5-6 in.), then slide (G) back into fiberglass lower shaft tube exposing inner power transmission shaft (H). Align and join star shaped drive end of inner power transmission shaft (H) with cutting attachment shaft (I).

  • Page 16: Saw Chain Tension Adjustment

    Tighten the 10mm linkage nuts (E). Check throttle for freedom of movement and make sure it returns to idle position. If the throttle linkage does not allow the carburetor throttle plate (C) to return to idle against idle screw (D), loosen linkage nuts;...

  • Page 17: 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 18: Adjusting Automatic Oiler

    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. AUTOMATIC OILING SYSTEM 1.

  • Page 19: Determine Operation Area

    WARNING The cutting attachment should not rotate at idle. If cutting attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjustment" 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 20: Starting Warm Engine

    The cutting attachment should not rotate 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: Stopping Engine

    WARNING 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 The Power Pruner is designed for light to medium trimming of limbs and branches up to 203 mm (8 in.) in diameter.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    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 23: Air Filter

    AIR FILTER Level 1. Parts required: 90008 REPOWER FILTER KIT 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. Remove the air cleaner cover. Clean and inspect the element for damage.

  • Page 24: Spark Plug

    SPARK PLUG Level 2. Parts Required: Spark Plug, NGK BPM-7A (15901010630 - PPT-2100) NGK BPM-7Y (15901019630 - PPT-2400) 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

    Remove spark plug lead from spark plug and throttle linkage end from the carburetor swivel. 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.

  • Page 26: Carburetor Adjustment Emissions

    Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is avail- able, idle speed should be set to the specification found on page 13 "Specifications" of this manual. WARNING When carburetor adjustment is completed, cutting attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. DANGER PPT-2100 PPT-2400...

  • Page 27: Carburetor Adjustment Non Emissions

    DO NOT over tighten needles. Forcing them to tighten will damage the carburetor. Turn needles out CCW PPT-2100 LO (B) 1-3/8 turns; HI (A) 1-7/8 turns PPT-2400 LO (B) 2-1/2 turns; HI (A) 2-1/4 turns Fine Tuning (Requires Accurate Tachometer) Start engine and allow to warm to operating temperature (minimum 2 - 3 minutes) varying engine speed from idle to full throttle.

  • 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 Z87.1 specification. Guide Bar Replacement / Installation Level 3 •...

  • Page 29: Filing Saw Chain

    FILING SAW CHAIN Level 3. 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. 1.

  • 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

    To obtain a Parts Catalog or Operator's Manual send a check or money order for $2.00 per Parts Catalog or $1.50 per Operator'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.

  • Page 33: Supplement To Operator's Manual

    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.
  • Page 34 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 35 PECIFICATIONS M O D E L L e n g th ( S ta n d a rd ) L e n g th ( E xte n d e d ) L e n g th w /e xte n s i o n W i d th H e i g h t W e i g h t ( d ry)
  • Page 36 SSEMBLY SHAFT TUBE POWER HEAD Tools Required: 10x19mm (13/32x3/4in) T-wrench, 8x10 mm Wrench, Hex Wrench Parts Required: Power Head, Shaft Tube Assembly; Cutting Attach- ment 1. Loosen bolt (A). 2. Match square socket in engine shaft with square power transmis- sion shaft (B) and slide together until engine rests against the machine surface of lower shaft tube housing coupler (C).
  • Page 37 2. Loosen center clamp knob (F) turning counter clockwise. 3. Pull upper shaft tube (G) out of fiberglass lower shaft tube 127-152 mm (5-6 in.), then slide (G) back into fiberglass lower shaft tube exposing inner power transmission shaft (H). Align and join star shaped drive end of inner power transmission shaft (H) with cutting attachment shaft (I).
  • Page 38 4. Tighten the 10mm linkage nuts (E). 5. Check throttle for freedom of movement and make sure it returns to idle position. If the throttle linkage does not allow the carburetor throttle plate (C) to return to idle against idle screw (D), loosen linkage nuts;...
  • Page 39 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 1.
  • Page 40 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 Z87.1 specification. Guide Bar Replacement / Installation Level 3 Tools required: 10mm (13/32 in.) Socket, Screwdriver...

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