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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 Operator's Manual

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Power Pruner
Operator's Manual
MODEL:
WARNING
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.
X7702090600
O
PERATOR
TM
PPT-265
P
P
OWER
RUNER
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M
S
ANUAL
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1
X770001100
06/07

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  • Page 1 Power Pruner Operator's Manual MODEL: WARNING 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. X7702090600 PERATOR PPT-265 ANUAL X770001100 06/07...

  • 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: Safety

    AFETY ANUAL AFETY YMBOLS AND 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.

  • Page 4: Personal Condition And Safety Equipment

    WARNING is used improperly and or safety 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 5 Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI).

  • Page 6: Kickback

    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. Do not overreach. • Operate the Power Pruner only from the ground or out of an approved bucket lift.

  • Page 7: Equipment

    WARNING Serious injury may result from the use of non approved guide bar and saw chain combinations. 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 8: Description

    Locate this safety decal on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions 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 9 POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Starter. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration press trigger gradually for best operating technique. SHOULDER HARNESS - An adjustable strap that suspends the unit from the operator. CUTTING ATTACHMENT - Sealed, gear ratio is 1.5:1 reduction.

  • Page 10: Contents

    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.

  • Page 11: Cutting Attachment To Drive Shaft Installation

    Align flexible drive shaft coupler with engine socket and slide together until locating hole in shaft is visible through locating hole in engine housing. Install locating screw (B) and tighten clamping bolts (A). Route throttle linkage and ignition lead assembly along shaft and clip as shown.

  • Page 12: Throttle Linkage And Ignition Leads

    / low idle extremes are adjusted properly. The throttle linkage must be adjusted by moving the adjustment fixture (C). Consult with your Echo Dealer for correct adjustment procedure. 4. Connect 2 ignition stop leads (E, F) from throttle cable tubing to 2 ignition leads (E, F) on engine.

  • Page 13: Saw Chain Tension Adjustment

    SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT WARNING Always disconnect spark plug wire before servicing cutting attachment. Wear gloves when handling saw chain, otherwise serious personal injury may result. To Adjust Saw Chain Tension Move stop switch to STOP position. Disconnect spark plug lead. Loosen two gearcase cover nuts (A) until finger tight.

  • Page 14: Operation

    FUEL WARNING Alternative fuels, such as E-20 (20% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting ECHO requirements are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance prob- lems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement.
  • Page 15 Mixing Instructions Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix. IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions.

  • Page 16: Lubricating The Guide Bar And Saw Chain

    LUBRICATING THE GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN Automatic Oiling System Wipe debris from around oil fill cap. Remove oil fill cap and fill reservoir with a quality, low viscosity guide bar and saw chain oil. NOTE The discharge volume of the automatic oiler is preset to deliver 3 to 4 cc/min.

  • Page 17: Starting Cold Engine

    STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or thrown. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position.

  • Page 18: Starting Warm Engine

    The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. NOTE If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer. Stop Switch. Move Stop Switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position.

  • Page 19: 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 20: 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 Dealer for repairs.

  • Page 21: Air Filter

    AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: Cleaning brush 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Parts required: Air Filter Close choke (Cold Start Position [ entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. Remove air filter cover.

  • Page 22: Spark Plug

    SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: 10x19mm (13/32x3/4in) T-wrench, Feeler gauge, Soft metal brush Parts Required: Spark Plug NGK BPM-8Y IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode.

  • Page 23: Exhaust System

    Remove spark plug lead. Remove air cleaner cover. Remove muffler cover screw and muffler cover (A). Remove 2 engine cover screws and engine cover (B). IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank.

  • Page 24: Carburetor Adjustment

    The cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period. ECHO strongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this important maintenance service. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT...

  • Page 25: Guide Bar And Saw Chain Replacement

    WARNING When carburetor adjustment is completed, the cutting attachment should not turn at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN REPLACEMENT WARNING Never try to replace or adjust guide bar and saw chain with engine running. Always disconnect spark plug wire before servicing guide bar and saw chain.
  • Page 26 Guide Bar Cover Cleaning Tools Required: 10 x 19 mm (13/32 x 3/4 in.) T-wrench, 4mm Hex Wrench Remove two (2) 6 mm guide bar nuts (A) and guide bar cover screw (B). Remove guide bar cover (D). Gently brush debris from inside guide bar cover and from around sprocket.
  • Page 27 PPT-265 Power Pruner B&C Combinations Bar P/N Chain P/N Chain Type Standard 12" Regular Bar P/N 12AOCD3744 M91VX44G Optional 10" Regular Bar P/N 10AOCD3739 M91VX39G 14" Regular Bar P/N 14AOCD3749 M91VX49G Narrow Kerf 10" Narrow Bar P/N 10A4CD3739 90SG39G 12" Narrow Bar P/N 12A4CD3744 90SG44G 14"...

  • Page 28: Filing Saw Chain

    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 saw chain failure. WARNING Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before servicing guide bar and saw chain.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING n i l t ' n t l i f t l i f y l r n i l DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by ground- ing spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result.

  • Page 30: Storage

    TORAGE WARNING During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. 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 mainte- nance which includes the following: 1.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS MODEL ----------------------------------------------------- PPT-265 Length (Standard) ----------------------------------------- 2.72 m (8 ft. 11 in.) Length (Extended) ----------------------------------------- 3.71 m (12 ft. 2 in.) Length w/extension ---------------------------------------- 5.23 m (17 ft. 2 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- .25 m (9.8 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- .25 m (9.7 in.) Weight (dry) ------------------------------------------------ 8.4 kg (18.5 lb.) Engine Type ------------------------------------------------ Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Bore ---------------------------------------------------------- 34.0 mm (1.34 in.)

  • Page 32: Servicing Information

    • 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.

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