Summary of Contents for Echo Power Pruner PPT-230/231
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PPFD-2400 WARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual, with your Hedge Clipper Attachment. These manuals must be read and understood for proper and safe operation, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
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.
Operator's Manual, will help you locate them. 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.
Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a hedge clipper. Physical Condition Hearing Protection Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: Wear hearing protection. ECHO recommends wearing • if you are tired or sick, hearing protection whenever unit is used. • if you are taking medication, Proper Clothing •...
Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non approved attachment combination. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual.
SAFE OPERATION WARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. Provide Safety And Operating Instructions To All Operators • Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and Safety Manual for instructions on Safe Operation.
9. SAFETY VIDEO - (Not included with unit) P/N 99922202800 English version and P/N 99922203513 Spanish version are available at a cost of $5.00 from ECHO, INC. or any authorized ECHO dealer. The video overviews safety precautions and proper operating techniques and is supplemental to the Safety Manual. Read and understand the Safety Manual...
PECIFICATIONS MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- HEDGE CLIPPER ATTACHMENT Length ------------------------------------------------------- 775 mm (30.5 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 121 mm (4.75 in.) Weight ------------------------------------------------------ 2.45 kg (5.4 lbs.) Gear Case Ratio -------------------------------------------- 3.5 : 1 Cutter -------------------------------------------------------- Double Reciprocating Blade - Double Edge Cutter Length ----------------------------------------------- 450 mm (17.7 in.) Cutter Pitch ------------------------------------------------- 28 mm (1.1 in.) Maximum Diameter Cut ------------------------------------ 9.5 mm (3/8 in.) Approved for use with the following Power Pruner...
HAFT EDGE LIPPER TTACHMENT PERATOR ANUAL WARNING DANGER 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).
ADJUST ATTACHMENT POSITION 1. Hard to reach areas can be trimmed by rotating the attachment in 90° increments. Loosen (do not remove) bolts (A). Rotate attachment in adapter (B) until desired blade attachment position is achieved. Align holes and tighten bolts (A). ADJUSTING CUTTING ANGLE OF BLADE 1.
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. SKILL LEVEL Level 1 = Easy to do.
5. Check cutting blade tightness. Tighten blade bolts (A) until snug with 10 mm wrench. Loosen bolts 1/2 turn. Hold bolts (A) from turning and tighten locknuts (B) with other 10 mm wrench. Gear Case Tools Required: Grease Gun with ECHO LUBE 14 oz. cartridge ®...
TTACHMENT PERATOR ANUAL SHARPENING BLADES Level 1. Tools Required: Flat File, Small Screwdriver. Parts required: Gear box gasket, ECHO LUBE ® Lithium Based Grease. NOTE Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands. 1. Use screwdriver to separate upper and lower cutters equal distance apart.
• Sending 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 number of the ECHO unit you have, part number of the manual (if known), your name and address and mail to address below.
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