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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
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  • Page 1 PeraTor anual Power Pruner Operator's Manual MODEL: PPT-280 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. X770001272 X7702091002 12/09...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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

    ower runer PeraTor anual afety anual afety ymbols and mportant nformatIon Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre- ceded 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

    Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a Power Pruner Physical Condition Hearing Protection Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever • if you are tired or sick, unit is used. • if you are taking medication, •...
  • Page 5 ower runer PeraTor anual 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 ap- proved 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: Emission Control

    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 ower runer PeraTor anual P/N X505002361 P/N X505002371...
  • Page 10 1. POWER hEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Starter. 2. ThROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration press trigger gradu- ally for best operating technique. 3. shOULDER hARNEss - An adjustable strap that suspends the unit from the operator. 4.

  • Page 11: 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 12: Handle Shaft/Power Head

    4. Align flexible drive shaft coupler with drive shaft socket and slide together until handle shaft is fully seated into drive shaft. 5. Tighten clamping bolts (A). handle shaft power head 1. Loosen two (2) clamping screws (A) and remove locating screw (B).

  • Page 13: Throttle Linkage And Ignition Leads

    Check throttle for freedom of movement and that wide open throttle / low idle extremes are adjusted properly. If adjustment cannot be achieved with adjusting nuts (B), consult with your Echo Dealer for correct adjustment procedure. Tighten nuts (B). Connect 2 ignition stop leads (C,D) from throttle cable tubing to 2 ignition leads (C,D) on engine.

  • Page 14: Cutting Attachment To Drive Shaft Installation

    cuttIng attachment to drIve shaft InstallatIon WARNING Saw Chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 1. Loosen the two (2) screws (C) and locator screw (D) on cutting attachment. 2. Loosen clamp knob (E) turning counter clockwise. 3.

  • Page 15: Saw Chain Tension Adjustment

    ower runer PeraTor anual saw chaIn tensIon adjustment WARNING Always disconnect spark plug wire before servicing cutting attach- ment. 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.

  • Page 16: Operation

    WARNING Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% 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 17: Fuel

    ower runer PeraTor anual Handling Fuel DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. •...

  • Page 18: Lubricating The Guide Bar And Saw Chain

    lubrIcatIng the guIde bar and saw chaIn Automatic Oiling System 1. Wipe debris from around oil fill cap. 2. 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 19: Starting Cold Engine

    ower runer PeraTor anual 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.

  • Page 20: 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. 1. Stop Switch. Move Stop Switch button (A) forward away from the STOP posi- tion.

  • Page 21: Pruning Techniques

    ower runer PeraTor anual prunIng technIques WARNING Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, serious in- jury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body. 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-YOUR- SELF 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 23: Air Filter

    ower runer PeraTor anual aIr fIlter Level 1. Tools required: Cleaning brush 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Parts required: REPOWER AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area.

  • Page 24: Spark Plug

    spark plug Level 2. Tools Required: T-Wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush Parts Required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit 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 25: Exhaust System

    ower runer PeraTor anual 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. Assemble components in reverse order.
  • Page 26 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Tools required: 4 mm Hex Wrench, 8 mm Open End Wrench,Wood or plastic scraper Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler cover (2 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A), heat shield (B), and eyeplate (C).

  • Page 27: Carburetor Adjustment

    Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized ECHO dealer. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is avail- able, idle speed screw (A) should be set to the specifications found on page 34 "Specifications"...

  • Page 28: Guide Bar And Saw Chain Replacement

    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. This saw chain is VERY sharp, wear heavy gloves to protect your hands when handling it.
  • Page 29 ower runer PeraTor anual Guide Bar Cover Cleaning Tools Required: 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 30 PPT-280 Power Pruner B&C Combinations Bar P/N Chain P/N Chain Type Links Pitch Gauge Standard 12" regular bar P/N M91VX44G 3/8" 0.050 12A0CD3744 Optional 10" regular bar P/N M91VX39G 3/8" 0.050 10AOCD3749 14" regular bar M91VX49G 3/8" 0.050 P/N14AOCD3749 Narrow Kerf 10"...

  • Page 31: Filing Saw Chain

    ower runer PeraTor anual fIlIng saw chaIn 30° Level 2. 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 servic- ing guide bar and saw chain.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    roubleshootIng r o t r o t i a r i l l r o t r e l i l y i l y r o t r e l f f u r e l h t i r u t r / n r i a...

  • Page 33: Storage

    ower runer PeraTor anual 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:...

  • Page 34: Specifications

    pecIfIcatIons MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- PPT-280 Length (Standard) ------------------------------------------ 2.86 m (9 ft. 5 in.) Length (Extended) ----------------------------------------- 4.01 m (13 ft. 2 in.) Length w/extension ---------------------------------------- 5.23 m (17 ft. 2 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- .25 m (9.69 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- .25 m (9.69 in.) Weight (dry) ------------------------------------------------ 8.7 kg (19.25 lb.) Engine Type ------------------------------------------------ Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Bore ---------------------------------------------------------- 34.0 mm (1.34 in.)

  • Page 35: Warranty Statements

    The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as prescribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your ECHO unit to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made.
  • Page 36 89 octane or higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the ECHO oil label and covered in your operator’s manual.
  • Page 37 HOW WILL A COVERED PART BE CORRECTED? If there is a defect in a part covered by this warranty, any ECHO Inc. Authorized Service Dealer will correct the defect. You will not have to pay anything to have the part adjusted, repaired or replaced. This includes any labor and diagnosis for warranted repairs performed by the dealer. In addition, engine parts not expressly covered under this warranty but whose failure is a result of a failure of a covered part will be warranted.
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  • Page 40: Servicing Information

    ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the ECHO Web Site for updated information. safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer. A $5.00 shipping charge will be required for each video. ECHO, INCORPORATED...

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