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Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improp- erly and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator’s manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.
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 will find both easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages.
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.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine. In the absence of such informa- tion, ECHO does not recommend the use of ECHO products by anyone who has a pacemaker. Vibration and Cold It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be...
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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).
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.
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.
Locate these safety decals 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.
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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.
___ Cutting Attachment W/ Guide Bar and Saw Chain 2 años o mientras dure la garantía de ECHO Inc., lo que sea más largo. El periodo de garantía empieza en la fecha en que el usuario final compre el producto.
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).
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.
Echo brand premium Power Blend X Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets these standards. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FD certified oil, such as Echo premium Power Blend X , will void the two-stroke engine warranty.
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. •...
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. IMPORTANT To prevent plastic deterioration, do not use synthetic or silicone based oil.
ower runer PeraTor anual sTarTIng Cold engIne WARNING The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position.
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.
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.
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.
ower runer PeraTor anual aIr fIlTer Level 1. 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 accumu- lated dirt from air cleaner area. 2.
spark plug Level 2. 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. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean.
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.
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Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler cover. 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A), heat shield (B), and eyeplate (C). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder exhaust port.
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 "Specifications"...
lubrICaTIon Flexible Drive Shaft Level 1. Parts required: POWER BLENDX 14 oz. or Lithium Based Grease. Loosen clamping screws (A) on driveshaft coupling. 2. Remove handle and flexible drive shaft. 3. Remove flexible drive shaft (B). 4. Wipe flex shaft clean and apply a thin coating of grease. 5.
ower runer PeraTor anual 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.
Sprocket Cover Cleaning 1. Remove two (2) guide bar nuts (A), and unscrew sprocket cover screw (B). 2. Remove sprocket cover (D). 3. Gently brush debris from inside sprocket cover and from around sprocket. 4. Turn tension adjustment screw (C) to ensure chain tension adjuster pin fits into the guide bar adjuster hole.
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ower runer PeraTor anual Power Pruner B&C Combinations Bar P/N Chain P/N Chain Type Links Pitch Gauge Narrow Kerf 10" narrow bar P/N 90S39CQ 3/8" 0.043 10A4CD3739 12" narrow bar P/N 90S44CQ 3/8" 0.043 12A4CD3744 Regular 10" regular bar P/N 91VXL39CQ 3/8"...
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fIlIng saw ChaIn 30° Level 2. 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. Always wear gloves when filing saw 90°...
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.
ower runer PeraTor anual 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...
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.
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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.
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...