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Echo Power Pruner PPF-210 Operator's Manual

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Power Pruner
Operator's Manual
MODEL
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. Failure to do so could result in serous injury.
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  • Page 1 PPF-210 WARNING DANGER 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. Failure to do so could result in serous injury.

  • 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

    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 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 Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the unit handles. Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands. 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 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 approved bucket lift.

  • Page 7: Equipment

    DANGER 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 OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL 1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Starter. 2. REAR HANDLE ASSEMBLY - Rear (right hand) handle. 3. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged.

  • 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: 3-Foot Extension Installation

    OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL FOOT EXTENSION INSTALLATION (Optional) WARNING DANGER Saw Chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling cutting attachment, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Remove the cutting attachment from the Power Pruner shaft housing by removing the location bolt (B), loosening the (4) four lower bolts (A) clamping the cutting attachment to the shaft housing, sliding the cutting attachment off.

  • Page 12: Pre-Operation

    Echo premium Power Blend Universal 2-Stroke Oil may be mixed may require the use of automatic fuel at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echo engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. shut-off containers to reduce fuel spillage.

  • Page 13: Lubricating The Guide Bar And Saw Chain

    OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL 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 14: Starting Cold Engine

    STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING DANGER 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 (A) forward away from the STOP position.

  • Page 15: 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 (A) forward away from the STOP position. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line.

  • Page 16: Pruning Techniques

    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 17: Maintenance Intervals

    OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL MAINTENANCE INTERVALS n i l t I - t l i t l i n i l l f f l i o s t l t n i ( ) 1 ®...

  • Page 18: Air Filter

    AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools Required: 25 or 50mm (1or 2 in.) Cleaning brush Parts required: 90008 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 the air filter area.

  • Page 19: Spark Plug

    OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools Required: 10x19mm (13/32x3/4) T-Wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush Parts Required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit P/N 90074 IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1.
  • Page 20 Remove spark plug lead from spark plug. Remove the five screws that retain the engine cover. Two at the top of the recoil starter, two on either side of the front and one in the muffler cover. Lift the cover from the engine and lay to the front of the Power Pruner NOTE The spark plug lead and grommet remain installed in the engine...

  • Page 21: Exhaust System

    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.

  • Page 22: Carburetor Adjustment

    High Altitude Adjustment High altitude adjustment is not required for proper operation of this engine. Level 2. Tools required: Screwdriver, Tachometer (ECHO P/N 99051130017). Parts required: None. NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emissions regulations.

  • Page 23: Guide Bar And Saw Chain Replacement

    OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN REPLACEMENT WARNING DANGER 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 specification Z87.1. Guide Bar Replacement / Installation Level 2 Tools Required: 10 x 19 mm (13/32 x 3/4 in.) T-wrench...

  • Page 24: Filing Saw Chain

    FILING SAW CHAIN 30° 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 DANGER Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before servicing guide bar and saw chain.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL ROUBLESHOOTING t l i l f f t l i t l i t l i t l i t r i t r i WARNING DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result.

  • Page 26: Storage

    TORAGE Long Term Storage (over 30 days) WARNING DANGER 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.

  • Page 27: Specifications

    OWER RUNER PERATOR ANUAL PECIFICATIONS MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- PPF-210 Length ------------------------------------------------------- 2.38 m (7 ft, 9.7 in.) Length w/Optional 3 ft. extension ------------------------ 3.29 m (10 ft, 9.7 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 0.23 m (9.06 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 0.22 m (8.7 in.) Weight (dry) ------------------------------------------------ 6.0 kg (13.3 lb.)

  • Page 28: 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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