Page 2 - specific to this product.; Specifications
2 Copyright© 2011 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. I 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...
Page 3 - PeraTor; warning; CIRCLE AND sLAsh syMbOL; This symbol means the specific action; CaUTiOn
P ower P runer TM o PeraTor ' s M anual 3 s afety m anual s afety s ymbols and I mportant I nformatIon Hot Surface Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape read and understand Operator's Manual. wear eyes, ears and head protection Fuel and oil...
Page 4 - and; safety
4 Physical Condition Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • if you are tired or sick, • if you are taking medication, • if you have taken alcohol or drugs. Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye Protection Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE re- q...
Page 5 - DangEr; Read the Manuals; Repetitive Stress Injuries
P ower P runer TM o PeraTor ' s M anual 5 DangEr All over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with high voltages. This unit is not insulated against electrical current. Never touch wires directly or indirectly when pruning, otherwise serious injury or death ...
Page 6 - Keep A solid stance; kIckback
6 warning Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the Power Pruner TM and result in serious injury to the operator or any one standing close by. Hold the Power Pruner TM firmly with both hands with thumbs and fingers encircling the front and rear handles. Be aware of the down and outward p...
Page 7 - equIpment; Guide Bar and Saw Chain; • Use only one Echo-approved extension on the pruner.; ALWAys; before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.; DO NOT; rized servicing dealer before using.
P ower P runer TM o PeraTor ' s M anual 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 t...
Page 8 - An Emission Control Label; escrIptIon; instructions for specific information.; PRODUCT EMIssION DURAbILITy (EMIssION COMPLIANCE PERIOD); listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual.; mIssIon; California models only.
8 An Emission Control Label is located on the engine. (This is an EXAMPLE ONLY, information on label varies by engine FAMILY). d escrIptIon 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 re...
Page 9 - prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged.
P ower P runer TM o PeraTor ' s M anual 9 1 2 8 7 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 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 t...
Page 10 - sPARK ARREsTOR MUFFLER OR sPARK ARREsTOR MUFFLER WITh CATALysT; The muffler or
10 12. ThROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration press throttle trigger gradually for best operating technique. 13. shOULDER hARNEss - An adjustable strap that suspends the unit from the operator. 14. RECOIL sTARTER hANDLE - Pull handle slowly until recoil...
Page 12 - drIve
12 2. Slide the cutting attachment onto the shaft housing until the hole in the neck of the cutting attachment is aligned with the hole (C) in the housing. (It may be necessary to rotate the saw chain slightly to align the internal pinion and drive shaft.) 3. Insert locator screw (B) into hole (C) a...
Page 13 - throttle; Close choke and remove air filter cover.
P ower P runer TM o PeraTor ' s M anual 13 a B C D C D throttle lInkage and IgnItIon leads 1. Close choke and remove air filter cover. 2. Place inner throttle cable in large hole of carburetor swivel (A). 3. Loosen nuts (B) and place threaded end of throttle linkage in bracket slot. Finger tighten n...
Page 14 - To Adjust Saw Chain Tension; til the chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar, as shown.; IMPORTANT
14 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 1. Move stop switch to STOP position. 2. Disconnect spark plug lead. 3. Loos...
Page 15 - fuel; Fuel Requirements; NOT; peratIon; laws or regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.; certified oil, such as Echo premium
P ower P runer TM o PeraTor ' s M anual 15 fuel NOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty. Read and follow instructions in the Storage section of this manual. wa...
Page 16 - Mixing Instructions; Handling Fuel
16 Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix. IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a...
Page 17 - Wipe debris from around oil fill cap.; decrease oil volume - counter clockwise to increase oil volume.; volume during normal operating conditions. During heavy or dry; NOTE; Automatic Oiling System
P ower P runer TM o PeraTor ' s M anual 17 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. adjustIng automatIc oIler 1...
Page 18 - Stop Switch; Recoil Starter
18 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. 1. Stop Switch Mov...
Page 19 - startIng; Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer.; If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use Cold Start Procedure.; stoppIng; Throttle; If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP posi-
P ower P runer TM o PeraTor ' s M anual 19 startIng warm engIne The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position. warning The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. NOT...
Page 21 - Your ECHO Power Pruner; Service Dealer for repairs.; skIll; Level; = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.; REPOWER; Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier.; maIntenance; Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.
P ower P runer TM o PeraTor ' s M anual 21 Your ECHO Power Pruner TM is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your pruner achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ...
Page 22 - Dual Layer Air Filter; VERy
22 aIr fIlter Level 1. Parts required: REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. 1. 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. Remove air filter cover and air filter retaine...
Page 23 - spark; coolIng; pass freely through the cylinder fin area. This flow of air carries
P ower P runer TM o PeraTor ' s M anual 23 spark plug Level 2. Parts Required: REPOWER TM 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 plu...
Page 24 - DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins.; eXhaust; Spark Arrestor Screen; Spark Arrestor Screen, Gasket
24 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove air cleaner cover. 3. Remove muffler cover (A). 4. Remove engine cover (B). IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 6. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the rec...
Page 25 - Clean carbon deposits from muffler components.; lytic element inside muffler.; Exhaust Port Cleaning; Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler; Install muffler cover and attach spark plug lead.
P ower P runer TM o PeraTor ' s M anual 25 1. Remove muffler cover (A). 2. Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove spark arrestor screen (B), gasket (C), and exhaust guide (D) from muffler body. 4. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components. ...
Page 26 - High Altitude Operation; above; able, idle speed screw (A) should be set to the specifications found
26 carburetor adjustment Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break- in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as requ...
Page 27 - VERY; Guide Bar Replacement / Installation; Drive Shaft; Level 2; Slide the flexible cable back in the drive housing. DO NOT get
P ower P runer TM o PeraTor ' s M anual 27 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 yo...
Page 28 - Loosen two guide bar; Guide Bar Cover Cleaning; Gently brush debris from inside guide bar cover and from around
28 To Adjust Saw Chain Tension 1. Move stop switch to STOP position. 2. Disconnect spark plug lead. 3. Loosen two guide bar nuts (A) until finger tight. 4. Hold the bar nose up, and turn the adjuster screw (C) clockwise un- til the chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar, as shown. Cold C...
Page 29 - combinations shown in table above.; Keep chain properly tensioned at all times.; All chains require frequent adjustment.
P ower P runer TM o PeraTor ' s M anual 29 a C IMPORTANT Check bar Part Number on your Power Pruner. Chain and guide bar gauge size must be identical. Use Bar/Chain combinations shown in table above. Bar P/N Chain P/N Chain Type Links Pitch Gauge 3/8" 0.043 12" narrow bar P/N 12A4CD3744 90S4...
Page 30 - ing guide bar and saw chain. Always wear gloves when filing saw
30 fIlIng standard saw chaIn 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 ...
Page 31 - roubleshootIng; Fuel vapors are; extremely; flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion.; Never; test for ignition spark by
P ower P runer TM o PeraTor ' s M anual 31 t roubleshootIng warning 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. T r a H C g n i T O O H S E L B U ...
Page 32 - torage; Drain
32 s torage Long Term Storage (over 30 days) 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. Do not s...
Page 33 - pecIfIcatIons; Spark arrestor muffler or spark arrestor muffler with catalyst; Premium Universal 2-Stroke Oil
P ower P runer TM o PeraTor ' s M anual 33 s pecIfIcatIons MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- PPF-280 Length ------------------------------------------------------ 2.768 m (109 in.)Width -------------------------------------------------------- .246 m (9.69 in.)Height --------...
Page 37 - notes
Page 40 - Call; always; ber, Type and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find these; Replacement Operator, safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs
COnSUMEr PrODUCT SUPPOrT 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 Mon - Fri C.S.T. ECHO, inCOrPOraTED 400 O akwOOd R Oad L ake Z uRich , iL 60047 www.echo-usa.com DEaLEr? Call 1-800-432-ECHO 1-800-432-3246 or www.echo-usa.com E09511001001/E09511999999 E09612001001/E09612999999 s ervIcIng I nformatIon parts / serI...
