Page 2 - WARNING DANGER; explains possible hazards involved with the use of Power Pruner; and
2 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. Youwill find both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAF...
Page 4 - • Inspect fuel lines, tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks.; Engine Cover; INTERNATIONAL
4 DECALS Locate this safety decal on your unit. The complete unit illustration found in the "DESCRIPTION" section, will help youlocate them. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. If a decalcannot be read, a new one can be ordered from y...
Page 5 - Guide Bar and Saw Chain; FUEL; WARNING DANGER
P OWER P RUNER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 5 Guide Bar and Saw Chain WARNING DANGER • Serious injury may result from the use of non approved guide bar and saw chain combinations. Read and comply with all safetyinstructions listed in this manual. • ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutt...
Page 6 - Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good:
6 PERSONAL CONDITION & SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARNING DANGER Power Pruner users risk injury to themselves and others if the Power Pruner is used improperly and or safetyprecautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a Power Pruner. Physical Condition -- Your ...
Page 7 - SAFE; Determine Operation Area; and instructions for safe operation.; Operation; • Always wear head protection with full face shield to help protect
P OWER P RUNER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 7 SAFE OPERATION WARNING DANGER All over head electrical conductors and communications wires canhave electricity flow with high voltages. Never touch wires directlyor indirectly when pruning, otherwise serious injury or death mayresult. Hot Humid Weather -- Heavy...
Page 8 - KICKBACK; WARNING DANGER
8 Keep A Firm Grip• Grip Power Pruner with both hands with thumbs and fingers tightly encircling the handle, and lower shaft tube. 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 onladders. Do not ...
Page 9 - EXTENDED; Vibration and Cold; • Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm; Repetitive Stress Injuries; • Avoid using your wrist in a bent, extended or twisted position.
P OWER P RUNER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 9 EXTENDED OPERATION / EXTREME CONDITIONS Vibration and Cold It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, whichaffects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about byexposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold maycaus...
Page 12 - and lower saw chain into branch.
12 1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Starter. 2. REAR HANDLE ASSEMBLY - Sturdy handle for right hand placement. Includes stop switch and throttle trigger. 3. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be depressed before throttle trigger can be operated. 4...
Page 13 - PECIFICATIONS
P OWER P RUNER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 13 MODEL PPT-2100 PPT-2400 Length (Standard) 2286 mm (90.0 in.) 2743 mm (108.0 in.) Length (Extended) 3410 mm (134.25 in.) 3886 mm (153.0 in.) Width 222 mm (8.75 in.) 222 mm (8.75 in.) Height 229 mm (9.0 in.) 229 mm (9.0 in.) Weight (dry) 7.4 kg (16.3 lb.) 7.7 kg...
Page 14 - BOTTOM
14 1. Loosen bolt (A). 2. Match square socket in engine shaft with square power transmis- sion shaft (B) and slide together until engine rests against themachine surface of lower shaft tube housing coupler (C). 3. Rotate lower shaft tube housing to align engine and rear handle assembly in an upright...
Page 15 - THROTTLE
P OWER P RUNER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 15 2. Loosen center clamp knob (F) turning counter clockwise. 3. Pull upper shaft tube (G) out of fiberglass lower shaft tube 127-152mm (5-6 in.), then slide (G) back into fiberglass lower shaft tubeexposing inner power transmission shaft (H). Align and join star...
Page 16 - Connect ground wire terminal under screw (F) on fan housing.; SAW; WARNING DANGER; To Adjust Saw Chain Tension.
16 B A 4. Tighten the 10mm linkage nuts (E). 5. Check throttle for freedom of movement and make sure it returns toidle position. If the throttle linkage does not allow the carburetorthrottle plate (C) to return to idle against idle screw (D), loosenlinkage nuts; turn throttle linkage nut (E) counter...
Page 17 - RE; Fuel Requirements; Mixing - Follow directions on the oil container.; Handling Fuel; WARNING DANGER; slowly allowing pressure to equalize.
P OWER P RUNER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 17 P RE -O PERATION FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [ ] gasoline or gasohol known to be goodquality. Gasohol may contain up to 10% Ethyl (grain) alcohol or 15%MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methanol (woodalcohol) is NOT app...
Page 18 - AUTOMATIC; EQUIPMENT; NOT operate unit if leaks are found.
18 S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 11 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 2 0 2 12 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 2 7 2 82 9 3 0 3 1 IMPORTANTStored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use inthirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added. IMPORTANTStored two-stroke fuel may sep...
Page 20 - STARTING; WARNING DANGER
20 WARNING DANGER Inspect starting area for hazards such as rocks, glass, debris etc.which could be contacted by the cutting attachment when starting.Keep helpers and bystanders at least 15 M (50 ft.) from startingarea, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 4. Lay the pruner on a flat clear ...
Page 21 - STOPPING; PRUNING
P OWER P RUNER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 21 STOPPING ENGINE 1. Release Throttle. Allow engine to idle for a minute. 2. Stop Switch - Stop. Move stop switch button (A) backward toSTOP position. WARNING DANGER If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOPposition, close choke - COLD START posi...
Page 22 - Your ECHO Power Pruner; SKILL; ECHO offers REPOWER
2 2 MAINTENANCE INTERVALS / T N E N O P M O C M E T S Y S E C N A N E T N I A M E R U D E C O R P D ' Q E R L L I K S L E V E L R O Y L I A D E R O F E B E S U Y R E V E L E U F E R 3 S H T N O M 0 9 R O S R U O H 6 S H T N O M 0 7 2 R O S R U O H Y L R A E Y 0 0 6 S R U O H s e r u d e c o r P e c ...
Page 23 - AIR; Remove the air cleaner cover. Clean and inspect the element for; Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and
P OWER P RUNER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 23 AIR FILTER Level 1. Parts required: 90008 REPOWER 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 the air cleaner area. 2. Remove the air clean...
Page 24 - Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center; COOLING; Overheating and engine seizure can occur when:
24 SPARK PLUG Level 2. Parts Required: Spark Plug, NGK BPM-7A (15901010630 - PPT-2100) NGK BPM-7Y (15901019630 - PPT-2400) 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. Remaining sand will damag...
Page 25 - Use the wooden stick or brush to remove dirt form cylinder fins.; EXHAUST; Spark Arrestor Screen; Clean carbon deposits from screen and muffler components.
P OWER P RUNER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 25 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug and throttle linkage endfrom the carburetor swivel. 2. Remove the four screws that retain the engine cover (A). Two at thetop of the recoil starter, two on either side of the front. Lift the coverfrom the engine and la...
Page 26 - Emission Models
26 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Emission Models Level 2. Parts required: None. 1. Before adjusting the carburetor, clean or replace the air filter andspark arrester screen. 2. Start engine and run for several minutes to reach operatingtemperature. 3. Stop engine. Turn HI (A) speed needle CCW (counter clock...
Page 27 - CARBURETOR; Non Emissions Models; Basic Setting; c. Final setting - Set needle at mid point between lean rich drop-
P OWER P RUNER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 27 WARNING DANGER When carburetor adjustment is completed, cutting attachmentshould not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury mayresult. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Non Emissions Models NOTEIf carburetor has limiter caps follow "Carburetor Adjustment"...
Page 28 - Guide Bar Replacement / Installation; Remove sprocket cover.; Saw Chain Installation; Level 3; Engage saw chain with sprocket.
28 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, wearheavy gloves to protect your hands when handling it. Wear eye protection meeting CE or ANSI Z87.1 specification. Guide Bar Replacement /...
Page 29 - FILING; WARNING DANGER; should be exposed above top cutter edge.
P OWER P RUNER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 29 FILING SAW CHAIN Level 3. IMPORTANTDull or damaged cutters will result in poor cutting performance,increased vibration and premature saw chain failure. WARNING DANGER Always stop engine and wear gloves when filing saw chain,otherwise serious personal injury ma...
Page 30 - ROUBLESHOOTING; Remedy
30 T ROUBLESHOOTING Remedy Muffler wetwith fuel Enginedoes notcrank No fuel atcylinder Spark atend ofplug wire No spark at endof plug wire Spark atplug No spark at plug EngineCranks Fuel atcarburetor No fuel atcarburetor Open chokeClean/replace air filterAdjust carburetorSee your Echo dealer Stop sw...
Page 31 - TORAGE; Install the guide bar cover on guide bar and saw chain.
P OWER P RUNER O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 31 S TORAGE 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 maintenance which includes thefollowing: 1. Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of child...
Page 32 - Call; ECHO Incorporated; Available Parts Catalog
32 ECHO, INCORPORATED 400 O AKWOOD R OAD L AKE Z URICH , IL 60047 DEALER? Call 1-800-432-ECHO ECHO Incorporated 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047 Technical Publications Orders SERVICE Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed byan Authorized ECHO Service Dealer. For t...
Page 33 - SUPPLEMENT TO OPERATOR'S MANUAL; CUTTING ATTACHMENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
SUPPLEMENT TO OPERATOR'S MANUAL PART NUMBER 89865024661 (X7502301401) FOR MODELS: PPT-2100 S/N 507000 & UP PPT-2400 S/N 518000 & UP CUTTING ATTACHMENT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS The enclosed pages include important assembly and adjustment procedures for your new Power Pruner. Please replace o...
Page 38 - cutting attachment using the T-wrench provided.
16A 4. Tighten the 10mm linkage nuts (E). 5. Check throttle for freedom of movement and make sure it returns to idle position. If the throttle linkage does not allow the carburetorthrottle plate (C) to return to idle against idle screw (D), loosenlinkage nuts; turn throttle linkage nut (E) counter c...
Page 39 - Automatic Oiling System; guide bar and saw chain oil.; S M
18A 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. NOTEThe discharge volume of the automatic oiler is preset to deliver 3 to4 cc/min. at normal operating RPM. During heavy or dry cu...
