Page 2 - and what measures you should take to make
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. You willfind both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAF...
Page 3 - PERATOR; IMPORTANT
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 3 The circle with the slash symbol means whatever isshown within the circle is prohibited. This symbol accompanied by the words WARNINGand DANGER calls attention to an act or condition thatcan lead to serious personal injury to operator andbystanders. M ANUAL ...
Page 4 - AND; WARNING; Power Pruner; users risk injury to themselves and others if the Power Pruner; is used improperly and or safety; Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good:
4 INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARNING DANGER Power Pruner TM users risk injury to themselves and others if the Power Pruner TM is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when oper...
Page 5 - EXTENDED; Vibration and Cold; EQUIPMENT; Guide Bar and Saw Chain
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 5 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 may...
Page 7 - MISSION; EPA Phase 2; ESCRIPTION; PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 7 IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY: 3EHXS.0234EA DISPLACEMENT: 22.8 ccEMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD: 300 HoursTHIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PH 2 EMISSIONREGULATIONS FOR SMALL NONROAD ENGINE. REFERTO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICA-TIONS AND ADJUST...
Page 9 - LOWER SHAFT TUBE - Durable fiberglass mesh housing.; cover before using unit.
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 9 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 graduallyfor best operating technique. 3. SHOULDER HARNESS - An adju...
Page 10 - PECIFICATIONS; Premium Universal 2-Stroke Oil
10 S PECIFICATIONS MODEL ----------------------------------------------------- PPT-230 Length (Standard) ----------------------------------------- 2.25 m (7 ft., 4.6 in.) Length (Extended) ----------------------------------------- 3.43 m (11 ft., 3 in.) Length w/extension ---------------------------...
Page 11 - Wrenches; WARNING DANGER
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 11 E D A SSEMBLY Tools Required: 10x19mm (13/32x3/4in) T-wrench, 3 and 4 mm Hex Wrenches Parts Required: Power Head, Drive Shaft Assembly, Cutting Attachment DRIVE SHAFT / POWER HEAD 1. Loosen bolt (A). 2. Match square socket in engine shaft with square power ...
Page 12 - Align ridges on upper tube (G) with seams in cutting attachment.; THROTTLE
12 E D F G H G H I J 2. Loosen center clamp knob (F), turning counter clockwise. 3. Pull upper tube (G) out of fiberglass lower tube 127-152 mm (5-6 in.),then slide (G) back into fiberglass lower tube exposing inner driveshaft (H). Align and join star shaped drive end of inner drive shaft(H) with cu...
Page 13 - Fuel Requirements; Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets these standards. Engine; To Adjust Saw Chain Tension.; Universal
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 13 P RE -O PERATION FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline knownto be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 15% MTBE (methyltertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is NOTapproved. Two S...
Page 14 - Automatic Oiling System
14 Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount ofgasoline. 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 and remix. 5. Install fuel container cap and wipe any spilled ...
Page 15 - Remove two (2) 10 mm guide bar retaining nuts and sprocket cover.; Choke
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 15 ADJUSTING AUTOMATIC OILER Tools required: 10x19mm (13/32x3/4) T-Wrench 1. Remove two (2) 10 mm guide bar retaining nuts and sprocket cover. 2. From bottom of gear case, turn adjustment screw (A) clockwise todecrease oil volume - counter clockwise to increas...
Page 16 - ) position. Hold throttle trigger and throttle trigger; STARTING
16 4. Recoil StarterLay the unit on a flat, clear area. Firmly grasp right hand grip andthrottle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttletrigger to wide open position. Rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope(D) until engine fires (or maximum five [5] pulls). 5. ChokeAfter engine fir...
Page 17 - STOPPING; PRUNING
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 17 STOPPING ENGINE 1. Throttle TriggerRelease throttle and allow engine to return to idle before shuttingoff engine. 2. Stop SwitchMove stop switch button (A) backward to STOP position. WARNING DANGER If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOPpo...
Page 18 - AINTENANCE; Your ECHO Power Pruner; SKILL; Easy to do. Most required tools come with unit.; ECHO offers REPOWER; MAINTENANCE
18 M AINTENANCE 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 totake your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for main...
Page 19 - AIR; FUEL; Air and Fuel Filter Kit; Use the “fuel line hook” to pull the fuel line and filter from the tank.
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 19 AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: Cleaning brush 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Parts required: 90008 REPOWER TM Air and Fuel Filter Kit 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position) ( ). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is remo...
Page 20 - Parts Required: REPOWER; COOLING; Overheating and engine seizure can occur when:
20 SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: 10x19mm (13/32x3/4in) T-wrench, Feeler gauge,Soft metal brush Parts Required: REPOWER TM Tune-Up Kit P/N 90074 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded centerelectrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast toclean. ...
Page 21 - Remove spark plug lead.; EXHAUST; Spark Arrestor Screen; mm Hex Wrench
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 21 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (A). 3. Remove screw and top guard (B). 4. Remove engine cover (C). IMPORTANTDO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Use brush to remove dirt fr...
Page 22 - Cylinder Exhaust Port; CARBURETOR; High Altitude Adjustment
22 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove muffler cover (A). 3. Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt fromentering cylinder. 4. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (B), gasket (C), and screen (D)from muffler body. 5. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components. 6. Replace scree...
Page 23 - Guide Bar Replacement / Installation; is okay proceed to saw chain installation.; Saw Chain Installation; Level 2; • Install new saw chain onto guide bar. Make sure cutting links are
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 23 WARNING DANGER When carburetor adjustment is completed, the cutting attach-ment should not turn at idle, otherwise serious personal injurymay result. NOTEEvery unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli-ance with emission regulations. Th...
Page 24 - Keep file horizontal in cutter and file in one direction.
24 FILING SAW CHAIN Level 3. Tools required: 4.5 mm round File P/N 89751001130; Flat FileP/N 89751100230; Depth Gauge P/N 89751400232. IMPORTANTDull or damaged cutters will result in poor cutting performance,increased vibration, and premature saw chain failure. WARNING DANGER Always stop engine and ...
Page 25 - ROUBLESHOOTING
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 25 T R A H C G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T M E L B O R P E N I G N E m e l b o r P k c e h C s u t a t S e s u a C y d e m e R e n i g n E - s k n a r c / d r a h s t r a t s t ' n s e o d t r a t s r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u F t a l e u f o N r o t e r u b...
Page 26 - Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil; TORAGE
26 2. Place the stop switch in the "OFF" position. 3. Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt and debris from exterior of unit. IMPORTANTSome tree sap and resins are corrosive. Thoroughlywash the guide bar and sprocket areas after each use,then coat metal parts with light oil. 4. Perform al...
Page 27 - NOTES
Page 28 - Purchasing from your Echo Dealer.
DEALER? Call 1-800-432-ECHO o r www.echo-usa.com 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 S ERVICING I NFORMATION PARTS Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER™ Parts and Assemblies foryour ECHO p...
