Page 2 - and what measures you should take to make their
2 I NTRODUCTION Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-jobdependability. 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 SAFE...
Page 3 - PERATOR; Shaft Coupler
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; PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY; ESCRIPTION
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 7 E MISSION C ONTROL EPA Phase 2 The emission control system for these engines are EM (EngineModification). IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY: 3EHXS.0254EA DISPLACEMENT: 25.4 CC THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PHASE 2 EMISSION THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PH...
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-260 Length (Standard) ----------------------------------------- 2.76 m (9 ft. 1 in.) Length (Extended) ----------------------------------------- 3.90 m (12 ft. 10 in.) Length w/extension ------------------------------...
Page 11 - Hex Wrench; WARNING DANGER
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 11 B E D A A SSEMBLY Tools Required: 10x19mm (13/32x3/4in) T-wrench, 3 & 4 mm Hex Wrench 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 po...
Page 12 - Align ridges on upper tube (G) with seams in cutting attachment.; THROTTLE; Close choke and remove air filter and cover.
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 cut...
Page 13 - SAW; WARNING DANGER; To Adjust Saw Chain Tension.
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 13 SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT WARNING DANGER Always disconnect spark plug wire before servicing cuttingattachment. Wear gloves when handling saw chain, otherwiseserious personal injury may result. To Adjust Saw Chain Tension. 1. Loosen two (2) 10 mm (13/32 i...
Page 14 - Fuel Requirements; Mixing Instructions
14 IMPORTANTSpilled fuel is a leading cause ofhydrocarbon emissions. Some statesmay require the use of automatic fuelshut-off containers to reduce fuelspillage. Contact your ECHO dealerfor ordering information. After Refueling• Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit.• Move at least 3 m (10 ft.) from re...
Page 15 - Automatic Oiling System; Wipe debris from around oil fill cap.
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 15 Automatic Oiling System 1. Wipe debris from around oil fill cap. 2. Remove oil fill cap and fill reservoir with a quality, low viscosityguide bar and saw chain oil. NOTEThe discharge volume of the automatic oiler is preset to deliver 3 to4 cc/min. at normal...
Page 16 - Choke
16 O PERATION STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING DANGER The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts andcould result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keepmovable parts of the attachment off the ground and away fromobjects that could become entangled or thrown. 1. Stop Swit...
Page 17 - STARTING
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 17 STARTING WARM ENGINE The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT closethe choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position. WARNING DANGER The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personalinjury may result...
Page 18 - PRUNING
18 STOPPING ENGINE 1. Throttle.Release throttle trigger, and allow engine to return to idle beforestopping engine. 2. Stop Switch.Move stop switch button (A) backward to STOP position. WARNING DANGER If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOPposition, close choke - COLD START position...
Page 19 - AINTENANCE; Your ECHO Power Pruner; SKILL; Easy to do. Most required tools come with unit.; ECHO offers REPOWER; MAINTENANCE
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 19 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...
Page 20 - FUEL; Air and Fuel Filter Kit; Use the “fuel line hook” to pull the fuel line and filter from the tank.
20 AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: Cleaning brush 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Parts required: 90030 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 removed. Brushaccumulated dirt from the air ...
Page 21 - SPARK; Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode.; COOLING; Overheating and engine seizure can occur when:
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 21 SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: 10x19mm (13/32x3/4in) T-wrench, Feeler gauge, Softmetal brush Parts Required: Spark Plug, NGK BPMR-8Y P/N A42500000 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded centerelectrode. 2. Clean the plug or replac...
Page 22 - EXHAUST; Spark Arrestor Screen; mm Hex Wrench
22 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (A). 3. Remove screw and arm rest (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 from the cylinder fins. 6. Remove grass and...
Page 23 - Remove spark plug lead.; Cylinder Exhaust Port; CARBURETOR; High Altitude Adjustment
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 23 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 f...
Page 24 - 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
24 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. This carburetor does not haveacceleration ...
Page 25 - FILING; Keep file horizontal in cutter and file in one direction.
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 25 FILING SAW CHAIN Level 3. Tools required: 4.5 mm round File P/N 89751001130,Flat File P/N 89751100230,Depth Gauge P/N 89751400232. IMPORTANTDull or damaged cutters will result in poor cutting performance,increased vibration and premature saw chain failure. ...
Page 26 - ROUBLESHOOTING
26 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 r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u f o N d e g g o l c r e n i a r t s l e...
Page 27 - from exterior of unit.; Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil; TORAGE; distribute the oil inside the engine.
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 27 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 m...
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...
