Page 2 - in a safe place for future refenence. It contains specifications; Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material
2 Copyright© 2010 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 - kIckback
6 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 TM only from the ground or out of an ap- proved bucket lift. • Always evaluate the branch...
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). P/N X505002310 Hot Decal (near muffler) d escrIptIon Locate this safety decal on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- ...
Page 11 - The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust
P ower P runer TM o PeraTor ' s M anual 11 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 gradu- ally for best operating technique. 3. SHOULDER HARNESS - An ...
Page 13 - handle; Align flexible drive shaft coupler with engine socket and slide
P ower P runer TM o PeraTor ' s M anual 13 handle shaft / power head 1. Loosen two (2) clamping screws (A) and remove locating screw (B). 2. Pull flexible drive shaft coupler (C) 2-3 in. out of drive shaft as - sembly. 3. Align flexible drive shaft coupler with engine socket and slide together until...
Page 14 - Close choke and remove air filter cover.
14 E F throttle lInkage and IgnItIon leads 1. Install throttle linkage cable into fan cover clip (A). 2. Close choke and remove air filter cover. 3. Place throttle linkage (B) through adjustment fixture (C) and install wire end into large carburetor throttle swivel hole (D). Check throttle for freed...
Page 15 - Saw Chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly,
P ower P runer TM o PeraTor ' s M anual 15 d c c I E F d WARNING Saw Chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 1. Loosen the two (2) screws (C) and locator screw (D) on cutting attachment. 2. Loosen clamp knob (E) turning counter clockwi...
Page 16 - To Adjust Saw Chain Tension; til the chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar, as shown.; IMPORTANT
16 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 17 - Fuel Requirements; NOT; certified oil, such as Echo premium; fuel; laws or regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.
P ower P runer TM o PeraTor ' s M anual 17 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. WARNING...
Page 18 - Mixing Instructions; Handling Fuel
18 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 19 - Automatic Oiling System; Wipe debris from around oil fill cap.; The discharge volume of the automatic oiler is preset to deliver 3; decrease oil volume - counter clockwise to increase oil volume.; NOTE
P ower P runer TM o PeraTor ' s M anual 19 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. NOTE The discharge volume of the automatic oiler is preset to deliver 3 to 4 cc/min. at nor...
Page 20 - Stop Switch
20 startIng cold engIne WARNING 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. 1. Stop Switch Move stop sw...
Page 21 - startIng; Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer.; If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use Cold Start Procedure.
P ower P runer TM o PeraTor ' s M anual 21 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 22 - Throttle; prunIng
22 stoppIng engIne 1. Throttle . Release throttle trigger, and allow engine to return to idle before stopping engine. 2. Stop Switch. Move stop switch button (A) backward to STOP position. WARNING If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP posi- tion, close choke - COLD START position...
Page 23 - aIntenance; Your ECHO Power Pruner; skIll; Level; = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.; REPOWER; Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier.; maIntenance; MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES:
P ower P runer TM o PeraTor ' s M anual 23 WARNING Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstruc...
Page 24 - VERy
24 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 accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt from insi...
Page 25 - spark; coolIng; pass freely through the cylinder fin area. This flow of air carries
P ower P runer TM o PeraTor ' s M anual 25 spark plug Level 2. Parts Required: REPOWER TM Tune-Up Kit IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) oth- erwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the p...
Page 26 - Spark Arrestor Screen; Clean carbon deposits from muffler components.; lytic element inside muffler.; DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins.
26 eXhaust system Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Parts Required: Spark Arrestor Screen, Gasket 1. Remove muffler cover screw and 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 guid...
Page 27 - Exhaust Port Cleaning; As needed: Heat Shield; Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port.
P ower P runer TM o PeraTor ' s M anual 27 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler cover (1 screw). 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A) and heat shield (B). 3. Use a wood or plastic scrapin...
Page 28 - High Altitude Operation; above; able, idle speed screw (A) should be set to the specifications found
28 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 29 - VERY; Guide Bar Replacement / Installation; Level 2
P ower P runer TM o PeraTor ' s M anual 29 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 30 - Guide Bar Cover Cleaning
30 a B To Adjust Saw Chain Tension 1. Move stop switch to STOP position. 2. Disconnect spark plug lead. 3. Loosen two gearcase cover nuts (A) until finger tight. 4. Hold the bar nose up, and turn the adjuster screw (B) clockwise un- til the chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar, as show...
Page 31 - Links; Narrow Kerf
P ower P runer TM o PeraTor ' s M anual 31 IMPORTANT Chain and guide bar gauge size must be identical. Use Bar/Chain combinations shown in table above. PPT-265 Power Pruner B&C Combinations Bar P/N Chain P/N Chain Type Links Pitch Gauge Standard 12" Regular Bar P/N 12AOCD3744 M91VX44G 91 44 ...
Page 32 - Dull or damaged cutters will result in poor cutting performance,; Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before servic-
32 fIlIng 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 saw chain...
Page 33 - roubleshootIng; Fuel vapors are; extremely; flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion.; Never; test for ignition spark by ground-
P ower P runer TM o PeraTor ' s M anual 33 t roubleshootIng DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by ground- ing 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 34 - Drain; torage
34 2. Place the stop switch in the "OFF" position. 3. Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt and debris from exterior of unit. IMPORTANT Some tree sap and resins are corrosive. Thoroughly wash the guide bar and sprocket areas after each use, then coat metal parts with light oil. 4. Perform...
Page 35 - pecIfIcatIons; Spark arrestor - catalytic muffler / muffler; Premium Universal 2-Stroke Oil
P ower P runer TM o PeraTor ' s M anual 35 s pecIfIcatIons MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- PPT-265/H/S Length (Standard) (PPT-265/H) ------------------------- 2.72 m (8 ft. 11 in.)Length (Standard) (PPT-265S) --------------------------- 1.96 m (6 ft. 5 in.)Length (Extended...
Page 39 - 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
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