Echo PPT-2400 manual

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    Power Pruner TM Hedge Clipper Attachment Operator's Manual Model 99946400060 Serial Number 001001 & Up Models used on: PPT-230/231 PPT-260/261 PPT-2100 PPT-2400 PPFD-2400 W ARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual, with your Hedge Clipper Attachment.[...]

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    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 will find both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. IMPORTANT This attachment is desig[...]

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    S HAFT H EDGE C LIPPER A TT ACHMENT O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 3 S AFETY DECALS Locate these safety decals on your Power Pruner TM unit. The complete unit illustration found in the "DESCRIPTION" section of your Power Pruner TM Operator's Manual, will help you locate them. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and[...]

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    4 INTERNA TIONAL SYMBOLS S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT 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 Eye protecti[...]

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    S HAFT H EDGE C LIPPER A TT ACHMENT O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 5 EXTENDED OPERA TION / EXTREME CONDITIONS Vibration and Cold It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and b[...]

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    6 SAFE OPERA TION W ARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. Provide Safety And Operating Instructions To All Operators • Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and Safety Manual for instruc[...]

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    S HAFT H EDGE C LIPPER A TT ACHMENT O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 7 D ESCRIPTION The ECHO product you have purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. CONTENTS L[...]

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    8 Tools Required: Screwdriver, Cross-Head Screwdriver Parts Required: Power Pruner TM , Hedge Clipper Attachment W ARNING DANGER Hedge Clipper cutting blades are very sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 1 . Loosen the four (4) screws (A) and locator screw (B) on Chain Saw Cutting Attachmen[...]

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    S HAFT H EDGE C LIPPER A TT ACHMENT O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 9 W ARNING DANGER Hedge Clipper cutting blades are very sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 3 . Pull upper shaft tube (C) out of fiberglass lower shaft tube 127-152 mm (5-6 in.), then slide (C) back into fiberglass lower shaft[...]

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    10 ADJUST A TT ACHMENT POSITION 1 . Hard to reach areas can be trimmed by rotating the attachment in 90° increments. Loosen (do not remove) bolts (A). Rotate attachment in adapter (B) until desired blade attachment position is achieved. Align holes and tighten bolts (A). ADJUSTING CUTTING ANGLE OF BLADE 1 . Place unit on a flat, clear area. Make s[...]

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    S HAFT H EDGE C LIPPER A TT ACHMENT O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 11 M AINTENANCE Your ECHO product is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenan[...]

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    12 5 . Check cutting blade tightness. Tighten blade bolts (A) until snug with 10 mm wrench. Loosen bolts 1/2 turn. Hold bolts (A) from turning and tighten locknuts (B) with other 10 mm wrench. Gear Case Tools Required: Grease Gun with ECHO ® LUBE TM 14 oz. cartridge P/N 91015 or Lithium Based Grease. Parts required: ECHO ® LUBE TM or Lithium Base[...]

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    S HAFT H EDGE C LIPPER A TT ACHMENT O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 13 SHARPENING BLADES Level 1. Tools Required: Flat File, Small Screwdriver. Parts required: Gear box gasket, ECHO ® LUBE TM or Lithium Based Grease. NOTE Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands. 1 . Use screwdriver to separate upper and lower cutters equal distance apart. [...]

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    14 NOTES[...]

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    S HAFT H EDGE C LIPPER A TT ACHMENT O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 15 NOTES[...]

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    ECHO, INCORPORA TED 400 O AKWOOD R OAD L AKE Z URICH , IL 60047 www .echo-usa.com S ER VICING I NFORMA TION P ARTS Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER TM Parts and Assemblies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO Dealer. SERVICE Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an Authorized ECHO Se[...]