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P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 1 Power Pruner TM Operator's Manual MODEL: PPT -260 Serial Number 07001001 - 07001230 W ARNING DANGER X753000770 03/03 X7532092200 Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and [...]
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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. Copyright© 2003 By Echo, Incorpora[...]
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P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 3 The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown within the circle is prohibited. This symbol accompanied by the words WARNING and DANGER calls attention to an act or condition that can lead to serious personal injury to operator and bystanders. M ANUAL S AFETY S YMBOLS AND I MPORT ANT I NFORM[...]
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4 INTERNA TIONAL SYMBOLS S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT W ARNING 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 operating a Power Pruner TM . Physical Condition You[...]
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P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA TOR ' 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 burning sensations,[...]
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6 W ARNING DANGER Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the Power Pruner TM and result in serious injury to the operator or any one standing close by. Hold the Power Pruner TM firmly with both hands with thumbs and fingers encircling the front and rear handles. Be aware of the down-and-outward path the pruner will take after the cut is [...]
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P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 7 E MISSION C ONTROL EPA Phase 2 The emission control system for these engines are EM (Engine Modification). 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 PHASE II EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SMALL NONRO[...]
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P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA TOR ' 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 gradually for best operating technique. 3. SHOULDER HARNESS - An adjustable strap that suspends the unit from th[...]
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10 S PECIFICA TIONS MODEL ----------------------------------------------------- PPT-260 Length (Standard) ----------------------------------------- 2.76 m (9 ft. 1 in.) Length (Extended) ----------------------------------------- 3.90 m (12 ft. 10 in.) Length w/extension ---------------------------------------- 5.44 m (17 ft. 10 in.) Width ---------[...]
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P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 11 B E D A A SSEMBL Y 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 power transmis- sion shaft (B) and slide to[...]
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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 drive shaft (H). Align and join star shaped drive end of inner drive shaft (H) with cutting attachment shaft (I). 4 . Align ridges o[...]
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P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 13 SA W CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT W ARNING DANGER Always disconnect spark plug wire before servicing cutting attachment. Wear gloves when handling saw chain, otherwise serious personal injury may result. To Adjust Saw Chain Tension. 1 . Loosen two (2) 10 mm (13/32 in.) guide bar nuts (A) located on cutti[...]
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14 IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off containers to reduce fuel spillage. Contact your ECHO dealer for ordering information. After Refueling • Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit. • Move at least 3 m (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting the e[...]
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P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA TOR ' 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 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 normal operating RPM. During heavy or dry cut[...]
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16 O PERA TION ST ARTING COLD ENGINE W ARNING DANGER 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 switch button (A) forward away [...]
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P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 17 ST ARTING W ARM 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. W ARNING DANGER The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. NOTE If attachment moves, readjust ca[...]
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18 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. W ARNING DANGER If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine. Have your ECHO dealer re[...]
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P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA TOR ' 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 to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for mainten[...]
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20 AIR FIL TER 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. Brush accumulated dirt from the air cleaner area. 2 . Remove the air cleaner cover.[...]
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P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 21 SP ARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: 10x19mm (13/32x3/4in) T-wrench, Feeler gauge, Soft metal brush Parts Required: Spark Plug, NGK BPMR-8Y P/N A42500000 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 [...]
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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). IMPORTANT DO 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 leaves from the grid between the recoil st[...]
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P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA TOR ' 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 from entering 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 s[...]
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24 W ARNING DANGER When carburetor adjustment is completed, the cutting attach- ment should not turn at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations. This carburetor does not have acceleration and high speed adjustment needles. 1 . Check[...]
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P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 25 FILING SA W CHAIN Level 3. Tools required: 4.5 mm round File P/N 89751001130, Flat File P/N 89751100230, Depth Gauge P/N 89751400232. IMPORTANT Dull or damaged cutters will result in poor cutting performance, increased vibration and premature saw chain failure. W ARNING DANGER Always stop engine and [...]
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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 Pk c e h Cs u t a t Se s u a Cy 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 Fr 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 u F d e g g o l c e n i l l e u F r o t e r u b r[...]
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P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA TOR ' 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. 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 . Perfor[...]
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DEALER? Call 1-800-432-ECHO or www .echo-usa.com CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 Mon - Fri C.S.T. ECHO, INCORPORA TED 400 O AKWOOD R OAD L AKE Z URICH , IL 60047 www .echo-usa.com S ERVICING I NFORMA TION P ARTS Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER™ Parts and Assemblies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authoriz[...]
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This Supplement contains important infor- mation. Please keep with your Operator's Manual. 99922203726 1 1/03 SUP22203726 E MISSION C ONTROL EP A Phase 2 The emission control system for these engines is EM/TWC (Engine Modification With Catalyst). S PECIFICA TIONS Exhaust ------------------------------------------------------ Spark Arrestor Muf[...]
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SERVICE APRÈS - VENTE ECHO Pour toute assistance ou question concernant l’application, l’utilisation ou l’entretien de ce produit, appeler le service d’assistance clients ECHO au 1-800-673-1558, de 8 heures 30 à 16 heures 30 (heure normale du centre), du lundi au vendredi. Avant d’appeler, veiller à disposer des numéros de modèle et [...]