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P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 1 Power Pruner TM Operator's Manual MODEL PPF-280 X750017882 05/1 1 X7502308502 W ARNING U sers of this equi pmen t r isk in jury to themselves an d others if the uni t is used im- pr operly a nd/or sa fety pr ecau tion s ar e not f ollo wed.
2 Copyright© 201 1 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. I ntroductIon W elcome 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.
P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 3 s afety m anual s afety s ymbols and I mport ant I nforma tIon Hot Surface Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Read and understand Operator's Manual.
4 Physical Condition Y our 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 W ear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.
P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 5 DANGER All over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity ow with high voltages. This unit is not insulated against electrical current. Never touch wires directly or indirectly when pruning, otherwise serious injury or death may result.
6 W ARNING 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 rmly with both hands with thumbs and ngers encircling the front and rear handles.
P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 7 equIpment W ARNING 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 this unit.
8 An Emission Control Label is located on the engine. (This is an EXAMPLE ONL Y , information on label varies by engine F AMIL Y). d escrIptIon Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions on them.
P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 9 1 2 8 7 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Starter . 2. REAR HANDLE ASSEMBL Y - Rear (right hand) handle. 3. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting.
10 12. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration press throttle trigger gradually for best operating technique. 13. SHOULDER HARNESS - An adjustable strap that suspends the unit from the operator . 14. RECOIL ST ARTER HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until recoil starter engages, then quickly and rmly .
P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 11 c ontents Due to packaging restriction the ECHO product you have purchased requires some assembly . After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts.
12 2. Slide the cutting attachment onto the shaft housing until the hole in the neck of the cutting attachment is aligned with the hole (C) in the housing. (It may be necessary to rotate the saw chain slightly to align the internal pinion and drive shaft.
P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 13 A B C D C D throttle lInkage and IgnItIon leads 1. Close choke and remove air lter cover . 2. Place inner throttle cable in large hole of carburetor swivel (A). 3. Loosen nuts (B) and place threaded end of throttle linkage in bracket slot.
14 sa w chaIn tensIon adjustment W ARNING Always disconnect spark plug wire before servicing cutting attach- ment. W ear gloves when handling saw chain, otherwise serious personal injury may result. T o Adjust Saw Chain T ension 1. Move stop switch to ST OP position.
P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 15 fuel 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.
16 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.
P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 17 1. W ipe debris from around oil ll cap. 2. Remove oil ll cap and ll reservoir with a quality , low viscosity guide bar and saw chain oil. IMPOR T ANT T o prevent plastic deterioration, do not use synthetic or silicone based oil.
18 st artIng cold engIne W ARNING The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury . Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control.
P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 19 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 The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
20 blade hIts rear branch not correct prunIng technIques W ARNING Engine exhaust IS HOT , and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, serious in- jury , or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. AL W A YS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body .
P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 21 Y our 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 maintenance.
22 aIr fIl ter Level 1. Parts r equir ed: REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FIL TER KIT . 1. Close choke (cold start position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air lter is removed. Brush accumu - lated dirt from air cleaner area.
P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 23 sp ark plug Level 2. Parts Requir ed: REPOWER TM Tune-Up Kit IMPOR T ANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur . 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode.
24 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove air cleaner cover . 3. Remove mufer cover (A). 4. Remove engine cover (B). IMPOR T ANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder ns. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder ns. 6.
P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 25 1. Remove mufer cover (A). 2. Place piston at T op Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder . 3. Remove spark arrestor screen (B), gasket (C), and exhaust guide (D) from mufer body .
26 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.
P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 27 guIde bar and sa w chaIn replacement W ARNING 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 VER Y sharp, wear heavy gloves to protect your hands when handling it.
28 T o Adjust Saw Chain T ension 1. Move stop switch to STOP position. 2. Disconnect spark plug lead. 3. Loosen two guide bar nuts (A) until nger tight. 4. Hold the bar nose up, and turn the adjuster screw (C) clockwise un- til the chain ts snugly against the underside of the bar , as shown.
P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 29 a C IMPOR T ANT Check bar Part Number on your Power Pruner . Chain and guide bar gauge size must be identical. Use Bar/Chain combinations shown in table above. Bar P/N Chain P/N Chain Type Links Pitch Gauge 3/8" 0.
30 fIlIng st andard sa w chaIn Level 2. IMPOR T ANT Dull or damaged cutters will result in poor cutting performance, increased vibration, and premature saw chain failure. W ARNING Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before servic- ing guide bar and saw chain.
P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 31 t roubleshootIng W ARNING Fuel vapors are extremely ammable and may cause re and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
32 s torage Long T erm Storage (over 30 days) W ARNING During operation the mufer or catalytic mufer and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of ammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result.
P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 33 s pecIfIca tIons MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- PPF-280 Length ------------------------------------------------------ 2.768 m (109 in.) W idth -------------------------------------------------------- .
34 w arranty s t a tements ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited W arranty , provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in material and workmanship .
P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 35 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES .
36 ECHO INCORPORA TED EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIW A BRANDS The Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) and ECHO Incorporated (ECHO Inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2010 and later equipment/small off-road engine (SORE).
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