Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product POWER PRUNER PPF-2100 TYPE 1/1E Echo
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P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 1 Power Pruner TM Operator's Manual MODELS: PPF-2100 TYPE 1/1E Serial Number 001001 - 001162 PPF-21 10 TYPE 1/1E Serial Number 001001 - 001016 W ARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully.
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.
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 3 FRONT HANDLE SAW CHAIN THROTTLE TRIGGER THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT SHAFT TUBE ASSEMBLY AUTO OILER SHOULDER HARNESS M ANUAL S AFETY S YMBOLS & I MPORT.
4 DECALS Locate this safety decal on your unit. The complete unit illustration found in the "DESCRIPTION" section, will help you locate them. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer.
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 5 FUEL W ARNING DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling, or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel.
6 PERSONAL CONDITION & 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 .
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 7 SAFE OPERA TION W ARNING DANGER All over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with high voltages. Never touch wires directly or indirectly when pruning, otherwise serious injury or death may result.
8 Keep A Firm Grip • Grip Power Pruner TM with both hands with thumbs and fingers encircling the handle, and shaft tube. 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.
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 9 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.
10 IMPORT ANT ENGINE INFORMA TION ENGINE F AMIL Y : TEH021UB24RA DISPLACEMENT : 21.2cc THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EP A PHI AND 1995 - 1999 CALIFORNIA EMISSION REGULA TIONS FOR ULGE ENGINES. REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICA TIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 11 1 2 8 PPF-2100 PPF-2110 7 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 15 24 25.
12 1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Starter. 2. REAR HANDLE ASSEMBLY - Rear (right hand) handle. 3. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged.
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 13 S PECIFICA TIONS Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories, and may not include all standard equipment.
14 W ARNING DANGER Saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling cutting attachment, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 1 . Loosen the (4) four lower bolts (A) on the cutting attachment, and remove location bolt (B).
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 15 1 . Remove the cutting attachment from the Power Pruner TM shaft housing by removing the location bolt (B), loosening the (4) four lower bolts (A) clamping the cutting attachment to the shaft housing and slide the cutting attachment off.
16 P RE -O PERA TION FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [ ] gasoline or gasohol known to be good quality. Gasohol may contain up to 10% Ethyl (grain) alcohol or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methanol (wood alcohol) is NOT approved.
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 17 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.
18 15 M (50 ft.) EQUIPMENT CHECK Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed; • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed. • Inspect fuel lines, tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks.
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 19 O PERA TION W ARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions which can cause serious injury or death. • Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual, and instructions for safe operation.
20 5 . After engine fires (or five [5] pulls), move choke lever back to “Run” position. Hold throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout fully depressed and pull recoil starter handle/rope until engine starts and runs. Release throttle trigger and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes.
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 21 BLADE HITS REAR BRANCH NOT CORRECT CORRECT GUIDE AGAINST BRANCH PRUNING TECHNIQUES The Power Pruner TM is designed for light to medium trimming of limbs and branches up to 203mm (8 in.) in diameter. Follow these tips for successful operation.
22 MAINTENANCE INTERV ALS / T N E N O P M O C M E T S Y S E C N A N E T N I A M E R U D E C O R P D ' Q E R L L I K S L E V E L R O Y L I A D E R O F E B E S U Y R E V E L E U F E R 3 S H T N O M.
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 23 AIR FIL TER Level 1. Tools Required: 25mm or 50mm (1 in. or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush Parts required: . 90008 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.
24 SP ARK PLUG Level 2. Tools Required: 10x19mm (13/32x3/4in.) T-wrench, Feeler gauge, (preferably a wire gauge), Soft metal brush Parts Required: Spark Plug, NGK BPMR-7A; P/N 15901010230 1 . Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode.
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 25 3 . Use the wooden stick or brush to remove dirt from cylinder fins. 4 . Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank.
26 1 . Before adjusting the carburetor, clean or replace the air filter and spark arrester screen. 2 . Start engine and run for several minutes to reach operating temperature. 3 . Stop engine. Turn HI (A) speed needle CCW (counter clockwise) to stop. Turn LO (B) speed needle midway between full CCW and CW (clockwise) stops.
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 27 Basic Setting 1 . Stop engine and turn both LO (B) and HI (A) needles in, CW until they stop and are lightly seated. IMPORTANT DO NOT over tighten needles. Forcing them to tighten will damage the carburetor.
28 W ARNING DANGER Never try to replace or adjust guide bar and saw chain with engine running. This saw chain is VERY sharp, wear heavy gloves to protect your hands when handling it.
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 29 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.
30 Remedy Muffler wet with fuel Engine does not crank No fuel at cylinder Spark at end of plug wire No spark at end of plug wire Spark at plug No spark at plug Engine Cranks Fuel at carburetor No fuel.
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 31 S TORAGE Long Term Storage (over 30 days) Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage maintenance which includes the following: 1 . Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children.
ECHO, INCORPORA TED 400 O AKWOOD R OAD L AKE Z URICH , IL 60047 DEALER? Call 1-800-432-ECHO ECHO Incorporated 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047 Technical Publications Orders CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT 1-800-673-1558 8 - 5 Mon - Fri C.
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