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Echo Power Pruner PPF-225 Operator's Manual

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    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. Operator’s manual x750230...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 x7502308206 ©7/2015 echo inc. Table of contents ppf-225 table of contents table of contents............................................................................................................................................... 2 introduction ...................................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Ppf-225 introduction x7502308206 3 ©7/2015 echo inc. Introduction 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 will find both easy to use and full of helpful o...

  • Page 4: Safety

    4 x7502308206 ©7/2015 echo inc. Safety ppf-225 additional or replacement manuals replacement operator, safety manuals, and parts catalogs are available from your echo dealer or at www.Echo-usa.Com or by contacting echo inc., 400 oakwood road, lake zurich, il 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the ec...

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    Ppf-225 safety x7502308206 5 ©7/2015 echo inc. International symbols symbol description symbol description symbol description symbol description read and understand owners manual. Fuel and oil mixture carburetor adjustment - low speed mixture carburetor adjustment - high speed mixture wear eye, ear ...

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    6 x7502308206 ©7/2015 echo inc. Safety ppf-225 personal condition and safety equipment users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit. Physical cond...

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    Ppf-225 safety x7502308206 7 ©7/2015 echo inc. • do not operate unit barefooted. Keep long hair away from engine and air intake. Retain hair with cap or net. Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue, which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoo...

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    8 x7502308206 ©7/2015 echo inc. Safety ppf-225 repetitive stress injuries (rsi) it is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may p...

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    Ppf-225 safety x7502308206 9 ©7/2015 echo inc. Keep a firm grip • always hold throttle handle and support handle with thumbs and fingers tightly encircling the handles. Keep a solid stance • maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery, uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work...

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    10 x7502308206 ©7/2015 echo inc. Safety ppf-225 if the saw chain does strike a foreign object, immediately stop the engine, inspect and repair the power pruner tm if necessary. Equipment use only echo attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. Echo,...

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    Ppf-225 emission control (exhaust & evaporative) x7502308206 11 ©7/2015 echo inc. Emission control (exhaust & evaporative) epa 2010 and later the emission control system for the engine is em (engine modification) and, if the second to last character of the engine family on the emission control infor...

  • Page 12: Description

    12 x7502308206 ©7/2015 echo inc. Description ppf-225 description locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your echo dealer. See parts ordering instruc...

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    Ppf-225 description x7502308206 13 ©7/2015 echo inc. 1. Power head - factory assembled to the drive shaft assembly. Includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and recoil starter. 2. Throttle handle - for right hand - contains stop switch, throttle lockout, and throttle trigger. 3. Thr...

  • Page 14: Contents

    14 x7502308206 ©7/2015 echo inc. Contents ppf-225 contents the echo product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or echo dealer of...

  • Page 15: Assembly

    Ppf-225 assembly x7502308206 15 ©7/2015 echo inc. Assembly cutting attachment to drive shaft installation saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result 1. Loosen the two (2) screws (a) and remove locator screw (b) on cutting attachment. 2...

  • Page 16: Operation

    16 x7502308206 ©7/2015 echo inc. Operation ppf-225 saw chain tension adjustment 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. Move stop switch to stop position. ...

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    Ppf-225 operation x7502308206 17 ©7/2015 echo inc. Fuel alternative fuels, such as e-15 (15% ethanol), e-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting echo requirements are not approved for use in echo 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, ove...

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    18 x7502308206 ©7/2015 echo inc. Operation ppf-225 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 c...

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    Ppf-225 operation x7502308206 19 ©7/2015 echo inc. Adjusting automatic oiler 1. From bottom of gear case, turn adjustment screw (a) clockwise to decrease oil volume—counterclockwise to increase oil volume. Note: the automatic oiler is preset to deliver a sufficient oil discharge volume during normal...

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    20 x7502308206 ©7/2015 echo inc. Operation ppf-225 5. Choke after engine fires (or 5 pulls), move choke (b) to the run ( ) (open) position. Firmly grasp throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Pull starter handle/rope unti...

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    Ppf-225 operation x7502308206 21 ©7/2015 echo inc. Stopping engine 1. Throttle release throttle trigger and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine. 2. Stop switch move stop switch button (a) backward to stop position. If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to stop posit...

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    22 x7502308206 ©7/2015 echo inc. Operation ppf-225 • do not use for felling or bucking. Blade hits rear branch not correct.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    Ppf-225 maintenance x7502308206 23 ©7/2015 echo inc. Maintenance 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 re...

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    24 x7502308206 ©7/2015 echo inc. Maintenance ppf-225 air filter level 1. 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 inside c...

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    Ppf-225 maintenance x7502308206 25 ©7/2015 echo inc. Spark plug level 2. 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. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. Do not san...

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    26 x7502308206 ©7/2015 echo inc. Maintenance ppf-225 2. Remove air cleaner cover (a). 3. Remove engine cover (b). Do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 4. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Remove ignition wires from clip for cleaning. 6. Remove grass and...

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    Ppf-225 maintenance x7502308206 27 ©7/2015 echo inc. Exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2. 1. Remove engine cover (b). 2. Place piston at top dead center (tdc) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (c), gaskets (d), (e), and screen (f), from muf...

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    28 x7502308206 ©7/2015 echo inc. Maintenance ppf-225 carburetor adjustment level 2. 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 em...

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    Ppf-225 maintenance x7502308206 29 ©7/2015 echo inc. Lubrication drive shaft level 1. 1. Remove cutting attachment locator screw (a). 2. Loosen two (2) bolts (b). 3. Remove cutting attachment assembly. 4. Remove flex cable, wipe clean and apply a thin coating (15 ml [1/2 oz.]) of lithium based greas...

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    30 x7502308206 ©7/2015 echo inc. Maintenance ppf-225 5. Install chain on guide bar with cutters on top of bar facing toward bar tip. 6. Install guide bar and chain on gear case, engaging chain with drive sprocket (e). 7. Turn tension adjustment screw (c) to ensure chain tension adjuster pin fits int...

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    Ppf-225 maintenance x7502308206 31 ©7/2015 echo inc. Dull or damaged cutters will result in poor cutting performance, increased vibration, and premature saw chain failure. Level 2 always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before servicing guide bar and saw chain. Always wear gloves when fili...

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    32 x7502308206 ©7/2015 echo inc. Maintenance ppf-225 7. Apply clean oil and rotate saw chain slowly to wash away filings. 8. If saw chain is coated or clogged with resin, clean in kerosene, then soak in oil. 6 55 top plate angle top plate cutting angle depth gauge.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Ppf-225 troubleshooting x7502308206 33 ©7/2015 echo inc. Troubleshooting fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Engine problem troubleshootin...

  • Page 34: Storage

    34 x7502308206 ©7/2015 echo inc. Storage ppf-225 storage during operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. Long...

  • Page 35: Specifications

    Ppf-225 specifications x7502308206 35 ©7/2015 echo inc. Specifications this spark ignition system complies with the canadian standard ices-002. Model ppf-225 length 2,455 m (96.7 in.) width 246 m (9.69 in.) height 235 m (9.25 in.) weight (dry) 6.3 kg (13.9 lb.) engine type air cooled, two-stroke, si...

  • Page 36: Warranty Statements

    36 x7502308206 ©7/2015 echo inc. Warranty statements ppf-225 warranty statements echo limited warranty statement for product sold in usa and canada beginning 01/01/2010 echo's responsibility echo incorporated’s limited warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this echo product is free from ...

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    Ppf-225 warranty statements x7502308206 37 ©7/2015 echo inc. Echo does not offer an over the counter exchange program. Any echo product re-built other than by echo or sold through an unauthorized dealer, or an unauthorized outlet store, is sold without echo’s limited warranty coverage. The echo limi...

  • Page 38: Notes

    38 x7502308206 ©7/2015 echo inc. Notes ppf-225 notes.

  • Page 39: Product Registration

    Ppf-225 product registration x7502308206 39 ©7/2015 echo inc. Product registration thank you for choosing echo power equipment please go to http://www.Echo-usa.Com/warranty/register-your-echo to register your new product on-line. It's fast and easy! Note: your information will never be sold or misus...

  • Page 40: Notes

    40 x7502308206 ©7/2015 echo inc. Notes ppf-225 notes.

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    Ppf-225 notes x7502308206 41 ©7/2015 echo inc..

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    42 x7502308206 ©7/2015 echo inc. Notes ppf-225.

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    Ppf-225 notes x7502308206 43 ©7/2015 echo inc..

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    Echo, incorporated 400 oakwood road lake zurich, il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com 44 s63413001001/s63413999999.