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Echo Power Pruner PPF-280 Operator's Manual

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 1 power pruner tm operator's manual model ppf-280 warning 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 safe operation. Failure to do so could r...

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    2 copyright© 2010 by echo, incorporated all rights reserved. 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...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 3 s afety m anual s afety s ymbols and i mportant i nformation hot surface symbol description/application symbol form/shape symbol description/application symbol form/shape read and understand operator's manual. Wear eyes, ears and head protection fuel and oil...

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    4 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 wear eye protection that meets ansi z87.1 or ce re- q...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 5 danger all over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with high voltages. This unit is not insulated against electrical current. Never touch wires directly or indirectly when pruning, otherwise serious injury or death ...

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    6 warning 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 p...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 7 equipment warning 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 t...

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    8 an emission control label is located on the engine. (this is an example only, information on label varies by engine family). 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. If a decal cannot be re...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 9 1 2 8 7 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 p/n x505001821 13 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. Ope...

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    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 starter handle - pull handle slowly until recoil...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' 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. Use the contents list to check for mi...

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    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.) 3. Insert locator screw (b) into hole (c) a...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 13 a b c d c d throttle linkage and ignition leads 1. Close choke and remove air filter 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. Finger tighten n...

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    14 saw chain tension adjustment warning always disconnect spark plug wire before servicing cutting attach- ment. Wear gloves when handling saw chain, otherwise serious personal injury may result. To adjust saw chain tension 1. Move stop switch to stop position. 2. Disconnect spark plug lead. 3. Loos...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' 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. Wa...

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    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. Important spilled fuel is a...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 17 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. Important to prevent plastic deterioration, do not use synthetic or silicone based oil. Adjusting automatic oiler t...

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    18 starting cold engine warning 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. 1. Stop switch mov...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 19 starting warm 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. Warning the attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Not...

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    20 blade hits rear branch not correct pruning techniques warning 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. Always position unit so that exhaust is directed away from you...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 21 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 ...

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    22 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) cleaning brush parts required: 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. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 23 spark plug level 2. Tools required: t-wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush parts required: repower tm tune-up kit important use only ngk bpm-8y spark plug (bpmr-8y in canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fou...

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    24 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove air cleaner cover. 3. Remove (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (a). 4. Remove (2) engine cover screws and engine cover (b). Important do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins....

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 25 1. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (a). 2. Place piston at top dead center (tdc) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove spark arrestor screen (b), gasket (c), and exhaust guide (d) from muffler body. 4. Clean carbon d...

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    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. Idle speed can be adjusted as requ...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 27 guide bar and saw chain replacement warning 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 very sharp, wear heavy gloves to protect yo...

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    28 to adjust saw chain tension 1. Move stop switch to stop position. 2. Disconnect spark plug lead. 3. Loosen two guide bar nuts (a) until finger tight. 4. Hold the bar nose up, and turn the adjuster screw (c) clockwise un- til the chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar, as shown. Cold c...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 29 important chain and guide bar gauge size must be identical. Use bar/chain combinations shown in table above. Ppf-280 power pruner b&c combinations bar p/n chain p/n chain type links pitch gauge standard 12" narrow bar p/n 12a4cd3744 90s44cq 90 44 3/8" 0.043...

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    30 filing standard saw chain level 3. Tools required: 4.5 mm round file, flat file, depth gauge important dull or damaged cutters will result in poor cutting performance, increased vibration, and premature saw chain failure. Warning always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before servic- in...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 31 t roubleshooting warning 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. T r a h c g n i t o o h s e l b u ...

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    32 s torage long term storage (over 30 days) warning 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. Do not s...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 33 s pecifications model ---------------------------------------------------- ppf-280 length ------------------------------------------------------ 2.768 m (109 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- .246 m (9.69 in.) height ------...

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    34 w arranty s tatements 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 defects in material and workmanship. Under normal use an...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 35 purchased repair parts, short blocks and accessories • 90-day residential, or non-income producing warranty • 30-day commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, income producing, or rental application warranty attention two-stroke engine power prod...

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    36 echo incorporated emission control warranty statement for echo and shindaiwa brands the environmental protection agency (epa) 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 equi...

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    Consumer product support 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 mon - fri c.S.T. Echo, incorporated 400 o akwood r oad l ake z urich , il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com dealer? Call 1-800-432-echo 1-800-432-3246 or www.Echo-usa.Com e09511001001/e09511999999 e09612001001/e09612999999 s ervicing i nformation parts / seri...