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Echo Power Pruner PPT-2100 TYPE 1/1E Operator's Manual

Summary of Power Pruner PPT-2100 TYPE 1/1E

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 1 power pruner tm operator's manual models: ppt-2100 type 1/1e serial number 510493 & up ppt-2400 type 1/1e serial number 526263 & up warning danger read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. Echo provides an operator's manual and a safety manua...

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

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    4 symbol description/application symbol form/shape symbol description/application symbol form/shape hot surface carburetor adjustment - idle speed carburetor adjustment - high speed mixture symbol description/application symbol form/shape symbol description/application symbol form/shape read and und...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 5 • do not cut into the ground with the saw chain. • if cutting attachment end strikes an obstruction, stop engine immedi- ately and inspect saw chain for damage. • do not operate with a dull, fractured or discolored saw chain. • remove all foreign objects fro...

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    6 personal condition & safety equipment warning 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 -...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 7 hot humid weather -- heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler. Safe operation warning danger all over head electrical con...

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    8 keep a firm grip • grip power pruner tm with both hands with thumbs and fingers encircling the handle, and lower 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. Do not ov...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 9 extended operation / 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 ma...

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    10 d escription 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 missing parts. Contents __ power head _...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 11 1 12 11 10 2 3 9 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 8 7 6 5 4 22 23 24.

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    12 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 fr...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 13 s pecifications m o d e l p p t -2 1 0 0 p p t -2 4 0 0 l e ng th (s ta nd a rd ) 2 .2 6 m (7 ft., 5 i n.) 2 .7 4 m (9 ft.) l e ng th (e xte nd e d ) 3 .4 1 m (11 ft., 2 .2 5 i n.) 3 .9 1 m (1 2 ft., 9 .7 5 in.) l e ng th w /e xte ns i o n 5 .0 0 m (1 6 ft....

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    14 1. Loosen bolt (a). 2. Match square socket in engine shaft with square power transmis- sion shaft (b) and slide together until engine rests against the machine surface of lower shaft tube housing coupler (c). 3. Rotate lower shaft tube housing to align engine and rear handle assembly in an uprigh...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 15 2. Loosen center clamp knob (f) turning counter clockwise. 3. Pull upper shaft tube (g) out of fiberglass lower shaft tube 127-152 mm (5-6 in.), then slide (g) back into fiberglass lower shaft tube exposing inner power transmission shaft (h). Align and join...

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    16 4. Tighten the 10mm linkage nuts (e). 5. Check throttle for freedom of movement and make sure it returns to idle position. If the throttle linkage does not allow the carburetor throttle plate (c) to return to idle against idle screw (d), loosen linkage nuts; turn throttle linkage nut (e) counter ...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 17 p re -o peration fuel fuel requirements gasoline - use 89 octane [ ] (mid grade or higher) 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 methan...

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    18 after refueling; • wipe any spilled fuel from the unit. • move at least 3 m (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting the engine. After use; • do not store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container. Storage - fuel storage laws v...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 19 adjusting automatic oiler tools required: 10x19mm (13/32x3/4) t-wrench provided 1. Remove two (2) 10 mm guide bar retaining nuts and sprocket cover. 2. From bottom of gear case, turn adjustment screw (a) clockwise to decrease oil volume - counter clockwise ...

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    20 o peration warning 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. • befo...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 21 starting cold engine warning danger the cutting attachment should not move at idle. If cutting attach- ment moves, readjust carburetor according to "carburetor adjust- ment" instructions in this manual or see your echo dealer, otherwise serious personal inj...

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    22 starting warm engine warning danger the cutting attachment should not move at idle. If cutting attach- ment moves, readjust carburetor according to "carburetor adjust- ment" instructions in this manual or see your echo dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 1. Stop switch - start/r...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 23 pruning techniques the power pruner tm is designed for light to medium trimming of limbs and branches up to 203 mm (8 in.) in diameter. Follow these tips for successful operation. • plan cut carefully. Check direction branch will fall. • plan retreat path f...

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    2 4 maintenance intervals / 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 0 9 r o s r u o h 6 s h t n o m 0 7 2 r o s r u o h y l r a e y 0 0 6 s r u o h s e r u d e c o r p e c ...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 25 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush parts required: 90008 repower tm filter kit 1. Close choke (cold start position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. ...

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    26 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) spark 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 bpm-7a (15901010630 - ppt-2100) ngk bpm-7y (99944500071- ppt-2400) 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 27 note the throttle linkage remains assembled to the engine cover and the spark plug lead and grommet remain installed. 3. Use the wooden stick or brush to remove dirt form cylinder fins. 4. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and...

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    28 carburetor adjustment emission models level 2. Tools required: screwdriver with 2mm blade width, tachometer (echo p/n 99051130017) parts required: none. 1. Before adjusting the carburetor, clean or replace the air filter and spark arrester screen. 2. Start engine and run for several minutes to re...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 29 carburetor adjustment non emissions models level 2. Tools required: screwdriver with 2mm blade width, tachometer (echo p/n 99051130017) note if carburetor has limiter caps follow "carburetor adjustment" procedures for emission models on previous page. Warni...

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    30 guide bar and saw chain replacement warning 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. Wear eye protection meeting ce or ansi z87.1 specification. Guide bar replacement ...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 31 filing saw chain level 2. 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 failu...

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    32 t roubleshooting problem engine -- starts hard engine -- does not start cause remedy engine cranks fuel at carburetor no fuel at carburetor fuel strainer clogged fuel line clogged carburetor clean clean see your echo dealer fuel at cylinder no fuel at cylinder carburetor see your echo dealer muff...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 33 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 ...

  • Page 34: Notes

    34 notes.

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 35 notes.

  • Page 36: Dealer?

    Echo, incorporated 400 o akwood r oad l ake z urich , il 60047 s ervicing i nformation parts genuine echo parts and echo repower tm parts and assemblies for your echo products are available only from an authorized echo dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the model number, type number a...

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    99922203353 11/00 sup22203353 supplement to operator's manual part number x7502304800 (x750001640) for model: ppt-24a your power pruner model ppt-24a is exempt from emission compliance. The operator and safety manuals. That were packed with this unit, should be used for safety, assembly, operat- ing...