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Echo Power Pruner PPT-230 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: ppt-230 serial number 05001001 - 05999999 warning danger x750003790 02/03 x7502099800 read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. Echo provides an operator's manual and a safety manual. Both must be read...

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    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 s...

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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 international symbols s afety i nstructions personal condition and 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 oper...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 5 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 m...

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    6 warning danger 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-ou...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 7 important engine information engine family: 3ehxs.0234ea displacement: 22.8 cc emission compliance period: 300 hours this engine meets u.S. Epa ph 2 emission regulations for small nonroad engine. Refer to owner's manual for maintenance specifica- tions and a...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 9 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 adj...

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    10 s pecifications model ----------------------------------------------------- ppt-230 length (standard) ----------------------------------------- 2.25 m (7 ft., 4.6 in.) length (extended) ----------------------------------------- 3.43 m (11 ft., 3 in.) length w/extension ---------------------------...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 11 e d a ssembly tools required: 10x19mm (13/32x3/4in) t-wrench, 3 and 4 mm hex wrenches parts required: power head, drive shaft assembly, cutting attachment drive shaft / power head 1. Loosen bolt (a). 2. Match square socket in engine shaft with square power ...

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    12 e d f g h g h i j 2. Loosen center clamp knob (f), turning counter clockwise. 3. Pull upper tube (g) out of fiberglass lower tube 127-152 mm (5-6 in.), then slide (g) back into fiberglass lower tube exposing inner drive shaft (h). Align and join star shaped drive end of inner drive shaft (h) with...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 13 p re -o peration fuel fuel requirements gasoline - use 89 octane [r+m/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 15% mtbe (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is not approved. Tw...

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    14 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 and remix. 5. Install fuel container cap and wipe any spilled...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 15 adjusting automatic oiler tools required: 10x19mm (13/32x3/4) t-wrench 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 to increa...

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    16 4. Recoil starter lay the unit on a flat, clear area. Firmly grasp right hand grip and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (d) until engine fires (or maximum five [5] pulls). 5. Choke after engin...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 17 stopping engine 1. Throttle trigger release throttle and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine. 2. Stop switch move stop switch button (a) backward to stop position. Warning danger if engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to sto...

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    18 m aintenance 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 echo service dealer for mai...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 19 air filter level 1. Tools required: cleaning brush 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) parts required: 90008 repower tm air and fuel filter kit 1. Close choke (cold start position) ( ). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is remo...

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    20 spark plug level 2. Tools required: 10x19mm (13/32x3/4in) t-wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush parts required: repower tm tune-up kit p/n 90074 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 sand blast to clea...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 21 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (a). 3. Remove screw and top guard (b). 4. Remove engine cover (c). Important do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Use brush to remove dirt f...

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    22 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove muffler cover (a). 3. Place piston at top dead center (tdc) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 4. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (b), gasket (c), and screen (d) from muffler body. 5. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components. 6. Replace scr...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 23 warning danger when carburetor adjustment is completed, the cutting attach- ment should not turn at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Note every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations...

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    24 filing saw 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. Warning danger always stop engine a...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 25 t r a h c g n i t o o h s e l b u o r t m e l b o r p e n i g n e m e l b o r p k c e h c s u t a t s e s u a c y d e m e r e n i g n e - s k n a r c / d r a h s t r a t s t ' n s e o d t r a t s r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u f t a l e u f o n r o t e r u b...

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    26 2. Place the stop switch in the "off" position. 3. Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt and debris from exterior of unit. Important some tree sap and resins are corrosive. Thoroughly wash the guide bar and sprocket areas after each use, then coat metal parts with light oil. 4. Perform all per...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 27 notes.

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    Dealer? Call 1-800-432-echo or www.Echo-usa.Com 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 s ervicing i nformation parts genuine echo parts and echo repower™ parts and assemblies for your echo p...