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Echo Power Pruner PPT-266H 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 x770209...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 x7702096005 © 08/2014 echo inc. Table of contents ppt-266/h table of contents table of contents .............................................................................................................................. 2 introduction ...............................................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Ppt-266/h introduction x7702096005 3 © 08/2014 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 helpf...

  • Page 4: Safety

    4 x7702096005 © 08/2014 echo inc. Safety ppt-266/h 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 th...

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    Ppt-266/h safety x7702096005 5 © 08/2014 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, ...

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    6 x7702096005 © 08/2014 echo inc. Safety ppt-266/h 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 ...

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    Ppt-266/h safety x7702096005 7 © 08/2014 echo inc. • do not wear open toed shoes. • 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...

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    8 x7702096005 © 08/2014 echo inc. Safety ppt-266/h 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 m...

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    Ppt-266/h safety x7702096005 9 © 08/2014 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 ...

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    10 x7702096005 © 08/2014 echo inc. Safety ppt-266/h 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 approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combi...

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    Ppt-266/h emission control (exhaust & evaporative) x7702096005 11 © 08/2014 echo inc. Emission control (exhaust & evaporative) epa 2010 and later and/or c.A.R.B. Tier iii the emission control system for the engine is em (engine modification) and, if the second to last character of the engine family ...

  • Page 12: Description

    12 x7702096005 © 08/2014 echo inc. Description ppt-266/h 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 ins...

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    Ppt-266/h description x7702096005 13 © 08/2014 echo inc. Ppt-266h 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 7 hot labels shaft label handle label.

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    14 x7702096005 © 08/2014 echo inc. Description ppt-266/h 1. Power head – factory assembled to the driveshaft assembly. Includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and recoil starter. 2. Throttle trigger – controls engine speed. Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acce...

  • Page 15: Contents

    Ppt-266/h contents x7702096005 15 © 08/2014 echo inc. Contents 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 ch...

  • Page 16: Assembly

    16 x7702096005 © 08/2014 echo inc. Assembly ppt-266/h assembly drive shaft/handle assembly 1. Remove protective caps from handle assembly 2. Loosen clamping bolts (a) on drive shaft 3. Pull flexible drive shaft coupler (b) 2 -3 inches out of handle assembly. 4. Align flexible drive shaft coupler wit...

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    Ppt-266/h assembly x7702096005 17 © 08/2014 echo inc. 3. Connect 2 ignition stop leads (f, g) from throttle cable tubing to 2 ignition leads (f, g) on engine. 4. Secure ignition leads behind air filter case with clip (h). 5. Install air filter and cover. Cutting attachment to drive shaft installatio...

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    18 x7702096005 © 08/2014 echo inc. Assembly ppt-266/h 3. Pull upper tube (f) out of fiberglass lower tube 127-152 mm (5-6 in.), then slide (f) back into fiberglass lower tube exposing inner drive shaft (g). Align and join star shaped drive end of inner drive shaft (g) with cutting attachment shaft (...

  • Page 19: Operation

    Ppt-266/h operation x7702096005 19 © 08/2014 echo inc. 5. Tighten both guide bar nuts with nose held up. Tighten rear nut first. 6. Pull the chain around the guide bar by hand. Reduce the chain tension if you feel tight spots. 7. When chain is properly tensioned, tighten guide bar nuts securely. Tig...

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    20 x7702096005 © 08/2014 echo inc. Operation ppt-266/h two stroke oil - a two-stroke engine oil meeting iso-l-egd (iso/cd 13738) and j.A.S.O. Fd standards must be used. Echo brand premium power blend x ™ universal 2-stroke oil meets these standards. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caus...

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    Ppt-266/h operation x7702096005 21 © 08/2014 echo inc. Storage - fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area. As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, airtight container. Store in a well-ventilated, unoccupied building, away from sparks and f...

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    22 x7702096005 © 08/2014 echo inc. Operation ppt-266/h starting cold engine 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 cou...

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    Ppt-266/h operation x7702096005 23 © 08/2014 echo inc. 6. Throttle trigger after engine warm-up, gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine rpm to operating speed. Starting warm engine the starting procedure is the same as cold start except do not close the choke, and do not depress throt...

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    24 x7702096005 © 08/2014 echo inc. Operation ppt-266/h 3. Recoil starter lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles. Rapidly pull the recoil starter handle (d) until the engine fires. Note: if engine does not start after 5 pulls, use cold start procedure. St...

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    Ppt-266/h operation x7702096005 25 © 08/2014 echo inc. • plan cut carefully. Check direction branch will fall. • plan retreat path from falling branch. Cut branches bounce when striking ground. • long branches should be removed in several pieces. • do not stand directly beneath branch being cut. • w...

  • Page 26: Maintenance

    26 x7702096005 © 08/2014 echo inc. Maintenance ppt-266/h 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 befor...

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    Ppt-266/h maintenance x7702096005 27 © 08/2014 echo inc. Maintenance procedure notes: (1) apply power blendx tm grease every 25 hours of use. (2) low evaporative fuel tanks do not require regular maintenance to maintain emission integrity. * replacement is recommended based on the finding of damage ...

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    28 x7702096005 © 08/2014 echo inc. Maintenance ppt-266/h 2. Use a hook to pull the fuel line and filter from the tank. 3. Remove the filter from the line and install the new filter. Note: federal epa regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produced for sale in the ...

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    Ppt-266/h maintenance x7702096005 29 © 08/2014 echo inc. 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove air cleaner cover. 3. Remove muffler cover (a). 4. Remove engine cover (b). Do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 6. Remove gr...

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    30 x7702096005 © 08/2014 echo inc. Maintenance ppt-266/h exhaust port cleaning level 2 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover. 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (a) and heat shield (b). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinde...

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    Ppt-266/h maintenance x7702096005 31 © 08/2014 echo inc. Note: every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized echo dealer. 1. Check idle speed and reset if necessary...

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    32 x7702096005 © 08/2014 echo inc. Maintenance ppt-266/h guide bar and saw chain replacement 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 prot...

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    Ppt-266/h maintenance x7702096005 33 © 08/2014 echo inc. Filing standard saw chain check bar part number on your power pruner. Chain and guide bar gauge size must be identical. Use bar/chain combinations shown in table above. Dull or damaged cutters will result in poor cutting performance, increased...

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    34 x7702096005 © 08/2014 echo inc. Maintenance ppt-266/h 4. Place depth gauge tool (b) firmly on top of cutter with 0.635 mm (0.025 in.) slot and end against front cutter raker. File cutter raker with flat file until flush with top of depth gauge.. 5. Finish cutter sharpening by rounding front raker...

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Ppt-266/h troubleshooting x7702096005 35 © 08/2014 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 troublesho...

  • Page 36: Storage

    36 x7702096005 © 08/2014 echo inc. Storage ppt-266/h 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. ...

  • Page 37: Specifications

    Ppt-266/h specifications x7702096005 37 © 08/2014 echo inc. Specifications model ppt-266 ppt-266h length (standard) 2.72 m (8 ft. 11 in.) length (extended) 3.71 m (12 ft. 2 in.) length w/extension 4.93 m (16 ft. 2 in.) width 0.25 m (9.8 in.) height 0.25 m (9.7 in.) weight (dry) 8.4 kg (18.5 lb.) 8.2...

  • Page 38: Warranty Statements

    38 x7702096005 © 08/2014 echo inc. Warranty statements ppt-266/h 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 f...

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    Ppt-266/h warranty statements x7702096005 39 © 08/2014 echo inc. Purchased repair parts, short blocks and accessories ‡gd\uhvlghqwldoruqrqlqfrphsurgxflqjzduudqw\ ‡gd\frpphufldolqvwlwxwlrqdodjulfxowxudolqgxvwuldolqfrphsurgxflqjruuhqwdodssolfdwlrqzduudqw\ attention two-stroke engine power product owne...

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