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Echo Power Pruner PPT-266H Operator's Manual

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    Power pruner tm operator's manual model: ppt-266 ppt-266h ppt-266s warning x770001571 01/12 x7702096001 users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improp- erly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Echo provides an operator’s manual and a safety manual. Bo...

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    2 copyright© 2012 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 will find both easy to use and full of...

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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 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 overreach. • operate the power pruner tm only from the ground or out of an ap- proved bucket lift. • always evaluate the branch...

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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 hot decal (near muffler) d escription locate this safety decal 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 read, a new one can be ordered from your echo dealer. See parts ordering instructions for specific infor...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 9 1 12 11 10 2 9 8 7 6 5 4 ppt-266 ppt-266h 1 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 2.

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    10 1 12 11 10 2 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 ppt-266s.

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 11 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 gradu- ally for best operating technique. 3. Shoulder harness - an ...

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    12 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 missing parts. ___ power head ___ handle s...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 13 handle shaft / power head 1. Loosen two (2) clamping screws (a) and remove locating screw (b). 2. Pull flexible drive shaft coupler (c) 2-3 in. Out of handle shaft as- sembly. 3. Align flexible drive shaft coupler with engine socket and slide together until...

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    14 e f throttle linkage and ignition leads 1. Install throttle linkage cable into fan cover clip (a). 2. Close choke and remove air filter cover. 3. Place throttle linkage (b) through adjustment fixture (c) and install wire end into large carburetor throttle swivel hole (d). Check throttle for freed...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 15 d c c i e f d warning saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 1. Loosen the two (2) screws (c) and locator screw (d) on cutting attachment. 2. Loosen clamp knob (e) turning counter clockwi...

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    16 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 17 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. Warning...

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    18 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 19 automatic oiling system 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. Note the discharge volume of the automatic oiler is preset to deliver 3 to 4 cc/min. At nor...

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    20 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 21 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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    22 stopping engine 1.Throttle. Release throttle trigger, and allow engine to return to idle before stopping engine. 2.Stop switch. Move stop switch button (a) backward to stop position. Warning if engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to stop posi- tion, close choke - cold start position - ...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 23 warning 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 removing obstruc...

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    24 air filter level 1. 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 accumu- lated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air filter cover and air filter retainer fro...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 25 spark plug level 2. Parts required: repower tm tune-up kit important use only ngk bpm-8y spark plug (bpmr-8y in canada) oth- erwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the p...

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    26 exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2. Parts required: spark arrestor screen, gasket 1. Remove 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....

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 27 exhaust port cleaning level 2. Parts required: as needed: heat shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler cover. 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (a) and heat shield (b). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to ...

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    28 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 29 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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    30 a b to adjust saw chain tension 1. Move stop switch to stop position. 2. Disconnect spark plug lead. 3. Loosen two gearcase cover nuts (a) until finger tight. 4. Hold the bar nose up, and turn the adjuster screw (b) clockwise un- til the chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar, as show...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 31 important 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. Power pruner b&c combinations bar p/n chain p/n chain type links pitch gauge narrow kerf 10" narrow bar ...

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    32 filing saw chain level 2. 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- ing guide bar and saw chain. Always wear gloves when filing saw chain...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 33 t roubleshooting danger fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by ground- ing 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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    34 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 35 s pecifications model ---------------------------------------------------- ppt-266/h/s length (standard) (ppt-266/h) ------------------------- 2.72 m (8 ft. 11 in.) length (standard) (ppt-266s) --------------------------- 1.96 m (6 ft. 5 in.) length (extend...

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    36 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 37 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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    38 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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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 39 notes.

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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 (s) e04711001001/e04711999999 (s) e04812001001/e04812999999 e04111001001/e04111999999 e0...