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Echo Power Pruner PPT-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: ppt-280 warning x770001272 12/09 x7702091002 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 opera...

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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). P/n x505002310 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- ...

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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 p/n x505002371 22 3 p/n x505002361.

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    10 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 adjustable strap that suspends the unit ...

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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 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 drive shaft as- sembly. 3. Align flexible drive shaft coupler with engine socket and slide together until locating hole in shaft is visible throug...

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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 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 clockwise. 3. Pull upper tube (f) out of fiberglass lower tub...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 15 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...

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    16 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 alternative fuels, such as e-15 (15% et...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 17 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...

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    18 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 normal operating rpm. During heavy or dry cutting conditions the oi...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 19 starting cold engine warning the attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangle...

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    20 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. Note if attachment moves, readjust carburet...

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

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    22 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 maintenance. To ...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 23 air filter level 1. Tools required: cleaning brush 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) 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. Br...

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    24 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) 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 fouling, worn and round...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 25 exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2. Tools required: cross head screwdriver, 4mm hex wrench, soft metal brush parts required: spark arrestor screen, gasket 1. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (a). 2. Place piston at top dead ce...

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    26 exhaust port cleaning level 2. Tools required: 4 mm hex wrench, 8 mm open end wrench,wood or plastic scraper parts required: as needed: heat shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler cover (2 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (a), heat shield (...

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

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    28 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 your hands when handling it. Wear eye prot...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 29 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 a...

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    30 important chain and guide bar gauge size must be identical. Use bar/chain combinations shown in table above. Ppt-280 power pruner b&c combinations bar p/n chain p/n chain type links pitch gauge standard 12" regular bar p/n 12a0cd3744 m91vx44g 91 44 3/8" 0.050 optional 10" regular bar p/n 10aocd37...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 31 filing saw chain level 2. Tools required: 4 mm (5/32 in.) 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 disc...

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    32 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 o r t m e l b o r p e n i g n e m e l b...

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

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    34 s pecifications model ---------------------------------------------------- ppt-280 length (standard) ------------------------------------------ 2.86 m (9 ft. 5 in.) length (extended) ----------------------------------------- 4.01 m (13 ft. 2 in.) length w/extension -------------------------------...

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

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    36 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 product owners this echo two-stroke engine p...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 37 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 sys...

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    38 notes.

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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 e08011001001/e08011999999 e08612001001/e08612999999 s ervicing i nformation parts / seri...