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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 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. Both mus...

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    2 copyright© 2013 by echo, incorporated all rights reserved. T able of c ontents introduction ................................................................2 - the operator's manual ........................................2 - the safety manual ..............................................2 safety...

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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 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 may cause tingling and burning sen- sations followed by loss of color and numbness...

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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 hot decal (near muffler) d escription locate these safety decals 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 inf...

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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 22 3.

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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 a ssembly parts required: power head, handle shaft assembly, drive shaft assembly, cutting attachment handle shaft / drive shaft 1. Remove protective caps from handle shaft assembly. 2. Loosen clamping bolts (a) on drive shaft. 3. Pull flexible drive shaft ...

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

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 13 a b 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 nuts ...

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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 remove locator screw (d) on cutting attachment. 2. Loosen clamp knob (e) turning counter clockwise. 3. Pull upper tube (f) out of fiberglass lo...

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

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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. Important to prevent plastic deterioration, do not use synthetic or silicone based oil. Adjusting automatic oiler 1. From bottom of gear case, turn adjustm...

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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 possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could c...

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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. 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...

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    24 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) spark plug level 2. 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 rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a ...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 25 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),...

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    26 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), heat shield (b), and eyeplate (c). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylin...

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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 lubrication flexible drive shaft level 1. Parts required: power blendx tm 14 oz. Or lithium based grease. 1. Loosen clamping screws (a) on driveshaft coupling. 2. Remove handle and flexible drive shaft. 3. Remove flexible drive shaft (b). 4. Wipe flex shaft clean and apply a thin coating of greas...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 29 e a c d b 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 ...

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    30 a c a c d b sprocket cover cleaning 1. Remove two (2) guide bar nuts (a), and unscrew sprocket cover screw (b). 2. Remove sprocket cover (d). 3. Gently brush debris from inside sprocket cover and from around sprocket. 4. Turn tension adjustment screw (c) to ensure chain tension adjuster pin fits ...

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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-280 length (standard) ------------------------------------------ 2.86 m (9 ft. 5 in.) length (extended) ----------------------------------------- 4.01 m (13 ft. 2 in.) length w/e...

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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 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 s ervicing i nformation parts / serial number genuine echo parts and echo repower™ parts...