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Echo Power Pruner PPT-280 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 x7702091009 © 02/2014 echo inc. Table of contents ppt-280 table of contents table of contents............................................................................................................................................... 2 introduction .................................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Ppt-280 introduction x7702091009 3 © 02/2014 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 helpful...

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    4 x7702091009 © 02/2014 echo inc. Safety ppt-280 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 the ...

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    Ppt-280 safety x7702091009 5 © 02/2014 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, ea...

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    6 x7702091009 © 02/2014 echo inc. Safety ppt-280 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 co...

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    Ppt-280 safety x7702091009 7 © 02/2014 echo inc. The ignition components of this machine generate an electromagnetic field during operation which may interfere with some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pac...

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    8 x7702091009 © 02/2014 echo inc. Safety ppt-280 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, otherwise serious injury or death may result. D...

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    Ppt-280 safety x7702091009 9 © 02/2014 echo inc. Kickback kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the power prunertm and result in serious injury to the operator or any one standing close by. Hold the power prunertm firmly with both hands with thumbs and fingers encircling the front and re...

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    10 x7702091009 © 02/2014 echo inc. Emission control (exhaust & evaporative) ppt-280 • remove all foreign objects from work area. • always cover the guide bar and saw chain with guide bar cover during transportation and for storage. Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep han...

  • Page 11: Description

    Ppt-280 description x7702091009 11 © 02/2014 echo inc. 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 instr...

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    12 x7702091009 © 02/2014 echo inc. Description ppt-280 1. Power head - factory assembled to the driveshaft assembly. Includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and recoil starter. 2. Throttle handle - for right hand - includes stop switch, throttle trigger lockout, and throttle trigge...

  • Page 13: Contents

    Ppt-280 contents x7702091009 13 © 02/2014 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 chec...

  • Page 14: Assembly

    14 x7702091009 © 02/2014 echo inc. Assembly ppt-280 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 with ...

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    Ppt-280 assembly x7702091009 15 © 02/2014 echo inc. 5. Connect 2 ignition stop leads (c,d) from throttle cable tubing to 2 ignition leads (c,d) on engine. 6. Gather ignition wires and position behind air filter case. 7. Install air filter and cover. Cutting attachment to drive shaft installation saw...

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    16 x7702091009 © 02/2014 echo inc. Assembly ppt-280 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 (h)...

  • Page 17: Operation

    Ppt-280 operation x7702091009 17 © 02/2014 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. Tight...

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    18 x7702091009 © 02/2014 echo inc. Operation ppt-280 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 caused...

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    Ppt-280 operation x7702091009 19 © 02/2014 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 fla...

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    20 x7702091009 © 02/2014 echo inc. Operation ppt-280 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 could...

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    Ppt-280 operation x7702091009 21 © 02/2014 echo inc. 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. The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. N...

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    22 x7702091009 © 02/2014 echo inc. Operation ppt-280 pruning techniques engine exhaust is hot, and contains carbon monoxide (co), a poison gas. Breathing co can cause unconsciousness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. Always position unit so that exhaust is directed away fro...

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    Ppt-280 maintenance x7702091009 23 © 02/2014 echo inc. 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 before ...

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    24 x7702091009 © 02/2014 echo inc. Maintenance ppt-280 * replacement is recommended based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection. Air filter level 1. 1. Close choke (cold start position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush acc...

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    Ppt-280 maintenance x7702091009 25 © 02/2014 echo inc. Note: federal epa regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produced for sale in the united states to be equipped with a special low permeation fuel supply hose between the carburetor and fuel tank. When servicin...

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    26 x7702091009 © 02/2014 echo inc. Maintenance ppt-280 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 gras...

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    Ppt-280 maintenance x7702091009 27 © 02/2014 echo inc. Exhaust port cleaning level 2. 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 eye plate (c). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean depos...

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    28 x7702091009 © 02/2014 echo inc. Maintenance ppt-280 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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    Ppt-280 maintenance x7702091009 29 © 02/2014 echo inc. 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 protec...

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    30 x7702091009 © 02/2014 echo inc. Maintenance ppt-280 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 v...

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    Ppt-280 maintenance x7702091009 31 © 02/2014 echo inc. 5. Finish cutter sharpening by rounding front raker edge (c) with flat file. 6. Properly filed cutter is as shown. 7. Apply clean oil and rotate saw chain slowly to wash away filings. 8. If saw chain is coated or clogged with resin, clean in ker...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    32 x7702091009 © 02/2014 echo inc. Troubleshooting ppt-280 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 troubleshoot...

  • Page 33: Storage

    Ppt-280 storage x7702091009 33 © 02/2014 echo inc. 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. Lo...

  • Page 34: Specifications

    34 x7702091009 © 02/2014 echo inc. Specifications ppt-280 specifications model ppt-280 length (standard) 2.86 m (9 ft. 5 in.) length (extended)) 4.01 m (13 ft. 2 in.) length w/extension) 5.23 m (17 ft. 2 in.) width .25 m (9.69 in.) height .25 m (9.69 in.) weight (dry) 8.7 kg (19.25 lb.) engine type ...

  • Page 35: Warranty Statements

    Ppt-280 warranty statements x7702091009 35 © 02/2014 echo inc. 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 fro...

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    36 x7702091009 © 02/2014 echo inc. Warranty statements ppt-280 purchased repair parts, short blocks and accessories &gj* * &^j* attention two-stroke engine power product owners this echo two-stroke engine power product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to p...

  • Page 37: Notes

    Ppt-280 notes x7702091009 37 © 02/2014 echo inc. Notes.

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    38 x7702091009 © 02/2014 echo inc. Notes ppt-280

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    Ppt-280 notes x7702091009 39 © 02/2014 echo inc..

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    Echo, incorporated 400 o a kwood ro a d l a ke z u rich, il 60047 www.Echo-u s a.Com 40 e08011002238/e08011999999 e08612005942/e08612999999.