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Echo PPF-210 Operator's Manual

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Summary of PPF-210

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 1 power pruner tm operator's manual model ppf-210 warning danger 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 operation. Failure to do so ...

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    2 copyright© 2005 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 throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols ...

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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 requi...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 5 warning 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 o...

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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 approved bucket lift. • always evaluate the branches...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 7 e mission c ontrol epa phase 2 the emission control system for these engines is em/twc (engine modification and catalyst). Product emission durability the 300 hour emission durability compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying...

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    8 1 2 8 7 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 15 13 23 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 order...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 9 1. Power head - includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and starter. 2. Rear handle assembly - rear (right hand) handle. 3. Throttle trigger lockout - this lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented u...

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    10 warning danger saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling cutting attachment, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 1. Loosen the (4) four lower bolts (a) on the cutting attachment, and remove location bolt (b). 2. Slide the cutting attachment onto the shaft housing until the ho...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 11 3- foot extension installation (optional) warning danger saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling cutting attachment, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 1. Remove the cutting attachment from the power pruner tm shaft housing by removi...

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    12 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 13 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. Durin...

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    14 a c starting cold engine warning danger 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 entangled or thrown. 1. Stop switch m...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 15 starting warm engine the starting procedure is the same as cold start, except do not close the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger. Warning danger the attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Note if attachmen...

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    16 blade hits rear branch not correct pruning techniques the power pruner tm is designed for light to medium trimming of limbs and branches up to 203mm (8 in.) in diameter. Follow these tips for successful operation. • plan cut carefully. Check direction branch will fall. • plan retreat path from fa...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 17 maintenance intervals / t n e n o p m o c m e t s y s e c n a n e t n i a m e r u d e c o r p d ' q e r l l i k s l e v e l r o y l i a d e r o f e b e s u y r e v e l e u f e r 3 s h t n o m 0 9 r o s r u o h 6 s h t n o m 0 7 2 r o s r u o h y l r a e y 0...

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    18 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50mm (1or 2 in.) cleaning brush parts required: 90008 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 accumulated dirt from the air fi...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 19 spark plug level 2. Tools required: 10x19mm (13/32x3/4) t-wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush parts required: repower tm tune-up kit p/n 90074 important use only ngk bpm-8y spark plug (bpmr-8y in canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remov...

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    20 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug. 2. Remove the five screws that retain the engine cover. Two at the top of the recoil starter, two on either side of the front and one in the muffler cover. Lift the cover from the engine and lay to the front of the power pruner tm . Note the spark plug l...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 21 a b c exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2. Tools required: screwdriver, soft metal brush, 3 mm hex wrench parts required: spark arrestor screen, gasket 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug. 2. Remove engine cover. See “cleaning cooling system”...

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    22 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 requi...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 23 guide bar and saw chain replacement warning danger never try to replace or adjust guide bar and saw chain with engine running. This saw chain is very sharp, wear heavy gloves to protect your hands when handling it. Wear eye protection meeting ce or ansi spe...

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    24 filing saw chain level 3. 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 danger always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before ser...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 25 t roubleshooting 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 o r p k c e h c s u t a t s e s u a c y d e m e r e n i g n e - s k n a r c / d r a h s t r a t s t' n s e o d t r a t s r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u f t a l e u f o...

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    26 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 27 s pecifications model ---------------------------------------------------- ppf-210 length ------------------------------------------------------- 2.38 m (7 ft, 9.7 in.) length w/optional 3 ft. Extension ------------------------ 3.29 m (10 ft, 9.7 in.) width...

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    Dealer? Call 1-800-432-echo or www.Echo-usa.Com 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 s ervicing i nformation parts / serial number genuine echo parts and echo repower tm parts and assembli...