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Echo PPFD-2400 TYPE 1/1E Operator's Manual

Manual is about: Power Pruner

Summary of PPFD-2400 TYPE 1/1E

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    89861024661 08/98 x7502301301 warning danger read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. Echo provides an operator's manual, which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serous injury. Power pruner operator's manual model: ppfd-2400 ...

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    2 i ntroduction congratulations on your power pruner purchase. This product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-job-dependability. Read and understand this manual before operating the unit. You will find it easy to read and full of helpful operating tips and safety messages...

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    P ower p runer o wner ' s m anual 3 this symbol accompanied by the words warning and danger calls attention to an act or condition that can lead to serious personal injury to operator and bystanders. The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown within the circle is prohibited. M anual s ...

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    4 decals locate this safety decal on your unit. The complete unit illustration found in the "description" section, will help you locate them. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ec...

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    P ower p runer o wner ' s m anual 5 guide bar and saw chain warning danger • serious injury may result from the use of non approved guide bar and saw chain combinations. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual. • echo inc. Will not be responsible for the failure of cutting...

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    6 personal condition & safety equipment warning danger power pruner users risk injury to themselves and others if the power pruner is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a power pruner. Physical condition -- your jud...

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    P ower p runer o wner ' s m anual 7 safe operation warning danger all over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with high voltages. Never touch wires directly or indirectly when pruning, otherwise serious injury or death may result. Hot humid weather -- heavy...

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    8 keep a firm grip • grip power pruner with both hands with thumbs and fingers tightly encircling the handle, and shaft tube. 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 ove...

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    P ower p runer o wner ' s m anual 9 extended operation / extreme conditions 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 caus...

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    10 d escription 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. Contents list __ power h...

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    P ower p runer o wner ' s m anual 11 8 15 16 17 14 18 19 20 21 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 9 10 11 12 13 22.

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    12 1. Power head - includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and recoil starter. 2. Rear handle assembly with throttle trigger lockout - sturdy handle for right hand placement. Includes stop switch, throttle trigger and throttle trigger lockout. 3. Throttle trigger lockout - this lev...

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    P ower p runer o wner ' s m anual 13 s pecifications 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 incl...

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    14 b a c fan housing e d d cutting attachment to shaft tube installation align & push bottom view 1. Loosen the four (4) screws (d) and locator screw (e) on cutting attachment. Note do not remove locator screw (e) completely from cutting attach- ment, otherwise inner lock nut will come loose and be ...

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    P ower p runer o wner ' s m anual 15 2. Align ridges on aluminum shaft tube (f) with seams in cutting attachment. Join star shaped drive end of inner power transmis- sion shaft (g) with cutting attachment shaft (h). 3. Slide together aligning locator screw (e) in cutting attachment with locating hol...

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    16 b a 4. Tighten the 10mm linkage nuts. 5. Check throttle for freedom of movement and make sure it returns to idle position. If the throttle linkage does not allow the carburetor throttle plate (c) to return to idle against idle screw (d), loosen linkage nuts; turn throttle linkage nut (e) counter ...

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    P ower p runer o wner ' s m anual 17 p re -o peration fuel fuel requirements gasoline - use 89 octane [ ] gasoline or gasohol known to be good quality. Gasohol may contain up to 10% ethyl (grain) alcohol or 15% mtbe (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methanol (wood alcohol) is not app...

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    18 s m t w t f s 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 important stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added. Important stored two-stroke fuel may separate. Always sh...

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    P ower p runer o wner ' s m anual 19 determine operation area • before staring the unit, equip yourself and fellow workers in the 15 m (50 ft.) safety zone with the required protective equipment and clothing. • review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contribute to unsafe condition...

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    20 warning danger inspect starting area for hazards such as rocks, glass, debris etc. Which could be contacted by the cutting attachment when starting. Keep helpers and bystanders at least 15 m (50 ft.) from starting area, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 4. Lay the pruner on a flat cle...

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    P ower p runer o wner ' s m anual 21 stopping engine 1. Release throttle trigger. Allow engine to idle for a minute. 2. Stop switch - stop. Move stop switch button (a) backward to stop position. Warning danger if engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to stop position, close choke - cold sta...

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    22 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 0 6 s r u o h s e r u d e c o r p e c n...

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    P ower p runer o wner ' s m anual 23 air filter level 1. Parts required: repower filtration kit p/n 90008 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 the air cleaner area. 2. Remove the air...

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    24 spark plug level 2. Parts required: spark plug, ngk bpm-7y 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. Do not sand blast to clean. Remaining sand will damage engine. 3. Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode...

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    P ower p runer o wner ' s m anual 25 3. Use the wooden stick or brush to remove dirt form cylinder fins. 4. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the starter and fuel tank. 5. Assemble components in reverse order. Note when installing the engine cover, be certain the tab of the metal deflect...

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    26 carburetor adjustment emission models level 2. Parts required: none. 1. Before adjusting the carburetor, clean or replace the air filter and spark arrester screen. 2. Start engine and run for several minutes to reach operating temperature. 3. Stop engine. Turn hi (a) speed needle ccw (counter clo...

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    P ower p runer o wner ' s m anual 27 warning danger when carburetor adjustment is completed, saw chain should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Carburetor adjustment non emission models idle speed adjustment turn "idle" speed adjustment screw (c) cw (clockwise) until sa...

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    28 warning danger dirt and oil contaminants may provide an electrical path from the power pruner to the operator. Before each use, clean the shaft tubes of all dirt and oil residues, otherwise accidental contact with overhead conductors may cause serious personal injury or death. Cleaning procedure ...

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    P ower p runer o wner ' s m anual 29 1. Loosen four (4) screws (a) and locator screw (b). Remove cutting attachment from shaft tube. Note do not remove locator screw (b) completely from cutting attach- ment, otherwise inner lock nut will come loose and be lost. 2. Remove four (4) screws (c) from eng...

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    30 10. Assemble engine/lower adaptor assembly in position at housing end and engage power transmission shaft end (e) into engine clutch drum pto. 11. Check upper adaptor cap (d) for correct placement of "o" ring half. Assemble cap onto the shaft tube locating power transmis- sion shaft ball bearing ...

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    P ower p runer o wner ' s m anual 31 filing saw chain level 3. Important dull or damaged cutter will result in poor cutting performance, increased vibration, and premature saw chain failure. Warning danger always stop engine and wear gloves when filing saw chain, otherwise serious personal injury ma...

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    32 t roubleshooting remedy muffler wet with fuel engine does not crank no fuel at cylinder spark at end of plug wire no spark at end of plug wire spark at plug no spark at plug engine cranks fuel at carburetor no fuel at carburetor open choke clean/replace air filter adjust carburetor see your deale...

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    P ower p runer o wner ' s m anual 33 s torage long term storage (over 30 days) do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage maintenance which includes the following: 1. Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of childr...

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    Echo, incorporated 400 o akwood r oad l ake z urich , il 60047 dealer? Call 1-800-432-echo echo incorporated 400 oakwood road lake zurich, il 60047 technical publications orders service service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an authorized echo service dealer. For the...