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Echo PPT-260 - 02-07 1 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-260 x770001031 02/07 x7702090901 warning 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© 2007 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 warning the safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “warning” calls attention to an act or condition which can lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided. Circle and slash symbol t...

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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 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 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 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 1 12 11 10 2 3 9 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 8 7 6 5 4 p/n 89016006361 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- tions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered fro...

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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. Throttle trigger - spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration press trigger gradually for best operating technique. 3. Shoulder harness - an adj...

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    10 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 missing parts. __ power head __ drive shaf...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 11 warning saw chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 1. Loosen the four (4) screws (d) and locator screw (e) on cutting attachment. 2. Loosen center clamp knob (f), turning counter clockwise. 3...

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    12 c a b d e throttle linkage and ignition leads 1. Close choke and remove air filter and cover. 2. Place inner cable in slot of carburetor swivel (b). 3. Loosen nut (a) and place threaded end of throttle linkage in bracket slot. Finger tighten nut (a). 4. Check throttle for freedom of movement and ...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 13 o peration 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 manu...

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    14 o i t a r 1 : 0 5 - x i m l i o o t l e u f . S . U c i r t e m s a g l i o s a g l i o s n o ll a g . Z o .L f r e t i l . C c 1 2 5 6 . 2 2 . 5 3 1 4 8 0 2 0 8 0 6 1 0 0 4 mixing instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amou...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 15 automatic oiling system 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 nor...

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    16 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 entangled or thrown. 1. Stop switch move stop sw...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 17 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. Not...

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    18 stopping engine 1. Throttle. Release throttle trigger, and allow engine to return to idle before stopping engine. 2. Stop switch. Move stop switch button (a) backward to stop position. Warning if engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to stop position, close choke - cold start position - ...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 19 m aintenance 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 you...

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    20 air filter level 1. Tools required: cleaning brush 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) parts required: 90030 repower tm air and 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 air cle...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 21 spark plug level 2. Tools required: 10x19mm (13/32x3/4in) t-wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush parts required: repower tm tune-up kit p/n 90075c important use only ngk bpm-8y spark plug (bpmr-8y in canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Re...

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    22 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (a). 3. Remove screw and arm rest (b). 4. Remove engine cover (c). Important 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 grass an...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 23 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove muffler cover (a). 3. Place piston at top dead center (tdc) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 4. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (b), gasket (c), and screen (d) from muffler body. 5. Clean carbon deposits...

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    24 level 2. Tools required: screwdriver, tachometer (echo p/n 99051130017). Parts required: none. Note every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations. This carburetor does not have acceleration and high speed adjustment needles. 1. Check idle spe...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 25 c a 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 prot...

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    26 to adjust saw chain tension. 1. Loosen two guide bar nuts (a), if necessary. 2. Turn saw chain adjuster slot (b) clockwiseto tightensaw chain on guide bar. Turning slotcounter clockwise will loosensaw chain on guide bar. 3. Tighten guide bar nuts (a) firmly. Pull the saw chain around the guide ba...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 27 1 2 3 4 5 30° 90° 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 always st...

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    28 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 r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u f o n d e g g o l c r e n i a r t s l e ...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 29 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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    30 s pecifications model ----------------------------------------------------- ppt-260 length (standard) ----------------------------------------- 2.76 m (9 ft. 1 in.) length (extended) ----------------------------------------- 3.90 m (12 ft. 10 in.) length w/extension ------------------------------...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 31 notes.

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