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Echo PPT-260 - 10-05 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 warning danger x753001641 10/05 x7532095101 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 saf...

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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 systems for these engines are em/twc (engine modification and catalyst). An emission control label is located on the engine. (this is an example only, information on label varies by engine family). Product ...

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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 e d cutting attachment to drive shaft installation warning danger 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. E d...

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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 i t a r 1 : 0 5 - x i m li 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 ti l . C c 1 2 5 6 . 2 2 . 5 3 1 4 8 0 2 0 8 0 6 1 0 0 4 important spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some states may r...

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    14 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 normal operating rpm. During heavy or dry c...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 15 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 e...

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    16 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 danger the attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Note if attachment moves, readjust c...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 17 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 danger if engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to stop...

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    18 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 your unit to an echo service dealer for mai...

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

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    20 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 90075 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, wo...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 21 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 fr...

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    22 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 from muffler components. Note when clea...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 23 warning danger when carburetor adjustment is completed, the cutting attach- ment should not turn at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Note every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations...

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    24 8. Turn tension adjustment slot clockwise to take up slack in saw chain. 9. Install sprocket guard (c), and tighten guide bar nuts finger tight. 10. Adjust chain tension. To adjust saw chain tension. 1. Loosen two guide bar nuts (a), if necessary. 2. Turn saw chain adjuster slot (b) clockwiseto t...

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    P ower p runer tm o perator ' s m anual 25 1 2 3 4 5 30° 90° (top plate angle) (side plate angle) (depth gauge) (top plate cutting angle) 6 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 perfo...

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    26 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 27 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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    28 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 29 notes.

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

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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 genuine echo parts and echo repower™ parts and assemblies for your echo p...