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WARNING          DANGER

Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions which can
cause serious injury or death.

• Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual

and instructions for safe operation.

• Before starting the unit, equip yourself and any other person

working within the 15 M (50 ft.) Safety Zone with the required
Protective Equipment and clothing.

• Always evaluate the area being cut for overhead hazards such as

dead branches which may fall and strike the operator or helpers.

• Be aware of branches bouncing when striking the ground.
• Larger branches should be removed in sections.
• During operation, the complete unit, especially the shaft tube and the

cutting attachment may become very hot, too hot to touch.  Avoid
contact during and immediately after operation.

• Grip Power Pruner with both hands with thumbs and fingers firmly

encircling the front and rear handles.

1.

Stop Switch - Start/Run.
Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP
position.

2.

Choke - Cold Start.
Move choke (B) to “Cold Start” Position.

3.

Primer Bulb -Primer.
Pump primer bulb (C) 10 times. Fuel will be visible and flow freely in
the clear fuel tank return line.

STARTING

 

COLD

 

ENGINE

WARNING          DANGER

The saw chain should not rotate at idle. If saw chain rotates,
readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjustment" instruc-
tions in this manual or see your dealer, otherwise serious personal
injury may result.

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Summary of Contents for 001001 - 504999

Page 1: ...NG 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 WARNING The engine exhaust from th...

Page 2: ...t 6 SafeOperation 7 Kickback 8 ExtendedOperation ExtremeConditions 9 Description 10 Contents 10 EmissionControl 10 Specifications 13 Assembly 14 Saw Chain Tension Adjustment 14 Pre Operation 15 Fuel 1...

Page 3: ...ips for use care and maintenance of the unit Throughout this manual and on the product itself you will find safety alerts and helpful information messages preceded by symbols or key words The followin...

Page 4: ...SYMBOLS Symbol description application Symbol form shape Symbol description application Symbol form shape Hot Surface Carburetor adjustment Idle speed Carburetor adjustment High speed mixture Symbol...

Page 5: ...ll foreign objects from work area Always cover the guide bar and saw chain with guide bar cover during transportation and in storage FUEL WARNING DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable Use extreme care when mi...

Page 6: ...eeting ANSI Z89 1 with a full face shield Head protection with full face shield will help protect you from falling branches and debris Hand Protection Wear no slip heavy duty work gloves to improve yo...

Page 7: ...hat could contribute to unsafe conditions DO NOT operate unit if any wires power telephone cable etc are closer than 15 M 50 ft to any part of the operator or unit Spectators and fellow workers must b...

Page 8: ...ne standing close by Kickback may occur when the moving saw chain at the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the cut In some cases th...

Page 9: ...cold and vibration Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers hands arms and shoulders may cause soreness swelling numbness weakness and extreme pa...

Page 10: ...istration Card __ Warranty Statement __ PlasticBag __ CombinationT Wrench __ 1Bottle2 cycleEngineOil __ Safety Glasses __ Guide Bar Cover EMISSION CONTROL TYPE 1E MODELS The emission control system fo...

Page 11: ...POWER PRUNER OPERATOR S MANUAL 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 20 21 14 15 16 17 18 19...

Page 12: ...nst branch accelerate and lower saw chain into branch 11 CUTTINGATTACHMENT Sealed gearratiois1 5 1reduction 12 ARM REST Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from hot engine 13 SPARK PLU...

Page 13: ...a G d e x i M o i t a R l i O l e u F l i o e n i g n e d e l o o c r i a e k o r t s o w t e c n a m r o f r e P h g i H O H C E 1 0 5 e n i l o s a G l o h o c l a l y h t e m g n i n i a t n o c l...

Page 14: ...mesh with sprocket Keep the saw chain lubricated and properly adjusted and the guide bar bolt tightened firmly at all times If saw chain is difficult to rotate or binds on guide bar it is too tight P...

Page 15: ...ter Refueling Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit Move at least 3 M 10 ft from refueling location before starting the engine After use DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank Leaks can occur Return...

Page 16: ...e frequent for dry or heavy cutting EQUIPMENT CHECK Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed Check unit for loose missing nuts bolts and screws Tighten and or replace as needed...

Page 17: ...triking the ground Larger branches should be removed in sections During operation the complete unit especially the shaft tube and the cutting attachment may become very hot too hot to touch Avoid cont...

Page 18: ...ts and runs Release throttle trigger and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes NOTE If engine does not start with choke in Run position after 4 pulls repeat instructions 4 and 5 6 After en...

Page 19: ...ranch will fall Long branches should be removed in several pieces Do not stand directly beneath branch being cut When ready to cut Hold cutting shoe against branch This will prevent whipping of the br...

Page 20: ...1 R I S E D O C R E T T E L E R U D E C O R P E C N A N E T N I A M N A E L C C E C A L P E R R T C E P S N I I E T O N T N A T R O P M I d e r i u q e r f o y c n e u q e r f e h t e n i m r e t e d...

Page 21: ...sed be certain it properly fits the cavity in the air cleaner cover is installed with the original side out NOTE Carburetor adjustment may be needed after air filter cleaning replacement See Carbureto...

Page 22: ...YSTEM CLEANING Level 3 Parts Required None IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of air carries combustion hea...

Page 23: ...e order NOTE When installing the engine cover be certain the tab of the metal deflector shield is in the slot of the engine cover EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2 Parts Required Screen P N...

Page 24: ...ccelera tion Continue adjusting until smooth acceleration results 6 Check HI A speed RPM at W O T Wide Open Throttle HI speed RPM should be set to specifications found on page 13 Specifications of thi...

Page 25: ...m idle to full throttle 2 Always begin fine tuning with LO B needle a Lean drop off With engine idling turn LO B needle slowly CW in to lean drop off point RPM will increase then abruptly drop off Not...

Page 26: ...nsion turning screw B counter clockwise Remove screw C and sprocket cover Free saw chain from sprocket and remove from guide bar If guide bar is okay proceed to saw chain installation Slide guide bar...

Page 27: ...in cutter and file in one direction 3 File until cutter top and side bevel edges are sharp without nicks 4 Place depth gauge tool B firmly on top of cutter with 635mm 025 slot and end against front c...

Page 28: ...Fuel line clogged Carburetor Cause Turn switch on See your Echo dealer See your Echo dealer Spark gap incorrect Covered with carbon Fouled with fuel Spark plug defective Clean Clean See your Echo dea...

Page 29: ...it 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all the screws and nuts 6 Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil starter handle several times to remove fuel...

Page 30: ...O Re Power Parts and Assemblies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO Dealer When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number Type number and Serial Number of the...

Page 31: ...ed pages 13A 14A 16A and 27A for proper and safe operation ECHO CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application operation or maintenance of this product...

Page 32: ...gnition Spark Plug NGK BPM 7A Gap 0 65 mm 0 026 in NGK BPM 7Y Gap 0 65 mm 0 026 in Fuel Mixed Gasoline and Two stroke Oil Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1 ECHO High Performance two stroke air cooled engine oil Gas...

Page 33: ...d on cutting attachment using the T wrench provided 2 Turn saw chain tensioner screw B located next to guide bar in sprocket cover clockwise to tighten saw chain on guide bar Turning screw counter clo...

Page 34: ...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 cutting conditions the oil discharge volume may be adj...

Page 35: ...injury may result B C GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN REPLACEMENT Guide Bar Replacement Installation Level3 ToolsRequired 10x19mm 13 32x3 4in T Wrench Remove two 2 10 mm 13 32 in guide bar nuts A and relieve...

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