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HAFT

 H

EDGE

 C

LIPPER

 A

TTACHMENT

O

PERATOR

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S

 M

ANUAL

 9

WARNING  

  DANGER

Hedge Clipper cutting blades are very sharp! Always wear gloves
when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may
result.

3.

Pull upper shaft tube (C) out of fiberglass lower shaft tube 127-152
mm (5-6 in.), then slide (C) back into fiberglass lower shaft tube
exposing inner drive shaft (E).

(All Models)

4.

Remove locator screw (F) in bottom of attachment adapter clamp.

5.

Align star shaped drive of inner drive shaft (E) with Hedge Clipper
Attachment shaft (G).

6. Align ridges on upper shaft tube (H) with seams (I) in cutting

attachment clamp and adapter.

7.

Slide upper shaft tube into attachment, aligning hole for locator
screw (K) in bottom of cutting attachment adapter with locating
hole (L) in upper shaft tube.

8.

Install and tighten locator screw (F). Tighten six (6) cutting
attachment clamp screws (J).

BOTTOM

VIEW

K

L

J

F

E

I

G

O

PERATION

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

and instructions for safe operation.

• Review area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contribute to

unsafe conditions. DO NOT operate unit if any wires (power, tele-
phone, cable, etc.) are closer than 15 m (50 ft.) to any part of the
operator or unit.

• 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.

C

H

J

15 m

(50 ft.)

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.

Summary of Contents for Power Pruner 99946400060

Page 1: ...0 231 PPT 260 261 PPT 2100 PPT 2400 PPFD 2400 WARNING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesan Operator sManualandaSafetyManual withyourHedgeClipperAttachment Thesemanua...

Page 2: ...Adjust Attachment Position 10 Adjusting Cutting Angle of Blade 10 Maintenance 11 SkillLevels 11 Maintenance Intervals 11 Lubrication 11 Sharpening Blades 13 Storage 13 ServicingInformation 16 Parts 16...

Page 3: ...e product itself you will find safety alerts and helpful information messages preceded by symbols or key words The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you...

Page 4: ...EFOOTED Wear no slip heavy duty work gloves WARNING DANGER Hedge Clipper users risk injury to themselves and others if the hedge clipper is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed P...

Page 5: ...to CTS CTS can cause severe pain for months or even years To reduce the risk of RSI CTS do the following Avoid using your wrist in a bent extended or twisted position Instead try to maintain a straig...

Page 6: ...o not work in odd positions or on ladders Do not over reach KeepaFirmGrip Hold the front and rear handles with both hands with thumbs and fingers tightly encircling the handles OnlyMakeCuttingAngleAdj...

Page 7: ...ore operating the hedge clipper The gear tension lever DOES NOT secure gear box angle setting 3 INDEXING LEVER Spring loaded lever that engages with a notch every 15 degrees from the straight in line...

Page 8: ...not remove locator screw B completely from cutting attach ment otherwise inner lock nut will come off and be lost Models PPTModelsOnly 2 Loosen center clamp knob D ASSEMBLY CUTTING ATTACHMENT TO SHAF...

Page 9: ...ube 8 Install and tighten locator screw F Tighten six 6 cutting attachment clamp screws J BOTTOM VIEW K L J F E I G OPERATION Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator s Manual and ins...

Page 10: ...ss blade indexing lever D to release cutter assembly 6 Adjust cutter assembly angle to desired position and release indexing lever into notch 7 Move gear tension release lever C to full down position...

Page 11: ...ust below each task heading are listed the various part numbers required for that task See your ECHO dealer for these parts Component System Maintenance Procedure SkillLevel Frequency Cutting Blades I...

Page 12: ...mm wrench Gear Case Tools Required GreaseGunwith ECHO LUBETM 14oz cartridge P N91015orLithiumBasedGrease Parts required ECHO LUBETM or Lithium Based Grease 1 Clean dirt from grease fittings 2 Carefull...

Page 13: ...ade to over heat 3 Lubricate cutting blades See Blade Lubrication Instructions page 13 this section STORAGE IMPORTANT Always store and transport shaft hedge clippers in a stable horizontal position Su...

Page 14: ...14 NOTES...

Page 15: ...SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER ATTACHMENT OPERATOR S MANUAL 15 NOTES...

Page 16: ...oduct Support Representative WARRANTY REGISTRATION You may register your Echo equipment using the warranty registration card or register on line at www echo usa com Registering provides a direct link...

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