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WARNING DANGER

Never try to replace or adjust guide bar and saw chain with engine running. This saw chain is VERY sharp, wear
heavy gloves to protect your hands when handling it. Wear eye protection meeting CE or ANSI specification Z87.1.

GUIDE

BAR

AND

SAW

CHAIN

REPLACEMENT

Guide Bar Replacement / Installation

Level 3

Tools Required: 10x19mm (13/32x3/4 in.) T-Wrench

•

Remove two (2) 10 mm (13/32 in.) guide bar nuts (A) and relieve saw
chain tension turning screw (B) counter clockwise.

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Remove sprocket cover.

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Free saw chain from sprocket and remove from guide bar. If guide
bar is okay proceed to saw chain installation.

•

Slide guide bar forward and remove from cutting attachment. Install
new guide bar sliding it onto the cutting attachment as far as
possible.

•

Turn saw chain adjustment screw until adjusting pin (C) fits into
round hole in guide bar.

Saw Chain Installation

Level 3

•

Install new saw chain onto guide bar. Make sure cutting links are
faced towards the nose of the guide bar.

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Engage saw chain with sprocket.

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Secure sprocket cover with (2) two guide bar nuts.

•

Follow instruction for adjusting saw chain tension page 15.

Summary of Contents for Power Pruner PPF-2100

Page 1: ...ANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesanOperator sManualanda SafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodforproperandsafeoperation Failuretodosocould resultinserousinjury WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm 89861022662 06 99 X7502302302 ...

Page 2: ...Equipment 6 SafeOperation 7 Kickback 8 ExtendedOperation ExtremeConditions 9 Description 10 Contents 10 EmissionControl 10 Specifications 13 Assembly 14 Cutting Attachment to Drive Shaft Installation 14 3 ExtensionInstallation 14 Saw Chain Tension Adjustment 15 Pre Operation 16 Fuel 16 Lubricating the Guide Bar and Saw Chain 17 Adjusting Automatic Oiler 17 EquipmentCheck 18 DetermineOperationArea ...

Page 3: ... 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 IMPORTANT The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit NOTE This enclosed message provides tips for use care and maintena...

Page 4: ...ars and head protection Emergency stop Fuel and oil mixture Finger Severing Carburetor adjustment Low speed mixture Safety Alert Avoid all power lines This unit is not insulated against electrical current Do not operate clos er than 15 M 50 ft from electrical hazards Keep bystanders at least 15 meters 50 feet away Plan retreat path from falling objects Wear hand protection Use two handed DO NOT sm...

Page 5: ...ed fuel to an approved fuel storage container 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 devices or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO for use with this unit Ch...

Page 6: ...requirements 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 your grip on the Power PrunerTM handles Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used Proper Cloth...

Page 7: ...e cable etc are closer than 15 M 50 ft to any part of the operator or unit Spectators and fellow workers must be warned and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 M 50 ft while the Power PrunerTM is in use Avoid all power lines This unit is not insulated against electrical current Operation UseProperClothing Equipment Before starting the unit equip yourself and any other person ...

Page 8: ...ry to the operator or any one standing close by Hold the Power PrunerTM firmly with both hands with thumbs and fingers encircling the front and rear handles Be aware of the down and outward path the pruner will take after the cut is made 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...

Page 9: ...epetitive 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 pain in those areas Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury RSI AnextremeRSIconditionisCarpalTunnelSyndrome CTS which could occur when your wrist swells and s...

Page 10: ...se the contents list to check for missing parts CONTENTS LIST __ PowerHead __ Shaft Tube Assembly __ Cutting Attachment __ PlasticBag __ Operator s Manual __ Safety Manual __ How to Prune Manual __ Warranty Registration Card __ Warranty Statement __ PlasticBag __ T Wrench Combinationscrewdriver spark plug socket __ 3mmHexWrench __ Safety Glasses __ Bottle2 StrokeEngineOil 2 6oz __ Shoulder Harness...

Page 11: ...POWER PRUNERTM OPERATOR S MANUAL 11 1 2 8 PPF 2100 PPF 2110 7 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 15 24 25 ...

Page 12: ...ontrols the exhaust noise while the spark arrestor prevents hot glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler where they could possibly start a fire 15 RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Pull handle slowly until recoil starter engages then quickly and firmly When engine starts return handle slowly DO NOT let handle snap back or damage will occur 16 FUELTANK Containsfuelandfuelfilter 17 FUEL TANK CAP Cov...

Page 13: ...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 e u f e s u T O N O D d e d a e l n u e n a t c O 9 8 E B T M 5 1 r o l o h o c l a l y h t e 0 1 n a h t e r o m l i O 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 y t i c a p a C k n a T l e u F ...

Page 14: ...and tighten to snug 4 Tighten bolts A clamping the cutting attachment onto the housing 3 FOOT EXTENSION INSTALLATION Optional Tools Required Screwdriver 3 mm Hex Wrench PartsRequired 914mm 3Foot ExtensionP N99946400010 WARNING DANGER Saw Chain is sharp Always wear gloves when handling cutting attachment otherwise serious personal injury may result B A A C ASSEMBLY For your convenience the Power Pr...

Page 15: ...IN TENSION ADJUSTMENT ToolsRequired 10x19mm 13 32x3 4in T wrenchprovided WARNING DANGER Always wear gloves when handling saw chain otherwise serious personal injury may result To Adjust Saw Chain Tension 1 Loosen two 2 10 mm 13 32 in guide bar nuts A located 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...

Page 16: ...nal injury may result Use an approved fuel container DONOTsmokenearfuel DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Fuel tanks cans may be under pressure Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT NEVER refuel a unit with the engine running DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors ALWAYS fill fuel tanks out doors over bare ground Securely tighten fuel...

Page 17: ...cone based oil ADJUSTING AUTOMATIC OILER Toolsrequired 10x19mm 13 32x3 4 T Wrenchprovided 1 Remove two 2 10 mm guide bar retaining nuts and sprocket cover 2 From bottom of gear case turn adjustment screw A clockwise to decrease oil volume counter clockwise to increase oil volume NOTE Very little visible oil on the saw chain will provide sufficient lubrication S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 111...

Page 18: ... used Refer to page 29 for correct Filing Saw Chain procedure Check that shoulder harness is adjusted for safe comfortable opera tion See figure at right for proper adjustment DETERMINE OPERATION AREA Before starting 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 ...

Page 19: ...diately after operation STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING DANGER The cutting attachment should not move at idle If cutting attach ment moves readjust carburetor according to Carburetor Adjust ment instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer otherwise serious personal injury may result 1 Stop Switch Start Run Move stop switch button A forward away from the STOP position 2 Choke Cold Start Move c...

Page 20: ...ach ment moves readjust carburetor according to Carburetor Adjust ment instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer otherwise serious personal injury may result 1 Stop Switch Start Run Move Stop Switch button A forward away from the STOP position 2 Start Pull Rope Lay the pruner on a flat clear area and pull the recoil starter handle D until the engine fires NOTE If engine does not start af...

Page 21: ...b 102 mm 4 in diameter or larger cut as follows 1 Under cut 1 4 limb diameter near tree trunk 2 Finish top cut slightly farther out on limb 3 Flush cut stub at trunk DO NOT use for felling or bucking MAINTENANCE Your ECHO Power PrunerTM 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 equipp...

Page 22: ...p e R t c e p s n I 2 R I n o i s s i m s n a r T r e w o P t f a h S l i O n a e l C t c e p s n I 2 1 I I r a B e d i u G e t a c i r b u L n a e l C t c e p s n I 2 C I I n i a h C w a S e c a l p e R n e p r a h S t c e p s n I e t a c i r b u L 2 R I I e p o R r e t r a t S l i o c e R n a e l C t c e p s n I 1 R I g u l P k r a p S n a e l C t c e p s n I 2 C I R s t l o B s t u N s w e r c ...

Page 23: ...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 Carburetor Adjustment Section FUEL FILTER Level1 Tools Required 203 254 mm 8 10in length of wire with one end bent into a hook Clean rag funnel and an approved fuel container Parts Required 90008REPOWERTM AIR FUEL FILTER KIT WARNING DAN...

Page 24: ...ylinder fin area This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the engine Overheating and engine seizure can occur when Air intakes are blocked preventing cooling air from reaching the cylinder Dust and grass build up on the outside of the cylinder This build up insulates the engine and prevents the heat from leaving Removal of cooling passage blockages or cleaning of cooling fins is consider...

Page 25: ...brush Parts Required ScreenP N14586240630 GasketLidP N14586642031 1 Remove engine cover A See Cleaning Cooling System pages 24 25 for step by step instructions 2 Place piston at Top Dead Center TDC to prevent carbon dirt fromenteringcylinder 3 Remove spark arrestor screen cover B screen holder C gasket D and screen E from muffler body 4 Clean carbon deposits from screen and muffler components 5 Re...

Page 26: ... CCW an additional 1 8 turn and repeat acceleration Continue adjusting until smooth acceleration results 6 Check HI speed RPM at W O T Wide Open Throttle HI speed RPM should be set to specifications found on page 13 Specifica tions of this manual 7 Check idle speed and reset if necessary If a tachometer is avail able idle speed should be set to the specification found on page 13 Specifications of ...

Page 27: ...3 d Turn needle 1 8 turn CCW out making mixture slightly richer 4 3 HI speed adjustment Adjust HI A needle with tachometer Refer to Wide Open Throttle RPM settings listed in Specifications on page 13 4 Check idle speed and reset if necessary If tachometer is available idle speed should be set to the specifications found on page 13 Specifications of this manual WARNING DANGER When carburetor adjust...

Page 28: ...B counter clockwise Remove 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 forward and remove from cutting attachment Install new guide bar sliding it onto the cutting attachment as far as possible Turn saw chain adjustment screw until adjusting pin C fits into round hole in guide bar Saw Chain Installatio...

Page 29: ... should be exposed above top cutter edge 2 Keep file horizontal 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 025 slot and end against front cutter raker File cutter raker with flat file until flush with top of depth gauge 5 Finish cutter sharpening by rounding front raker edge C with...

Page 30: ...ine clogged Carburetor Cause Turnswitchon See your Echo dealer See your Echo dealer Sparkgapincorrect Coveredwithcarbon Fouledwithfuel Sparkplugdefective Clean Clean See your Echo dealer Problem Engine starts hard does not start Fuel at cylinder Adjust 0 65 mm 0 026in Cleanorreplace Cleanorreplace Replaceplug Engine runs Dies or Accelerates poorly Air filter dirty Fuel filter dirty Fuelventplugged...

Page 31: ...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 from the carburetor 7 Remove the spark plug and pour 7 cc 1 4 oz 1 2 tablespoon of fresh clean two stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole A Place a clean cloth over the spark plug hole B Pull ...

Page 32: ...duct you may call the ECHO ConsumerProductSupportDepartmentat1 800 673 1558from8 00am to 5 00 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and serial number of your unit to help your Consumer Product Support Representative WARRANTY CARD This card is our means of registering all original owners of ECHO equipment The card plus proof of purchase provides you the...

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