Echo Power Pruner PPT-2400 Operator'S Manual Download

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

WARNING, SEE OPERATOR'S MANUAL

ENGLISH

X750017141

09/13

X7502308401

Power Pruner

MODEL

PPT-2400

Summary of Contents for Power Pruner PPT-2400

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL WARNING SEE OPERATOR S MANUAL ENGLISH X750017141 09 13 X7502308401 Power PrunerTM MODEL PPT 2400 ...

Page 2: ...bly 13 Cutting Attachment to Shaft Tube Installation 13 Saw Chain Tension Adjustment 14 Pre Operation 15 Fuel 15 Lubricating the Guide Bar and Saw Chain 16 Adjusting Automatic Oiler 16 Operation 17 Starting Cold Engine 17 Starting Warm Engine 18 Stopping Engine 18 Pruning Technics 19 Maintenance 20 Skill Levels 20 Maintenance Intervals 20 Air Filter 21 Fuel Filter 21 Spark Plug 22 Cooling System C...

Page 3: ...G calls attention to an act or condi tion which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided Circle and slash symbol This symbol means the specific action shown is prohibited Ignoring these prohi bitions can result in serious or fatal injury CAUTION The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word CAUTION calls attention to an act or condition which may lead to minor or moderate pers...

Page 4: ...il mixture Finger Severing Safety Alert Avoid all power lines This unit is not insu lated against electri cal current Do not operate closer 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 smoke near fuel Symbol description application Symbol form shape Symbol description applic...

Page 5: ... inspect saw chain for damage Do not operate with a dull fractured or discolored saw chain Remove all foreign objects from work area Always cover the guide bar and saw chain with guide bar cover dur ing transportation and in storage WARNING Power PrunerTM users risk injury to themselves and others if the Power PrunerTM is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed Proper clothing a...

Page 6: ...tective safety shoes or boots with non skid soles DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED Hot Humid Weather Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler safe operation DANGER All over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have elec...

Page 7: ...lp protect against falling branches and debris Avoid Hot Surfaces During operation the complete unit especially the power head muffler area and cutting attachment may become very hot too hot to touch Avoid contact during and immediately after operation 15 m Keep A Firm Grip Grip Power PrunerTM with both hands with thumbs and fingers encircling the handle and lower shaft tube Keep A Solid Stance Ma...

Page 8: ...ases this may cause a lightning fast reverse action kicking the guide bar and saw chain up and back or down and back towards the operator Either of these reactions may cause the operator to lose control of the Power PrunerTM which could result in serious personal injury With a basic understanding of kickback you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise which contributes to accidents Avoid c...

Page 9: ...ed 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 An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CTS which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs...

Page 10: ...he 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 1 12 11 10 2 3 9 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 8 7 6 5 4 22 23 decals Locate this safety decal on your unit Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand and follow the ...

Page 11: ...utting shoe against branch acceler ate and lower saw chain into branch 12 CUTTING ATTACHMENT Sealed gear ratio is 1 5 1 reduction 13 ARM REST Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from hot engine 14 MUFFLER SPARK ARRESTER The muffler controls the exhaust noise while the spark arrester prevents hot glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler where they could possibly start a ...

Page 12: ...r ISO L EGD Standard ISO CD 13738 JASO FC FD grade and ECHO Premium 50 1 oil Petrol Regular grade petrol Minimum 89 Octane unleaded petrol is recommended Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol or more than 10 of ethyl alcohol Fuel Tank Capacity L 0 4 13 5 US fl oz Starter System Automatic Recoil Starter Clutch Centrifugal Type Sprocket Type 6 teeth spur 9 53 mm pitch Power Transmission Shaft As...

Page 13: ...mission shaft Align and join star shaped drive end of inner power transmission shaft with cutting attachment shaft 4 Align ridges on upper shaft tube with seams in cutting attachment 5 Slide together aligning locater bolt in cutting attachment with locating hole in upper shaft tube 6 Install and tighten locater bolt Tighten four 4 cutting attachment bolts 7 Extend upper shaft tube to desired lengt...

Page 14: ... turn adjuster screw CW an additional 1 8 1 4 turn 5 Tighten both gearcase cover nuts with nose held up Tighten rear nut first 6 Pull the chain around the guide bar by hand Reduce the chain ten sion if you feel tight spots 7 When chain is properly tensioned tighten gear case cover nuts securely IMPORTANT Tighten gearcase cover nuts to 8 9 N m 71 80 in lbs DO NOT over tighten nuts Damage may result...

Page 15: ...el container after refu eling Inspect for fuel leakage If fuel leakage is found do not start or operate unit until leakage is repaired Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit It is not premitted to fill fuel above the shoulder level of fuel tank Shoulder level Move at least 3 m from refuelling location before starting the engine Mixing Instructions 1 Fill an approved fuel container with half of the re...

Page 16: ...stem 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 mL min at normal operating rev During heavy or dry cutting conditions the oil discharge volume may be adjusted to assure adequate lubrication Refill the oil reservoir with each tank...

Page 17: ...ngine WARNING The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in possible serious injury Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown and surfaces that could cause loss of control WARNING Inspect starting area for hazards such as rocks glass debris etc which could be contacted by the cutting attachment when start ing K...

Page 18: ...RNING The cutting attachment should not move at idle If cutting at tachment moves readjust carburettor according to Carburettor Adjustment instructions in this manual or ask your ECHO Dealer otherwise serious personal injury may result 1 Stop Switch Start Run Move Stop Switch forward away from the STOP position 2 Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the Clear fuel r...

Page 19: ...and directly beneath branch being cut When ready to cut Hold cutting shoe against branch This will prevent whipping of the branch DO NOT use back and forth sawing action Look out for branch immediately behind the branch being cut If saw chain hits rear branch damage to saw chain and guide bar may occur Accelerate to full throttle Apply cutting pressure Ease cutting pressure when nearing end of cut...

Page 20: ... tools you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance To help you decide whether you want to DO IT YOUR SELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it each maintenance task has been graded If the task is not listed ask your ECHO Service Dealer for repairs skill levels Level 1 Easy to do Most required tools come with unit Level 2 Moderate difficulty Some specialized tools may be requi...

Page 21: ...rom the line and install the new filter air filter Level 1 Tools Required 25 or 50 mm medium bristle cleaning brush Parts Required Air Filter 1 Close choke Cold Start Position This prevents dirt from entering the carburettor throat when the air filter is removed Brush accumu lated dirt from the air cleaner area 2 Remove the air cleaner cover Clean and inspect the element for dam age If element is ...

Page 22: ...rench 25 or 50 mm medium bristle cleaning brush IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder 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 cylind...

Page 23: ...o prevent carbon dirt from entering cylinder 4 Remove spark arrester screen cover A screen holder B gasket C and screen D from muffler body 5 Clean carbon deposits from screen and muffler components 6 Replace screen if it is cracked plugged or has holes burned through 7 Assemble components in reverse order NOTE When installing the engine cover be certain the tab of the metal deflector shield is in...

Page 24: ...til saw chain stop turning Turn screw anticlockwise an additional 1 4 turn 5 Accelerate to full throttle for 2 to 3 seconds to clear excess fuel from engine then return to idle Accelerate to full throttle to check for smooth transition from idle to full throttle carburettor adjustment High Altitude Operation This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting emission and durab...

Page 25: ...r forward and remove from cutting attachment Install new guide bar sliding it onto the cutting attachment as far as pos sible Turn saw chain tensioner screw until adjusting pin fits into round hole in guide bar Saw Chain Installation Level 2 Install new saw chain onto guide bar Make sure cutting links are faced towards the nose of the guide bar Engage saw chain with sprocket Replace sprocket cover...

Page 26: ...le 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 firmly on top of cutter with 0 51 mm 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 with flat file 6 Properly filed cutter is as shown 7 A...

Page 27: ...o h c E r u o y e e S r e l a e d o h c E r u o y e e S g u l p t a k r a p S k r a p s o N t c e r r o c n i p a g k r a p S n o b r a c h t i w d e r e v o C l e u f h t i w d e l u o F e v i t c e f e d g u l P n i 6 2 0 0 m m 5 6 o t t s u j d A e c a l p e r r o n a e l C e c a l p e r r o n a e l C g u l p e c a l p e R s n u r e n i g n E r o s e i d t u b t o n s e o d e t a r e l e c c a ...

Page 28: ... are required 5 Tighten all the screws nuts and bolts 6 Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil starter handle several times to remove fuel from the carburettor 7 Remove the spark plug and pour 7 cc 1 4 oz 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 the recoil starter handle 2 or 3 times to distribute th...

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