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PPT-266LA

Power Pruner

Operator’s Manual

The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.

Read and understand all provided literature before
use. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

Summary of Contents for Power Pruner PPT-266LA

Page 1: ...rator s Manual The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Read and understand all provided litera...

Page 2: ...nd Power Head 16 Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads 17 Cutting Attachment to Drive Shaft Installation 18 Saw Chain Tension Adjustment 19 Operation 20 Fuel 21 Lubricating the Guide Bar and Saw Chain 2...

Page 3: ...ts Catalogs are available from your ECHO dealer or at echo latinamerica com SERVICING INFORMATION Parts and Serial Number Genuine ECHO Parts and Assemblies for your products are available only from an...

Page 4: ...al injury or death if not avoided The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word WARNING calls attention to an act or condition which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided The s...

Page 5: ...Eye Ear and Head Protection Carburetor Adjustment Idle Speed Wear Hand and Foot Protection Carburetor Adjustment Low Speed Mixture Safety Alert Stop Switch Hot Surface Fuel and Oil Mixture Finger Seve...

Page 6: ...NOT Allow Flames or Sparks Near Fuel Ignition ON OFF DO NOT Smoke Near Fuel Purge Bulb Choke Control RUN Position Choke Open Choke Control COLD START Position Choke Closed Wear Slip Resistant Footwea...

Page 7: ...d improperly and or safety precautions are not followed Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit Physical Condition Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good If you...

Page 8: ...er plant matter such as pollen Make sure the mask does not impair your vision and replace the mask as needed to prevent air restrictions Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting durable clothing Pants should...

Page 9: ...believed that a condition called Raynaud s Phenomenon which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold Exposure to vibration and cold may cause...

Page 10: ...Instead try to maintain a straight wrist position Also when grasping use your whole hand not just the thumb and index finger Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands Reduce the...

Page 11: ...stumps and other foreign objects with the saw chain Do not cut into the ground with the saw chain If cutting attachment end strikes an obstruction stop engine immediately and inspect saw chain for dam...

Page 12: ...uel system fuel lines vent grommet fuel tank and fuel cap for leaks especially if the unit is dropped If damage or leaks are found do not use unit otherwise serious personal injury or property damage...

Page 13: ...t Make sure the decal s is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer Safety label is for example only Y...

Page 14: ...Arrestor Muffler with Catalyst 7 Fuel Tank 8 Fuel Tank Cap 9 Recoil Starter Handle 10 Power Head 11 Lower Shaft Tube 12 Strap Hook 13 Stop Switch 14 Throttle Handle for right hand 15 Throttle Trigger...

Page 15: ...or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts Use the contents list to check for missing parts ASSEMBLY Drive Shaft and Handle Assembly 1 Remove protective caps from handle assembly 2 Loosen clamping bol...

Page 16: ...Head 1 Stand power head upright on a level surface 2 Loosen the drive shaft clamp bolt A at engine drive shaft clamp 3 Remove dust cap if necessary and carefully fit drive shaft assembly to engine mak...

Page 17: ...hole E Check throttle for freedom of movement and that wide open throttle and low idle extremes are adjusted properly The throttle linkage must be adjusted by moving the adjustment fixture D Consult...

Page 18: ...Loosen the two 2 screws A and remove locator screw B on cutting attachment 2 Loosen clamp knob E 3 Pull upper tube F out of fiberglass lower tube 127 152 mm 5 6 in then slide F back into fiberglass lo...

Page 19: ...n clamp knob E turning clockwise Saw Chain Tension Adjustment Always disconnect spark plug wire before servicing cutting attachment Wear gloves when handling saw chain otherwise serious personal injur...

Page 20: ...to 8 9 N m 71 80 lbf in DO NOT over tighten nuts Damage may result 7 Keep chain properly tensioned at all times Note All chains require frequent adjustment 8 Connect spark plug lead OPERATION Moving...

Page 21: ...is NOT approved for use in ECHO 2 stroke gasoline engines Fuel containing more than 25 ethanol may cause performance problems loss of power overheating fuel vapor lock and unintended machine operation...

Page 22: ...ure to equalize NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT or RUNNING DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground DO NOT overfill fuel tank Wipe up spills immediate...

Page 23: ...area As a precaution store fuel in an approved airtight container Store in a well ventilated unoccupied building away from sparks and flames Stored fuel ages Do not mix more fuel than you expect to u...

Page 24: ...e increased to assure adequate lubrication If oil is leaking from the bar cover area reduce the oil discharge volume Refill the oil reservoir with each tank of fuel Note Very little visible oil on the...

Page 25: ...to wide open position Rapidly pull recoil starter handle rope D until engine fires or maximum five 5 pulls 5 Choke After engine fires or 5 pulls movechokeleverbacktoRun position Firmly grasp throttle...

Page 26: ...buretor according to Carburetor Adjustment instructions in this manual or see your authorized dealer 1 Stop Switch Move stop switch button A forward away from the STOP position 2 Purge Bulb Pump purge...

Page 27: ...O dealer repair stop switch before using unit again Pruning Techniques Shoulder Harness if included 1 Loosen the harness clamp bolt A 2 Put the harness on and attach it to the clamp ring B 3 Adjust ha...

Page 28: ...ehind the branch being cut If saw chain hits a rear branch damage to the saw chain and guide bar may occur Accelerate to full throttle Ease cutting pressure when nearing end of cut to maintain control...

Page 29: ...instructions as written otherwise serious personal injury can result Your unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that...

Page 30: ...ore Use Air Filter Inspect Clean 1 Choke Shutter Inspect Clean 1 Fuel System Inspect 2 1 Cooling System Inspect Clean 2 Recoil Starter Rope Inspect Clean 1 Screws Nuts Bolts Inspect Tighten Replace 1...

Page 31: ...er and clean as indicated below 5 Foam Pre filter Clean foam filter in water detergent solution and rinse with clean water Wrap the filter in a clean dry cloth and squeeze do not wring dry Allow to dr...

Page 32: ...ilter from the tank 3 Remove the filter from the line and install the new filter Note Federal EPA regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produced for sale in the Un...

Page 33: ...engine 3 Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode 4 Tighten spark plug to 150 170 kgf cm 130 150 lbf in Cooling System Level 2 To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air mus...

Page 34: ...to lack of maintenance is not warranted 1 Remove spark plug lead 2 Remove air cleaner cover 3 Remove muffler cover A 4 Remove engine cover B DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinde...

Page 35: ...n at Top Dead Center TDC to prevent carbon dirt from entering cylinder 4 Remove spark arrestor screen D gasket C and exhaust guide B from muffler body 5 Clean carbon deposits from muffler components N...

Page 36: ...linder exhaust port Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port Do not scratch the cylinder or piston when cleaning the exhaust port Do not allow carbon particles to enter the cylind...

Page 37: ...SL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized ECHO service dealer If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1 100 feet ASL the carburetor must be re adjusted when operating the engine...

Page 38: ...E CCW 3 1 2 turns 3 Start and run engine for 2 minutes alternating between wide open throttle WOT and idle every 5 seconds Adjust idle mixture needle D to achieve 2 900 RPM 4 Adjust Hi mixture needle...

Page 39: ...g Always disconnect spark plug wire before servicing guide bar and saw chain This saw chain is VERY sharp wear heavy gloves to protect your hands when handling it Wear eye protection meeting CE or ANS...

Page 40: ...crew C clockwise to take up slack in saw chain 8 Install guide bar cover D and tighten guide bar nuts finger tight and install guide bar cover screw B 9 Adjust chain tension Guide Bar Cover Cleaning 1...

Page 41: ...e must be identical Use bar and chain combinations shown in table above Dull or damaged cutters will result in poor cutting performance increased vibration and premature saw chain failure Power Pruner...

Page 42: ...32 in round file for 5 32 in gauge saw chain 2 Set round file in cutter at 30 angle One fifth 1 5 of the file should be exposed above top cutter edge 3 Keep file horizontal in cutter and file in one...

Page 43: ...front raker edge with flat file 7 Properly filed cutter is as shown 8 Apply clean oil and rotate saw chain slowly to wash away filings 9 If saw chain is coated or clogged with resin clean in kerosene...

Page 44: ...ark at plug Incorrect gap Covered with carbon Fouled with fuel Plug defective Adjust to 0 65 mm 0 026 in Clean or replace plug Engineruns but dies or Enginedoes not accelerate properly Air filter Air...

Page 45: ...Long Term Storage Over 30 Days Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time 30 days or longer without performing protective storage maintenance which includes the following 1 Store unit in a...

Page 46: ...plug Connect the spark plug lead to the spark plug SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PPT 266LA Length Standard 2 72 m 8 ft 11 in Length Extended 3 71 m 12 ft 2 in Length with extension 4 93 m 16 ft 2 in Width 0 25...

Page 47: ...wer Transmission Shaft Assembly Aluminum Extrusion Gear Case Ratio 1 5 1 Oiling System Automatic Chain Oil Capacity 225 ml 7 6 oz Handles Right hand grip with throttle trigger and throttle trigger loc...

Page 48: ...ECHO INCORPORATED 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich IL 60047 www echo usa com E06426001001 E06426999999...

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