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89861024661
08/98

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WARNING 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. Failure to do so could result in serous injury.

Power Pruner

Operator's Manual

MODEL:

PPFD-2400 TYPE 1/1E

Serial Number 001001 & Up

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this

product contains chemicals known

to the State of California to cause

cancer, birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

Summary of Contents for PPFD-2400 TYPE 1/1E

Page 1: ...whichmust bereadandunderstoodforproperandsafeoperation Failuretodosocouldresultinserousinjury Power Pruner Operator s Manual MODEL PPFD 2400 TYPE 1 1E Serial Number 001001 Up WARNING The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm ...

Page 2: ... Contents 10 EmissionControl 10 Specifications 13 Assembly 14 Shaft Tube Power Head Installation 14 Cutting Attachment to Shaft Tube Installation 14 Throttle Linkage Connections 15 Saw Chain Tension Adjustment 16 Pre Operation 17 Fuel 17 AutomaticOilingSystem 18 EquipmentCheck 18 DetermineOperationArea 19 Operation 19 StartingColdEngine 19 StartingWarmEngine 20 Stopping Engine 21 Pruning Technics ...

Page 3: ...the protection of the unit NOTE This enclosed message provides tips 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 following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you SAFETY GENERAL DESCRIPTION IMPORTANT See Description and Sp...

Page 4: ...MBOLS Symbol description application Symbol form shape Symbol description application Symbol form shape Hot Surface Carburetor adjustment Idle speed Carburetor adjustment High speed mixture Symbol description application Symbol form shape Symbol description application Symbol form shape Read and understand owners manual Wear eyes ears and head protection Emergency stop Fuel and oil mixture Finger ...

Page 5: ...ain Remove all foreign objects from work area Always cover the guide bar and saw chain during transportation and storage using the guide bar cover FUEL WARNING DANGER FuelisVERYflammable Useextremecarewhenmixing storingor handling or serious personal injury may result Use an approved fuel container DONOTsmokenearfuel DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Fuel tanks cans may be under pressure Alw...

Page 6: ...henever you operate the Power Pruner Face Head Protection When trimming overhead always wear head protection meeting ANSI Z89 1 and CE 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 Pruner handles Gloves also reduce the transmissio...

Page 7: ...a to be trimmed Look for hazards that 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 be warned and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 M 50 ft while the Power Pruner is in use Avoid all power lines Operation UseProperClothing Equi...

Page 8: ... Pruner and result in serious injury to the operator or any one 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 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 o...

Page 9: ...to 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 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 ...

Page 10: ...ard __ Warranty Statement __ T Wrench combination screwdriver spark plug socket __ 3mmhexwrench __ 8x10mmSpanner __ Safety Glasses __ 2 StrokeOilBottle 2 6oz __ Shoulder Harness __ GuideBarCover EMISSION CONTROL Emissions Models The emission control system for this engine is EM Engine Modification IMPORTANTENGINEINFORMATION ENGINEFAMILY TEH024UB24RA DISPLACEMENT 23 6cc THIS ENGINE MEETS U S EPA PH...

Page 11: ...POWER PRUNER OWNER S MANUAL 11 8 15 16 17 14 18 19 20 21 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 9 10 11 12 13 22 ...

Page 12: ...SHOE Used to capture and stabilize branch while cutting Place cutting shoe against branch accelerate and lower saw chain into branch 12 CUTTING ATTACHMENT Sealed gearratiois1 5 1reduction 13 MUFFLER SPARKARRESTER Themufflercontrolstheexhaustnoisewhilethesparkarrestorpreventshot glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler where they could possibly start a fire 14 RECOIL STARTER Pull handle...

Page 13: ...o w T d n a e n i l o s 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 e r o m 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 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 ...

Page 14: ...A ASSEMBLY SHAFT TUBE POWER HEAD Tools Required T wrench 8mmX10mmWrench Parts Required Power Head Shaft Tube Assembly Cutting Attachment 1 Loosen bolt A 2 Match square socket in engine shaft with square power transmis sion shaft B and slide together until engine rests against the machine surface of shaft tube coupler C 3 Rotate power transmission shaft housing to align engine and rear handle assem...

Page 15: ...ocator screw E Tighten four 4 cutting attachment screws D E G H THROTTLE LINKAGE CONNECTIONS NOTE The engine is delivered separated from shaft tube The throttle linkage and stop switch wire are attached to the rear handle 1 Loosen outer nut on throttle linkage 2 Insert throttle linkage in fan cover slot A 3 Finger tighten nut and attach the inner linkage to the swivel B on the carburetor throttle ...

Page 16: ...n handling saw chain otherwise serious personal injury may result To Adjust Saw Chain Tension 1 Loosen two 2 11mm 7 16 guide bar bolts A located on cutting attachment using the adjustment 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 clockwise will loosen saw chain on guide bar 3 Tigh...

Page 17: ...ing or serious personal 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 S...

Page 18: ...nk of gas IMPORTANT Do not force adjustment wheel after indicator has reached the end of travel window 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 Inspect fuel lines tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks DO NOT operate unit if leaks are found Check that the cutting attac...

Page 19: ...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 bearing housing may become very hot too hot to touch Avoid contact during and immediately after operation 1 Stop Switch Start R...

Page 20: ...handle rope until engine starts 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 6 After engine warm up gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed STARTING WARM ENGINE WARNING DANGER The cutting attachment should not rotate at idle If c...

Page 21: ...ranchwillfall Long branches should be removed in several pieces Do not stand directly beneath branch being cut When ready to cut Hold front 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 the saw chain my occur Accelerate to full throttle ...

Page 22: ...I 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 l l i w e c n e i r e p x e r u o y d n a e s u l a u t c A m u m i x a m e r a n w o h s s l a v r e t n i e m i T e c n a n e t n i a m S E T O N E R U D E C O R P E C N A N E T N I A M n o i t c ...

Page 23: ... reused 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 Carburetor Adjustment Section FUEL FILTER Level1 Parts Required REPOWERFiltrationKitP N90008 WARNING DANGER FuelisVERYflammable Useextremecarewhenmixing storingor handling or serious personal injury may re...

Page 24: ...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 considered Normal Maintenance Any failure attributed to lack of maintenance is not warranted 1 Remove s...

Page 25: ...red Screen GasketLid 1 Remove engine cover A See Cleaning Cooling System pages 25 26 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 Replace screen if it is cracked plugged or has ...

Page 26: ... check for smooth transition from idle to full throttle If engine hesitates turn LO B needle 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 ...

Page 27: ...rns Fine Tuning Requires Accurate Tachometer 1 Start engine and allow to warm to operating temperature minimum 2 3 minutes varying engine speed from 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 Note this position 1 b Rich drop off With engine idling ...

Page 28: ...place 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 ANSI Z87 1 or CE requirements Guide Bar Replacement Installation Level3 Loosen two 2 11mm 7 16 guide bar bolts A and relieve saw chain tension turning screw B counter clockwise Remove sprocket cover Free saw chain from sprocke...

Page 29: ... dowel that will not shed conductive contaminates Push cloth from engine end to cutting attachment end Wipe inner shaft tube assembly com pletely dry with clean cloth 6 Clean outer shaft tube grooves with cleaning pad Then dry 7 Apply silicone to a clean cloth and wipe down outer and inner shaft tube walls 8 Clean fiberglass power transmission shaft E with Hot Stick cleaner Clean center bushing G ...

Page 30: ... Assemble four 4 screws C Rotate shaft tube to correctly position rear handle then tighten screws maintaining equal upper and lower adaptor half side gap spacing 12 Align ridges on aluminum shaft tube J with seams in cutting attachment Join star shaped drive end of inner power transmis sion shaft A with cutting attachment shaft F 13 Slide together aligning locating screw B in cutting attachment wi...

Page 31: ...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 635 mm 025 in slot 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 flat file 6 Properly filed cutter is as shown 7 Apply cle...

Page 32: ...lstrainerclogged Fuel line clogged Carburetor Cause Turnswitchon Seeyourdealer Seeyourdealer Sparkgapincorrect Coveredwithcarbon Fouledwithfuel Sparkplugdefective Clean Clean Seeyourdealer 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 Fuelventplugg...

Page 33: ...t 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 from the carburetor 7 Remove the spark plug and pour 30 ml 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 the r...

Page 34: ...uine ECHO Parts and ECHO Re Power Parts and Assemblies for your ECHOproductsareavailableonlyfromanAuthorizedECHODealer When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number Type number and Serial Number of the unit with you You can find all three numbers on the engine housing For future reference write them in the space provided below Model No _____________ Type No ____________ SN __________ ...

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