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DEALER?

Call

1-800-432-ECHO

or

www.echo-usa.com

CONSUMER PRODUCT

SUPPORT

1-800-673-1558

8:30 - 4:30 Mon - Fri C.S.T.

ECHO, INCORPORATED

400 O

AKWOOD

 R

OAD

L

AKE

 Z

URICH

, IL  60047

www.echo-usa.com

S

ERVICING

 I

NFORMATION

PARTS

Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER™ Parts and Assemblies for
your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO
Dealer.  When you do need to buy parts always have the Model
Number and Serial Number of the unit with you.  You can find these
numbers on the engine housing.  For future reference, write them in the
space provided below.

Model No. _____________ SN. ____________

SERVICE

Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed
by an Authorized ECHO Service Dealer.  For the name and address of
the Authorized ECHO Service Dealer nearest you, ask your retailer or
call: 1-800-432-ECHO (3246)  Dealer information is also available on our
Web Site. When presenting your unit for Warranty service/repairs,
proof of purchase is required.

ECHO

 

CONSUMER

 

PRODUCT

 

SUPPORT

If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application,
operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO
Consumer Product Support Department at 1-800-673-1558 from 8:30 am
to 4:30 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

 

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 between you and ECHO if we find it necessary to contact
you.

ADDITIONAL

 

OR

 

REPLACEMENT

 

MANUALS

Safety Manuals  in English/Spanish or English/French are available, free of charge, from your ECHO dealer or at
www.echo-usa.com.
Operator's and Parts Manuals are available by:
• Downloading free from www.echo-usa.com
• Purchasing from your Echo Dealer.
• Manuals are available by sending a written request stating the model number and serial number of your Echo unit, part

number of the manual, your name and address, and mail to the address below.

Safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer. A $5.00 shipping charge will be required for each video.

 07001231/07999999

Summary of Contents for PPT-260 - 01-05

Page 1: ...r PrunerTM Operator s Manual MODEL PPT 260 WARNING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesanOperator s ManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodforproperandsafe...

Page 2: ...s and Important Information 3 International Symbols 3 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment 3 Equipment 6 Kickback 7 EmissionControl 7 Description 8 Contents 10 Assembly 10 DriveShaft PowerHead 10 C...

Page 3: ...al Wear eyes ears and head protection Fuel and oil mixture Finger Severing Safety Alert Avoid all power lines This unit is not insulated against electrical current Do not operate clos er than 15 M 50...

Page 4: ...ir Wear sturdy protective safety shoes or boots with non skid soles DONOTWEAROPENTOEDSHOES DONOTOPERATEUNITBAREFOOTED Hot Humid Weather Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which ma...

Page 5: ...juries 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 ha...

Page 6: ...uction stop engine immediately and 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 sa...

Page 7: ...serious injury 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 outwar...

Page 8: ...IPTION Locate this safety decal on your unit Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc tions on them If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your...

Page 9: ...for right hand placement Includes stop switch and throttle trigger 13 TOPGUARD Protectsarmfromhotengine 14 SPARKARRESTOR CATALYTICMUFFLER MUFFLER Themufflerorcatalyticmufflercontrolsexhaustnoise and...

Page 10: ...oke oil sample __ Shoulder Harness __ GuideBarCover ASSEMBLY Tools Required 10x19mm 13 32x3 4in T wrench 4mmHex Wrench 8x10mmWrench Parts Required Power Head Drive Shaft Assembly Cutting Attachment DR...

Page 11: ...kwise 3 Pulluppertube G outoffiberglasslowertube127 152mm 5 6in then slide G back into fiberglass lower tube exposing inner drive shaft H Align and join star shaped drive end of inner drive shaft H wi...

Page 12: ...ip E 7 Install air filter and cover SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT WARNING DANGER Always disconnect spark plug wire before servicing cutting attachment Wear gloves when handling saw chain otherwise seri...

Page 13: ...l meets these standards Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO L EGDandJ A S O FCcertifiedoil suchasEchopremiumPowerBlend TM will void the two stroke engine warr...

Page 14: ...te lubrication Refill the oil reservoir with each tank of fuel IMPORTANT To prevent plastic deterioration do not use synthetic or silicone based oil ADJUSTING AUTOMATIC OILER Toolsrequired 10x19mm 13...

Page 15: ...Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Firmly grasp right hand grip and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide...

Page 16: ...nt instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer 1 Stop Switch Move Stop Switch button A forward away from the STOP position 2 Primer Bulb Pump primer bulb C until fuel is visible and flows free...

Page 17: ...retreat path from falling branch Cut branches bounce when striking ground Long branches should be removed in several pieces Do not stand directly beneath branch being cut When ready to cut Hold cutti...

Page 18: ...n e m m o c e R t r o P t s u a h x E r e d n i l y C n o b r a c e D n a e l C t c e p s n I 3 C I s e r u d e c o r P e c n a n e t n i a M f l e s r u o Y t I o D r e t l i F r i A e c a l p e R n...

Page 19: ...he 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...

Page 20: ...0in lb COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING Level2 Tools required 4mmHexwrench Cleaning brush 25 50 mm 1 2in Parts Required None IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass fre...

Page 21: ...se a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 5 Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 6 Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank 7 Assemble c...

Page 22: ...aned of excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period ECHO strongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO de...

Page 23: ...de bar and saw chain with engine running 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 i...

Page 24: ...urn saw chain adjuster slot B clockwise to tighten saw chain on guide bar Turning slot counter clockwise will loosen saw chain on guide bar 3 Tighten guide bar nuts A firmly Pull the saw chain around...

Page 25: ...personal injury may result 1 Set round file A in cutter at 30 angle One fifth 1 5 of the file should be exposed above top cutter edge 2 Keep file horizontal in cutter and file in one direction 3 File...

Page 26: ...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 y l r e p o r p r e t l...

Page 27: ...jury may result 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 mainte nance which includes the following 1...

Page 28: ...io 50 1 two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline 89 Octane unleaded DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Oil PowerBlendTM PremiumUniversal2 StrokeOil Fuel T...

Page 29: ...POWER PRUNERTM OPERATOR S MANUAL 29 NOTES...

Page 30: ...30 NOTES...

Page 31: ...POWER PRUNERTM OPERATOR S MANUAL 31 NOTES...

Page 32: ...you require assistance or have questions concerning the application operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO ConsumerProductSupportDepartmentat1 800 673 1558from8 30am to 4 30 pm...

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