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P

OWER

 P

RUNER

TM

O

PERATOR

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S

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ANUAL

17

STOPPING

 

ENGINE

1.

Throttle.
Release throttle trigger, and allow engine to return to idle before
stopping engine.

2.

Stop Switch.
Move stop switch button (A) backward to STOP position.

WARNING  

  DANGER

If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP
position, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine.
Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using pruner
again.

PRUNING

 

TECHNIQUES

The Power Pruner

TM

 is designed for light to medium trimming of limbs

and branches up to 203 mm (8 in.) in diameter. Follow these tips for
successful operation.

• Plan cut carefully. Check direction branch will fall.

• Plan 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 "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 may occur.

• Accelerate to full throttle.

• Apply cutting pressure.

• Ease cutting pressure when nearing end of cut to maintain control.

• When pruning a limb 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.

A

CORRECT

GUIDE AGAINST

BRANCH

BLADE HITS REAR BRANCH

NOT

CORRECT

NOT

CORRECT

Summary of Contents for PPT-260 - 10-05

Page 1: ...r PrunerTM Operator s Manual MODEL PPT 260 WARNING DANGER X753001641 10 05 X7532095101 Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesanOperator s ManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereada...

Page 2: ...s and Important Information 3 International Symbols 3 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment 3 Kickback 6 Equipment 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: ...e 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 wi...

Page 7: ...sult from the use of non approved guide bar and saw chain combinations ECHO INC will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECH...

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: ...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 DRIVE SHAF...

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: ...w 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 the gu...

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: ...neandTwo strokeOil Fuel OilRatio 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 Prem...

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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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