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Operator’s Manual

Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are 

as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to 

change without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and 

accessories, and may not include all standard equipment.

PPT-2620 / H

POWER PRUNER

TM

Burn Hazard

The muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover may 
become extremely hot. Always keep clear of exhaust and 
muffler area, otherwise serious personal injury may occur.

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

Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others 
if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are 
not followed. Echo provides an operator’s manual and a 
safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper 

and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

Note: This product complies with CAN ICES-2/NMB-2.

Summary of Contents for PPT-2620

Page 1: ...ver may become extremely hot Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area otherwise serious personal injury may occur The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed ...

Page 2: ...s 6 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment 8 Kickback 12 Equipment 13 Emission Control Exhaust Evaporative 15 CARB And EPA Emissions Control Information 15 Description 16 Contents 19 Assembly 20 Drive Shaft Handle Assembly 20 Cutting Attachment to Drive Shaft Installation 20 Saw Chain Adjustment 22 Operation 23 Fuel 23 Lubricating the Guide Bar and Saw Chain 26 Note Very little visible oil on the...

Page 3: ...tervals 33 Air Filter 34 Fuel Filter 35 Spark Plug 36 Cooling System 37 Exhaust System 38 Carburetor Adjustment 40 Lubrication 42 Guide Bar and Saw Chain Replacement 43 Filing Standard Saw Chain 44 Troubleshooting 47 Storage 48 Long Term Storage Over 30 Days 48 Specifications 50 Product Registration 52 Notes 54 ...

Page 4: ... take to insure safe operation SERVICING INFORMATION Parts Serial Number Genuine ECHO 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 For future reference write them in the space provided below Model No _________________ Serial No _________________ Service...

Page 5: ... you Additional or Replacement Manuals Replacement Operator or Safety Manuals and Parts Catalogs are available from your Authorized ECHO Service Dealer or at www echo usa com or by contacting ECHO Inc 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich IL 60047 800 673 1558 Always check www echo usa com for updated information Safety Videos are available from your Authorized ECHO Service Dealer A 5 00 shipping charge is...

Page 6: ...mation necessary for the protection of the unit Note This enclosed message provides tips for use care and maintenance of the unit CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMBOL This symbol means the specific action shown is prohibited Ignoring these prohibitions can result in serious or fatal injury International Symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description Warning See Operator s Manual Carburetor Adjustment High Speed...

Page 7: ...nt Plan retreat path from falling objects DO NOT Allow Flames or Sparks Near Fuel Ignition ON OFF DO NOT Smoke Near Fuel Primer Bulb Choke Control RUN Position Choke Open Choke Control COLD START Position Choke Closed Wear Slip Resistant Footwear Chain Lubrication Do not operate closer than 15 m 50 ft from electrical hazards Keep bystanders at least 4 5 m 15 ft away Symbol Description Symbol Descr...

Page 8: ...al safety a full face shield may be worn over safety glasses or goggles to provide protection from sharp branches or flying debris Hand Protection Wear sturdy no slip rubber work gloves to improve your grip on the handles Gloves also provide protection against cuts and scratches cold environments and reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands Hearing Ear Protection ECHO recommends ...

Page 9: ...ease operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler The components of this machine generate an electromagnetic field during operation which may interfere with some pacemakers To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufactur...

Page 10: ...ou experience discomfort redness and swelling of the fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling consult your physician before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration Repetitive Stress Injuries RSI 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 repetiti...

Page 11: ...njury or death may result Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death Read the Manuals Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator s Manual and Safety Manual for instructions on Safe Operation Clear the Work Area Spectators and fellow workers must be warned and children and anima...

Page 12: ...ness is adjusted for safe comfortable operation Turn the Power PrunerTM off when moving from tree to tree Avoid any contact with saw chain Avoid Hot Surfaces Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris Avoid contact during and immediately after operation Kickback Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the Power PrunerTM and result in serious injury to the operator or any one standing cl...

Page 13: ... the saw chain is moving Cut only wood Avoid striking concrete metal wire or other obstructions which could cause kickback or damage to the saw chain If the saw chain does strike a foreign object immediately stop the engine inspect and repair the Power PrunerTM if necessary Equipment Use only ECHO attachments Serious injury may result from the use of a non approved attachment combination ECHO INC ...

Page 14: ...injuries Keep hands clothing and loose objects away from all openings ALWAYS stop engine disconnect spark plug and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit DO NOT start or operate unit unless all guards and protective covers are properly assembled to unit NEVER reach into any opening while the engine is running Moving pa...

Page 15: ...el tank fuel line emission control system is EVAP evaporative emissions Evaporative emissions for California models are only applicable to fuel tanks An Emission Control Label is located on the engine This is an EXAMPLE ONLY information on label varies by engine FAMILY Product Emission Durability Emission Compliance Period The 50 or 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected by ...

Page 16: ...e the safety decal s on your unit 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 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 23 12 3 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 2 4 12 5 ...

Page 17: ... Use high quality low viscosity non detergent bar and chain oil 9 GUIDE BAR 10 SAW CHAIN Chain serving as a cutting tool 11 CUTTING SHOE Used to capture and stabilize branch while cutting Place cutting shoe against branch accelerate and lower saw chain into branch 12 THROTTLE TRIGGER Controls engine speed Spring loaded to return to idle when released During acceleration press trigger gradually for...

Page 18: ... line Pump purge bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 19 AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY Contains replaceable air filter element 20 CHOKE The choke control is located at the rear of the air cleaner housing Move choke lever to COLD START to close choke for cold start Move choke lever to RUN position to open choke 21 SPARK PLUG Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture 22 TOP GUARD Provides arm rest during operation an...

Page 19: ...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 Power Head Handle assembly ____1 Drive Shaft Assembly ____1 Cutting Attachment with Guide Bar Saw Chain ____1 Operator s Manual ____1 Safety Manual ____1 Warranty Statement ____1 Safety Glasses ____1 Shoulder Harness ____1 Guid...

Page 20: ...ut of handle assembly 4 Align flexible drive shaft coupler with drive shaft socket and slide together until handle assembly is fully seated into drive shaft 5 Tighten clamping bolts A Cutting Attachment to Drive Shaft Installation Saw Chain is sharp Always wear gloves when handling assembly otherwise serious personal injury may result 1 Loosen the two 2 screws A and remove locator screw B on cutti...

Page 21: ... G Align and join star shaped drive end of inner drive shaft G with cutting attachment shaft H 4 Align ridges J on upper tube with seams in cutting attachment 5 Slide together aligning locator hole D in cutting attachment with locating hole I in upper tube 6 Install and tighten locator screw B Tighten two 2 cutting attachment screws A 7 Extend upper tube to desired length Tighten clamp knob E turn...

Page 22: ...juster otherwise the clutch cover and tensioner will be damaged 4 Hold the bar nose up and turn the adjuster screw B clockwise until the chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar as shown Cold Chain Only turn adjuster screw CW an additional 1 8 1 4 turn 5 Tighten both guide bar nuts with nose held up Tighten rear nut first 6 Pull the chain around the guide bar by hand Reduce the chain ten...

Page 23: ...pped with a spark arrestor to prevent discharge of hot particles from the engine Metal cutters can also create sparks if the cutter strikes rocks metal or other hard objects Contact local fire authorities for laws or regulations regarding fire prevention requirements Fuel Diesel fuels and alternative fuels such as E 15 15 ethanol E 85 85 ethanol or any fuels not meeting ECHO requirements are NOT a...

Page 24: ... S O M345 FD certified oil such as Echo brand 2 stroke oils will void the two stroke engine warranty Echo brand 2 stroke oils may be mixed at 50 1 ratio for application in all Echo engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals Handling Fuel Fuel is VERY flammable Use extreme care when mixing storing or handling or serious personal injury may result Use an approved fuel co...

Page 25: ...n unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container Storage Fuel storage laws vary by locality Contact your local government for the laws affecting your 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 use in thirty 30 days ninety 90 days when a fuel ...

Page 26: ...e based oil Adjusting Automatic Oiler 1 From bottom of gear case turn adjustment screw A clockwise to decrease oil volume or counterclockwise to increase oil volume Note The automatic oiler is preset to deliver a sufficient oil discharge volume during normal operating conditions During heavy or dry cutting conditions the oil discharge volume may be increased to assure adequate lubrication If oil i...

Page 27: ...ble 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 1 Stop Switch Move stop switch button A forward away from the STOP position 2 Choke Move choke lever B to COLD START position 3 Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb C until fuelisvisible and flowsfreely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an a...

Page 28: ...and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position Pull starter 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 5 pulls repeat instructions 2 5 6 Throttle Trigger After engine warm up grip throttle handle and support handle Depress the throttle trigger lockou...

Page 29: ...ition 2 Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb C until fuel is visible in the Clear fuel return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 3 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Firmly grip throttle handle and throttle triggerlockout with lefthand Rapidly pull recoil starter handle rope D until engine fires Note If engine does not start after 5 pul...

Page 30: ...ne to return to idle before shutting off engine 2 Stop Switch Move stop switch button A backward to STOP position 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 unit again PPT 2620 A A PPT 2620 H ...

Page 31: ...on gas Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness serious injury or death Exhaust can cause serious burns ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body The Power Pruner is designed for light to medium trimming of limbs and branches up to 203 mm 8 in diameter Follow these tips for successful operation Plan cut carefully Check direction branch will fall Plan retreat path ...

Page 32: ... 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 MAINTENANCE Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries Keep hands clothing and loose objects away from all openings Always stop engine disconnect spark plug and make sure all moving par...

Page 33: ...ommon tools may be required Level 2 Moderate difficulty Some specialized tools may be required Click HERE or go to http www echo usa com products maintenance kit for information on Maintenance Kits Maintenance Intervals COMPONENT SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE REQ D SKILL LEVEL Daily or Before Use Air Filter Inspect Clean 1 Choke Shutter Inspect Clean 1 Fuel System Inspect 1 Cooling System Inspect C...

Page 34: ...mage or wear during inspection Air Filter Level 1 1 Close choke COLD START position This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area 2 Remove air filter cover Brush dirt from inside cover Fuel Cap Gasket Inspect 1 Spark Plug Inspect Clean Replace 1 Muffler Spark Arrestor Inspect Clean Replace 2 Cylinder Exhaust Port ...

Page 35: ... 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 dry completely before reuse Do not oil Air Filter Lightly brush debris from filter Replace filter if it is damaged fuel soaked very dirty or the rubber sealing edges are deformed 5 Assemble components in reverse order Assure air filter is assembled with pleats o...

Page 36: ...l the new filter Note Federal EPA regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produced for sale in the United States to be equipped with a special low permeation fuel supply hose between the carburetor and fuel tank When servicing model year 2012 and later equipment only fuel supply hoses certified by EPA can be used to replace the original equipment supply hose Fine...

Page 37: ...plug gap by bending outer electrode 4 Tighten spark plug to 102 153 kgf cm 89 133 in lbf Cooling System Level 2 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 cylinde...

Page 38: ...dered Normal Maintenance Any failure attributed to lack of maintenance is not warranted 1 Remove spark plug lead 2 Remove muffler cover A 3 Remove engine cover B DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 4 Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 5 Remove grass and leaves from the grid C between the recoil starter and fuel tank 6 Assemble components in reverse order E...

Page 39: ...eposits from muffler components Note When cleaning carbon deposit be careful not to damage the catalytic element inside muffler 6 Replace screen if it is cracked plugged or has holes burned through 7 Assemble components in reverse order Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2 1 Remove spark plug lead from spark plug and remove muffler cover 2 Place piston at top dead center Remove muffler A and heat shield ...

Page 40: ...arm to operating temperature 9 Stop engine and re tighten mounting bolts or nuts to specifications Carburetor Adjustment Level 2 Engine Break In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break in before carburetor adjustments can be made During the break in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize Idle speed can be adjusted as req...

Page 41: ...s run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission regulations Carburetor adjustments other than idle speed must be performed by an authorized ECHO dealer 1 Check idle speed and reset if necessary If a tachometer is available idle speed screw A should be set to the specifications found on Specifications page of this manual Turn idle screw A clockwise to increase idle speed ...

Page 42: ... on driveshaft coupling 2 Remove handle and flexible drive shaft 3 Remove flexible drive shaft B 4 Wipe flex shaft clean and apply a thin coating of grease 5 Slide flex shaft into handle Leave 2 3 inches of flex shaft exposed DO NOT get dirt on flex shaft 6 Align flexible drive shaft with drive shaft socket and slide together until handle is fully seated into drive shaft coupling 7 Tighten clampin...

Page 43: ...adjustment screw C counterclockwise to release tension 2 Remove guide bar cover D 3 Remove guide bar and saw chain from gear case and sprocket 4 Remove chain from guide bar and check guide bar for damage and excessive or uneven wear Replace guide bar if necessary 5 Install chain on guide bar with cutters on top of bar facing toward bar tip 6 Install guide bar and chain on gear case engaging chain ...

Page 44: ...nstall the guide bar nuts A Tighten the rear nut first then tighten the front nut Install and tighten the guide bar cover screw B Filing Standard Saw Chain Level 2 Power Pruner Bar and Chain Combinations BAR P N CHAIN P N CHAIN TYPE LINK S PITCH GUAGE Narrow Kerf 254 mm 10 in narrow bar P N 10A4CD3739 90PX39CQ 90 39 9 5 mm 0 375 in 0 043 305 mm 12 in narrow bar P N 12A4CD3744 90PX44CQ 44 C A B C C...

Page 45: ...e Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before servicing guide bar and saw chain Always wear gloves when filing saw chain otherwise serious 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 Regular 254 mm 10 in regular bar P N 10A0CD3739 91VXL39C Q 91 39 9 5 mm 0 375 in 0 050 305 mm 12 in regular bar P ...

Page 46: ...mm 0 025 in slot and end against front cutter raker File cutter raker with flat file until flush with top of depth gauge Finish cutter sharpening by rounding front raker edge C with flat file 5 Properly filed cutter is as shown 6 Apply clean oil and rotate saw chain slowly to wash away filings 7 If saw chain is coated or clogged with resin clean in kerosene then soak in oil 2 90 3 4 5 6 55 Top Pla...

Page 47: ...roblem Inter lock switch Turn switch to ON See your Echo dealer Spark at plug No spark Incorrect gap Covered with carbon Fouled with fuel Plug defective Adjust to 0 65mm 0 026 in Clean or replace plug Engine runs but dies or Engine does not acceler ate properly Air filter Air filter dirty Normal wear Clean or replace Fuel filter Fuel filter dirty Contaminants or residue in fuel Replace filter or r...

Page 48: ...perty damage or personal injury 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 maintenance which includes the following 1 Store unit in a dry dust free place out of the reach of children Do not store in enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or reach an open flame or spark 2 Place the stop s...

Page 49: ...r then drain the tank again Close choke start and run the engine until it stops due to lack of fuel 7 a Allow engine to cool then remove the spark plug and pour 7 cc 1 4 oz of fresh clean two stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole b Pull the recoil starter handle 2 3 times to distribute the oil inside the engine c Observe the piston location through the spark plug hole Pul...

Page 50: ... 026 in Fuel Mixed Gasoline and Two stroke Oil Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1 Power Blend XTM or ECHO Red Armor ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FD two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline Use 89 Octane unleaded Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Do not use alternative fuels such as E15 or E85 Oil Power Blend XTM or ECHO Red Armor Premium Universal 2 Strok...

Page 51: ...ATIONS X7507820600 51 2 2017 ECHO Inc ENGLISH Clutch Engagement Speed 4 100 Wide Open Throttle Speed W O T 11 250 Guide Bar and Saw Chain 91 305 mm 12 in 9 53 mm 3 8 inch pitch chain 0 050 gauge Model PPT 2620 PPT 2620H ...

Page 52: ...roduct on line It s FAST and EASY NOTE your information will never be sold or misused by ECHO Inc Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recall and verifies your ownership for warranty consideration If you do not have access to the Internet you can complete the form below and mail to ECHO Inc Product Registration PO Box 1139 Lake Zu...

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