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© 11/23 ECHO Incorporated

Operator’s 

Manual

PPT-2620/H

Power Pruner

®

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.

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

Summary of Contents for PPT-2620H

Page 1: ...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 t...

Page 2: ...ription 16 Contents 18 Assembly 18 Drive Shaft Handle Assembly 18 Cutting Attachment to Drive Shaft Installation 19 Saw Chain Adjustment 21 Operation 22 Fuel 23 Lubricating the Guide Bar and Saw Chain...

Page 3: ...nformation for safety operation maintenance storage and assembly specific to this product Scan QR codes for more information For additional literature including safety manuals where applicable or ques...

Page 4: ...ation operation or maintenance of this product call the ECHO Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 432 ECHO 3246 from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before cal...

Page 5: ...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 6: ...stment High Speed Mixture Wear Eye Ear and Head Protection Carburetor Adjustment Idle Speed Wear Hand and Foot Protection Carburetor Adjustment Low Speed Mixture Safety Alert Stop Hot Surface Fuel and...

Page 7: ...O 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 Footwe...

Page 8: ...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 9: ...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 10: ...is 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 cau...

Page 11: ...n 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 th...

Page 12: ...g the handles Keep a Solid Stance Maintain footing and balance at all times Do not stand on slippery uneven or unstable surfaces Do not work in odd positions or on ladders Do not over reach Operate th...

Page 13: ...reactions may cause the operator to lose control of the Power Pruner which could result in serious personal injury With a basic understanding of kickback you can reduce or eliminate the element of su...

Page 14: ...guide bar and saw chain with guide bar cover during transportation and for storage Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries Keep hands clothing and loose objects away from all openin...

Page 15: ...l 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...

Page 16: ...r unit Make sure they are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions If any cannot be read replacements can be ordered from your ECHO dealer Images shown below are for example only Th...

Page 17: ...6 Lower Shaft Tube 7 Cutting Attachment 8 Automatic Oiler Assembly 9 Guide Bar 10 Saw Chain 11 Cutting Shoe 12 Throttle Trigger 13 Shoulder Harness 14 Recoil Starter Handle 15 Spark Arrester Muffler o...

Page 18: ...k for missing parts ASSEMBLY Drive Shaft Handle Assembly 1 Remove protective caps from handle assembly 2 Loosen clamping bolts A on drive shaft 3 Pull flexible drive shaft coupler B 2 3 inches out of...

Page 19: ...sonal injury may result 1 Loosen the two 2 screws A and remove locator screw B on cutting attachment 2 Loosen clamp knob E turning counterclockwise 3 Pull upper tube F out of fiberglass lower tube 127...

Page 20: ...cutting attachment 5 Slide together aligning locator hole in cutting attachment with locating hole in upper tube I 6 Install and tighten locator screw B Tighten two 2 cutting attachment screws A 7 Ex...

Page 21: ...the chain tension adjuster 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...

Page 22: ...lead OPERATION 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 movin...

Page 23: ...ng but not limited to improper clutch engagement Diesel or alternative fuels can also cause premature deterioration of fuel lines gaskets carburetors and other engine components Fuel Requirements Gaso...

Page 24: ...AVOID repeated or prolonged skin contact AVOID inhaling oil mists or vapors ECHO branded 2 stroke oils may be mixed at 50 1 ratio for application in all ECHO engines sold in the past regardless of ra...

Page 25: ...hot or running engines Vapors ignited by an ignition source can flash back to the fuel container resulting in an explosion fire serious or fatal injuries and extensive property damage Mixing Instructi...

Page 26: ...g the unit Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container Stored two stroke fuel can separate ALWAYS shake fuel container thoroughly before each use Used oil and gasoline and soiled towels a...

Page 27: ...creased 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 saw...

Page 28: ...throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position Rapidly pull recoil starter handle rope D until engine fires or maximum five 5 pul...

Page 29: ...r to increase engine RPM to operating speed Starting Warm Engine The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke and do not hold throttle trigger fully depressed The att...

Page 30: ...a flat area and keepmovableattachmentparts clear of all obstacles Firmly grip throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand Rapidly pull recoil starter handle rope D until engine fires...

Page 31: ...dealer repair stop switch before using unit again Pruning Techniques Shoulder Harness if included 1 Loosen the harness clamp screw A 2 Put the harness on and attach it to the clamp ring B 3 Adjust har...

Page 32: ...e branch DO NOT use back and forth sawing action Look out for branches immediately behind the branch being cut If saw chain hits a rear branch damage to the saw chain and guide bar may occur Accelerat...

Page 33: ...onal injury can result Your unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal If you are unsure or are not equipped wit...

Page 34: ...Cooling System Inspect Clean 2 Recoil Starter Rope Inspect Clean 1 Screws Nuts Bolts Inspect Tighten Replace 1 Guide Bar Sprocket Nose Inspect Clean Lubricate 2 Saw Chain Inspect Sharpen Replace Tensi...

Page 35: ...ing 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 Assure throttle wire retaining clip A remai...

Page 36: ...5 Assemble components in reverse order Assure air filter is assembled with pleats oriented vertically Fuel Filter Level 1 Parts required Tune Up Kit Fuel is VERY flammable Use extreme care when mixin...

Page 37: ...d 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 o...

Page 38: ...kes 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 o...

Page 39: ...quired Spark Arrester Screen Gasket 1 Remove spark plug lead 2 Remove muffler cover A 3 Place piston at Top Dead Center TDC to prevent carbon or dirt from entering cylinder 4 Remove spark arrester scr...

Page 40: ...der exhaust port C 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 cylinde...

Page 41: ...vel ASL To maintain proper engine operation above 330 m 1 100 ft ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized service dealer If the engine is adjusted for operation above 330 m 1 100 ft...

Page 42: ...ubrication Flexible Drive Shaft Level 1 Parts required Lithium based Grease 1 Loosen clamping screws A on driveshaft coupling 2 Remove handle and flexible drive shaft 3 Remove flexible drive shaft B 4...

Page 43: ...over screw B turn saw chain tension 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 g...

Page 44: ...guide bar cover screw B 2 Remove guide bar cover D 3 Gently brush debris from inside guide bar cover and from around sprocket 4 Hold the bar nose up Install guide bar cover D Install the guide bar nu...

Page 45: ...wire before servicing guide bar and saw chain Always wear gloves when filing saw chain otherwise serious personal injury may result 1 Use a 4 5 mm round file for a 0 043 in gauge saw chain Use a 5 32...

Page 46: ...tter and file in one direction 4 File until cutter top and side bevel edges are sharp without nicks 5 Place depth gauge tool firmly on top of cutter with 0 635 mm 0 025 in slot and end against front c...

Page 47: ...roperly 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 then soak in oil 55 Side plate angl...

Page 48: ...e too rich OPEN choke Clean or replace air filter Adjust carburetor See your dealer Spark at end of plug wire No spark STOP switch OFF Electrical problem Interlock switch Turn switch to ON See your de...

Page 49: ...ver 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...

Page 50: ...nuts 6 Drain fuel tank completely Press purge bulb 6 7 times to remove remaining fuel from carburetor then drain the tank again Close choke start and run the engine until it stops due to lack of fuel...

Page 51: ...Diaphragm with purge pump Ignition System Flywheel magneto capacitor discharge ignition type Spark Plug NGK CMR7H Gap 0 65 mm 0 026 in Fuel Mixed gasoline and two stroke oil Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1 Gasoli...

Page 52: ...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 Incorpora...

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