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PPT-266/H

INTRODUCTION

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© 10/2014 ECHO Inc.

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and 
on-the-job dependability. Read and understand this manual and the SAFETY MANUAL. You will find both 
easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.

The Operator’s Manual

Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Contains specifications and information for safety, operation, 
maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this product.

The Safety Manual

Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Explains possible hazards and the measures you should take to 
insure safe operation.

SERVICING INFORMATION

Parts/Serial Number

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 8:00 am to 
5:00 pm (Central Standard Time) Monday through Friday. Before calling, please know the model and serial 
number of your unit.

Product Registration

To ensure trouble free warranty coverage it is important that you register your ECHO equipment on-line at 
www.echo-usa.com or by filling out the product registration sheet included in this manual. Registering your 
product confirms your warranty coverage and provides a direct link between you and ECHO if we find it 
necessary to contact you.

Summary of Contents for PPT-266H

Page 1: ...tic 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 chemi...

Page 2: ...ription 12 Contents 15 Assembly 16 Drive Shaft Handle Assembly 16 Drive Shaft Power Head 16 Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads 16 Cutting Attachment to Drive Shaft Installation 17 Saw Chain Tension A...

Page 3: ...ure 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 ECH...

Page 4: ...ls and key words and what they mean to you The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word DANGER calls attention to an act or condition which WILL lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoi...

Page 5: ...mergency Stop Hot Surface Avoid all power lines This unit is not insulated against electrical current Do not operate closer than 15 M 50 ft from electrical hazard Wear hand and foot protection Use two...

Page 6: ...p 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 weari...

Page 7: ...y and operation instructions to minimize risk of injury Failure to follow instructions may result in painful wrist hand arm injuries It is believed that a condition called Raynaud s Phenomenon which a...

Page 8: ...with which you do the repetitive movement Do exercise to strengthen the hand and arm muscles Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if you feel tingling numbness or pain in t...

Page 9: ...kback Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the Power PrunerTM and result in serious injury to the operator or any one standing close by Hold the Power PrunerTM firmly with both hands with...

Page 10: ...und with the saw chain If cutting attachment end strikes an obstruction stop engine immediately and inspect saw chain for damage Do not operate with a dull fractured or discolored saw chain Remove all...

Page 11: ...he fuel 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 e...

Page 12: ...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 See PARTS ORDERING instruc...

Page 13: ...PPT 266 H DESCRIPTION X7712091200 13 10 2014 ECHO Inc PPT 266H 1 2 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 7 Hot Labels Shaft Label Handle Label...

Page 14: ...Includes stop switch throttle trigger lockout and throttle trigger 13 TOP GUARD Protects arm from hot engine 14 RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Pull handle slowly until recoil starter engages then quickly and...

Page 15: ...iately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts Use the contents list to check for missing parts ____ Power Head ____ Drive Shaft Assembly ____ Handle Assembly ____ Cutting Atta...

Page 16: ...e assembly is fully seated into drive shaft 5 Tighten clamping bolts A Drive Shaft Power Head 1 Stand power head upright on a level surface 2 Loosen the drive shaft clamp bolt A at engine drive shaft...

Page 17: ...extremes are adjusted properly The throttle linkage must be adjusted by moving the adjustment fixture D Consult with your Echo Dealer for correct adjustment procedure 3 Connect two 2 ignition stop lea...

Page 18: ...gn 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 D Tight...

Page 19: ...rts 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 parts have come to a co...

Page 20: ...Stroke Oil 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 mix...

Page 21: ...e fuel container thoroughly before each use Lubricating the Guide Bar and Saw Chain Automatic Oiling System 1 Wipe debris from around oil fill cap 2 Remove oil fill cap and fill reservoir with a quali...

Page 22: ...l Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Firmly grasp throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigg...

Page 23: ...ess throttle trigger to wide open position The attachment should not move at idle otherwise serious personal injury may result Note If attachment moves readjust carburetor according to Carburetor Adju...

Page 24: ...A 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 P...

Page 25: ...anch 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 Accelerate to...

Page 26: ...fers REPOWERTM Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier Maintenance Intervals MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE LETTER CODES I INSPECT R REPLACE C CLEAN IMPORTANT NOTE Time intervals shown a...

Page 27: ...re filter Clean foam 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 Dua...

Page 28: ...upply 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 Fin...

Page 29: ...inder 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...

Page 30: ...e spark plug lead from spark plug and remove engine cover 2 Place piston at top dead center Remove muffler A and heat shield B 3 Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder exh...

Page 31: ...vice dealer If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1 100 feet ASL the carburetor must be re adjusted when operating the engine below 1 100 feet ASL otherwise severe engine damage may result Not...

Page 32: ...in Replacement Never try to replace or adjust guide 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 h...

Page 33: ...is from inside sprocket guard and from around sprocket 4 Turn tension adjustment screw C to ensure chain tension adjuster pin fits into the guide bar adjuster hole 5 Install sprocket guard D tighten g...

Page 34: ...sult 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 until cutter top and s...

Page 35: ...200 35 10 2014 ECHO Inc 7 Apply clean oil and rotate saw chain slowly to wash away filings 8 If saw chain is coated or clogged with resin clean in kerosene then soak in oil 6 55 Top Plate Angle Top Pl...

Page 36: ...k at end of plug wire No spark Stop switch OFF Electrical problem Interlock switch Turn switch to ON See your Echo dealer See your Echo dealer Spark at plug No spark Spark gap incorrect Covered with c...

Page 37: ...e tree sap and resins are corrosive Thoroughly wash the guide bar and sprocket areas after each use then coat metal parts with light oil 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are requir...

Page 38: ...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 al...

Page 39: ...NTY All units for homeowner or non income producing use will be covered by this limited warranty for YH HDUV from date of purchase EXCEPTIONS RU WZR VWURNH HQJLQH SRZHUHG SURGXFWV WKH HOHFWURQLF LJQLW...

Page 40: ...PSURSHUO PDLQWDLQHG UHPRYHG FXWWLQJ VKLHOG RU UHPRYHG GDPDJHG DLU OWHU Damage caused by dirt pressure or steam cleaning the unit salt water corrosion rust varnish abrasives and moisture HIHFWV PDOIXQF...

Page 41: ...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 produ...

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