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Hot Humid Weather

Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which may
lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for early morning or late
afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler.

SAFE

 

OPERATION

WARNING          DANGER

All over head electrical conductors and communications wires can
have electricity flow with high voltages. Never touch wires directly
or indirectly when pruning, otherwise serious injury or death may
result.

Determine Operation Area

• Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual

and instructions for safe operation.

• Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated

areas.

• Review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contrib-

ute to unsafe conditions.  DO NOT operate unit if any wires (power,
telephone, cable, etc.) are closer than 15 M (50 ft.) to any part of the
operator or unit.

• Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and

animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 M (50 ft.) while the
Power Pruner™ is in use.

• Avoid all power lines. This unit is not insulated against electrical

current.

Operation

Use Proper Clothing & Equipment
• Before starting the unit, equip yourself and any other person

working within the 15 M  (50 ft.) Safety Zone with the required
Protective Equipment and clothing.

• Always wear head protection with full face shield to help protect

against falling branches and debris.

Avoid Hot Surfaces
• During operation, the complete unit, especially the power head,

muffler area and cutting head may become very hot, too hot to
touch. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation.

15 M

(50 ft.)

Summary of Contents for Trimmer

Page 1: ...ead rules for safe operation and instructions carefully ECHO provides an Operator s Manual and a Safety Manual for Pro Attachment Series power source or Split Boom Trimmer Those manuals and this manua...

Page 2: ...aw Chain 13 Adjusting Automatice Oiler 14 Operation 14 Pruning Techniques 14 Maintenance 15 Skill Levels 15 Maintenance Intervals 15 Lubrication 16 Guide Bar and Saw Chain Replacement 17 Filing Saw Ch...

Page 3: ...oughout this manual and on the product itself you will find safety alerts and helpful information messages preceded by symbols or key words The following is an explanation of those symbols and key wor...

Page 4: ...e engine is operat ing Symbol description application Symbol form shape Symbol description application Symbol form shape Hot Surface Carburetor adjustment Idle speed Carburetor adjustment High speed m...

Page 5: ...Remove all foreign objects from work area Always cover the guide bar and saw chain with guide bar cover during transportation and in storage FUEL WARNING DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable Use extreme care...

Page 6: ...Face Head Protection When trimming overhead always wear head protection meeting ANSI Z89 1 or CE requirements with a full face shield Head protection with full face shield will help protect you from...

Page 7: ...for hazards that could contrib ute to unsafe conditions DO NOT operate unit if any wires power telephone cable etc are closer than 15 M 50 ft to any part of the operator or unit Spectators and fellow...

Page 8: ...nerTM firmly with both hands with thumbs and fingers encircling the front and rear handles Be aware of the down and outward path the pruner will take after the cut is made Kickback may occur when the...

Page 9: ...Repetitive Stress Injuries 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 C...

Page 10: ...DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY Contains a specially designed liner and the flexible drive shaft 4 CUTTING ATTACHMENT Sealed gear ratio is 1 5 1 reduction 5 AUTOMATIC OILER ASSEMBLY Self oiling Use high quality...

Page 11: ...mbly line C making sure that the inner lower flex cable engages into the upper drive shaft coupler mount NOTE Lower bearing housing and head assembly must be in line with the engine 4 Rotate locator p...

Page 12: ...njury may result To Adjust Saw Chain Tension 1 Loosen two 2 10 mm 13 32 in guide bar nuts A located on cutting attachment 2 Turn saw chain tensioner screw B located next to guide bar in sprocket cover...

Page 13: ...adequate 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 Tools required 10 m...

Page 14: ...anch 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 branches immediately behind the branch b...

Page 15: ...not listed see your ECHO Dealer for repairs SKILL LEVELS Level 1 Easy to do Most required tools come with unit Level 2 Moderate difficulty Some specialized tools may be required Level 3 Experience req...

Page 16: ...able wipe clean and apply a thin coat 1 2 oz 15ml of high temperature automotive grease 5 Install lower flex cable Carefully fit lower drive shaft assembly into coupler B to decal assembly line C maki...

Page 17: ...nsion turning screw B counter clockwise Remove sprocket cover Free saw chain from sprocket and remove from guide bar If guide bar is okay proceed to saw chain installation Slide guide bar forward and...

Page 18: ...osed above top cutter edge 2 Keep file horizontal in cutter and file in one direction 3 File until cutter top and side bevel edges are sharp without nicks 4 Place depth gauge tool B firmly on top of c...

Page 19: ...POWER PRUNERTM ATTACHMENT OPERATOR S MANUAL 19 NOTES...

Page 20: ...the model and serial number of your unit to help your Consumer Product Support Representative WARRANTY CARD This card is our means of registering all original owners of ECHO equipment The card plus p...

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