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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PPT-266/H
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents............................................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
The Operator’s Manual................................................................................................................................ 3
The Safety Manual ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Servicing Information ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Parts/Serial Number .................................................................................................................................... 3
Service......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Echo Consumer Product Support................................................................................................................ 3
Product Registration .................................................................................................................................... 3
Additional or Replacement Manuals............................................................................................................ 4
Safety ................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information..................................................................................... 4
International Symbols .................................................................................................................................. 5
Personal Condition and Safety Equipment.................................................................................................. 6
Kickback ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
Equipment ................................................................................................................................................. 10
Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative) ...................................................................................................... 11
EPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER III........................................................................................... 11
Description ....................................................................................................................................................... 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 Adjustment ................................................................................................................ 18
Operation ......................................................................................................................................................... 19
Fuel............................................................................................................................................................ 19
Lubricating the Guide Bar and Saw Chain ................................................................................................ 21
Starting Cold Engine.................................................................................................................................. 22
Starting Warm Engine ............................................................................................................................... 23
Stopping Engine ........................................................................................................................................ 24
Pruning Techniques................................................................................................................................... 24
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................... 26
Skill Levels................................................................................................................................................. 26
Maintenance Intervals ............................................................................................................................... 26
Air Filter ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
Fuel Filter................................................................................................................................................... 27
Cooling System ......................................................................................................................................... 28
Exhaust System......................................................................................................................................... 29
Carburetor Adjustment .............................................................................................................................. 30
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................................. 31
Guide Bar and Saw Chain Replacement................................................................................................... 32
Filing Standard Saw Chain ........................................................................................................................ 33
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................. 35
Storage ............................................................................................................................................................ 36
Long Term Storage (Over 30 Days) .......................................................................................................... 36
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................... 37
Warranty Statements ....................................................................................................................................... 38
Notes................................................................................................................................................................ 40
Product Registration ........................................................................................................................................ 41
Notes................................................................................................................................................................ 42
