Echo PPF-225 manual

P o w e r P r u n e r TM o P e r a T o r ' s M a n u a l 1 Power Pruner TM Operator's Manual MODEL PPF-225 W ARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully . 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 serous [...]

2 Copyright© 2010 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. I n t r o d u c t I o n W elcome 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 found in the same package. Y ou will nd both easy to use and full of help[...]

P o w e r P r u n e r TM o P e r a T o r ' s M a n u a l 3 s a f e t y m a n u a l s a f e t y s y m b o l s a n d I m p o r t a n t I n f o r m a t I o n Hot Surface Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Read and understand Operator's Manual. Wear eyes, ears and head protection [...]

4 Physical Condition Y our judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • if you are tired or sick, • if you are taking medication, • if you have taken alcohol or drugs. Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye Protection W ear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE re- quirements whenever you operate the unit Fa[...]

P o w e r P r u n e r TM o P e r a T o r ' s M a n u a l 5 DANGER All over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity ow with high voltages. This unit is not insulated against electrical current. Never touch wires directly or indirectly when pruning, otherwise serious injury or death may result. W ARNING Do not[...]

6 W ARNING Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the Power Pruner TM and result in serious injury to the operator or any one standing close by . Hold the Power Pruner TM rmly with both hands with thumbs and ngers encircling the front and rear handles. Be aware of the down and outward path the pruner will take after the cut is made[...]

P o w e r P r u n e r TM o P e r a T o r ' s M a n u a l 7 e q u I p m e n t W ARNING Serious injury may result from the use of non approved guide bar and saw chain combinations. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO for use with this unit. Read and [...]

8 An Emission Control Label is located on the engine. (This is an EXAMPLE ONL Y , information on label varies by engine F AMIL Y). d e s c r I p t I o n Locate this safety decal on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your [...]

P o w e r P r u n e r TM o P e r a T o r ' s M a n u a l 9 1 2 8 7 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 P/N X505001821 13 1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Starter . 2. REAR HANDLE ASSEMBL Y - Rear (right hand) handle. 3. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle tri[...]

10 12. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration press throttle trigger gradually for best operating technique. 13. SHOULDER HARNESS - An adjustable strap that suspends the unit from the operator . 14. RECOIL ST AR TER HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until recoil starter engages, then quickly and rmly . Wh[...]

P o w e r P r u n e r TM o P e r a T o r ' s M a n u a l 11 c o n t e n t s Due to packaging restriction the ECHO product you have purchased requires some assembly . 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. ___ Powe[...]

12 2. Slide the cutting attachment onto the shaft housing until the hole in the neck of the cutting attachment is aligned with the hole (C) in the housing. (It may be necessary to rotate the saw chain slightly to align the internal pinion and drive shaft.) 3. Insert locator screw (B) into hole (C) and tighten to snug. 4. T ighten bolts (A), clampin[...]

P o w e r P r u n e r TM o P e r a T o r ' s M a n u a l 13 IMPOR T ANT T ighten guide bar nuts to 8 - 9 N•m (71 - 80 in. lbs.) DO NOT over-tighten nuts. Damage may result. 8. Keep chain properly tensioned at all times. NOTE All chains require frequent adjustment. 9. Connect spark plug lead. f u e l NOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, [...]

14 Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container , and remix. IMPOR T ANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some s[...]

P o w e r P r u n e r TM o P e r a T o r ' s M a n u a l 15 1. W ipe debris from around oil ll cap. 2. Remove oil ll cap and ll reservoir with a quality , low viscosity guide bar and saw chain oil. NOTE The discharge volume of the automatic oiler is preset to deliver 3 to 4 cc/min. at normal operating RPM. During heavy or dry cutting [...]

16 s t a r t I n g c o l d e n g I n e W ARNING The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury . Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or thrown. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch (A) forward away from the ST[...]

P o w e r P r u n e r TM o P e r a T o r ' s M a n u a l 17 s t a r t I n g w a r m e n g I n e The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position. W ARNING The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. NOTE If attachm[...]

18 blade hIts rear branch not correct p r u n I n g t e c h n I q u e s W ARNING Engine exhaust IS HOT , and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, serious in- jury , or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. AL W A YS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body . The Power P[...]

P o w e r P r u n e r TM o P e r a T o r ' s M a n u a l 19 Y our ECHO Power Pruner TM is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your pruner achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for mai[...]

20 a I r f I l t e r Level 1. T ools r equir ed: 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) Cleaning Brush Parts r equir ed: REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FIL TER KIT . 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air lter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air lter cover .[...]

P o w e r P r u n e r TM o P e r a T o r ' s M a n u a l 21 s p a r k p l u g Level 2. T ools Requir ed: T -Wrench, feeler gauge, Soft metal brush Parts Requir ed: REPOWER TM T une-Up Kit IMPOR T ANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur . 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn an[...]

22 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove air cleaner cover (A). 3. Remove 2 engine cover screws and engine cover (B). (1 machine screw - handle side) (1 tapping screw - starter side) IMPOR T ANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder ns. 4. Remove ignition wires from clip for cleaning. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from the cyl[...]

P o w e r P r u n e r TM o P e r a T o r ' s M a n u a l 23 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2 T ools r equir ed: T27 T orx L-Wrench, W ood or plastic scraper Parts Requir ed: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover (2 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center . Remove mufer (A) and heat shield[...]

24 c a r b u r e t o r a d j u s t m e n t 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 required. High Altitude Operation Th[...]

P o w e r P r u n e r TM o P e r a T o r ' s M a n u a l 25 g u I d e b a r a n d s a w c h a I n r e p l a c e m e n t W ARNING 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 VER Y sharp, wear heavy gloves to protect your[...]

26 a B T o Adjust Saw Chain T ension 1. Move stop switch to STOP position. 2. Disconnect spark plug lead. 3. Loosen two guide bar nuts (A) until nger tight. 4. Hold the bar nose up, and turn the adjuster screw (B) clockwise un- til the chain ts snugly against the underside of the bar , as shown. Cold Chain Only - turn adjuster screw CW an add[...]

P o w e r P r u n e r TM o P e r a T o r ' s M a n u a l 27 IMPOR T ANT Chain and guide bar gauge size must be identical. Use Bar/Chain combinations shown in table above. * Multicut TM Chain - extra chrome plating for dirty or abrasive conditions. Bar P/N Chain P/N Chain Type Links Pitch Gauge M91VX44CQ * 91 44 3/8" 0.050 91VX44CQ 91 44 3[...]

28 f I l I n g s a w c h a I n Level 3. T ools r equir ed: 4 mm (5/32 in.) Round File, Flat File, Depth Gauge IMPOR T ANT Dull or damaged cutters will result in poor cutting performance, increased vibration, and premature saw chain failure. W ARNING Always stop engine and disconnect spark plug wire before servic- ing guide bar and saw chain. Always[...]

P o w e r P r u n e r TM o P e r a T o r ' s M a n u a l 29 t r o u b l e s h o o t I n g W ARNING Fuel vapors are extremely ammable and may cause re and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. T R A H C G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T M E L [...]

30 s t o r a g e Long T erm Storage (over 30 days) W ARNING During operation the mufer or catalytic mufer and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of ammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of[...]

P o w e r P r u n e r TM o P e r a T o r ' s M a n u a l 31 s p e c I f I c a t I o n s MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- PPF-225 Length ------------------------------------------------------ 2.455 m (96.7 in.) W idth -------------------------------------------------------- 246 m (9.69 in.) Height ---------------------[...]

32 w a r r a n t y s t a t e m e n t s ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorpor ated’s Limited Warranty , provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in ma terial and workmanship . Under normal use and maintenance from dat[...]

P o w e r P r u n e r TM o P e r a T o r ' s M a n u a l 33 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES  ?[...]

34 ECHO INCORPORA TED EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIW A BRANDS The Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) and ECHO Incorporated (ECHO Inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2010 and later equipment/small off-road engine (SORE). New equi[...]

P o w e r P r u n e r TM o P e r a T o r ' s M a n u a l 35 n o t e s[...]

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