Echo PPT-280 manual

Specifications, descriptions and illustrativ e material in th is literature are as accurate as known at the time of publ ication, but are subject to change without notice . Illustrations ma y include optional equipment and accessories, and ma y not include all standard equipment. Operator ’ s Manual X7702091009 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. x7722271404 / [...]

2 X7702091009 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS PPT-280 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ................ ................ ................. ................ ................ ................ ............. ................ ................ . 2 Introductio n ................ ................ ................ ................ ................[...]

PPT-280 INTRODUCTION X7702091009 3 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. INTRODUCTION W elcome to the ECHO f amily . This ECHO product w as designed and manuf actured to provide long lif e and on-the-job dependability . Read and understand this man ual and the SAFETY MANU AL. Y ou will find both easy to use and full of helpful oper ating tips and SAFETY messages. T[...]

4 X7702091009 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. SAFETY PPT-280 Additional or Replacement Manuals Replacement Operator , Safety Man uals, and P ar ts Catalogs are a vailab le from your ECHO dealer or at www .echo-usa.com or by contacting ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Ro ad, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Alw ays chec k the ECHO Web Site f or updated inf or matio[...]

PPT-280 SAFETY X7702091009 5 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. International Symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Read and understand owners manual. Fuel and oil mixture Carburetor Adjustment - Low speed mixture Carburetor Adjustment - High speed mixture Wear eye, ear and head protection Finger severing Safety/Aler[...]

6 X7702091009 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. SAFETY PPT-280 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Prope r clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit. Physical Condition Y our judgment and ph ysical dexte r ity[...]

PPT-280 SAFETY X7702091009 7 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. The ignition components  of thi s machine generate an electromagnetic field  during opera tion which may interfere with some pacemakers.  To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operatin[...]

8 X7702091009 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. SAFETY PPT-280 All over head electrical conductors and com munications wires can have electricity flow with high voltages. This unit is not insulated against el ectrical current. Never touch wires directly or indirectly, otherwise serious injury or death may resul t. Do not operate this product indoors or in inade[...]

PPT-280 SAFETY X7702091009 9 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. Kickback Kickback can lead to dan gerous loss of control of the Power PrunerTM and result in s erious injury to the operator or any one standing close by. Hold the Power PrunerTM firmly with both hands with thumbs and fingers encircling the fro nt and rear handles. Be aware of the down and outward p[...]

10 X7702091009 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE) PPT-280 • Remov e all f oreign objects from work area. • Alwa ys cov er the guide bar and sa w chain with guide bar cov er during transpor tation and f or storage. Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Ke ep hands, clothing and loose objects a[...]

PPT-280 DESCRIPTION X7702091009 11 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION Locate the saf ety decal(s) on you r unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legib le and that you underst and and follo w the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a ne w one can be ordered from y our ECHO dealer . See P AR TS ORDERING instru ctions f or specific inf or mation. 2[...]

12 X7702091009 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION PPT-280 1. PO WER HEAD - F actory Assembled to the Driveshaft assemb ly . Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter . 2. THRO TTLE HANDLE - FOR RIGHT HAND - Includes stop s witch, throttle trigger lock out, and throttle trigger . 3. THR OTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This l[...]

PPT-280 CONTENTS X7702091009 13 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. CONTENTS Due to pac kaging restr iction the ECHO product you h ave purchased requires some assembly . After opening the car ton, chec k for damage . Immediately not ify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of d amaged or missing par ts. Use the contents list to ch eck f or missing par ts. ____ P o wer He[...]

14 X7702091009 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY PPT-280 ASSEMBLY Drive Shaft/Handle Assembly 1. Remov e protectiv e caps from handle assemb ly 2. Loosen clamping bolts (A) on dr ive shaft 3. Pull fle xible drive sh aft coupler (B) 2 -3 inches out of handle assembly . 4. Align fle xible drive shaft coupler with drive shaft soc ket and slide together un[...]

PPT-280 ASSEMBLY X7702091009 15 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. 5. Connect 2 ignition stop lead s (C,D) from th rottle cable tubing to 2 ignition leads (C ,D) on engine. 6. Gather ignition wires and pos ition behind air filter case . 7. Install air filter and co ver . Cutting Attachment to Drive Shaft Installation Saw Chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when h[...]

16 X7702091009 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY PPT-280 3. Pull upper tube (F) out of fiberglass lo wer tube 127-152 mm (5-6 in.), then slide (F) bac k into fiberglass lower tube e xposing inner drive shaft (G). Align and join star shaped drive end of inner d r ive shaft (G) with cutting attachment shaft (H). 4. Align ridges (J) on upper t ube with se[...]

PPT-280 OPERATION X7702091009 17 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. 5. Tighten both guide bar n uts with nose held up . Tighten rear nut first. 6. Pull the chain around the guide bar b y hand. Reduce the chain tension if y ou feel tight spots . 7. When chain is properly tensioned, tighten guide bar n uts securely . Tighten guide bar nu ts to 8 - 9 N•m (71 - 80[...]

18 X7702091009 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. OPERATION PPT-280 Tw o S t r o k e O i l - A two-strok e engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J .A.S.O . FD Standards must be used. Echo br and premium P ower Blend X ™ Universal 2-Strok e Oil meets these standards . Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by f ailure to use an ISO-L-EGD[...]

PPT-280 OPERATION X7702091009 19 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. Storage - Fuel storage la ws vary by locality . Contact y our local government f or the laws aff ecting y our area. As a precaution, store fuel in an appro ved, air tight c ontainer . Store in a well-v entilated, unoccupied building, aw ay from spar ks and flames. Stored fuel ages . Do not mix m[...]

20 X7702091009 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. OPERATION PPT-280 Starting Cold Engine The attachment will operate immediately when the engin e starts, and could result in possi ble serious injury.  Keep movable parts of the attachment away from ob jects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control. 1. Stop Switch Mov[...]

PPT-280 OPERATION X7702091009 21 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. Starting Warm Engine The star ting procedure is the same as Cold Star t e xcept DO NO T close the choke , and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position. The attachment should not move at id le, otherwise serious personal injury may resu lt. Note: If attachment mo ves , readjust carbu[...]

22 X7702091009 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. OPERATION PPT-280 Pruning Techniques Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas . Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, serious injury, or death . Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from yo ur face and body. The P o wer Pruner TM is[...]

PPT-280 MAINTENANCE X7702091009 23 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Ke ep 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 complete stop befo re removing obstructions, clearing debris, or serv[...]

24 X7702091009 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE PPT-280 * Replacement is recommended based on the fi nding of damage or wear during inspection. Air Filter Level 1. 1. Close choke ( Cold Star t P osition [ ]). This prev ents dir t from entering the carbureto r throat when the air filter is remov ed. Brush accumulated dir t from air cleaner area. 2. [...]

PPT-280 MAINTENANCE X7702091009 25 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. Note: F ederal EP A regulations require all model y ear 2012 and later gasoline po wered 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 ser vicing model year 20 12 and later equipment, only[...]

26 X7702091009 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE PPT-280 1. Remov e spark plug lead. 2. Remov e air cleaner cov er . 3. Remov e muffler cov er (A). 4. Remov e engine cov er (B). DO NO T use a metal scraper to remo ve dir t from the cylinder fins. 5. Use brush to remov e dir t from the cylinder fins. 6. Remov e grass and lea ves from the g r id betwe[...]

PPT-280 MAINTENANCE X7702091009 27 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. Exhaust P ort Cleaning Level 2. 1. Remov e spark plug lead from spark plug, and remov e muffler co ver . 2. Place piston at top dead cent er . Remov e muffler (A), heat shield (B), and e ye plate (C). 3. Use a wood or plastic scr aping tool to clean deposits from cylinder e xhaust por t. Ne ve[...]

28 X7702091009 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE PPT-280 Note: Ev er y unit is r un at the f actor y and the carb uretor is set in compliance with emission regulations . Carburet or adjustments, other than idle speed, must be p erformed by an authorize d ECHO dealer . 1. Check id le speed and reset if necessar y . If a tachometer is av ailab le, idl[...]

PPT-280 MAINTENANCE X7702091009 29 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. Guide Bar and Saw Chain Replacement Never try to replace or adjust g uide 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 heavy gloves to protect your hands when handling it. Wear eye protecti[...]

30 X7702091009 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE PPT-280 Filing Standard Saw Chain Chec k bar P ar t Number on y our P o wer Pr uner . Chain and guide bar gauge size m ust be identical. Use Bar/Chain combinations sho wn in table abov e. Dull or damaged cutters will result in poor cutting perf or mance, increased vibration, and premature sa w chain f[...]

PPT-280 MAINTENANCE X7702091009 31 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. 5. Finish cutter shar pening b y rounding front rak er edge (C) with flat file. 6. Properly filed cutter is as shown. 7. Apply clean oil and rotate sa w chain slowly to wash a wa y filings . 8. If saw chain is co ated or clogged with resin, clean in ker osene, then soak in oil. 90 ° 4 5 6 55 [...]

32 X7702091009 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. TROUBLESHOOTING PPT-280 TROUBLESHOOTING Fuel vapors are extremely flamm able and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ig nition spark by grounding spark plug nea r cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. ENGINE PROBLEM TR OUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Check Status Cause Remedy E[...]

PPT-280 STORAGE X7702091009 33 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. STORAGE During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and s urrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. Long Term Storage (Over 30 Days) Do not store y ou[...]

34 X7702091009 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. SPECIFICATIONS PPT-280 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PPT-2 80 Length (Standard) 2.86 m (9 ft. 5 in.) Length (Extended)) 4.01 m (1 3 ft. 2 in.) Length w/Exte nsion) 5.23 m (1 7 ft. 2 in.) Width .25 m (9.69 in.) Height .25 m (9.69 in.) Weight (dry) 8.7 kg (19.25 lb.) Engine Type Air cooled, two-stroke, single cyli nder gaso[...]

PPT-280 WARRANTY STATEMENTS X7702091009 35 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. WARRANTY STATEMENTS ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited W arranty , provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in materia l and workmanshi[...]

36 X7702091009 © 02/2014 ECHO Inc. WARRANTY STATEMENTS PPT-280 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES  ?[...]

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