Echo 2601 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 X7702092204 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc. x7722271404 / [...]

2 X7702092204 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS 99944200532 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ................................................... .......................................................................... . 2 Introduction ........ ..................................................................................... ..........[...]

99944200532 INTRODUCTION X7702092204 3 © 10/2013 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 message[...]

4 X7702092204 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY 99944200532 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 m[...]

99944200532 SAFETY X7702092204 5 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc. International Symbols Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/o r safety precautions are not followed. Prope r clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit. Physical Condition Y our judgmen[...]

6 X7702092204 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY 99944200532 Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whene ver unit is used. Proper Clothing W ear snug fitting, durab le clothing; • P ants should hav e long legs , shirts with long sleev es. • DO NO T WEAR SHOR TS, • DO NO T WEAR TIES , SCAR VES, JEWELR Y , or clothi ng with loo[...]

99944200532 SAFETY X7702092204 7 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc. Repetitive Stress Injuries It is belie ved that overusing the m uscles and tendons of the fingers, hands , ar ms, and sh oulders may cause sorene ss, s welling, numbness , weakness, an d extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand a c tivities ma y put y ou at a high risk for de v elopi[...]

8 X7702092204 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY 99944200532 • Do not hit roc ks, stones , tree stumps and other f oreign objects with the sa w chain. • Do not cut into the g round with the saw chain. • If sa w chain str ik es an obstruction, stop engine immediately and inspect sa w chain for damage . • Do not operat e with a dull, broken or disco[...]

99944200532 SAFETY X7702092204 9 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc. A v oid Hot Surfaces • During operation, the driv e shaft housing and attachment bearing housing ma y become very hot, too hot to touch. A v oid contact during and immediately after oper ation. Kickback Kickback can lead to dan gerous loss of control of the Power PrunerTM and result in s eriou[...]

10 X7702092204 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION 99944200532 DESCRIPTION Locate the saf ety decal(s) on your unit. Mak e sure the decal(s) is legib le and that you understand an d follow 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[...]

99944200532 CONTENTS X7702092204 11 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc. CONTENTS Due to pac kaging restr iction the ECHO product y ou hav e purchased requires some assembly . After opening the car ton, chec k f or damage. Immediately not ify your retailer or ECHO De aler of damaged or missing par ts. Use the contents list to check f or missing par ts. ____ P o we[...]

12 X7702092204 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY 99944200532 ASSEMBLY Power Head Shaft/Lo wer Shaft Assembly Do not perform maintenance or assem bly procedures with engine running. 1. Set P ow er Head/Shaft Assembly on a le vel surf ace. 2. Pull locator pin (A) out, and tu rn counter-clockwise 1/4 tur n to lock -out position. 3. Remov e vinyl cap f rom[...]

99944200532 ASSEMBLY X7702092204 13 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc. 1. Remov e front handle assemb ly , barrier bar (if installed), and mounting hardware from P AS or SRM-SB power head. 2. Retain par ts f or future use. Saw Chain Adjustment Always disconnect spark plug wire before serv icing cutting attachment. Wear gloves when handling saw chain, otherwise s[...]

14 X7702092204 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION 99944200532 OPERATION 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 completestop before removing obs tructions, clearing debris, or servi[...]

99944200532 OPERATION X7702092204 15 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc. 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 T[...]

16 X7702092204 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE 99944200532 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 [...]

99944200532 MAINTENANCE X7702092204 17 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc. 1. Remov e cutting attachment locator screw (A). 2. Loosen two (2) bolts (B). 3. Remov e cutting attachment assembly . 4. Remov e fle x cable , wipe clean and apply a thin coating (15 ml) of lithium based grease . 5. Slide the fle xible cab le back in the driv e housing. DO NO T get dir t [...]

18 X7702092204 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE 99944200532 5. Install chain on guide bar with cutters on top of ba r facing tow ard bar tip . 6. Install guide bar and chain on gear case , engaging chain with drive sproc ket (E). 7. T urn tension adjustment screw cloc kwise to take u p slack in saw chain. 8. Install guide bar co ver (D), and tighte[...]

99944200532 MAINTENANCE X7702092204 19 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc. 2. Remov e guide bar cov er (D). 3. Gently brush debris from inside guide bar cov er and from around sproc ket. 4. Install guide bar cov er (D), install and tighten guide bar n uts, and install guide bar co ver scre w (B).Tighten both guide bar nuts with nose held up. Tighten rear nut firs[...]

20 X7702092204 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE 99944200532 1. Set round file (A) in cutter at 30° angle. One fifth (1/5) of the file should be e xposed abov e top cutter edge . 2. K eep file horizontal in cutter and file in one direct ion. 3. File until cutter top and side be v el edges are shar p without nicks . 4. Place depth gauge tool (B) fir[...]

99944200532 STORAGE X7702092204 21 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc. STORAGE Storage Hook Installation 1. Inser t small end of hook into locating hole on attachmen t shaft. 2. Slide plastic cap onto end of attachment shaft.[...]

22 X7702092204 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc. SPECIFICATIONS 99944200532 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 99944200532 Length 1448 mm (57.0 in.) Width 102 mm (4.0 in.) Height 146 mm (5.75 in.) Weight 2.25 kg (4.97 lbs.) Sprocket Type 6 tooth spur, 9.53 mm (3/8 in.) pitch Drive Shaft 1/4 in. Flex Cable Gear Reduction Ratio 1.5:1 Oiling System Automatic Handle Left foam gr[...]

99944200532 WARRANTY STATEMENTS X7702092204 23 © 10/2013 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 workma[...]

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