Echo PPF-280 manual

P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 1 Power Pruner TM Operator's Manual MODEL PPF-280 X750017882 05/1 1 X7502308502 W ARNING U sers of this equi pmen t r isk in jury to themselves an d others if the uni t is used im- pr operly a nd/or sa fety pr ecau tion s ar e not f ollo wed. ECH O pr ovides a n opera tor ’ s man ual and a saf et[...]

2 Copyright© 201 1 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. I ntroductIon 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 helpful opera[...]

P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 3 s afety m anual s afety s ymbols and I mport ant I nforma tIon 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 Fuel and oil mixture Finger Severing Safety/Alert[...]

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 ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 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 operate this pr[...]

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 ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 7 equIpment 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 comply with all safety i[...]

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 escrIptIon Locate these safety decals 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 ECHO de[...]

P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 9 1 2 8 7 3 4 5 6 9 10 11 12 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 trigger is prevented unless thrott[...]

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 ARTER HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until recoil starter engages, then quickly and rmly . Whe[...]

P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 11 c ontents 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. ___ Power Head ___ Drive Shaft[...]

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 ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 13 A B C D C D throttle lInkage and IgnItIon leads 1. Close choke and remove air lter cover . 2. Place inner throttle cable in large hole of carburetor swivel (A). 3. Loosen nuts (B) and place threaded end of throttle linkage in bracket slot. Finger tighten nuts (B). 4. Check throttle for freedom of [...]

14 sa w chaIn tensIon adjustment W ARNING Always disconnect spark plug wire before servicing cutting attach- ment. W ear gloves when handling saw chain, otherwise serious personal injury may result. T o Adjust Saw Chain T ension 1. Move stop switch to ST OP position. 2. Disconnect spark plug lead. 3. Loosen two guide bar nuts (A) until nger tigh[...]

P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 15 fuel NOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty . Read and follow instructions in the Storage section of this manual. W ARNING Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15%[...]

16 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 ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 17 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. IMPOR T ANT T o prevent plastic deterioration, do not use synthetic or silicone based oil. adjustIng automa tIc oIler 1. From bottom of gear case, turn ad[...]

18 st artIng cold engIne W ARNING The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury . Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch (A) forward away from the STOP po[...]

P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 19 st artIng w arm engIne 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 attachment moves, readjust carbureto[...]

20 blade hIts rear branch not correct prunIng technIques 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 Pruner TM is des[...]

P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 21 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 maintenance. T o he[...]

22 aIr fIl ter Level 1. 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 accumu - lated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air lter cover and air lter retainer from inside cover . Brush dirt from insi[...]

P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 23 sp ark plug Level 2. Parts Requir ed: REPOWER TM Tune-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 and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT san[...]

24 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove air cleaner cover . 3. Remove mufer cover (A). 4. Remove engine cover (B). IMPOR T ANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder ns. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder ns. 6. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank. 7. Assemble compo[...]

P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 25 1. Remove mufer cover (A). 2. Place piston at T op Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder . 3. Remove spark arrestor screen (B), gasket (C), and exhaust guide (D) from mufer body . 4. Clean carbon deposits from mufer components. NOTE When cleaning carbon deposit, be [...]

26 carburetor adjustment 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 This engine has been[...]

P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 27 guIde bar and sa w chaIn replacement 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 hands when handling it. W ear eye prot[...]

28 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 (C) clockwise un- til the chain ts snugly against the underside of the bar , as shown. Cold Chain Only - turn adjuster screw CW an additio[...]

P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 29 a C IMPOR T ANT Check bar Part Number on your Power Pruner . Chain and guide bar gauge size must be identical. Use Bar/Chain combinations shown in table above. Bar P/N Chain P/N Chain Type Links Pitch Gauge 3/8" 0.043 12" narrow bar P/N 12A4CD3744 90S44X 10" narrow bar P/N 10A4CD3739 9[...]

30 fIlIng st andard sa w chaIn Level 2. 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 wear gloves when ling saw chain, otherwise serious personal injury[...]

P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 31 t roubleshootIng 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 B O R P E N I G N E m e l b o[...]

32 s torage 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 time[...]

P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 33 s pecIfIca tIons MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- PPF-280 Length ------------------------------------------------------ 2.768 m (109 in.) W idth -------------------------------------------------------- .246 m (9.69 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------[...]

34 w arranty s t a tements 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 material and workmanship . Under normal use and maintenance from date of purchase[...]

P ower P runer TM o Pera Tor ' s M anual 35 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES  ?[...]

36 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[...]

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