Power Pruner
Operator's Manual
MODEL 99944200530
TM
Attachment
FOR MODELS SRM-2100SB/2400SB
SRM-210SB/211SB
SRM-260SB/261SB
PAS 2100/2400
PAS 210/211
PAS 230/231
PAS 260/261
W ARNING
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's
Manual and a Safety Manual for Pro Attachment Series power source or Split Boom
Trimmer. Those manuals and this manual must be read and understood for proper and
safe operation, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANCAIS
X7502302205
89865124565
02/07
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and onthe-job-dependability. Read and understand this manual and the SAFETY MANUAL you found in the same
package. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.
THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
place for future reference. It contains specifications and information for
operation, starting, stopping, maintenance, storage and assembly
specific to this product.
THE ATTACHMENT OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
place for future reference. It contains specifications and information for
operation and maintenance specific to the attachment.
THE SAFETY MANUAL
(If available for attachment)
Explains possible hazards and what measures you should take to insure
safe operation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................... 2
- The Operator's Manual ................................... 2
- The Safety Manual..........................................2
Safety ........................................................................3
- Manual Safety Symbols and Important
Information......................................................3
- International Symbols .....................................3
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment......4
- Kickback..........................................................6
- Equipment ....................................................... 7
Description ................................................................7
Contents .................................................................... 8
Assembly ................................................................... 8
- Power Head Shaft/Lower Shaft Assembly ..........8
- Front Handle Removal ........................................9
- Saw Chain Tension Adjustment .........................9
Operation ................................................................. 10
- Lubricating the Guide Bar and Saw Chain ........1 0
- Adjusting Automatice Oiler.............................. 1 0
- Pruning Techniques .........................................11
CopyRight© 2007 By Echo, Incorporated
All Rights Reserved.
Maintenance ............................................................ 12
- Skill Levels ........................................................12
- Maintenance Intervals...................................... 12
- Lubrication........................................................12
- Guide Bar and Saw Chain Replacement ............ 1 3
- Filing Saw Chain ............................................... 15
Storage..................................................................... 17
Specifications...........................................................17
Servicing Information...............................................20
- Parts/Serial Number ................................................. 20
- Service .............................................................. 20
- ECHO Consumer Product Support.......................... 20
- Warranty Card .................................................. 20
- Manual Ordering Instructions .......................... 20
Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in
this literature are as accurate as known at the time of
publication, but are subject to change without notice.
Illustrations may include optional equipment and
accessories, and may not include all standard equipment.
SAFETY
POWER PRUNERTM ATTACHMENT
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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MANUAL
SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORT ANT INFORMATION
Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages
preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they
mean to you.
DANGER
The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word
“DANGER” calls attention to an act or condition
which WILL lead to serious personal injury or death
if not avoided.
W ARNING
The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word
“WARNING” calls attention to an act or condition
NOTE
This enclosed message provides tips for use, care
and maintenance of the unit.
CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMBOL
This symbol means the specific action
shown is prohibited. Ignoring these
prohibitions can result in serious or fatal
injury.
which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death
if not avoided.
IMPORTANT
The enclosed message provides information
CAUTION
necessary for the protection of the unit.
The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word
“CAUTION” calls attention to an act or condition
which may lead to minor or moderate personal injury
if not avoided.
INTERNA TIONAL
Symbol form/shape
Symbol
description/application
Read and understand
Operator's Manual.
Wear eyes, ears and
head protection
Hot
Surface
Safety/Alert
Avoid all power
lines. This unit is
not insulated
against electrical
current.
Keep bystanders
at least 15 meters
(50 feet) away.
SYMBOLS
Symbol form/shape
Symbol
description/application
Fuel and oil mixture
Finger Severing
Wear hand
protection. Use
two handed.
DO NOT smoke
near fuel.
Do not operate
closer than 15 M
(50 ft.) from
electrical
hazards.
Plan retreat path
from falling
objects.
Symbol form/shape
Symbol
description/application
DO NOT allow
flames or sparks
near fuel.
Engine choke
control.
Emergency stop
Chain lubrication
Carburetor adjustment
- Low speed mixture
Symbol form/shape
Symbol
description/application
Wear slip
resistant foot
wear.
Ignition
ON/OFF
Primer
bulb
Carburetor adjustment
- High speed mixture
Carburetor adjustment
- Idle speed
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PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT
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Power PrunerTM Attachment users risk injury to themselves and others if the Power PrunerTM Attachment is used
improperly and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when
operating a Power PrunerTM.
Physical Condition
Your 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
Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the unit
Face and Head Protection
When trimming overhead, always wear head protection
meeting ANSI Z89.1 or CE requirements with a full face
shield. Head protection with full face shield will help
protect you from falling branches and debris.
Hand Protection
Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your
grip on the unit handles. Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands.
Hearing Protection
ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever
unit is used.
Proper Clothing
Wear snug fitting, durable protective clothing; chain saw
safety pants or chaps are recommended.
• Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves.
• DO NOT WEAR SHORTS,
• DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY.
Wear sturdy protective safety shoes or boots with nonskid soles;
• DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES,
• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.
Hot Humid Weather
Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue,
which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for
early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures
are cooler.
Vibration and Cold --
It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be
brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensations followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers. The following precautions are strongly recommended
because the minimum exposure which might trigger the ailment is unknown.
• Keep your body warm, especially the head, neck, feet, ankles, hands
and wrists.
• Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous armexercises
during frequent work breaks and also by not smoking.
• Limit the hours of operation. Try to fill each day with jobs where
operating the trimmer or other hand-held power equipment is not
required.
• If you experience discomfort, redness and swelling of the fingers
followed by whitening and loss of feeling, consult your physician
before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration.
POWER PRUNERTM ATTACHMENT
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Repetitive Stress Injuries --
It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms and shoulders may cause soreness,
swelling, numbness, weakness and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high
risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI). An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), which
could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the area. Some believe that prolonged
exposure to vibration may contribute to CTS. CTS can cause severe pain for months or even years.
To reduce the risk of RSI/CTS, do the following:
• Avoid using your wrist in a bent, extended or twisted position.
Instead try to maintain a straight wrist position. Also, when grasping,
use your whole hand, not just the thumb and index finger.
• Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands.
• Reduce the speed and force with which you do the repetitive movement.
• Do exercises to strengthen the hand and arm muscles.
• Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if
you feel tingling, numbness or pain in the fingers, hands, wrists or
arms. The sooner RSI/CTS is diagnosed,the more likely permanent
nerve and muscle damage can be prevented.
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Guide Bar and Saw Chain
DANGER
• Serious injury may result from the use of non approved guide bar
and saw chain combinations. Read and comply with all safety
instructions listed in this manual.
• 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.
• Never adjust the guide bar or saw chain when the engine is operating.
• Check that the cutting attachment, guide bar and saw chain is firmly
attached and in safe operating condition.
• Only use ECHO approved guide bar and saw chain.
• Do not hit rocks, stones, tree stumps and other foreign objects with
the saw chain.
• Do not cut into the ground with the saw chain.
• If saw chain strikes an obstruction, stop engine immediately and
inspect saw chain for damage.
• Do not operate with a dull, broken or discolored saw chain.
• Remove all foreign objects from work area.
• Always cover the guide bar and saw chain with guide bar cover
during transportation and in storage.
DANGER
All over head electrical conductors and communications wires can
have electricity flow with high voltages. Never touch wires directly
or indirectly when pruning, otherwise serious injury or death may
result.
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Read the Manuals
• Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual,
and instructions for safe operation.
Clear the Work Area
• Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and
animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 m (50 ft.) while the unit
is in use.
Use Proper Clothing & Equipment
• Always wear head protection with full face shield to help protect
against falling branches and debris.
Keep A Firm Grip
• Hold the front and rear handles with both hands with thumbs and
fingers encircling the handles
Keep A Solid Stance
• Maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery,
uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work in odd positions or on
ladders. Do not overreach.
• Operate the Power PrunerTM only from the ground or out of an
approved bucket lift.
• Always evaluate the branches to be pruned for hazards such as loose
dead branches which may fall and strike the operator or helpers.
Remove hazards before pruning.
• Plan retreat path from falling objects.
• Cut branches bounce when striking ground.
• Turn the Power PrunerTM off when moving from tree to tree.
• Avoid any contact with saw chain.
Avoid Hot Surfaces
• Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. Avoid contact during
and immediately after operation.
KICKBACK
DANGER
Kickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the Power
PrunerTM and result in serious injury to the operator or any one
standing close by. Hold the Power PrunerTM firmly with both hands
with thumbs and fingers encircling the front and rear handles. Be
aware of the down and outward path the pruner will take after the
cut is made.
Kickback may occur when the moving saw chain at the nose or tip of
the guide bar touches an object, or when the wood closes in and
pinches the saw chain in the cut. In some cases this may cause a
lightning-fast reverse action, kicking the guide bar and saw chain up
and back or down and back towards the operator. Either of these
reactions may cause the operator to lose control of the Power Pruner
which could result in serious personal injury.
With a basic understanding of kickback, you can reduce or eliminate the
element of surprise which contributes to accidents.
Avoid contact of the guide bar tip with any object while the saw chain
is moving.
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