
Power Pruner
TM
Operator's Manual
MODEL 99946400050
Circle Saw Attachment
FOR MODELS: PP-1200, PP-1250,
PP-1260, PP-1400,
PPT-2100, PPT-230/231
PPT-2400, PPT-260/261
PPFD-2400
ENGLISH
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ESPAÑOL
FRANCAIS
W ARNING DANGER
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an
Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual, with your Hedge Clipper Attachment. These
manuals must be read and understood for proper and safe operation, otherwise
serious personal injury may result.
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-jobdependability. 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.
IMPORTANT
This attachment is designed for use with Echo's Power PrunersTM. Use of this attachment with any other ECHO
Product will cause premature gear case failure and void the warranty.
THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
place for future refenence. It contains specifications and information for
operation, starting, stopping, maintenance, storage, and assembly
specific to this product.
THE SAFETY MANUAL
Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
place for future refenence. It explains possible hazards involved with the
use of Power PrunerTM and what measures you should take to make their
use safer.
CONTENTS
• Circle Saw Attachment
• Tool, Spanner
• Operator’s Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ...............................................................2
- The Operator's Manual........................................2
- Contents ............................................................. 2
Manual Safety Symbols & Important Information ..... 3
Safety .........................................................................3
- Decals..................................................................4
- Kickout ................................................................4
Assembly ................................................................... 5
- Circle Saw Attachment Installation..................... 5
Operation ................................................................... 6
- Pruning Techniques ...........................................6
- Maintenance .......................................................7
- Circle Saw Blade Replacement ............................7
CopyRight© 2003 By Echo, Incorporated
All Rights Reserved.
Servicing Info rmation.................................................8
- Parts.................................................................... 8
- Service ................................................................8
- ECHO Consumer Product Support......................8
- Warranty Card ....................................................8
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ..................8
- Manual Ordering Instructions ............................8
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.

POWER PRUNERTM CIRCLE SAW ATTACHMENT
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety
alerts and helpful, information messages preceded by symbols or key
words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words
and what they mean to you.
This symbol accompanied by the words WARNING and
DANGER calls attention to an act or condition that can lead
to serious personal injury to operator and bystanders.
The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown
within the circle is prohibited.
IMPORTANT The enclosed message
provides information necessary for the
protection of the unit.
NOTE This enclosed message provides tips for
use, care and maintenance of the unit.
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SAFETY
W ARNING DANGER
Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause
serious injury or death.
• Wear eye, face, head, hearing, hand and proper clothing for protection.
• Review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contributor to unsafe conditions. DO NOT operate unit if any wires (power,
telephone, cable, etc.) are closer than 15m (50 ft.) to any part of the
operator or unit. Power PrunerTM are not insulated against electrical
current.
• Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and
animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 m (50 ft.) while the
Power Pruner is in use.
• Before each use inspect the entire attachment for breaks or cracks. If
the attachment is damaged in any way repair it immediately. DO NOT
USE A DAMAGED ATTACHMENT.
• Use only a sharp, properly secured blade approved by ECHO for the
Power Pruner Circle Saw Attachment.
• 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.
• Always evaluate the area being cut for overhead hazards, such as
dead branches which may fall and strike the operator or helpers.
W ARNING DANGER
Serious injury may result from the use of non approved blade. Read
and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual.