Power Pruner
Operator's Manual
MODEL 99946400040
Hedger Attachment
FOR: PP-1200, PP- 1250,
PP-1260, PP-1400,
PPT-2100, PPT-2400,
PPFD-2400
ENGLISH
ESPAÑOL
FRANCAIS
WARNING DANGER
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual with your
original Power Pruner. The Operator’s manual and this manual must be read and understood for proper
and safe operation.
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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 before operating the unit. You will find it easy to read and full of
helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.
W ARNING DANGER
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual with your original
Power Pruner. The Operator’s manual and this manual must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.
THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL --
contains specifications and information for operation, starting,
stopping, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this product.
CONTENTS
• Hedger 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
- Hedger Attachment Installation .........................5
Operation ................................................................... 6
- Pruning Techniques ...........................................6
- Maintenance .......................................................6
- Hedger Blade Replacement .................................7
- Blade Sharpening................................................ 7
Servicing Information.................................................8
- Parts.................................................................... 8
- Service ................................................................8
- ECHO Consumer Product Supoort......................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 PRUNER HEDGER ATTACHMENT
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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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.
SAFETY
W ARNING DANGER
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO
provides an Operator's Manual with your original Power Pruner.
The Operator’s Manual and this manual must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.
IMPORTANT
NOTE
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.
• 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. PPT-2100/2400 are not insulated against electical
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 Hedger 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 Hedger Attachment.
• Use only one ECHO approved extension on the Pruner.
• Cut only wood. Avoid striking concrete, metal, wire, or other obstructions which could cause kickout or damage to the blade.
• 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.
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.