Echo PP-1200, PP- 1250, PP-1260, PP-1400, PPT-2100 User Manual

Power Pruner

Operator's Manual

MODEL 99946400040

Hedger Attachment

FOR: PP-1200, PP- 1250,

PP-1260, PP-1400,

PPT-2100, PPT-2400,

PPFD-2400

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.

X7502300900

89865022460

06/98

ENGLISH

FRANCAIS

ESPAÑOL

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INTRODUCTION

Welcome 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 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

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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 under-

stood for proper and safe operation.

• Wear eye, face, head, hearing, hand and proper clothing for protec-

tion.

• Review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contribu-

tor 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 obstruc-

tions 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.

IMPORTANT

NOTE

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.