Echo PPT-260 User Manual
POWER PRUNER
TM
Power Pruner
TM
Operator's Manual
MODEL: PPT-260
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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W ARNING
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's
Manual and a Safety Manual. Both 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-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 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.
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
Emission Control........................................................ 7
Description ................................................................ 8
Contents .................................................................. 10
Assembly ................................................................. 10
- Drive Shaft/Power Head ................................... 1 0
- Cutting Attachment to Drive Shaft Installation 11
- Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads................. 12
- Saw Chain Tension Adjustment ....................... 12
Operation ................................................................. 13
- Fuel ................................................................... 13
- Lubricating the Guide Bar and Saw Chain ........ 1 5
- Adjusting Automatic Oiler................................ 15
- Starting Cold Engine ......................................... 16
- Starting Warm Engine....................................... 1 7
- Stopping Engine ............................................... 17
- Pruning Techniques ......................................... 18
Copyright© 2007 By Echo, Incorporated
All Rights Reserved.
Maintenance ............................................................ 19
- Skill Levels ........................................................ 19
- Maintenance Intervals ......................................19
- Air Filter ............................................................ 20
- Fuel Filter .......................................................... 20
- Spark Plug......................................................... 21
- Cooling System Cleaning.................................. 2 1
- Exhaust System................................................. 2 2
- Carburetor Adjustment ..................................... 23
- Guide Bar and Saw Chain Replacement ............ 2 5
- Filing Saw Chain ............................................... 27
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 28
Storage..................................................................... 29
Specifications........................................................... 30
Servicing Information............................................... 32
- Parts.................................................................. 32
- Service ..............................................................32
- ECHO Consumer Product Support.................... 32
- Warranty Card .................................................. 3 2
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ................ 32
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.
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TM
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SAFETY
MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT 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
which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death
if not avoided.
CAUTION
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.
NOTE
This enclosed message provides tips for use, care
and maintenance of the unit.
IMPORTANT
The enclosed message provides information
necessary for the protection 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.
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INTERNA TIONAL SYMBOLS
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.
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.
Emergency stop
Chain lubrication
Carburetor adjustment
- Low speed mixture
Carburetor adjustment
- Idle speed
Choke Control
"Cold Start"
Position
(Choke Closed)
Symbol form/shape
Symbol
description/application
Wear slip resistant
foot wear.
Ignition
ON/OFF
Primer bulb
Carburetor adjustment
- High speed mixture
Choke Control
"Run"
Position
(Choke Open)
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PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT
WARNING
Power PrunerTM users risk injury to themselves and others if the Power PrunerTM 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 arm
exercises during frequent work breaks and also by not smoking.
• Limit the hours of operation. Try to fill each day with jobs where
operating the unit 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.
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TM
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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DANGER
All over head electrical conductors and communications wires can
have electricity flow 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.
WARNING
Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause
serious injury or death.
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
• Grip Power PrunerTM with both hands with thumbs and fingers
encircling the handle, and shaft tube.
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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.
• Check that shoulder harness is adjusted for safe, comfortable
operation. See picture at right for proper adjustment.
• 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
WARNING
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.
Cut only wood. Avoid striking concrete, metal, wire, or other obstructions which could cause kickback or damage to the saw chain.
If the saw chain does strike a foreign object, immediately stop the
engine, inspect and repair the Power PrunerTM if necessary.
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POWER PRUNER
TM
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
EQUIPMENT
WARNING
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 instructions listed in this manual.
• Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.
• Inspect fuel lines, tank, and area around carburetor for fuel leaks. DO NOT operate unit if leaks are found.
Guide Bar and Saw Chain
• Check that the cutting attachment, guide bar, and saw chain is firmly attached and in safe operating condition.
• Use only one Echo-approved extension on the pruner.
• 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 cutting attachment end strikes an obstruction, stop engine immediately and inspect saw chain for damage.
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• Do not operate with a dull, fractured, 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 for storage.
EMISSION CONTROL
EPA Phase 2 / C.A.R.B. TIER III
The emission control system for the engine is EM/TWC (Engine Modification and 3-way Catalyst) and for the fuel tank
the Control System is EVAP (Evaporative Emissions). Evaporative emission may be applicable to California models only.
ENGINE FAMILY: 7EHXS.0254KA DISPLACEMENT: 25.4 CC
IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION
EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD : 300 HRS.
THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PHASE 2 EMISSION
REGULATIONS FOR SMALL NONROAD ENGINES. REFER TO
OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
AND ADJUSTMENTS.
An Emission Control Label is located on the engine. (This is an EXAMPLE ONLY, information on label varies by engine
FAMILY).
IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION
ENGINE FAMILY: 7EHXS.0254KA DISPLACEMENT: 25.4 CC
EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD : 300 HRS.
THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PH2 EXH AND 2007 AND
LATER CALIFORNIA EXH AND EVAP EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR S.O.R.E. REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR
MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS.
PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY
The 300 hour emission durability compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the
engine emissions output meets applicable emissions regulations, provided that approved maintenance procedures
are followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual.
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DESCRIPTION
Locate this safety decal on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING
instructions for specific information.
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Hot Decal (near muffler)
P/N 89016006361
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Engine Cover
P/N 89016022660
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POWER PRUNER
TM
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Starter.
2. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration press trigger gradually
for best operating technique.
3. SHOULDER HARNESS - An adjustable strap that suspends the unit from the operator.
4. CUTTING ATTACHMENT - Sealed, gear ratio is 1.5:1 reduction.
5. CUTTING SHOE - Used to capture and stabilize branch while cutting. Place cutting shoe against branch, accelerate
and lower saw chain into branch.
6. GUIDE BAR - 305 mm (12 in.) guide bar w/chain tensioner.
7. SAW CHAIN - 91, 9.53 mm (3/8 in.) pitch, 0.050 gauge low profile Oregon® saw chain. Runs approximately 609.6 m/
min. (2000 ft/min) at full throttle.
8. AUTOMATIC OILER ASSEMBLY - Self oiling. Use high quality, low viscosity, non detergent bar and chain oil.
9. LOWER SHAFT TUBE - Durable fiberglass mesh housing.
10. STOP SWITCH - Mounted on top of handle assembly. Move switch forward to run, back to stop.
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11. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be depressed before throttle trigger can be operated.
12. REAR HANDLE ASSEMBLY - Sturdy handle for right hand placement. Includes stop switch and throttle trigger.
13. TOP GUARD - Protects arm from hot engine.
14. SPARK ARRESTOR - CATALYTIC MUFFLER / MUFFLER -The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise
and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep
exhaust area clear of flammable debris.
15. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
16. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.
17. PURGE BULB - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purging air from the
carburetor. Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump purge bulb
an additional 4 or 5 times.
18. RECOIL STARTER - Pull recoil handle slowly until starter engages, then quickly and firmly. When engine starts
return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back or damage will occur.
19. AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY - Contains replaceable air filter element.
20. CHOKE - Located above air cleaner housing. Move lever to starting position ( ) (close choke) and back to run
position ( ) (open choke).
21. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
22. GUIDE BAR COVER - Used to cover guide bar and saw chain during transport and storage. Remove guide bar
cover before using unit.
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CONTENTS
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 Assembly
__ Cutting Attachment W/ Guide Bar and Saw Chain
__ Operator's Manual
__ Safety Manual
__ Warranty Registration Card
__ Warranty Statement
__ T-Wrench (combination screwdriver/spark plug socket)
__ 4 mm hex wrench
__ Safety Glasses
__ Echo Power Blend TM 2-stroke oil sample
__ Shoulder Harness
__ Guide Bar Cover
ASSEMBLY
Tools Required: 10x19mm (13/32x3/4in) T-wrench, 4 mm Hex
Wrench, 8 x 10mm Wrench
Parts Required: Power Head, Drive Shaft Assembly,
Cutting Attachment
DRIVE SHAFT / POWER HEAD
1 . Loosen bolt (A).
2 . Remove protective cap from drive shaft end.
3 . Align flexible drive shaft coupler (B) with engine socket and slide
together until engine rests against lower drive shaft adapter (C).
IMPORTANT
Painted end of flexible drive shaft coupler must always be
installed in engine socket when assembling engine to drive shaft.
4 . Rotate lower drive shaft to align engine and rear handle assembly in
an upright position.
A
B
C
5 . Tighten bolt (A) securely so engine will not rotate on lower shaft
tube.
A
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