Echo Trimmer User Manual

Power Pruner

99944200530

Operator's Manual

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Serial Number 001001 - 008665

ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL

FRANCAIS

WARNING DANGER

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.

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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.

W ARNING DANGER

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.

THE OPERAT OR'S MANUAL

Contains specifications and information for operation, starting,
stopping, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this
product.

THE SAFETY MANUAL

explains possible hazards involved with the use of Pole Pruners
and what measures you should take to make their use safer.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction .............................................................. 2

- The Operator's Manual ..................................... 2

- The Safety Manual ............................................ 2

Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information 3

Safety ........................................................................ 3

- General Description .......................................... 3

- Decals ................................................................ 4

- International Symbols ....................................... 4

- Equipment ......................................................... 4

- Fuel.................................................................... 5

- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment....... 6

- Safe Operation................................................... 7

- Kickback............................................................ 8

- Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions ......... 9

Description ............................................................. 10

- Contents .......................................................... 10

Specifications ......................................................... 11

Assembly ................................................................ 1 1

- Power Head Shaft/Lower Shaft Assembly ...... 11

- Front Handle Removal .................................... 12

- Saw Chain Tension Adjustment ..................... 13

CopyRight© 1999 By Echo, Incorporated
All Rights Reserved.

Pre-Operation ......................................................... 13

- Lubricating the Guide Bar and Saw Chain .... 13

- Adjusting Automatice Oiler............................ 14

Operation ................................................................ 14

- Pruning Techniques ........................................ 14

Maintenance ........................................................... 15

- Skill Levels...................................................... 15

- Maintenance Intervals ..................................... 15

- Lubrication ...................................................... 16

- Guide Bar and Saw Chain Replacement ........ 17

- Filing Saw Chain ............................................ 18

Servicing Information ............................................ 20

- Parts ................................................................. 20

- Service ............................................................. 20

- ECHO Consumer Product Support .......................... 2 0

- Warranty Card ................................................. 20

- Additional or Replacement Manuals .............. 2 0

- 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.

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MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND 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.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT The enclosed message

provides information necessary for the
protection of the unit.

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The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown
within the circle is prohibited.

NOTE This enclosed message provides tips
for use, care and maintenance of the unit.

SAFETY

GENERAL

IMPORTANT

See "Description" and "Specification" section for full description of attachment features.

CHAIN

DESCRIPTION

SAW

AUTO

OILER

ASSEMBLY

SHAFT TUBE

ASSEMBLY

SHAFT
DECAL

GUIDE

BAR

CUTTING

SHOE

FRONT

GRIP

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DECALS

Locate this safety decal on your unit. The complete unit illustration found in the "DESCRIPTION" section, will help you
locate the decal. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions. If the decal cannot
be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO Dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information.

Shaft Tube

INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

Symbol form/shape

Symbol

description/application

Read and understand

Operator's Manual.

Symbol form/shape

Symbol

description/application

Fuel and oil mixture

Symbol form/shape

Symbol

description/application

DO NOT allow

flames or sparks

near fuel.

Symbol form/shape

description/application

resistant foot

Symbol

Wear slip

wear.

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.

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.

EQUIPMENT

Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed;

• 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.

Engine choke

control.

Emergency stop

Chain lubrication

Carburetor adjustment

- Low speed mixture

Ignition
ON/OFF

Primer

bulb

Carburetor adjustment

- High speed mixture

Carburetor adjustment

- Idle speed

• Never adjust the guide bar or saw chain when the engine is operat­ing.

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Guide Bar and Saw Chain

WARNING 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.

• 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, 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 in storage.

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FUEL

W ARNING DANGER

Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing
or handling or serious personal injury may result.

• Use an approved fuel container.

• DO NOT smoke near fuel.

• DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel.

• Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel

caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize.

• NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT!

• NEVER refuel a unit with the engine running.

• DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS fill fuel tanks

outdoors over bare ground.

• Securely tighten fuel cap after refueling.

• Inspect for fuel leakage. If fuel leakage is found, do not start or

operate unit until leakage is repaired.

After Refueling;

• Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit.

• Move at least 3 M (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting.

3m

(10 ft. MINIMUM)

After use;

• DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return
unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container.

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PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

W ARNING DANGER

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 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 Power PrunerTM.

Face & 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
Power PrunerTM 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, protective, durable clothing; (chainsaw 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 non-skid soles;

• DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES,

• DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.

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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.

SAFE OPERATION

W ARNING 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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Determine Operation Area

• Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual
and instructions for safe operation.

• Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated
areas.

• Review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contrib­ute to unsafe conditions. DO NOT operate unit if any wires (power,
telephone, cable, etc.) are closer than 15 M (50 ft.) to any part of the
operator or unit.

• 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.

• Avoid all power lines. This unit is not insulated against electrical
current.

Operation

Use Proper Clothing & Equipment

• Before starting the unit, equip yourself and any other person
working within the 15 M (50 ft.) Safety Zone with the required
Protective Equipment and clothing.

15 M

(50 ft.)

• Always wear head protection with full face shield to help protect
against falling branches and debris.

Avoid Hot Surfaces

• During operation, the complete unit, especially the power head,
muffler area and cutting head may become very hot, too hot to
touch. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation.

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Keep A Firm Grip

• Grip unit with both hands with thumbs and fingers encircling the
handle, and drive shaft housing.

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 unit 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 engine off when moving from tree to tree.

• Avoid any contact with saw chain.

KICKBACK

WARNING 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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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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EXTENDED OPERATION/EXTREME CONDITIONS

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 trimmer or other hand-held power equipment is not
required.

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• 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.

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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DESCRIPTION

The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. 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.

CONTENTS

1 - Power PrunerTM Attachment

- Plastic Bag (co-pack)

- Operators Manual

- Safety Manual

- Warranty Registration Card

- Guide Bar Cover

- Safety Glasses

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1. GRIP, FRONT - Cushioned grip for left hand.

2. SHAFT DECAL - (See Page 4)

3. LOWER DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Contains a specially designed liner and the flexible drive shaft.

4. CUTTING ATTACHMENT - Sealed, gear ratio is 1.5:1 reduction.

5. AUTOMATIC OILER ASSEMBLY - Self oiling. Use high quality, low viscosity, non detergent bar and chain oil.

6. SAW CHAIN - 91 VS 9.53mm (3/8 inch) low profile Oregon

(2000 ft/min) at full throttle.

7. GUIDE BAR - 254 mm (10 inch) Bar

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® saw chain. Runs approximately 609.6 m/min.

8. CUTTING SHOE - Used to capture and stabilize branch while cutting. Place cutting shoe against branch, accelerate

and lower saw chain into branch.

9. 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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SPECIFICATIONS

MODEL POWER PRUN ERTM ATTACHMENT

Length 145.5 cm (57.25 in.)

W idth 7.0 cm (2.75 in.)

Height 1.27 cm (5.0 in.)

W eight 2.0 kg (4.45 lbs.)
Sprocket Type 6 tooth spur, 9.53 (3/8 in.) pitch
Drive Shaft 1/4 in. Flex C able

G e ar R ed u c tio n R a ti o 1 .5 :1
Oiling System Automatic

H a nd le L e ft fo a m g r ip
Guide Ba r and Saw C hain 254 m m (10 in.), 9.53 mm (3/8 in.) pitch

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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ASSEMBLY

POWER

Tools Required: None
Parts Required: Power Head Shaft, Pruner Lower Shaft Assembly

1. Set Power Head/Pruner Shaft Assembly on a level surface.

2. Pull locator pin (A) and rotate counter clockwise 1/4 turn to lock

3. Carefully fit lower drive shaft assembly into coupler (B) to decal

4. Rotate locator pin (A) 1/4 turn clockwise to engage lower shaft

HEAD SHAFT/LOWER SHAFT ASSEMBL Y

out position.

assembly line (C), making sure that the inner lower flex cable
engages into the upper drive shaft coupler mount.

NOTE

Lower bearing housing and head assembly must be in line
with the engine.

hole (D). Insure locator pin is fully engaged by gently twisting
lower drive shaft assembly.

A

B

C

D

5. Locator pin (A) should snap flush in coupler. Full engagement
will prevent further shaft rotation.

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6. Secure lower drive shaft assembly to coupler by tightening
clamping knob (E).

FRONT HANDLE REMOVAL

Tools Required: Screwdriver.

Parts Required: None

E

1. Remove four (4) screws, nuts and handle halves from pruner.

2. Loosely attach handle halves together and store handle assembly
for later use.

SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT

Tools Required: 10 mm (13/32 in.) Wrench, Screwdriver

W ARNING DANGER

Always wear gloves when handling saw chain, otherwise serious
personal injury may result.

To Adjust Saw Chain Tension.

1. Loosen two (2) 10 mm (13/32 in.) guide bar nuts (A) located on
cutting attachment.

2. Turn saw chain tensioner screw (B) (located next to guide bar in
sprocket cover) clockwise to tighten saw chain on guide bar.
Turning screw counter clockwise will loosen saw chain on guide
bar.

A

B

3. Tighten guide bar nuts firmly. Move saw chain backwards on
guide bar by hand. Saw chain should move freely on guide bar if it
is in proper mesh with sprocket.

Keep the saw chain lubricated and properly adjusted and the guide
bar nuts tightened firmly at all times. If saw chain is difficult to rotate
or binds on guide bar, it is too tight.

PRE-OPERATION

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LUBRICATING

Automatic Oiling System

1. Wipe debris from around oil fill cap.

2. Remove oil fill cap and fill reservoir with a quality, low viscosity
guide bar and saw chain oil.

NOTE

The discharge volume of the automatic oiler is preset to deliver 3
to 4 cc/min. at normal operating RPM. During heavy or dry
cutting conditions the oil discharge volume may be adjusted to
assure adequate lubrication. Refill the oil reservoir with each tank
of fuel.

IMPORTANT

To prevent plastic deterioration, do not use synthetic or silicone
based oil.

THE GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN

ADJUSTING AUTOMATIC OILER

Tools required: 10 mm (13/32 in.) Wrench, Screwdriver

1. Remove two (2) 10 mm guide bar retaining nuts and sprocket
cover.

2. From bottom of gear case, turn adjustment screw (A) clockwise to
decrease oil volume - counter clockwise to increase oil volume.

NOTE

Very little visible oil on the saw chain will provide sufficient
lubrication.

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OPERATION

NOTE

Refer to your Pro Attachment Series power source or Split Boom
Operator's Manual for correct engine fueling, starting and stop­ping instructions.

PRUNING TECHNIQUES

The Power Pruner™ Attachment is designed for light to medium
trimming of limbs and branches up to 203 mm (8 in.) in diameter.
Follow these tips for successful operation.

• Plan cut carefully. Check direction branch will fall.

• Long branches should be removed in several pieces.

• Do not stand directly beneath branch being cut.

• When ready to cut:
Hold "cutting shoe" against branch. This will prevent whipping of
the branch. DO NOT use back and forth sawing action.

• Look out for branches immediately behind the branch being cut. If
saw chain hits rear branch damage to the saw chain my occur.

CORRECT

GUIDE AGAINST

BRANCH

NOT

CORRECT

• Accelerate to full throttle.

• Apply cutting pressure.

• Ease cutting pressure when nearing end of cut to maintain control.

• When pruning a limb 102 mm (4 in.) diameter or larger cut as
follows:

1.Under cut 1/4 limb diameter near tree trunk.

2.Finish top cut slightly farther out on limb.

3.Flush cut stub at trunk.

• DO NOT use for felling or bucking.

BLADE HITS REAR BRANCH

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CORRECT

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MAINTENANCE

Your ECHO Pruner attachment is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled mainte­nance will help your Pruner attachment achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary
tools, you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you
want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If the task is not
listed, see your ECHO Dealer for repairs.

SKILL LEVELS

Level 1 = Easy to do. Most required tools come with unit.
Level 2 = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.
Level 3 = Experience required. Specialized tools are required.

MAINTENANCE INTERVALS

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Components/

System

Drive Shaft Grease

Guide Bar

Saw Chain

Screws/Nuts/Bolts

I = INSPECT, R = REPLACE

IMPORTANT - Time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will dete mine the frequency of
requi red mai ntenanc e.

Maintenance

Procedure

Inspect/
Replace/
Lubricate

Inspect/
Sharpen/
Replace/
Lubricate

Inspect/
Tighten/
Replace

Before

Use

II

II

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Refuel

Daily or
Every 4

Hours

Weekly

or 25

Hours

I

30

Hours

Date

Maintenance

Performed

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LUBRICATION

Drive Shaft (Lower)

Level 1

Tools Required: 8 mm Wrench, Screwdriver
Parts Required: High Temperature automotive grease, Clean rag

IMPORTANT

Lower and upper drive shaft must be lubricated with high
temperature automotive grease every 25 hours of operation,
otherwise drive shaft assembly overheating and failure can
result.

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1. Loosen clamping knob (D).

2. Pull locator pin (A) and rotate 1/4 turn counter clockwise to
lockout position.

3. Remove lower drive shaft assembly.

4. Remove lower flex cable, wipe clean and apply a thin coat
(1/2 oz. (15ml)) of high temperature automotive grease.

5. Install lower flex cable. Carefully fit lower drive shaft assembly
into coupler (B) to decal assembly line (C) making sure inner
lower flex cable engages into the upper drive shaft mount.

B

C

D

A

D

B

C

Drive Shaft (Upper)

1. Remove coupler from upper drive shaft assembly by loosening
clamping screw (E) and removing set screw (F).

2. Remove upper flex cable, wipe clean and apply a thin coat (1/2
oz. (15ml)) of high temperature automotive grease.

3. Install upper flex cable. Make sure that the flex cable engages
into the clutch mount and also into the coupler mount.

4. Install set screw (F) and tighten clamping screw (E).

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GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN REPLACEMENT

W ARNING DANGER

Never try to replace or adjust guide bar and saw chain with engine running. This saw chain is VERY sharp, wear
heavy gloves to protect your hands when handling it. Wear eye protection meeting CE or ANSI specification
Z87.1.

Guide Bar Replacement / Installation

Level 3

Tools Required: 10 mm (13/32 in.) Wrench, Screwdriver

• Remove two (2) 10 mm (13/32 in.) guide bar nuts (A) and relieve

saw chain tension turning screw (B) counter clockwise.

• Remove sprocket cover.

• Free saw chain from sprocket and remove from guide bar. If guide

bar is okay proceed to saw chain installation.

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• Slide guide bar forward and remove from cutting attachment.

Install new guide bar sliding it onto the cutting attachment as far
as possible.

• Turn saw chain adjustment screw until adjusting pin (C) fits into

round hole in guide bar.

Saw Chain Installation

Level 3

• Install new saw chain onto guide bar. Make sure cutting links are

faced towards the nose of the guide bar.

• Engage saw chain with sprocket.

• Secure sprocket cover with (2) two guide bar nuts.

• Follow instruction for adjusting saw chain tension page 12.

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FILING SAW CHAIN

Level 3.

Tools Required: 4.5 mm round File P/N 89751001130;

Flat File P/N 89751100230;
Depth Gauge P/N 89751400232

IMPORTANT

Dull or damaged cutters will result in poor cutting performance,
increased vibration and premature chain failure.

WARNING DANGER

Always stop engine and wear gloves when filing saw chain,
otherwise serious personal injury may result.

1. Set round file (A) in cutter at 30° angle. One fifth (1/5) of the file

should be exposed above top cutter edge.

2. Keep file horizontal in cutter and file in one direction.

3. File until cutter top and side bevel edges are sharp without nicks.

4. Place depth gauge tool (B) firmly on top of cutter with .025" slot
and end against front cutter raker. File cutter raker with flat file
until flush with top of depth gauge.

5. Finish cutter sharpening by rounding front raker edge (C) with
flat file.

6. Properly filed cutter is as shown.

7. Apply clean oil and rotate saw chain slowly to wash away filings.

8. If saw chain is coated or clogged with resin, clean in kerosene
then soak in oil.

(SIDE PLATE ANGLE)

(TOP PLATE ANGLE)

(TOP PLATE CUTTING ANGLE)

(DEPTH GAUGE)

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SERVICING INFORMATION

PARTS

Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWERTM Parts and Assemblies
for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO
Dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the Model
Number, Type number and Serial Number of the unit with you. You
can find all three numbers on the engine housing. For future refer­ence, write them in the space provided below.

Model No. _____________ Type No. ____________ SN. __________

SERVICE

Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed
by an Authorized ECHO Service Dealer. For the name and address of
the Authorized ECHO Service Dealer nearest you, ask your retailer or
call: 1-800-432-ECHO (3246). When presenting your unit for
Warranty service/repairs, proof of purchase is required.

ECHO CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT

If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application,
operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO
Consumer Product Support Department at 1-800-673-1558 from 8:00
am to 5:00 pm (Central Standard Time) Monday through Friday.
Before calling, please know the model and serial number of your unit
to help your Consumer Product Support Representative.

WARRANTY CARD

This card is our means of registering all original owners of ECHO
equipment. The card plus proof of purchase provides you the assurance
that authorized warranty work will be done. It also provides a direct
link between you and ECHO if we find it necessary to contact you.

ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT MANUALS

Safety Manuals P/N X752000000 are available, free of charge, from
your ECHO dealer or by contacting Echo Incorporated, 400 Oakwood
Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047.
Operator's and Parts Manuals are available for purchase from your
ECHO dealer or directly from ECHO. [See ordering instructions at
the end of this manual.]

DEALER?

Call

1-800-432-ECHO

CONSUMER PRODUCT

SUPPORT

1-800-673-1558

8 - 5 Mon - Fri C.S.T.

ECHO Incorporated
400 Oakwood Road

Lake Zurich, IL 60047

Technical Publications Orders

ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

To obtain a Parts Catalog or Operator's Manual send a check or money order for $2.00 per Parts Catalog or $1.50 per
Operator's Manual made payable to ECHO, INCORPORATED. State on a sheet of paper model number and serial
number of the ECHO unit you have, part number of the manual (if known), your name and address and mail to address
above.

Available Parts Lists

PAS-2100 TYPE 1/1E S/N 001001 & UP PART NUMBER99922203018
PAS-2400 TYPE 1/1E S/N 001001 & UP PART NUMBER99922203019
SRM-2100SB Type 1/1E S/N 001001 & Up PART NUMBER99922202870
SRM-2400SB Type 1/1E S/N 001001 & Up PART NUMBER99922202871
Power PrunerTM ATTACHMENT 99944200530 PART NUMBER 99922202970

ECHO, INCORPORATED

400 OAKWOOD ROAD

LAKE ZURICH, IL 60047