Echo PPF-280 Introduction, Operators manual, Safety manual, Table of Contents

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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 reference. 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 reference. 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		8
Description		8
Contents		11
Assembly		11
- Cutting Attachment to Drive Shaft Installation.11
- Drive Shaft / Power Head		12
- Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads		13
-	Saw Chain Tension Adjustment	14
Operation		15
-	Fuel	15
- Lubricating the Guide Bar and Saw Chain		17
-	Adjusting Automatic Oiler	17
-	Starting Cold Engine	18
-	Starting Warm Engine	19
-	Stopping Engine	19
-	Pruning Techniques	20

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All Rights Reserved.

Maintenance		21
-	Skill Levels	21
-	Maintenance Intervals	21
-	Air Filter	22
-	Fuel Filter	22
-	Spark Plug	23
-	Cooling System Cleaning	23
-	Exhaust System	24
-	Carburetor Adjustment	26
	- High Altitude Operation	26
-	Lubrication	27
- Guide Bar and Saw Chain Replacement		27
-	Filing Saw Chain	30
Troubleshooting		31
Storage		32
Specifications		33
Warranty Statements		34
Servicing Information		40
-	Parts/Serial Number	40
-	Service	40
- ECHO Consumer Product Support		40
-	Warranty Card	40
-	Additional or Replacement Manuals	40

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.