Echo PPT-260 I, 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.
Copyright© 2003 By Echo, Incorporated
All Rights Reserved.
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
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ..3
Safety .........................................................................3
- Decals .................................................................3
- International Symbols......................................... 4
Safety Instructions .................................................... 4
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment .........4
- Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions ............5
- Equipment ...........................................................5
- Safe Operation ....................................................6
- Kickback .............................................................6
Emission Control........................................................ 7
Description ................................................................7
- Contents .............................................................7
Specifications........................................................... 10
Assembly .................................................................11
- Drive Shaft/Power Head ................................... 11
- Cutting Attachment to Drive Shaft Installation 11
- Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads................. 12
- Saw Chain Tension Adjustment .......................13
Pre-Operation ...........................................................14
- Fuel ................................................................... 14
- Lubricating the Guide Bar and Saw Chain ........ 15
- Adjusting Automatic Oiler................................ 15
Operation .................................................................16
- Starting Cold Engine .........................................16
- Starting Warm Engine....................................... 17
- Stopping Engine ...............................................18
- Pruning Techniques ......................................... 18
Maintenance ............................................................19
- Skill Levels ........................................................19
- Maintenance Intervals ...................................... 19
- Air Filter ............................................................20
- Fuel Filter ..........................................................20
- Spark Plug......................................................... 21
- Cooling System Cleaning.................................. 21
- Exhaust System................................................. 22
- Carburetor Adjustment .....................................23
- Guide Bar and Saw Chain Replacement ............ 24
- Filing Saw Chain ............................................... 25
Troubleshooting ......................................................26
Storage..................................................................... 27
Servicing Information............................................... 28
- Parts and Service .............................................. 28
- ECHO Consumer Product Support ..................... 28
- Warranty Card ................................................... 28
- Additional or Replacement Manuals .................. 28
- Supplement SUP2223726 .................................. 28
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.