Echo 260 Pole Saw User Manual


 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................. 2
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 3
The Operator’s Manual ................................................................................................................ 3
The Safety Manual....................................................................................................................... 3
Servicing Information ......................................................................................................................... 3
Parts/Serial Number..................................................................................................................... 3
Service......................................................................................................................................... 3
Echo Consumer Product Support ................................................................................................ 3
Warranty Registration .................................................................................................................. 3
Additional or Replacement Manuals ............................................................................................ 4
Safety................................................................................................................................................. 4
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information..................................................................... 4
International Symbols .................................................................................................................. 5
Personal Condition and Safety Equipment .................................................................................. 5
Guide Bar and Saw Chain ........................................................................................................... 7
Kickback....................................................................................................................................... 9
Equipment.................................................................................................................................... 9
Description....................................................................................................................................... 10
Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Assembly ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Power Head Shaft/Lower Shaft Assembly................................................................................. 12
Front Loop Handle Removal...................................................................................................... 12
Saw Chain Adjustment............................................................................................................... 13
Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 14
Lubricating the Guide Bar and Saw Chain................................................................................. 14
Pruning Techniques................................................................................................................... 15
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 16
Skill Levels................................................................................................................................. 16
Maintenance Intervals................................................................................................................ 16
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................. 16
Guide Bar and Saw Chain Replacement ................................................................................... 17
Filing Standard Saw Chain ........................................................................................................ 19
Storage ............................................................................................................................................ 21
Storage Hook Installation........................................................................................................... 21
Specifications................................................................................................................................... 22
Warranty Statements ....................................................................................................................... 23
Notes ............................................................................................................................................... 25