Echo PPF-280 Pole Saw User Manual


 
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guIde bar and saw chaIn replacement
WARNING
Never try to replace or adjust guide bar and saw chain with engine running. Always disconnect spark plug wire
before servicing guide bar and saw chain. This saw chain is VERY sharp, wear heavy gloves to protect your hands
when handling it. Wear eye protection meeting CE or ANSI specication Z87.1.
Guide Bar Replacement / Installation
Level 2
1. Remove two (2) 6 mm guide bar nuts (A) and guide bar cover
screw (B), and turn saw chain tension adjustment screw (C) coun-
terclockwise to release tension.
2. Remove guide bar cover (D).
3. Remove guide bar and saw chain from gear case and sprocket.
4. Remove chain from guide bar and check guide bar for damage and
excessive or uneven wear. Replace guide bar if necessary.
A
C
D
B
lubrIcatIon
Drive Shaft
Level 2
Parts Required: Lithium Base Grease.
IMPORTANT
Drive shaft must be lubricated with high temperature automotive
grease every 25 hours of operation, otherwise drive shaft assembly
overheating and failure can result.
1. Remove cutting attachment locator screw (A).
2. Loosen two (2) bolts (B).
3. Remove cutting attachment assembly.
4. Remove ex cable, wipe clean and apply a thin coating (15 ml) of
high temperature grease.
5. Slide the exible cable back in the drive housing. DO NOT get
dirt on the ex cable.
6. Install and secure cutting attachment assembly.
B
A