Echo PPT-260/261 Trimmer User Manual


 
SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER ATTACHMENT
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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DESCRIPTION
The ECHO product you have 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 LIST
_____ 1 - Shaft Hedge Clipper Attachment
_____ 1 - Operators Manual
_____ 1 - Hedge Clipper Safety Manual
_____ 1 - Blade Cover
_____ 1 - Safety Glasses
_____ 1 - Warranty Registration Card
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1. CUTTING BLADES - Double reciprocating blades mounted to a blade support bar. Double sided blades are capable
of cutting on either side of the blade.
2. GEAR TENSION RELEASE LEVER - Moving lever up releases tension on gears to permit adjustment of blade
cutting angle when indexing lever is pressed. The gear tension release lever MUST be placed in the down position to
remove internal gear play before operating the hedge clipper. The gear tension lever DOES NOT secure gear box
angle setting.
3. INDEXING LEVER - Spring loaded lever that engages with a notch every 15 degrees, from the straight (in line with
shaft tube) position to right angle with the shaft tube.
4. ADAPTER - Allows Hedge Clipper Attachment to be rotated 360 degrees (in 90 degrees increments) on the Power
Pruner
TM
shaft tube.
5. CLAMP - Provides secure attachment to Power Pruner
TM
shaft.
6. ATTACHMENT HANDLE - Provides secure handgrip for adjusting cutting blade angle.
7. GREASE FITTINGS - Grease gear case every 15-20 hours of operation or on a weekly schedule.
8. BLADE COVER - Used to cover blades during transport and storage. Remove blade cover before operating unit.
9. SAFETY VIDEO - (Not included with unit) P/N 99922202800 English version and P/N 99922203513 Spanish version are
available at a cost of $5.00 from ECHO, INC. or any authorized ECHO dealer. The video overviews safety precautions
and proper operating techniques and is supplemental to the Safety Manual. Read and understand the Safety Manual
for complete information on safe operation.
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