Echo PPT-265S Pole Saw User Manual


 
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Copyright© 2010 By Echo, Incorporated
All Rights Reserved.
In t r o d u c t I o n
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
nd both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.
t h e o p e r a t o r 's m a n u a l
Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it
in a safe place for future refenence. It contains specications
and information for operation, starting, stopping, mainte-
nance, storage, and assembly specic to this product.
t h e s a f e t y m a n u a l
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 Pruner
TM
and what measures
you should take to make their use safer.
ta b l e o f co n t e n t s
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 .............................................................................12
Assembly............................................................................12
- Handle Shaft/Drive Shaft (PPT-265) .........................12
- Handle Shaft/Power Head ..........................................13
- Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads ..........................14
- Cutting Attachment to Drive Shaft Installation .........15
- Saw Chain Tension Adjustment .................................16
Operation ............................................................................17
- Fuel ............................................................................17
- Lubricating the Guide Bar and Saw Chain ................19
- Adjusting Automatic Oiler .........................................19
- Starting Cold Engine ..................................................20
- Starting Warm Engine ................................................21
- Stopping Engine .........................................................22
- Pruning Techniques ....................................................22
Maintenance .......................................................................23
- Skill Levels ................................................................23
- Maintenance Intervals ................................................23
- Air Filter .....................................................................24
- Fuel Filter ...................................................................24
- Spark Plug ..................................................................25
- Cooling System Cleaning ..........................................25
- Exhaust System ..........................................................26
- Carburetor Adjustment ...............................................28
- High Altitude Operation ..........................................28
- Guide Bar and Saw Chain Replacement ....................29
- Filing Saw Chain........................................................32
Troubleshooting .................................................................33
Storage ...............................................................................34
Specications .....................................................................35
Warranty Statements ..........................................................36
Servicing Information ........................................................40
- Parts............................................................................40
- Service ........................................................................40
- ECHO Consumer Product Support ............................40
- Warranty Card ............................................................40
- Additional or Replacement Manuals .........................40
Specications, 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.