Echo PPF-210, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...r s Manual MODEL PPF 210 WARNING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesanOperator s ManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodforproperandsafe operation Failuretodosocouldresultinserousinjury X750008011 12 05 X7502307001 ...

Page 2: ...y Symbols and Important Information 3 International Symbols 3 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment 3 Kickback 6 Equipment 7 EmissionControl 7 Description 8 Contents 10 Assembly 10 Cutting Attachment to Drive Shaft Installation 10 3 FootExtensionInstallation 11 Saw Chain Tension Adjustment 11 Pre Operation 12 Fuel 12 Lubricating the Guide Bar and Saw Chain 13 Adjusting Automatic Oiler 13 Startin...

Page 3: ...al Wear eyes ears and head protection Fuel and oil mixture Finger Severing Safety Alert Avoid all power lines This unit is not insu lated against electri cal current Do not operate closer than 15 M 50 ft from electrical haz ards Keep bystanders at least 15 meters 50 feet away Plan retreat path from falling objects Wear hand protection Use two handed DO NOT smoke near fuel INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS Sym...

Page 4: ...e safety shoes or boots with non skid soles DONOTWEAROPENTOEDSHOES DONOTOPERATEUNITBAREFOOTED Hot Humid Weather Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler Vibration and Cold It is believed that a condition called Raynaud s Phenomenon which affects the fingers of cer...

Page 5: ...njuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers hands arms and shoulders may cause soreness swelling numbness weakness and extreme pain in those areas Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury RSI An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CTS which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a v...

Page 6: ...he operator or any one standing close by Hold the Power PrunerTM firmly with both hands with thumbs and fingers encircling the front and rear handles Be aware of the down and outward path the pruner will take after the cut is made KICKBACK Kickback may occur when the moving saw chain at the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an object or when the wood closes in and pinches the saw chain in the c...

Page 7: ...y result from the use of non approved guide bar and saw chain combinations ECHO INC will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO for use with this unit Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual Check unit for loose missing nuts bolts and screws Tighten and or replace as needed Inspect fuel lines t...

Page 8: ... your unit Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc tions on them If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information Engine Cover P N 89016022660 P N 89016006361 Hot Decal near muffler ...

Page 9: ... operating technique 13 SHOULDER HARNESS An adjustable strap that suspends the unit from the operator 14 RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Pull handle slowly until recoil starter engages then quickly and firmly When engine starts return handle slowly DO NOT let handle snap back or damage will occur 15 SPARKARRESTOR CATALYTICMUFFLER MUFFLER Themufflerorcatalyticmufflercontrolsexhaustnoise and emission The spar...

Page 10: ... 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 __ Power Head Drive Shaft Assembly __ Cutting Attachment __ Operator s Manual __ Safety Manual __ Warranty Registration Card __ Warranty Statement __ 1 T Wrench Combination screwdriver spark plug socket __ 1 4mmHexWrench __ Safety Glasses...

Page 11: ... the steps outlined in Cutting Attachment to Drive Shaft Installation to install the cutting attachment to the extension A A B D D C E F B A SAW CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT WARNING DANGER Always wear gloves when handling saw chain otherwise serious personal injury may result To Adjust Saw Chain Tension 1 Loosen two 2 6 mm guide bar nuts A located on cutting attach ment using the T wrench provided 2 T...

Page 12: ...ontaining methyl wood alcohol is NOT approved TwoStrokeOil Atwo strokeengineoilmeetingISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O FC Standards must be used Echo brand premium Power Blend TM Universal 2 Stroke Oil meets these standards Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO L EGDandJ A S O FCcertifiedoil suchasEchopremiumPower Blend TM will void the two stroke engine w...

Page 13: ...assure adequate lubrication Refill the oil reservois with each tank of fuel IMPORTANT To prevent plastic deterioration do not use synthetic or silicone based oil ADJUSTING AUTOMATIC OILER Tools required 10x19mm 13 32x3 4 T Wrench 1 Remove two 2 6 mm guide bar retaining nuts and sprocket cover 2 From bottom of gear case turn adjustment screw A clockwise to decrease oil volume counter clockwise to i...

Page 14: ... bystanders at least 15 m 50 ft from starting area otherwise serious personal injury may result 4 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Firmly grasp right hand grip and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position Rapidly pull recoil starter handle rope D until enginefires ormaximumfiv...

Page 15: ... Bulb Pump purge bulb C until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 3 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat clear area and pullthe recoil starter handle D until the engine fires NOTE If engine does not start after 5 pulls use Cold Start Procedure STOPPING ENGINE 1 Throttle Release throttle and allow engine to return to idle before ...

Page 16: ...ws 1 Under cut 1 4 limb diameter near tree trunk 2 Finish top cut slightly farther out on limb 3 Flush cut stub at trunk DO NOT use for felling or bucking MAINTENANCE Your ECHO Power PrunerTM is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service Regular scheduled maintenance will help your pruner achieve that goal If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools you may want to t...

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Page 18: ...ity is installed with the original side out NOTE Carburetor adjustment may be needed after air filter cleaning replacement See Carburetor Adjustment Section FUEL FILTER Level1 Tools Required 200 250 mm 8 10 in length of wire with one end bent into a hook clean rag funnel and an approved fuel container Parts Required 90008REPOWERTM AIR FUEL FILTER KIT WARNING DANGER FuelisVERYflammable Useextremeca...

Page 19: ...m 130 150in lb COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING Level2 Tools Required Screwdriver 3mmHexwrench 25or50mm 1or 2 in cleaning brush Parts Required None IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the engine Overheating and engine seizure can occur when Air intakes are blocked preventing ...

Page 20: ... the front and one in the muffler cover Lift the cover from the engine and lay to the front of the Power PrunerTM NOTE The spark plug lead and grommet remain installed in the engine cover 3 Use the brush to remove dirt from cylinder fins 4 Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank 5 Assemble components in reverse order ...

Page 21: ... deposits from muffler components NOTE When cleaning carbon deposit be careful not to damage the catalyticelementinsidemuffler 6 Replace screen if it is cracked plugged or has holes burned through 7 Assemble components in reverse order NOTE When installing the engine cover be certain the tabs of the metal deflector shield are in the slot of the engine cover Cylinder Exhaust Port Level3 IMPORTANT T...

Page 22: ... and the carburetor is set in compli ance with emissions regulations This carburetor does not have acceleration and high speed adjustment needles 1 Before adjusting the carburetor clean or replace the air filter and spark arrestor screen 2 Start engine and run for several minutes to reach operating temperature 3 Check idle speed and reset if necessary If a tachometer is avail able idle speed screw...

Page 23: ...f necessary 5 Turn saw chain tension adjuster slot B counterclockwise until it stops 6 Install chain on guide bar with cutters on top of bar facing toward bar tip 7 Install guide bar and chain on gear case engaging chain with drive sprocket D 8 Turn tension adjustment slot clockwise to take up slack in saw chain 9 Install sprocket guard C and tighten guide bar nuts finger tight 10 Adjust chain ten...

Page 24: ...be exposed above top cutter edge 2 Keep file horizontal in cutter and file in one direction 3 File until cutter top and side bevel edges are sharp without nicks 4 Place depth gauge tool B firmly on top of cutter with 025 in slot and end against front cutter raker File cutter raker with flat file until flush with top of depth gauge 5 Finish cutter sharpening by rounding front raker edge C with flat...

Page 25: ... v i t c e f e d g u l P n i 6 2 0 0 m m 5 6 o t t s u j d A e c a l p e r r o n a e l C e c a l p e r r o n a e l C g u l p e c a l p e R e n i g n E s n u r r o s e i d t u b t o n s e o d e t a r e l e c c a y l r e p o r p r e t l i f r i A y t r i d r e t l i f r i A r a e w l a m r o N e c a l p e r r o n a e l C r e t l i f l e u F y t r i d r e t l i f l e u F s e u d i s e r s t n a n i m...

Page 26: ... or personal injury may result Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time 30 days or longer without performing protective storage mainte nance which includes the following 1 Store unit in a dry dust free place out of the reach of children WARNING DANGER Do not store in enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or reach an open flame or spark or serious personal injury may result 7 Remov...

Page 27: ...two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline 89 Octane unleaded DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Oil PowerBlendTM PremiumUniversal2 StrokeOil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 45lit 15 2USfl oz RecoilStarterSystem AutomaticRecoilStarter Clutch CentrifugalType Sprocket Type 6 tooth spur 9 53 mm 3 8 inch pitch Shaft Tube Assembly 25 4mm 1in GalvanizedSteel Power Transm...

Page 28: ... SUPPORT If you require assistance or have questions concerning the applica tion operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO ConsumerProductSupportDepartmentat1 800 673 1558from8 30am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and serial number of your unit to help your Consumer Product Support Representative WARRANTY REGISTRATION...