Echo PPT-266H - Manual (Page 2)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PPT-266/H
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
Product Registration .................................................................................................................... 3
Additional or Replacement Manuals ............................................................................................ 4
Safety................................................................................................................................................. 4
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ..................................................................... 4
International Symbols .................................................................................................................. 5
Personal Condition and Safety Equipment .................................................................................. 6
Kickback....................................................................................................................................... 9
Equipment.................................................................................................................................. 10
Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative) ...................................................................................... 11
EPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER III ........................................................................... 11
Description....................................................................................................................................... 12
Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 15
Assembly ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Drive Shaft/Handle Assembly .................................................................................................... 16
Drive Shaft/Power Head ............................................................................................................ 16
Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads........................................................................................... 16
Cutting Attachment to Drive Shaft Installation ........................................................................... 17
Saw Chain Tension Adjustment................................................................................................. 18
Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 19
Fuel ............................................................................................................................................ 19
Lubricating the Guide Bar and Saw Chain................................................................................. 21
Starting Cold Engine .................................................................................................................. 22
Starting Warm Engine................................................................................................................ 23
Stopping Engine......................................................................................................................... 24
Pruning Techniques ................................................................................................................... 24
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 26
Skill Levels ................................................................................................................................. 26
Maintenance Intervals................................................................................................................ 26
Air Filter...................................................................................................................................... 27
Fuel Filter ................................................................................................................................... 27
Cooling System.......................................................................................................................... 28
Exhaust System ......................................................................................................................... 29
Carburetor Adjustment............................................................................................................... 30
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................. 31
Guide Bar and Saw Chain Replacement ................................................................................... 32
Filing Standard Saw Chain ........................................................................................................ 33
TroubleShooting ............................................................................................................................. 35
Storage ............................................................................................................................................ 36
Long Term Storage (Over 30 Days)........................................................................................... 36
Specifications................................................................................................................................... 37
Warranty Statements ....................................................................................................................... 38