Echo PPF-280 - Manual (Page 2)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS PPF-280
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
Warranty 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 ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative) ...................................................................................................... 10
EPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER III........................................................................................... 10
Description ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
Contents........................................................................................................................................................... 13
Assembly ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Cutting Attachment to Drive Shaft Installation ........................................................................................... 14
Drive Shaft/Power Head ............................................................................................................................ 14
Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads .......................................................................................................... 15
Saw Chain Tension Adjustment ................................................................................................................ 15
Operation ......................................................................................................................................................... 16
Fuel............................................................................................................................................................ 16
Lubricating the Guide Bar and Saw Chain ................................................................................................ 18
Starting Cold Engine.................................................................................................................................. 19
Starting Warm Engine ............................................................................................................................... 20
Stopping Engine ........................................................................................................................................ 21
Pruning Techniques................................................................................................................................... 21
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................... 23
Skill Levels................................................................................................................................................. 23
Maintenance Intervals ............................................................................................................................... 23
Air Filter ................................................................................................................................................... 24
Fuel Filter................................................................................................................................................... 24
Cooling System ......................................................................................................................................... 25
Exhaust System......................................................................................................................................... 26
Carburetor Adjustment .............................................................................................................................. 27
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................................. 28
Guide Bar and Saw Chain Replacement................................................................................................... 28
Saw Chain Tension Adjustment ................................................................................................................ 30
Filing Standard Saw Chain ........................................................................................................................ 30
TroubleShooting .............................................................................................................................................. 33
Storage ............................................................................................................................................................ 34
Long Term Storage (Over 30 Days) .......................................................................................................... 34
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................... 35
Warranty Statements ....................................................................................................................................... 36
Notes................................................................................................................................................................ 38