Echo PPF-280 - Manual (Page 21)

PPF-280 OPERATION
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© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.
Stopping Engine
1. Throttle
Release throttle trigger and allow engine to return to idle
before shutting off engine.
2. Stop Switch
Move stop switch button (A) backward to STOP position.
If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP
position, close choke - COLD START position - to stall
engine. Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using unit again.
Pruning Techniques
Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause
unconsciousness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position
unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body.
The Power Pruner TM is designed for light to medium trimming of limbs and branches up to 203mm (8 in.) in
diameter. Follow these tips for successful operation.
• Plan cut carefully. Check direction branch will fall.
• Plan retreat path from falling branch. Cut branches bounce
when striking ground.
• Long branches should be removed in several pieces.
• Do not stand directly beneath branch being cut.
• When ready to cut:
Hold "cutting shoe" against branch. This will prevent whipping
of the branch. DO NOT use back and forth sawing action.
• Look out for branch immediately behind the branch being cut.
If saw chain hits rear branch damage to saw chain and guide
bar may occur..
• Accelerate to full throttle.
• Ease cutting pressure when nearing end of cut to maintain
control
• When pruning a limb 102 mm (4 in.) diameter or larger cut as
follows.
1. Under cut 1/4 limb diameter near tree trunk.
A
Correct
Guide against branch
Not Correct