Echo PPF-280 - Manual (Page 2)

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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 ................................................................... 11
Assembly.................................................................. 11
- Cutting Attachment to Drive Shaft Installation 11
- Drive Shaft / Power Head .................................12
- Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads ................13
- Saw Chain Tension Adjustment ........................14
Operation ..................................................................15
- Fuel ...................................................................15
- Lubricating the Guide Bar and Saw Chain .......17
- Adjusting Automatic Oiler ................................17
- Starting Cold Engine .........................................18
- Starting Warm Engine .......................................19
- Stopping Engine ................................................19
- Pruning Techniques ...........................................20
Maintenance .............................................................21
- Skill Levels .......................................................21
- Maintenance Intervals .......................................21
- Air Filter ...........................................................22
- Fuel Filter ..........................................................22
- Spark Plug .........................................................23
- Cooling System Cleaning .................................23
- Exhaust System .................................................24
- Carburetor Adjustment ......................................26
- High Altitude Operation .................................26
- Lubrication ........................................................27
- Guide Bar and Saw Chain Replacement ...........27
- Filing Saw Chain ..............................................30
Troubleshooting .......................................................31
Storage .....................................................................32
Specifications ...........................................................33
Warranty Statements ................................................34
Servicing Information ..............................................36
- Parts/Serial Number ..........................................36
- Service ..............................................................36
- ECHO Consumer Product Support ...................36
- Warranty Card ...................................................36
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ................36
Specifications, 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.
I
nTroduCTIon
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 will find both easy to use and full of
helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages.
The operaTor
'
s manual
Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Contains specifications and
information for safety, operation, maintenance, storage, and assembly
specific to this product.
The safeTy manual
Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Explains possible hazards
and the measures you should take to insure safe operation.