Echo POWER PRUNER PPF-2100 TYPE 1/1E User Manual

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OWER

RUNER

PERATOR

ANUAL

PERATION

WARNING DANGER

Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions which can
cause serious injury or death.

• Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual,

and instructions for safe operation.

• Before starting the unit, equip yourself and any other person

working within the 15 M (50 ft.) Safety Zone with the required
Protective Equipment and clothing.

• Always evaluate the area being cut for overhead hazards, such as

dead branches which may fall and strike the operator or helpers.

• Be aware of branches bouncing when striking the ground.
• Larger branches should be removed in sections.
• During operation, the complete unit, especially the shaft tube

and bearing housing may become very hot, too hot to
touch. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation.

STARTING

COLD

ENGINE

WARNING DANGER

The cutting attachment should not move at idle. If cutting attach-
ment moves, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjust-
ment" instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer,
otherwise serious personal injury may result.

Stop Switch - Start/Run.
Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP
position.

Choke - Cold Start.
Move choke (B) to “Cold Start” Position.

Primer Bulb -Purge.
Pump primer bulb (C) 10 times. Fuel will be visible and flow freely in
the clear fuel tank return line.

WARNING DANGER

Inspect starting area for hazards such as rocks, glass, debris etc.
which could be contacted by the cutting attachment when starting.
Keep helpers and bystanders at least 15 M (50 ft.) from starting
area, otherwise serious personal injury may result.

Lay the pruner on a flat clear area. 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 engine fires (or maximum five [5] pulls).