Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 User Manual

POWER PRUNER
TM
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
1
Power Pruner
TM
Operator's Manual
MODEL: PPT-265
WARNING
X770001100
06/07
X7702090600
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's
Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe
operation.

Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 Specifications

General

Engine Type	2-stroke
Displacement	25.4 cc
Bar Length	10 inches
Weight	9.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity	17.9 fl. oz (530 ml)
Dry Weight	9.5 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity	17.9 fl. oz (530 ml)
Chain Pitch	3/8 in.
Chain Gauge	0.050 inch

Summary

Introduction and Manual Guidance

Operator's Manual Overview

Read and understand this manual for specifications and operation information.

Safety Manual Overview

Read and understand this manual for hazards and safety measures.

Safety Information and Symbols

Understanding Safety Alerts

Explains safety alert symbols (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION) and key words.

International Safety Symbols

Personal Condition and Safety Equipment

Protective Gear Requirements

Details required eye, face, head, hand, and hearing protection.

Appropriate Clothing and Footwear

Safe Operation and Kickback Prevention

Understanding and Avoiding Kickback

Explains kickback causes and prevention through proper grip and technique.

Equipment and Emission Control

Guide Bar and Saw Chain Inspection

Instructions for inspecting the cutting attachment for safe operation.

Power Pruner Component Identification

Key Operational Components

Describes essential parts like the power head, throttle, starter, choke, and purge bulb.

Cutting and Transmission Components

Safety and Control Components

Cutting Attachment Installation

Attaching Cutting Attachment to Drive Shaft

Detailed steps for installing the cutting attachment onto the drive shaft.

Saw Chain Tension Adjustment

Adjusting Saw Chain Tension

Provides a step-by-step guide for correctly adjusting the saw chain tension.

Fueling Procedures and Requirements

Fuel Requirements

Details required gasoline octane and approved two-stroke oil specifications.

Safe Fuel Handling

Provides critical safety instructions for handling flammable fuel.

Fuel Mixing and Storage

Fuel Mixing Instructions

Step-by-step guide for mixing gasoline and two-stroke oil at a 50:1 ratio.

Lubrication System

Automatic Oiling System Operation

Details on filling the automatic oiler reservoir and its function.

Adjusting Automatic Oiler Volume

Starting a Cold Engine

Pre-Start Checks

Recoil Starter Procedure

Detailed steps for pulling the recoil starter to initiate engine start.

Operation and Pruning Techniques

Engine Stopping Procedure

Pruning Techniques for Branches

Pruning Large Limbs Method

Saw Chain Filing and Sharpening

Sharpening Saw Chain Cutters

Adjusting Depth Gauges

Troubleshooting Engine Problems

Engine Won't Start or Starts Hard

Identifies common causes and remedies for starting issues.

Engine Runs Poorly or Dies

Addresses issues with engine performance, acceleration, or stalling.

Engine Does Not Crank

Outlines potential causes and solutions for a non-cranking engine.