Echo Power Pruner PPT-300ES

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In t r o d u c t I o n
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. You will nd it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and
SAFETY messages.
t h e o p e r a t o r 's m a n u a l
Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in
a safe place for future reference. It contains specications and
information for operation, starting, stopping, maintenance,
storage, and assembly specic to this product.
ta b l e o f co n t e n t s
Introduction ................................................................2
- The Operator's Manual ........................................2
Safety .........................................................................3
- Manual Safety Symbols and Important
Information .........................................................3
- International Symbols .........................................3
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment .........4
- Kickback .............................................................6
- Equipment ...........................................................7
Description .................................................................8
Contents ...................................................................10
Assembly..................................................................10
- Handle Shaft/Drive Shaft ..................................10
- Handle Shaft/Power Head ................................. 11
- Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads ................12
- Cutting Attachment to Drive Shaft Installation 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 ......................................25
- Guide Bar and Saw Chain Replacement ...........26
- Filing Saw Chain ..............................................28
Troubleshooting .......................................................29
Storage .....................................................................30
Specications ...........................................................31
Declarations .............................................................32
Specications, 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.