Echo Power Pruner PP-1200 User manual

Power PrunerTM
Operator'sManual
MODEL 99946400050
Circle Saw Attachment
FOR MODELS: PP-1200, PP-1250,
PP-1260, PP-1400,
PPT-2100, PPT-230/231
PPT-2400, PPT-260/261
PPFD-2400
X7502300800 89865022260
08/03
ENGLISH
FRANCAIS
ESPAÑOL
WARNING DANGER
Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully. ECHOprovidesan
Operator'sManualandaSafetyManual,withyourHedgeClipperAttachment. These
manualsmustbereadandunderstoodforproperandsafeoperation,otherwise
seriouspersonalinjurymayresult.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ...............................................................2
- The Operator's Manual........................................2
- Contents .............................................................2
ManualSafety Symbols &Important Information .....3
Safety .........................................................................3
- Decals..................................................................4
- Kickout ................................................................4
Assembly ...................................................................5
- CircleSawAttachmentInstallation.....................5
Operation ...................................................................6
- Pruning Techniques ...........................................6
- Maintenance .......................................................7
- CircleSawBladeReplacement ............................7
ServicingInformation.................................................8
- Parts....................................................................8
- Service ................................................................8
- ECHOConsumerProductSupport......................8
- Warranty Card ....................................................8
- Additional or Replacement Manuals .................. 8
- Manual Ordering Instructions ............................8
Specifications,descriptions and illustrativematerialin
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.
CopyRight©2003ByEcho,Incorporated
All Rights Reserved.
CONTENTS
• CircleSawAttachment
• Tool, Spanner
• Operator’s Manual
INTRODUCTION
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 found in the same package. You will
find both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.
IMPORTANT
This attachment is designed for use with Echo's Power PrunersTM. Use of this attachment with any other ECHO
Product will cause premature gear case failure and void the warranty.
THE OPERATOR'SMANUAL
Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
place for future refenence. It contains specifications and information for
operation, starting, stopping, maintenance, storage, and assembly
specific to this product.
THE SAFETY MANUAL
Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
place for future refenence. It explains possible hazards involved with the
use of Power PrunerTM and what measures you should take to make their
use safer.

POWER PRUNERTM CIRCLE SAW ATTACHMENT
OPERATOR'SMANUAL 3
SAFETY
WARNING DANGER
Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated
areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause
serious injury or death.
• Wear eye, face, head, hearing, hand and proper clothing for protec-
tion.
• Review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contribu-
tor to unsafe conditions. DO NOT operate unit if any wires (power,
telephone, cable, etc.) are closer than 15m (50 ft.) to any part of the
operator or unit. Power PrunerTM are not insulated against electrical
current.
• Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and
animalspreventedfrom coming nearer than 15 m(50ft.)whilethe
Power Pruner is in use.
• Before each use inspect the entire attachment for breaks or cracks. If
theattachment is damagedin any wayrepair it immediately.DO NOT
USEADAMAGEDATTACHMENT.
• Use only a sharp, properly secured blade approved by ECHO for the
PowerPrunerCircleSawAttachment.
• ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices
or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO
for use with this unit.
• Always evaluate the area being cut for overhead hazards, such as
dead branches which may fall and strike the operator or helpers.
WARNING DANGER
Serious injury may result from the use of non approved blade. Read
and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual.
IMPORTANT Theenclosedmessage
provides information necessary for the
protection of the unit.
NOTE Thisenclosedmessageprovidestipsfor
use, care and maintenance of the unit.
This symbol accompanied by the words WARNING and
DANGER calls attention to an act or condition that can lead
to serious personal injury to operator and bystanders.
The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown
within the circle is prohibited.
MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS & IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety
alerts and helpful, information messages preceded by symbols or key
words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words
and what they mean to you.

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KICKOUT
WARNING DANGER
Kickout can lead to dangerous loss of control of the Power
PrunerTM and result in serious injury to the operator or any one
standing close by. Hold the Power PrunerTM firmly with both hands
with thumbs and fingers encircling the front and rear handles. Be
aware of the down and outward path the pruner will take after the
cut is made.
Kickout may occur when the moving saw blade touches an object, or
when the wood closes in and pinches the saw blade in the cut. In some
cases this may cause a lightning-fast reverse action, kicking the saw
blade up and back or down and back towards the operator. Either of
these reactions may cause the operator to lose control of the Power
PrunerTM which could result in serious personal injury.
With a basic understanding of kickout, you can reduce or eliminate the
element of surprise which contributes to accidents.
Avoid contact with any object while the saw blade is moving.
Cut only wood. Avoid striking concrete, metal, wire, or other obstruc-
tions which could cause kickout or damage to the saw blade.
If the saw blade does strike a foreign object, immediately stop the
engine, inspect and repair the Power PrunerTM if necessary.
NOTE
Refer to Safe Operation section, in your Power PrunerTM Operator’s
Manual, for proper shoulder strap adjustment.
Shield
DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT GUARD.
KEEP NUT ON BLADE SHAFT TIGHT.
DO NOT OPERATE WITHIN 50 FEET (15
METERS)OFBYSTANDERS. P/N
X5002300101
WARNING DANGER
DECALS
Locate this safety decal on your unit. Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions
on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions
forspecificinformation.

POWER PRUNERTM CIRCLE SAW ATTACHMENT
OPERATOR'SMANUAL 5
CUTTING
GUIDE
KICK
GUARD
A
BC
D
E
F
E
FG
CB
A
ASSEMBLY
CIRCLE SAW ATTACHMENT INSTALLATION
Tools Required: Cross Head/Flat Head Screwdriver
Parts Required: Circle Saw Attachment
WARNING DANGER
The Circle Saw Attachment blade is sharp! Always wear gloves
when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may
result.
1. Loosen the four (4) screws (A) and remove locator screw (B) on
chain saw attachment.
2. Slide chain saw attachment off aluminum housing.
(PP-1400, PPFD-2400 Only)
3A. Go to step five (5).
3B. Loosen center clamp knob (D) turning counter clockwise.
4. Pullaluminumhousing(E)outoffiberglasshousing127mm(5in.)
or152mm (6 in.), thenslide (E) backinto fiberglass housing leaving
inner drive shaft (F) exposed. Align and join star shaped drive end
of inner drive shaft (F) with circle saw attachment shaft (G).
(ALLMODELS)
5. Align ridges on aluminum housing (E) with seams in circle saw
attachment.
6. Slide together aligning locating hole (B) in circle saw attachment
withlocatinghole(C)inaluminumhousing.
7. Install and tighten locator screw (B).
8. Tighten four (4) cutting attachment clamp screws (A).

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OPERATION
NOTE
Refer to your Power PrunerTM Operator’s Manual for correct engine
fueling, starting and stopping instructions.
WARNING DANGER
All over head electrical conductors and communications wires can
have electricity flow with high voltages. Never touch wires directly
or indirectly when pruning, otherwise serious injury or death may
result.
PRUNING TECHNIQUES
TheCircleSaw Attachment is designedforlight to medium trimmingof
limbs and branches up to 2-1/2" in diameter. Follow these tips for
successful operation.
• Plancutcarefully.Checkdirectionbranchwillfall.
• Long branches should be removed in several pieces.
• Do not stand directly beneath branch being cut.
• Plan retreat path from falling branch. Cut branches bounce when
striking ground.
• When ready to cut:
Hold "front cutting guide" against branch. This will prevent whipping
of the branch. DO NOT use back and forth sawing action.
• Accelerate to full throttle.
• Apply cutting pressure.
• Ease cutting pressure when nearing end of cut to maintain control. BLADEHITSREARBRANCH
NOT
CORRECT
CORRECT
GUIDEAGAINST
BRANCH
NOT
CORRECT

POWER PRUNERTM CIRCLE SAW ATTACHMENT
OPERATOR'SMANUAL 7
• When pruning a limb 2-1/2 inch diameter cut as follows:
1. Undercut1/4 limb diameter near tree trunk.
2. Finish top cut slightly farther out on limb.
3. Flush cut stub at trunk.
WARNING DANGER
This product is not intended for Felling of trees or Bucking logs.
Failure to follow this recommendation can result in serious injury or
death.
MAINTENANCE
• Grease gear case with lithium based grease every 50 hours of use.
CIRCLE SAW BLADE REPLACEMENT
ToolsRequired: 19mm(3/4”)Spanner,14mm(9/16”)Spanner
PartsRequired: Blade, P/N 43162522060
WARNING DANGER
Failure to follow blade mounting instructions can cause blade to be
thrown from Circle Saw Attachment and result in serious injury to
the operator or nearby bystanders.
1. Remove shaft end ring (A).
2. Hold saw spacer (D), located between guard and blade, with 19mm
(3/4”) spanner. Remove flange nut (B) turning counter clockwise.
3. Liftoff blade andouter saw collar(C).
4. Remove and retain shaft spacer (E) from blade center hole.
WARNING DANGER
Failure to assemble shaft spacer in blade center hole during
reassembly, may result in uneven rotation, and possible injury to
the operator or anyone standing nearby.
5. Install new blade with shaft spacer (E) onto saw spacer (D) and inner
saw collar (C). Blade teeth should be angled toward direction of
blade rotation.
6. Install outer saw collar (C) and flange nut (B).
7. Hold blade adapter (D) from turning with spanner, and tighten nut
(B)securelywith14mm(9/16”)spannerturningclockwise.
8. Install shaft end ring (A).
ABC
C
D
BLADE
E

Available Parts Catalog
99946400050 Serial Number ALL PartNumber99922202935
ECHO, INCORPORATED
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LAKEZURICH,IL 60047
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SERVICINGINFORMATION
PARTS
GenuineECHOPartsandECHOREPOWERTM PartsandAssembliesfor
yourECHOproductsareavailableonlyfromanAuthorizedECHO
Dealer.
SERVICE
Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed
by an Authorized ECHO Service Dealer. For the name and address of
the Authorized ECHO Service Dealer nearest you, ask your retailer or
call:1-800-432-ECHO(3246). Dealerinformationisalsoavailableonour
Web Site. When presenting your unit for Warranty service/repairs,
proof of purchase is required.
ECHO CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT
If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application,
operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO
ConsumerProductSupportDepartmentat1-800-673-1558from8:30am
to4:30pm(Central Standard Time) MondaythroughFriday.Before
calling, please know the model and serial number of your unit to help
your Consumer Product Support Representative.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
You may register your Echo equipment using the warranty registration
card or register on-line at www.echo-usa.com. Registering provides a
direct link between you and ECHO if we find it necessary to contact
you.
DEALER?
Call
1-800-432-ECHO
or
www.echo-usa.com
ADDITIONAL ORREPLACEMENT MANUALS
SafetyManuals inEnglish/SpanishorEnglish/Frenchareavailable,freeofcharge,fromyourECHOdealerorat
www.echo-usa.com.
Operator'sandPartsManualsareavailableby:
• Downloadingfreefromwww.echo-usa.com
• PurchasingfromyourEchoDealer.
• Manuals are available by sending a written request stating the model number and serial number of your Echo unit,
part number of the manual, your name and address, and mail to the address below.
SafetyVideosare availablefromyour Echo dealer. A$5.00shipping charge will berequiredfor each video.
CONSUMER PRODUCT
SUPPORT
1-800-673-1558
8:30 - 4:30 Mon - Fri C.S.T.