Echo Power Pruner PP-1200 User manual

Power Pruner
Operator'sManual
MODEL 99946400040
Hedger Attachment
FOR: PP-1200, PP- 1250,
PP-1260, PP-1400,
PPT-2100, PPT-2400,
PPFD-2400
WARNING DANGER
Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully. ECHOprovidesanOperator'sManualwithyour
originalPowerPruner. TheOperator’s manualandthismanual mustbereadandunderstoodforproper
andsafeoperation.
X7502300900 89865022460
06/98
ENGLISH
FRANCAIS
ESPAÑOL

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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 before operating the unit. You will find it easy to read and full of
helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.
WARNING DANGER
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual with your original
Power Pruner. The Operator’s manual and this manual must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.
THE OPERATOR'SMANUAL --
contains specifications and information for operation, starting,
stopping, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this product.
CONTENTS
• Hedger Attachment
• Tool, Spanner
• Operator’s Manual
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
- Hedger Attachment Installation .........................5
Operation ...................................................................6
- Pruning Techniques ...........................................6
- Maintenance .......................................................6
- HedgerBladeReplacement .................................7
- BladeSharpening................................................7
ServicingInformation.................................................8
- Parts....................................................................8
- Service ................................................................8
- ECHOConsumerProductSupoort......................8
- Warranty Card ....................................................8
- Additional or Replacement Manuals .................. 8
- Manual Ordering Instructions ............................8
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.

POWER PRUNER HEDGER ATTACHMENT
OPERATOR'SMANUAL 3
SAFETY
WARNING DANGER
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO
provides an Operator's Manual with your original Power Pruner.
The Operator’s Manual and this manual must be read and under-
stood for proper and safe operation.
• 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
operatororunit. PPT-2100/2400 are notinsulated against electical
current.
• Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and
animalsprevented from coming nearerthan 15 M (50ft.) while the
Power Pruner is in use.
• Before each use inspect the entire attachment for breaks or cracks. If
theHedgeris damaged in any way repair it immediately.DONOTUSE
ADAMAGEDATTACHMENT.
• Use only a sharp, properly secured blade approved by ECHO for the
Power Pruner Hedger Attachment.
• Use only one ECHO approved extension on the Pruner.
• Cut only wood. Avoid striking concrete, metal, wire, or other obstruc-
tions which could cause kickout or damage to the blade.
• 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.
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
NOTE
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.
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.
IMPORTANT The enclosed message provides
information necessary for the protection of the
unit.
NOTE This enclosed message provides tips for
use, care and maintenance of the unit.

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Guard
WARNING DANGER
•Read and understand owners
manual before use.
•Do not operate within 15 meters
(50 feet) of electrical hazards.
•Use only Echo approved Hedger
Blade.
•Blade can thrust violently away
from material.
•Blade can throw debris and
objects violently.
•Keep nut on blade shaft tight.
•Coasting blade can seriously cut
you or others.
•Do not operate without guard.
Failure to follow these instructions
can result in serious
personal injury.
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DECALS
Locate this safety decal on your attachment. 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.
SeePARTSORDERINGinstructionsforspecificinformation.
KICKOUT
WARNING DANGER
Kickout can lead to dangerous loss of control of the Power Pruner
and result in serious injury to the operator or anyone standing
close by.
Kickout may occur when the moving blade accidentally touches an
object, or when the blade contacts material it cannot cut. In some cases
this may cause a lightning-fast reverse action, thrusting the Power
Pruner up and toward or down and away from the operator. Either of
these reactions may cause the operator to lose control of the unit 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.
Hold the unit firmly with both hands. Be aware of the path the cutting
attachment will take after the cut is made.
The blade will continue to coast after throttle is released. Avoid
accidental contact of the blade with any object while the blade is
moving.
Cut only wood. Avoid striking concrete, metal, wire or other obstruc-
tions which could cause kickout or damage to the blade.
If the blade does strike a foreign object, immediately stop the engine,
inspect and repair the Power Pruner if necessary.
NOTE
Refer to Safe Operation section, in your Power Pruner Operator’s
Manual, for proper shoulder strap adjustment.

POWER PRUNER HEDGER ATTACHMENT
OPERATOR'SMANUAL 5
EF
E
FG
D
A
B
BLADE
GUARD
TOP
Fig.1
ASSEMBLY
HEDGER ATTACHMENT INSTALLATION
Tools Required: Cross Head/Flat Head Screwdriver
Parts Required: Hedger Attachment
WARNING DANGER
The Hedger Attachment blade is sharp! Always wear gloves when
handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
1. Loosen the four (4) screws (A) and locator screw (B) on chain saw
attachment.
NOTE
Do not remove screw (B) completely from chain saw attachment,
otherwise inner lock nut will come loose and be lost.
2. Slide chain saw attachment off aluminum housing.
(PPFD-2400)
3A. Go to step five (5).
(PPT-2100, PPT-2400)
3B. Loosen center clamp knob (D) turning counter clockwise.
(PPT-2100, PPT-2400)
4. Pull aluminumhousing(E)out offiberglasshousing127mm(5 in.)or
152mm(6in.),thenslide (E) back into fiberglasshousingleaving
inner drive shaft (F) exposed. Align and join star shaped drive end of
inner drive shaft (F) with hedger attachment shaft (G).
(ALLMODELS)
5. Align ridges on aluminum housing (E) with seams in hedger attach-
ment and slide onto housing. Hedger attachment guard must be
positioned properly when installed onto housing. (See Fig. 1)
6. Tighten four (4) hedger attachment screws (A).
(PPT-2100, PPT-2400)
7. Position upper drive shaft housing to desired extension length.
Tighten center clamp knob (D) turning clockwise.

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OPERATION
NOTE
Refer to your Power Pruner 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
The Hedger attachment is designed for light to medium trimming of new
growthlimbsandbranchesup to38mm(1-1/2")indiameter.Follow
these tips for successful operation.
• Plancutcarefully.Checkdirectiondebriswillfall.
• Plan retreat path from falling debris. Cut branches bounce when
striking ground.
• Inspect area for hidden electrical lines.
• Do not stand directly beneath material being cut.
• Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and
animalsprevented from coming nearerthan 15 M (50ft.) while the
Power Pruner is in use.
• Use a short sweeping motion to shape trees and shrubs.
• When ready to cut:
1. Accelerate to full throttle.
2. Tilt the top of the hedger slightly toward the hedge when making
an upward sweep. Tilt the bottom of the hedger slightly toward the
hedge when making a downward sweep. The hedger will cut in both
directions.
3. For heavier trimming it may be necessary to slow the sweeping
motion to ensure optimum cut.
• DONOTusefor felling or bucking.
MAINTENANCE
• Grease gear case with lithium based grease every 3 months/100 hours
or 6 months/1 year.

POWER PRUNER HEDGER ATTACHMENT
OPERATOR'SMANUAL 7
HEDGER BLADE REPLACEMENT
ToolsRequired: 19mm(3/4”)Spanner,14mm(9/16”)Spanner
PartsRequired: Blade,P/N69601522060
WARNING DANGER
Failure to follow blade mounting instructions can cause blade to be
thrown from Hedger Attachment and result in serious injury to the
operator or anyone standing nearby.
1. Remove saw 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. Lift offouter saw collar(C) and blade.
4. Install new blade on inner saw collar (C) and saw spacer (D). Blade
teeth should be angled toward direction of blade rotation.
5. Install outer saw collar (C) and flange nut (B).
6. Hold blade adaptor (D) from turning with spanner, and tighten nut
(B)securelywith14mm(9/16”)spannerturningclockwise.
7. Install shaft end ring (A).
BLADE SHARPENING
ToolsRequired: Medium60 degree Triangular SawFile,Vise
1. Secure hedger blade vertically in a vise with teeth angled to the
right.
2. Uniformly file each blade tooth to the angle specification shown.

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SERVICING INFORMATION
PARTS
GenuineECHOPartsandECHORePowerPartsandAssembliesfor
yourECHOproductsareavailableonlyfromanAuthorizedECHO
Dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the Model
Number, Type number and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can
find all three numbers on the engine housing. For future reference,
write them in the space provided below.
Model No. ____________ Type No. ____________ SN. __________
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. Whenpresenting your unitfor 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
ConsumerProductSupportDepartmentat1-800-673-1558from8:00am
to5:00pm(Central Standard Time) Monday through Friday.Before
calling, please know the model and serial number of your unit to help
your Consumer Product Support Representative.
WARRANTY CARD
This card is our means of registering all original owners of ECHO
equipment. The card plus proof of purchase provides you the assur-
ance that authorized warranty work will be done. It also provides a
direct link between you and ECHO if we find it necessary to contact
you.
ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENTMANUALS
Owner'sandPartsManualsareavailableforpurchasefromyourECHO
dealerordirectlyfromECHO.[Seeorderinginstructionsbelow.]
ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
To obtain a Parts Catalog or Owner's Manual send a check or money
orderfor $2.00 per Parts Catalogor$1.50perOwner'sManualmade
payable to ECHO, INCORPORATED. State on a sheet of paper the
model number and serial numbe of the ECHO unit you have, part
number of the manual (if known), your name and address and mail to address above.
Available Parts Catalog
PPT-2100 Type1/1E S/N001001 & Up 99922202951
PPT-2400 Type1/1E S/N001001 & Up 99922202952
PPFD-2400 Type 1E S/N001001 & Up 99922202975
99946400040 S/NALL 99922202936
CONSUMER PRODUCT
SUPPORT
1-800-673-1558
8 - 5 Mon - Fri C.S.T.