Echo PPF-280 User Manual

Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to chan

10 X7502308507© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE) PPF-280• Remove all foreign objects from work area.• Always cover the gu

PPF-280 DESCRIPTIONX7502308507 11© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.DESCRIPTIONLocate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that you

12 X7502308507© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.DESCRIPTION PPF-2801. POWER HEAD - Factory Assembled to the Driveshaft assembly. Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel Sy

PPF-280 CONTENTSX7502308507 13© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.CONTENTSDue to packaging restriction the ECHO product you have purchased requires some assembly.After

14 X7502308507© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.ASSEMBLY PPF-280ASSEMBLYCutting Attachment to Drive Shaft InstallationSaw Chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when han

PPF-280 ASSEMBLYX7502308507 15© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads1. Close choke and remove air filter cover.2. Place inner throttle

16 X7502308507© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.OPERATION PPF-280Always loosen guide bar nuts before turning the chain tension adjuster, otherwise the clutch cover a

PPF-280 OPERATIONX7502308507 17© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.Fuel RequirementsGasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good qu

18 X7502308507© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.OPERATION PPF-280Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some states may require the use of automat

PPF-280 OPERATIONX7502308507 19© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.Adjusting Automatic Oiler1. From bottom of gear case, turn adjustment screw (A) clockwise to decreas

2 X7502308507© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.TABLE OF CONTENTS PPF-280TABLE OF CONTENTSTable of Contents...

20 X7502308507© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.OPERATION PPF-2805. ChokeAfter engine fires (or 5 pulls), move choke lever back to Run ( ) position. Hold th

PPF-280 OPERATIONX7502308507 21© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.Stopping Engine1. ThrottleRelease throttle trigger and allow engine to return to idle before shuttin

22 X7502308507© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.OPERATION PPF-2802. .Finish top cut slightly farther out on limb.3. Flush cut stub at trunk.• DO NOT use for felling

PPF-280 MAINTENANCEX7502308507 23© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.MAINTENANCEMoving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and lo

24 X7502308507© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.MAINTENANCE PPF-280* Replacement is recommended based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection.Air Filter

PPF-280 MAINTENANCEX7502308507 25© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.Note: Federal EPA regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produ

26 X7502308507© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.MAINTENANCE PPF-2801. Remove spark plug lead.2. Remove air cleaner cover.3. Remove muffler cover (A).4. Remove engine

PPF-280 MAINTENANCEX7502308507 27© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.Exhaust Port CleaningLevel 2.1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler cover.2

28 X7502308507© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.MAINTENANCE PPF-280Note: Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission regu

PPF-280 MAINTENANCEX7502308507 29© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.Guide Bar Replacement / InstallationLevel 2.1. Remove two (2) guide bar nuts (A) and sprocket guar

PPF-280 INTRODUCTIONX7502308507 3© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.INTRODUCTIONWelcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide

30 X7502308507© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.MAINTENANCE PPF-280Saw Chain Tension AdjustmentAlways disconnect spark plug wire before servicing cutting attachment.

PPF-280 MAINTENANCEX7502308507 31© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.Check bar Part Number on your Power Pruner. Chain and guide bar gauge size must be identical. Use

32 X7502308507© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.MAINTENANCE PPF-2807. Apply clean oil and rotate saw chain slowly to wash away filings.8. If saw chain is coated or c

PPF-280 TROUBLESHOOTINGX7502308507 33© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.TROUBLESHOOTING Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never

34 X7502308507© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.STORAGE PPF-280STORAGEDuring operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep

PPF-280 SPECIFICATIONSX7502308507 35© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.SPECIFICATIONSMODEL PPF-280Length 2,768 m (109.0 in.) Width 246 m (9.69 in.) Height 255 m (10.0

36 X7502308507© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.WARRANTY STATEMENTS PPF-280WARRANTY STATEMENTSECHO LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGI

PPF-280 WARRANTY STATEMENTSX7502308507 37© 02/2014 ECHO Inc. PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES

38 X7502308507© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.NOTES PPF-280NOTES

PPF-280 NOTESX7502308507 39© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.

4 X7502308507© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.SAFETY PPF-280Additional or Replacement ManualsReplacement Operator, Safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs are available

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PPF-280 SAFETYX7502308507 5© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.International Symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol DescriptionRead an

6 X7502308507© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.SAFETY PPF-280Personal Condition and Safety EquipmentUsers of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the

PPF-280 SAFETYX7502308507 7© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.The ignition componentsof this machine generate an electromagnetic fieldduring operation which may int

8 X7502308507© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.SAFETY PPF-280All over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with high voltage

PPF-280 SAFETYX7502308507 9© 02/2014 ECHO Inc.KickbackKickback can lead to dangerous loss of control of the Power PrunerTM and result in serious injur