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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 1
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 1 Power Pruner TM Operator's Manual MODEL: PPT -265 W ARNING 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. ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 2
2 Copyright© 2007 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. I NTRODUCTION 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 t ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 3
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 3 S AFETY M ANUAL S AFETY S YMBOLS AND I MPORT ANT I NFORMA TION Hot Surface Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Read and understand Operator's Manual. Wear eyes, ears and head protection Fuel and oil mixture Finger Severing Safety/Alert ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 4
4 Physical Condition Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • if you are tired or sick, • if you are taking medication, • if you have taken alcohol or drugs. Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye Protection Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the unit Face a ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 5
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 5 DANGER All over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with high voltages. This unit is not insulated against electrical current. Never touch wires directly or indirectly when pruning, otherwise serious injury or death may result. W ARNING Do not operate this pro ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 6
6 Keep A Solid Stance • Maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery, uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work in odd positions or on ladders. Do not overreach. • Operate the Power Pruner TM only from the ground or out of an approved bucket lift. • Always evaluate the branches to be pruned for hazards such as loose dead ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 7
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 7 EQUIPMENT W ARNING Serious injury may result from the use of non approved guide bar and saw chain combinations. 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. Read and comply with all safety i ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 8
8 1 12 11 10 2 9 8 7 6 5 4 P/N 89016006361 Hot Decal (near muffler) D ESCRIPTION Locate this safety decal on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information. P ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 9
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 9 1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Starter. 2. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration press trigger gradually for best operating technique. 3. SHOULDER HARNESS - An adjustable strap that suspends the unit from th ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 10
10 C ONTENTS Due to packaging restriction the ECHO product you have purchased requires some assembly. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. __ Power Head __ Drive Shaft Assembly __ Cutting Attachment W/ Guide Bar and ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 11
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 11 W ARNING Saw Chain is sharp! Always wear gloves when handling assembly, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 1 . Loosen the two (2) screws (C) and locator screw (D) on cutting attachment. 2 . Loosen clamp knob (E) turning counter clockwise. 3 . Pull upper tube (F) out of fiberglass lower tub ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 12
12 E F THROTTLE LINKAGE AND IGNITION LEADS 1 . Install throttle linkage cable into fan cover clip (A). 2 . Close choke and remove air filter cover. 3 . Place throttle linkage (B) through adjustment fixture (C) and install wire end into large carburetor throttle swivel hole (D). Check throttle for freedom of movement and that wide open throttle / lo ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 13
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 13 SA W CHAIN TENSION ADJUSTMENT W ARNING Always disconnect spark plug wire before servicing cutting attachment. Wear gloves when handling saw chain, otherwise serious personal injury may result. To Adjust Saw Chain Tension 1 . Move stop switch to STOP position. 2 . Disconnect spark plug lead. 3 . Loose ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 14
14 NOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty. Read and follow instructions in the Storage section of this manual. FUEL W ARNING Alternative fuels, such as E-20 (20% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 15
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 15 o i t a R 1 : 0 5 - x i M l i O o t l e u F . S . UC I R T E M S A GL I OS A GL I O s n o l l a G. z o . l Fr e t i L. c c 1 2 5 6 . 2 2 . 5 3 1 4 8 0 2 0 8 0 6 1 0 0 4 Mixing Instructions 1 . Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2 . Add the proper amount of 2 ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 16
16 Automatic Oiling System 1 . Wipe debris from around oil fill cap. 2 . Remove oil fill cap and fill reservoir with a quality, low viscosity guide bar and saw chain oil. NOTE The discharge volume of the automatic oiler is preset to deliver 3 to 4 cc/min. at normal operating RPM. During heavy or dry cutting conditions the oil discharge volume may b ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 17
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 17 ST ARTING COLD ENGINE W ARNING The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or thrown. 1. Stop Switch Move stop swit ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 18
18 ST ARTING W ARM ENGINE The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position. W ARNING The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. NOTE If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment” ins ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 19
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 19 STOPPING ENGINE 1. Throttle . Release throttle trigger, and allow engine to return to idle before stopping engine. 2. Stop Switch. Move stop switch button (A) backward to STOP position. W ARNING If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position, close choke - COLD START position - to ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 20
20 / T N E N O P M O C M E T S Y S E C N A N E T N I A M E R U D E C O R P D ' Q E R L L I K S L E V E L R O Y L I A D E R O F E B E S U Y R E V E L E U F E R 3 S H T N O M 0 9 R O S R U O H 6 S H T N O M 0 7 2 R O S R U O H Y L R A E Y 0 0 6 S R U O H s e r u d e c o r P e c n a n e t n i a M r e l a e D o h c E d e d n e m m o c e R t r o P ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 21
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 21 AIR FIL TER Level 1. Tools required: Cleaning brush 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Parts required: Air Filter 1 . Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2 . Remove air filter ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 22
22 SP ARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: 10x19mm (13/32x3/4in) T-wrench, Feeler gauge, Soft metal brush Parts Required: Spark Plug NGK BPM-8Y IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1 . Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2 . Clean the plug or repl ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 23
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 23 1 . Remove spark plug lead. 2 . Remove air cleaner cover. 3 . Remove muffler cover screw and muffler cover (A). 4 . Remove 2 engine cover screws and engine cover (B). IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5 . Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 6 . R ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 24
24 Cylinder Exhaust Port Level 3. IMPORTANT The cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period. ECHO strongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this important maintenance service. CARBURETO ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 25
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 25 W ARNING When carburetor adjustment is completed, the cutting attachment should not turn at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. GUIDE BAR AND SA W CHAIN REPLACEMENT W ARNING Never try to replace or adjust guide bar and saw chain with engine running. Always disconnect spark plug wire b ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 26
26 A B To Adjust Saw Chain Tension 1 . Move stop switch to STOP position. 2 . Disconnect spark plug lead. 3 . Loosen two gearcase cover nuts (A) until finger tight. 4 . Hold the bar nose up, and turn the adjuster screw (B) clockwise until the chain fits snugly against the underside of the bar, as shown. Cold Chain Only - turn adjuster screw CW an a ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 27
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 27 IMPORTANT Chain and guide bar gauge size must be identical. Use Bar/Chain combinations shown in table above. PPT-265 Power Pruner B&C Combinations Bar P/N Chain P/N Chain Type Links Pitch Gauge Standard 12" Regular Bar P/N 12AOCD3744 M91VX44G 91 44 3/8" .050 Optional 10" Regular Ba ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 28
28 1 2 3 4 5 30° 90° (TOP PLATE ANGLE) (DEPTH GAUGE) (TOP PLATE CUTTING ANGLE) 6 FILING SA W CHAIN Level 3. Tools required: 4 mm (5/32 in.) Round File, Flat File, Depth Gauge IMPORTANT Dull or damaged cutters will result in poor cutting performance, increased vibration, and premature saw chain failure. W ARNING Always stop engine and disconnect s ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 29
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 29 T R A H C G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T M E L B O R P E N I G N E m e l b o r Pk c e h Cs u t a t Se s u a Cy d e m e R e n i g n E - s k n a r c / d r a h s t r a t s t ' n s e o d t r a t s r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u Fr o t e r u b r a c t a l e u f o N d e g g o l c r e n i a r t s l e u F ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 30
30 2 . Place the stop switch in the "OFF" position. 3 . Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt and debris from exterior of unit. IMPORTANT Some tree sap and resins are corrosive. Thoroughly wash the guide bar and sprocket areas after each use, then coat metal parts with light oil. 4 . Perform all periodic lubrication and services that a ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 31
P OWER P RUNER TM O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 31 S PECIFICA TIONS MODEL ----------------------------------------------------- PPT-265 Length (Standard) ----------------------------------------- 2.72 m (8 ft. 11 in.) Length (Extended) ----------------------------------------- 3.71 m (12 ft. 2 in.) Length w/extension --------------------------------- ...
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Echo POWER PRUNER PPT-265 - page 32
CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 Mon - Fri C.S.T. ECHO, INCORPORA TED 400 O AKWOOD R OAD L AKE Z URICH , IL 60047 www .echo-usa.com ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT MANUALS Safety Manuals in English/Spanish or English/French are available, free of charge, from your ECHO dealer or at www.echo-usa.com. Operator's and Parts Manuals ar ...
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