x7722271404 / x772000164 99944200532 Power PrunerTM Attachment FOR MODELS: SRM-2100SB, 2400SB, 210SB, 211SB, 225SB, 260SB, 261SB, PAS-2100, 2400, 2601, 210, 211, 225, 225VP, 225VPB, 230, 231, 260, 261, 265, 266, 280 Operator’s Manual Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator’s manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 99944200532 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................. 2 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 3 The Operator’s Manual ................................................................................................................ 3 The Safety Manual.........
99944200532 INTRODUCTION 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 will find both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. The Operator’s Manual Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Contains specifications and information for safety, operation, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this product.
SAFETY Additional or Replacement Manuals Replacement Operator, Safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs are available from your ECHO dealer or at www.echo-usa.com or by contacting ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the ECHO Web Site for updated information. 99944200532 For more information scan this QR code. Safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer. A $5.00 shipping charge will be required for each video.
99944200532 SAFETY International Symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Warning, See Operator’s Manual Safety/Alert DO NOT USE BLADES - Line Head Only Wear eye, ear and head protection Finger Severing Plan retreat pathfromfalling objects Wear hand and foot protection Rotating Cutting Attachment AVOID KICKOUT. Keep bystanders at least 15 meters (50 feet) away.
SAFETY 99944200532 Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting, durable clothing; • Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves. • DO NOT WEAR SHORTS, • DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY, or clothing with loose or hanging items that could become entangled in moving parts or surrounding growth. Wear sturdy work shoes with nonskid soles; • DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES, • DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED.
99944200532 SAFETY Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI). An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the area.
SAFETY 99944200532 • Do not hit rocks, stones, tree stumps and other foreign objects with the saw chain. • Do not cut into the ground with the saw chain. • If saw chain strikes an obstruction, stop engine immediately and inspect saw chain for damage. • Do not operate with a dull, broken or discolored saw chain. • Remove all foreign objects from work area. • Always cover the guide bar and saw chain with guide bar cover during transportation and in storage.
9944200532 SAFETY Avoid Hot Surfaces • During operation, the drive shaft housing and attachment bearing housing may become very hot, too hot to touch. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation. Kickback Kickback 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.
DESCRIPTION 99944200532 DESCRIPTION Locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) 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 for specific information. Shaft Label 9 1. GRIP, FRONT - Cushioned grip for left hand. 2. SHAFT DECAL - Contain important safety information that must be followed. 3.
99944200532 CONTENTS CONTENTS 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.
ASSEMBLY 99944200532 ASSEMBLY Power Head Shaft/Lower Shaft Assembly Do not perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running. Parts Required: PAS or SRM-SB Power Head w/Shaft & Coupling 1. Set Power Head/Shaft Assembly on a level surface. B 2. Pull locator pin (A) out, and turn counter-clockwise 1/4 turn to lock-out position. D 3. Remove vinyl cap from attachment drive shaft. 4. Remove cardboard spacer, if necessary. 5.
99944200532 ASSEMBLY 1. Remove front handle assembly, barrier bar (if installed), and mounting hardware from PAS or SRM-SB power head. 2. Retain parts for future use. Saw Chain Adjustment 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. Loosen two guide bar nuts (A) until finger tight.
OPERATION 99944200532 OPERATION Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a completestop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Allow unit to cool before performing service. Lubricating the Guide Bar and Saw Chain Automatic Oiling System 1. Wipe debris from around oil fill cap. 2.
99944200532 OPERATION Pruning Techniques Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body. The Power PrunerTM is designed for light to medium trimming of limbs and branches up to 203mm (8 in.) in diameter. Follow these tips for successful operation. Correct • Plan cut carefully.
MAINTENANCE 99944200532 MAINTENANCE Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Allow unit to cool before performing service. Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.
99944200532 MAINTENANCE 1. Remove cutting attachment locator screw (A). 2. Loosen two (2) bolts (B). B 3. Remove cutting attachment assembly. 4. Remove flex cable, wipe clean and apply a thin coating (15 ml) of lithium based grease. A 5. Slide the flexible cable back in the drive housing. DO NOT get dirt on the flex cable. 6. Install and secure cutting attachment assembly. Guide Bar and Saw Chain Replacement Never try to replace or adjust guide bar and saw chain with engine running.
MAINTENANCE 99944200532 5. Install chain on guide bar with cutters on top of bar facing toward bar tip. 6. Install guide bar and chain on gear case, engaging chain with drive sprocket (E). 7. Turn tension adjustment screw clockwise to take up slack in saw chain. 8. Install guide bar cover (D), and tighten guide bar nuts finger tight and install guide bar cover screw (B). 9. Adjust chain tension. E To Adjust Saw Chain Tension Always disconnect spark plug wire before servicing cutting attachment.
99944200532 MAINTENANCE 2. Remove guide bar cover (D). 3. Gently brush debris from inside guide bar cover and from around sprocket. D B 4. Install guide bar cover (D), install and tighten guide bar nuts, and install guide bar cover screw (B).Tighten both guide bar nuts with nose held up. Tighten rear nut first. C A Filing Standard Saw Chain Power Pruner B&C Combinations BAR P/N CHAIN P/N CHAIN TYPE LINKS PITCH GUAGE 10" narrow bar P/N 10A4CD3739 90PX39CQ 90 39 3/8” 0.
MAINTENANCE 99944200532 1. Set round file (A) in cutter at 30° angle. One fifth (1/5) of the file should be exposed above top cutter edge. 2. Keep file horizontal in cutter and file in one direction. 2 3. File until cutter top and side bevel edges are sharp without nicks. 4. Place depth gauge tool (B) firmly on top of cutter with .025 in. slot and end against front cutter raker. File cutter raker with flat file until flush with top of depth gauge. 90 ° 3 5.
99944200532 STORAGE STORAGE Storage Hook Installation 1. Insert small end of hook into locating hole on attachment shaft. 2. Slide plastic cap onto end of attachment shaft. X7702092204 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc.
SPECIFICATIONS 99944200532 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 99944200532 Length 1448 mm (57.0 in.) Width 102 mm (4.0 in.) Height 146 mm (5.75 in.) Weight 2.25 kg (4.97 lbs.) Sprocket Type 6 tooth spur, 9.53 mm (3/8 in.) pitch Drive Shaft 1/4 in. Flex Cable Gear Reduction Ratio 1.5:1 Oiling System Automatic Handle Left foam grip Guide Bar and Saw Chain 254 mm (10 in.), 9.53 mm (3/8 in.) pitch 22 X7702092204 © 10/2013 ECHO Inc.
99944200532 WARRANTY STATEMENTS WARRANTY STATEMENTS ECHO LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited Warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in material and workmanship.
WARRANTY STATEMENTS 99944200532 PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES & GJ* * & ^J* ATTENTION TWO-STROKE ENGINE POWER PRODUCT OWNERS This ECHO two-stroke engine power product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to provide superior performance.
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