Power PrunerTM Attachment Operator's Manual MODEL FOR MODELS 99944200530 SRM-2100SB/2400SB SRM-210SB/211SB SRM-260SB/261SB PAS 2100/2400 PAS 210/211 PAS 230/231 PAS 260/261 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL FRANCAIS WARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual for Pro Attachment Series power source or Split Boom Trimmer.
INTRODUCTION Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and onthe-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. THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
POWER PRUNERTM ATTACHMENT OPERATOR'S MANUAL SAFETY MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you.
PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARNING Power PrunerTM Attachment users risk injury to themselves and others if the Power PrunerTM Attachment is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a Power PrunerTM. Physical Condition Hearing Protection 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.
POWER PRUNERTM ATTACHMENT OPERATOR'S MANUAL 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).
Read the Manuals • Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual, and instructions for safe operation. Clear the Work Area • Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 m (50 ft.) while the unit is in use. Use Proper Clothing & Equipment • Always wear head protection with full face shield to help protect against falling branches and debris.
POWER PRUNERTM ATTACHMENT OPERATOR'S MANUAL Cut only wood. Avoid striking concrete, metal, wire, or other obstructions which could cause kickback or damage to the saw chain. If the saw chain does strike a foreign object, immediately stop the engine, inspect and repair the Power PrunerTM if necessary. EQUIPMENT Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed; • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.
CONTENTS The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. 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 PRUNERTM ATTACHMENT OPERATOR'S MANUAL 5. Rotate locator pin (A) 1/4 turn clockwise to engage lower shaft hole. Insure locator pin is fully engaged by twisting lower drive shaft. Locator pin should snap flush in coupler. Full engagement will prevent further shaft rotation. 6. Secure lower shaft assembly to coupler by tightening clamping knob (D). FRONT LOOP HANDLE REMOVAL Tools Required: Screwdriver.
OPERATION NOTE Refer to your Pro Attachment Series power source or Split Boom Operator's Manual for correct engine fueling, starting and stopping instructions. IMPORTANT Guide bar cover is for travel/storage only. Remove cover before using unit. LUBRICATING THE GUIDE BAR AND SAW CHAIN 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.
POWER PRUNERTM ATTACHMENT OPERATOR'S MANUAL PRUNING TECHNIQUES The Power Pruner™ Attachment is designed for light to medium trimming of limbs and branches up to 203 mm (8 in.) in diameter. Follow these tips for successful operation. CORRECT • Plan cut carefully. Check direction branch will fall. • Long branches should be removed in several pieces. • Do not stand directly beneath branch being cut. • When ready to cut: Hold "cutting shoe" against branch. This will prevent whipping of the branch.
MAINTENANCE Your ECHO Pruner attachment is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your Pruner attachment achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-ITYOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If the task is not listed, see your ECHO Dealer for repairs.
POWER PRUNERTM ATTACHMENT OPERATOR'S MANUAL 3. Slide the cutting attachment onto the shaft housing until the hole in the neck of the cutting attachment is aligned with the hole (C) in the housing (It may be necessary to rotate the saw chain slightly to align the internal pinion and drive shaft.) 4. Insert location bolt (B) into hole (C) and tighten to snug. 5. Tighten bolts (A), clamping the cutting attachment onto the housing.
5. Turn saw chain tension adjuster slot (B) counterclockwise until it stops. D B 6. Install chain on guide bar with cutters on top of bar facing toward bar tip. 7. Install guide bar and chain on gear case, engaging chain with drive sprocket (D). 8. Turn tension adjustment slot clockwise to take up slack in saw chain. C D 9. Install sprocket guard (C), and tighten guide bar nuts finger tight. 10. Adjust chain tension. To Adjust Saw Chain Tension. 1. Loosen two guide bar nuts (A), if necessary. 2.
POWER PRUNERTM ATTACHMENT OPERATOR'S MANUAL 15 FILING SAW 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 chain failure. 30° 1 WARNING Always stop engine and wear gloves when filing saw chain, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 2 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.
Standard Bar and Chain Combinations Bar P/N Chain P/N chain type links pitch gauge PPF-210 PPT-230 99944200530 10" Intenz™ bar 1102373901 1917039 91 39 3/8" 0.050 PPT-260 12" Intenz™ bar 1122374401 1917044 91 44 3/8" 0.
POWER PRUNERTM ATTACHMENT OPERATOR'S MANUAL 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. SPECIFICATIONS MODEL ----------------------------------------------------- 99944200530 POWER PRUNERTM ATTACHMENT Length ------------------------------------------------------- 1448 mm (57.0 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 102 mm (4.0 in.
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SERVICING INFORMATION PARTS/SERIAL NUMBER Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER™ Parts and Assemblies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO Dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number and Serial Number of the attachment with you. You can find these numbers on the driveshaft model/serial number label. For future reference, write them in the space provided below. Model No. ____________SN.
