Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using pruner again. A PRUNING TECHNIQUES The Power PrunerTM 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. • Plan cut carefully. Check direction branch will fall. • Plan retreat path from falling branch. Cut branches bounce when striking ground. • 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. DO NOT use back and forth sawing action. • Look out for branch immediately behind the branch being cut. If saw chain hits rear branch damage to saw chain may occur. • Accelerate to full throttle. • Apply cutting pressure. • Ease cutting pressure when nearing end of cut to maintain control. • When pruning a limb 102 mm (4 in.) diameter or larger cut as follows: 1. Under cut 1/4 limb diameter near tree trunk. 2. Finish top cut slightly farther out on limb. 3. Flush cut stub at trunk. • DO NOT use for felling or bucking. CORRECT GUIDE AGAINST BRANCH BLADE HITS REAR BRANCH NOT CORRECT NOT CORRECT 20 20 MAINTENANCE WARNING 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. Your ECHO Power PrunerTM is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your pruner 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-IT-YOURSELF 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. SKILL LEVEL Level 1 = Easy to do. Most required tools come with unit. Level 2 = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required. Level 3 = Experience required. Specialized tools are required. ECHO recommends that the unit be returned to your ECHO dealer for service. ECHO offers REPOWERTM Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier. MAINTENANCE INTERVALS COMPONENT/ SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE REQ'D SKILL LEVEL DAILY OR BEFORE USE EVERY REFUEL 3 MONTHS OR 90 HOURS 6 MONTHS OR 270 HOURS YEARLY 600 HOURS Maintenance ProceduresRecommended Echo Dealer Exhaust PortCylinder Inspect/Clean/Decarbon 3 I / C Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Procedures FilterAir Inspect/Clean/Replace 1 I / C *I Choke System Inspect/Clean 2 I / C Fuel Filter Inspect/Replace 1 I *I / R leaksFuel System, Inspect/Replace 1 *I / R (1) I (1) I (1) Cooling System Inspect/Clean 2 I / C Spark ArrestorMuffler Inspect/Replace 2 *I / R Drive Shaft Housing Inspect/Clean 2 I / C I & CoverGuide Bar Inspect/Clean/Lubricate 2 *I / C I/C ChainSaw Inspect/Sharpen/Replace/ Lubricate 2 *I / R I RopeRecoil Starter Inspect/Clean 1 *I /R Spark Plug Inspect/Clean 2 I / C *R Screws/Nuts/Bolts Inspect/Tighten/Replace 1 *I / R MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE LETTER CODES CLEAN=REPLACE, C=INSPECT, R=: I -IMPORTANT NOTE requiredofexperience will determine the frequencyuse and yourActualare maximum.Time intervals shown maintenance. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES: (1) integrity.emissionmaintenance to maintainrequire regularevaporative fuel tanks DO NOTLow * during inspection.wearthe finding of damage orrecommendations to replace are based onAll POWER PRUNERTM OPERATOR'S MANUAL 21 AIR FILTER 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 cover. Brush dirt from inside cover. 3. Remove air filter and lightly brush debris from filter. Replace filter if it is damaged, fuel soaked, very dirty, or the rubber sealing edges are deformed. 4. If filter can be reused, be certain it: • Fits tightly in the air filter cavity. • Is installed with the original side out. 5. Install air filter cover. NOTE Carburetor adjustment may be needed after air filter cleaning/ replacement. See Carburetor Adjustment Section. FUEL FILTER Level1. Tools required: 200-250 mm (8 - 10 in.) length of wire with one end bent into a hook, Clean rag, funnel, and an approved fuel container Parts Required: Fuel Filter DANGER Fuel isVERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. 1. Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel tank. 2. Use the “fuel line hook” to pull the fuel line and filter from the tank. 3. Remove the filter from the line and install the new filter. 22 22 SPARK PLUG Level2. Tools required: 10x19mm (13/32x3/4in) T...