Echo PPT-2100 Operator's Manual

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POWER PRUNEROPERATOR ' S MANUAL 21STOPPING ENGINE1. Release Throttle. Allow engine to idle for a minute.2. Stop Switch - Stop. Move stop switch button (A) backward toSTOP position.WARNING DANGERIf engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOPposition, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine.Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using pruneragain.PRUNING TECHNIQUESThe Power Pruner is designed for light to medium trimming of limbs andbranches up to 203 mm (8 in.) in diameter. Follow these tips for success-ful operation.• Plan cut carefully. Check direction branch will fall.• Plan retreat path from falling branch. Cut branches bounce whenstriking 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 thebranch. DO NOT use back and forth sawing action.• Look out for branch immediately behind the branch being cut. If sawchain 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.BLADE HITS REAR BRANCHNOTCORRECTNOTCORRECTCORRECTGUIDEAGAINSTBRANCHA