Echo PPT-280 Serial E08612005942 - E08612999999 - Manual (Page 12)

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DESCRIPTION PPT-280
1. POWER HEAD - Factory Assembled to the Driveshaft assembly. Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel
System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter.
2. THROTTLE HANDLE - FOR RIGHT HAND - Includes stop switch, throttle trigger lockout, and throttle
trigger.
3. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle
trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged.
4. STOP SWITCH - Mounted on top of handle assembly. Move switch forward to run, back to stop.
5. LOWER SHAFT TUBE - Durable fiberglass mesh housing. Grip with left hand for support.
6. AUTOMATIC OILER ASSEMBLY - Self oiling. Use high quality, low viscosity, non detergent bar and
chain oil.
7. SAW CHAIN - Chain, serving as a cutting tool.
8. GUIDE BAR - 305 mm (12 in.) guide bar.
9. CUTTING SHOE - Used to capture and stabilize branch while cutting. Place cutting shoe against
branch, accelerate and lower saw chain into branch.
10. CUTTING ATTACHMENT - Sealed, gear ratio is 1.5:1 reduction.
11. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Controls engine speed. Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During
acceleration, press trigger gradually for best operating technique.
12. SHOULDER HARNESS - An adjustable strap that suspends the unit from the operator.
13. TOP GUARD - Protects arm from hot engine.
14. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until recoil starter engages, then quickly and firmly.
When engine starts return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back or damage will occur.
15. SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER OR SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER WITH CATALYST - The muffler or
catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing
particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris.
16. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
17. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.
18. PURGE BULB - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purging
air from the carburetor. Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return
line. Pump purge bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
19. CHOKE - The choke control is located at the rear of the air cleaner housing. Move choke lever to Cold
Start ( ) to close choke for cold start. Move choke lever to “Run” ( ) position to open choke.
20. AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY - Contains replaceable air filter element.
21. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
22. GUIDE BAR COVER - Used to cover guide bar and saw chain during transport and storage. Remove
guide bar cover before using unit.