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Shaft Hedge Clipper

Operator's Manual

MODEL:

HCA-261

Serial Number 002001001

- 02999999

WARNING

DANGER

Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's
Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe opera-
tion. Failure to do so could result in serous injury.

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06/00

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Summary of Contents for HCA-260

Page 1: ...umber 002001001 02999999 WARNING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesanOperator s ManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodforproperandsafeopera tion Failuret...

Page 2: ...ar gloves to protect hands when rotating cutter assembly or serious personal injury may result WARNING DANGER During operation the complete unit especially the drive shaft housing and gearcase may bec...

Page 3: ...rner la t te de coupe de 180 degr s sur l arbre moteur pour viter de couper directement au0dessus de soi et d viter le contact avec l chappement br lant 1 Desserrer la vis de fixation du carter d engr...

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Page 5: ...understand and follow the instructions on them If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information WARNING DANGER This un...

Page 6: ...sulat ed against electrical current WARNING DANGER This unit can be dangerous and cause serious injury if improperly used to reduce injury risk to operator helpers and bystanders read and understand t...

Page 7: ...ry or replacement part unless it is recommended in this Operator s Manual FUEL WARNING DANGER FuelisVERYflammable Useextremecarewhenmixing storingor handling otherwise serious personal injury may resu...

Page 8: ...ye protection that meets ANSI Z87 1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the unit Face and Head Protection When trimming overhead wear head protection meeting ANSI Z89 1 with a full face shield Han...

Page 9: ...ator s Manuals and instructions for safe operation Review the area to be trimmed Look for hazards that could contribute to unsafe conditions DO NOT operate unit if any wires power telephone cable etc...

Page 10: ...ot work in odd positions or on ladders Do not over reach Never adjust blade angle of HCA while standing Only adjust cutting angle with HCA resting flat on the ground with the switch in the STOP positi...

Page 11: ...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...

Page 12: ...ISSION CONTROL California Tier 2 The emission control system for these engines are EM EngineModification An Emission Control Label is located on the engine ThisisanEXAMPLEONLY informationonlabel varie...

Page 13: ...SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER OPERATOR S MANUAL 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 9 11 13 10 25...

Page 14: ...he drive shaft 11 BLADEANGLELOCKINGLEVER Theleverdoesnotsecuregearboxanglesetting Thislever MUST beplaced in the engaged tight position to remove internal gear play before operating the hedge clipper...

Page 15: ...ht 25 W eight dry 6 Engine Type Air cooled two strok Bore 34 Stroke 28 D isplacement 25 4 Exhaust System Spark Arr C arburetor Walbro D iaphra Ignition System Flywheel Magneto C Spark Plug Fuel Mixed...

Page 16: ...ting screw A with the locating hole B in the Drive Shaft Housing tighten screw A and clamping screws C DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY POWER HEAD Tools Required 4mmHexWrench Parts Required Power Head Drive Shaft...

Page 17: ...cover PRE OPERATION FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline Use 89 Octane mid grade or higher gasoline or gasohol known to be good quality Gasohol may contain up to 10 Ethyl grain alcohol or 15 MTBE methyl te...

Page 18: ...f containers to reduce fuel spillage Contact your ECHO dealer for ordering information After refueling Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit Move at least 3 M 10 ft from refueling location before starti...

Page 19: ...erating condition Dull loose or damaged blades should not be used Tighten the Blade angle adjustment lever before operating Check that shoulder harness is adjusted for safe comfortable operation DETER...

Page 20: ...ration Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris Allow the engine and muffler to completely cool before performing any maintenance activity Never adjust blade angle while standing Only adjust...

Page 21: ...to Cold Start Position 3 Primer PumpBulb Pump primer bulb C until fuel is visible and flows freely in the Clear fuel return line Pump bulb an addition 4 or 5 times 4 Start Pull Rope Lay the hedge clip...

Page 22: ...ttle trigger in idle released position 1 Stop Switch Start Run Move stop switch button A away from the STOP position 2 Primer Pump Bulb Pump primer bulb C until fuel is visible and flows freely in the...

Page 23: ...proper and safe hedge clipping operation MAINTENANCE Your ECHO product is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service Regular scheduled maintenance will help achieve that goal If you are u...

Page 24: ...place Fuel Line Inspect Replace I Carburetor Inspect Rebuild Replace Choke System Inspect Clean Replace I C Cooling System Inspect Clean I C Muffler Spark Arrestor Inspect Clean Cylinder Exhaust Port...

Page 25: ...till fits the cavity in the air cleaner cover is installed with the original side out NOTE Carburetor adjustment may be needed after air filter cleaning or replacement See Carburetor Adjustment Sectio...

Page 26: ...outer electrode 4 Tightensparkplugto145 155kg cm 125 135in lb COOLING SYSTEMS CLEANING Level2 Tools required Cross Head Screwdriver 4 mm Hex Wrench Cleaning Brush 25 or 50 mm 1 or 2 in medium bristle...

Page 27: ...IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 5 Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 6 Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fue...

Page 28: ...ANT The cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period ECHO strong...

Page 29: ...e speed WARNING DANGER When carburetor adjustment is completed the blades should not move at idle otherwise serious personal injury may result LUBRICATION Blades Level1 Tools Required Clean Rag Brush...

Page 30: ...Based Grease 1 Clean dirt from grease fittings 2 Carefully pump grease in each fitting DO NOT force grease Too much pressure will force grease past seals and cause damage Apply 1 2 pumps of grease eve...

Page 31: ...ll the gear housing assembly SHARPENING BLADES Level2 Tools required Flatfile SmallScrewdriver Parts required None WARNING DANGER Always disconnect spark plug wire before servicing cutting attachment...

Page 32: ...ngine starts hard Engine does not start Cause Engine Cranks Fuel at carburetor No fuel at carburetor Fuel straine Fuel line cl Carburetor Fuel at cylinder No fuel at cylinder Carburetor Muffler wet wi...

Page 33: ...injury may result 2 Place the stop switch A in the OFF position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris from exterior of unit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are requ...

Page 34: ...RANTY CARD This card is our means of registering all original owners of ECHO equipment The card plus proof of purchase provides you the assur ance that authorized warranty work will be done It also pr...

Page 35: ...Tournevis Pi ces n cessaires Poign e avant 1 Mettre la poign e avant sur une position confortable et serrer les vis SUPPLEMENT TO OPERATOR S MANUAL PART NUMBER 89861112351 X7502248801 FOR MODEL HCA 24...

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