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EDGE

LIPPER

PERATOR

ANUAL

Shaft Hedge Clipper

Operator's Manual

MODELS:

SHC-1700

- Type 1

- S/N 001001 & Up

SHC-1700

- Type 1E

- S/N 501001 - 504767

SHC-2100

- Type 1

- S/N 001001 & Up

SHC-2100

- Type 1E

- S/N 501001 - 506455

SHC-2400

- Type 1

- S/N 001001 & Up

SHC-2400

- Type 1E

- S/N 00501001 &Up

HCA-2400

- Type 1E - S/N 00501001 &Up

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 operation. Failure to do so could
result in serous injury.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this

product contains chemicals known

to the State of California to cause

cancer, birth defects or other

reproductive harm.

99922202875
04/97

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Summary of Contents for SHC-1700 1, SHC-1700 1E, SHC-2

Page 1: ...Type 1E S N 00501001 Up HCA 2400 Type 1E S N 00501001 Up WARNING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesanOperator sManualanda SafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodfo...

Page 2: ...nd Safety Equipment 6 Safe Operation 7 Extended Operation Extreme Conditions 8 Description 9 Contents 9 Emission Control 9 Specifications 12 Models SHC 1700 2100 2400 HCA 2400 12 Assembly 13 Gear Hous...

Page 3: ...le is prohibited SHC 1700 SHOWN DOUBLESIDE HEDGECLIPPER BLADEAND GEARHOUSING ASSEMBLY HANDLEW IGNITION INTERLOCK POWERHEAD SAFETYDECAL DRIVESHAFT HOUSING IGNITIONSWITCH ANDTHROTTLE MANUAL SAFETY SYMBO...

Page 4: ...tentionally bypass the interlock system STOP engine before making repairs or blade adjustments Keep hand away from blade P N 89016021460 HCA 2400DRIVESHAFT SHC 2400DRIVESHAFT SHC 1700 2100HANDGUARD DE...

Page 5: ...proper adjustment Tighten the blade angle adjustment lever before operating the HCA 2400 FUEL WARNING DANGER FuelisVERYflammable Useextremecarewhenmixing storing or handling or serious personal injur...

Page 6: ...clipper Face and Head Protection When trimming overhead wear head protection meeting ANSI Z89 1 or CE requirements with a full face shield Hand Protection Wear no slip heavy duty work gloves to improv...

Page 7: ...animals prevented from coming nearer than 50 ft 15 meters while the Hedge Clipper is in use Operation UseProperClothing Equipment Before starting the unit equip yourself and any other person working w...

Page 8: ...olor and numbness in the fingers The following precautions are strongly recommended because the minimum exposure which might trigger the ailment is unknown Keep your body warm especially the head neck...

Page 9: ...2100 SHC 2400 and HCA 2400isrequired 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 pa...

Page 10: ...3 4 6 19 20 3 6 9 3 4 6 7 20 21 22 9 18 8 SHC 1700 2100 POWERHEAD 14 15 12 10 11 13 16 17 10 11 16 12 15 13 14 23 19 8 8 9 SHC 2400 HCA 2400 POWERHEAD 4 1 2 5 9 14 19 3 6 20 SHC 2400 SHC 2100 SHC 1700...

Page 11: ...ift the lever UP to COLD START to close the choke for Cold Starting Push the lever all the way DOWN for the RUN position 13 STARTER HANDLE Pull handle slowly until starter engages then quickly and fir...

Page 12: ...r r A k r a p S r o t e r u b r a C r e m i r p w m g a r h p a i D m e t s y S n o i t i n g I G S E h t i w n o i t i n g i e g r a h c s i d r o t i c a p a c I D C o t e n g a M l e e h w y l F g...

Page 13: ...nd 3 Carefully fit drive shaft assembly to engine making sure that inner drive shaft engages into clutch mount NOTE The arrow on the drive shaft housing must be in contact with the engine arrow on dri...

Page 14: ...NG DANGER FuelisVERYflammable Useextremecarewhenmixing storingor handling or serious personal injury may result Use an approved fuel container DONOTsmokenearfuel DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fue...

Page 15: ...attached and in safe operating condition Dull loose or damaged blades should not be used Tighten the Blade angle adjustment lever before operating the HCA 2400 Check that loop front handle and shoulde...

Page 16: ...ecially the gear box drive shaft housing and power head muffler area may become very hot too hot to touch Avoid contact during and immediately after operation Never adjust blade angle of HCA while sta...

Page 17: ...clear area Grip front handle interlock Place knee light pressure against upper drive shaft to hold power head on the ground Pull starter rope until engine fires NOTE Ignition Interlock Lever in front...

Page 18: ...Pump primer bulb until fuel is visible in the Clear fuel return line 3A Starting SHC 1700 2100 Lay the trimmer on a flat clear area Grip front handle interlock Place knee light pressure against upper...

Page 19: ...nal injury may result STOPPING ENGINE HCA 2400 1 Release Throttle Allow engine to idle down and blades stop moving with throttle trigger disengaged 2 Release Idle Start Interlock Move Ignition Switch...

Page 20: ...ilte r C le a n R e p la c e I I R F ue l S tra ine r C le a n R e p la c e I F ue l L ine Ins p e c t I C a rb ure to r Ins p e c t R e b uild R e p la c e I R 1 C ho k e S ys te m Ins p e c t C le a...

Page 21: ...y 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 replacement See Carburetor Adjustment Section FUEL...

Page 22: ...t Level3 Tools Required 3 4 Spark Plug deep socket screw driver 4MM Allen wrench Soft metal brush Wooden carbon scraper Parts Required SHCModelsSparkArrestorScreenP N14586240630 HCA 2400SparkArrestorS...

Page 23: ...ccur when Air intakes are blocked preventing cooling air from reaching the cylinder Dust and grass build up on the outside of the cylinder This build up insulates the engine and prevents the heat from...

Page 24: ...Start engine and run for several minutes to reach operating temperature 3 Stop engine Turn HI speed needle A CCW counter clockwise to stop Turn LO speed needle B midway between full CCW and CW clockw...

Page 25: ...djustment procedures for Emission models on previous page Basic Setting 1 Stop engine and turn both LO B and HI A needles in CW until they stop and are lightly seated IMPORTANT DO NOT over tighten nee...

Page 26: ...quired Clean Rag Brush Oil Can 2 10 mm wrenches PartsRequired 20WEngineOil lubrication 50 50mixtureofkerosene and 20W oil cleaning WARNING DANGER Shaft Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp Wear gloves...

Page 27: ...quired 8 mm Open End Wrench Screwdriver Clean Rag SmallBrush Parts required Lithium Based Grease WARNING DANGER Shaft Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp Wear gloves to protect hands otherwise serious...

Page 28: ...ation Instructions page 26 this section WARNING DANGER The spring inside the starter is under tension DO NOT remove screw B until spring tension is relieved 2 Hold starter drum in place and cut off or...

Page 29: ...rope in cavity of drum 6 Thread the rope through the eyelet in the housing C then through the starter handle D Follow the illustration and tie another knot in the free end of the rope Pull the knot in...

Page 30: ...l the way Drum must be able to turn an additional 1 2 turn counter clockwise If drum does not turn see your Autho rizedECHOServiceDealer 14 Install starter and rear handle and test STORAGE Long Term S...

Page 31: ...from the carburetor 7 Remove the spark plug and pour 1 4 oz 1 2 tablespoon of fresh clean two stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole A Place a clean cloth over the spark plug...

Page 32: ...owners of ECHO equipment The card plus proof of purchase provides you the assur ance that authorized warranty work will be done It also provides a direct link between you and ECHO if we find it necess...

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