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Copyright© 2008 By Echo, Incorporated
All Rights Reserved.

I

NTRODUCTION

Welcome to the ECHO family.  This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-job
dependability.  Read and understand this manual and the SAFETY MANUAL you found in the same package.  You will
find both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.

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Introduction ...................................................................... 2

-  The Operator's Manual ............................................... 2
-  The Safety manual ...................................................... 2

Safety ................................................................................ 3

- Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information .. 3
- International Symbols ................................................ 3
- Personal Conditions and Safety Equipment .............. 4
- Equipment .................................................................. 6

Emissions Control ............................................................. 6
Description ....................................................................... 7
Contents ........................................................................... 9
Assembly .......................................................................... 9

- Front Handle .............................................................. 9

Operation ........................................................................ 10

-  Fuel ........................................................................... 10
-  Starting Cold Engine ................................................ 12
-  Starting Warm Engine .............................................. 13
-  Stopping Engine ....................................................... 13
- Hedge Trimming .................................................... 14

Maintenance ........................................................ 14
-  Skill Levels ...................................................... 14
-  Maintenance Intervals ..................................... 15
-  Air Filter .......................................................... 16
-  Fuel Filter ........................................................ 16
-  Spark Plug ........................................................ 17
-  Cooling System ............................................... 17
-  Exhaust System ............................................... 18
-  Carburetor Adjustment .................................... 19
-  Lubrication ...................................................... 20
-  Sharpening Blades ........................................... 22
- Blade Adjustment ............................................ 23

Troubleshooting ..................................................... 24
Storage .................................................................... 25
Specifications ......................................................... 26
Servicing Information ............................................ 28

-  Parts/Serial Number ........................................ 28
-  Service ............................................................. 28
-  ECHO Consumer Product Support ................. 28
-  Warranty Card ................................................. 28
-  Additional or Replacement Manuals ............... 28

Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in
this literature are as accurate as known at the time of
publication, but are subject to change without notice.
Illustrations may include optional equipment and
accessories, and may not include all standard equip-
ment.

THE

 

OPERATOR

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S

 

MANUAL

Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
place for future reference. It contains specifications and information for
operation, starting, stopping, maintenance, storage, and assembly
specific to this product.

THE

 

SAFETY

 

MANUAL

Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
place for future reference. It xplains possible hazards involved with the
use of Hedge Clippers and what measures you should take to make their
use safer.

Summary of Contents for SHC-210

Page 1: ...ation and instructions carefully ECHO provides an Operator sManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodfor properandsafeoperation Failuretodosocouldresultinserousinjury Shaft Hedge Clipper Oper...

Page 2: ...System 17 Exhaust System 18 Carburetor Adjustment 19 Lubrication 20 Sharpening Blades 22 Blade Adjustment 23 Troubleshooting 24 Storage 25 Specifications 26 Servicing Information 28 Parts Serial Numb...

Page 3: ...Run Position ChokeOpen SAFETY MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION Throughout this manual and on the product itself you will find safety alerts and helpful informational messages preceded b...

Page 4: ...ad neck feet ankles hands and wrists Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm exercises during frequent work breaks and also by not smoking Limit the hours of operation Try to fill e...

Page 5: ...e repetitive movement Do exercises to strengthen the hand and arm muscles Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if you feel tingling numbness or pain in the fingers hands wri...

Page 6: ...ged blades should not be used EMISSION CONTROL EPA Phase 2 C A R B TIER III The emission control system for the engine is EM TWC Engine Modification and 3 way Catalyst and for the fuel tank the Contro...

Page 7: ...s on your unit Make sure the decals are legible and that you 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 ORDER ING...

Page 8: ...ing unit 11 SPARKPLUG Providessparktoignitefuelmixture 12 TOP GUARD Protects arm from the hot engine 13 SPARKARRESTOR CATALYTICMUFFLER MUFFLER Themufflerorcatalyticmufflercontrolsexhaustnoise and emis...

Page 9: ...rts ___ 1 Power Head Driveshaft Hedge Clipper Assembly ___ 1 Operator s Manual ___ 1 Hedge Clipper Safety Manual ___ 1 Warranty Statement ___ 1 Warranty Registration Card ___ 1 Echo Power BlendX TM 2...

Page 10: ...OTICE Use of unmixed improperly mixed or fuel older than 90 days stale fuel may cause hard starting poor performance or severe engine damage and void the product warranty Read and follow instructions...

Page 11: ...eaks can occur Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container Storage Fuel storage laws vary by locality Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area As a precaution store...

Page 12: ...or 5 times 4 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Firmly grasp right hand grip and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depr...

Page 13: ...and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 3 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Rapidly...

Page 14: ...es to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces 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 15: ...a e r G 2 2 I s e d a l B n a e l C t c e p s n I 1 3 C I e p o R r e t r a t S l i o c e R n a e l C t c e p s n I 1 C I g u l P k r a p S n a e l C t c e p s n I 2 C I R s t l o B s t u N s w e r c...

Page 16: ...n 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 re...

Page 17: ...STEM Level2 Tools required Cross head screwdriver 3 mm 4 mm hex wrench 25 or 50 mm 1 or 2 in cleaning brush Parts Required None IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air m...

Page 18: ...etal deflector shield are in the slots of the cover EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level2 Tools Required Cross Head Screwdriver Soft metal brush Parts Required Spark arrestor screen Gasket 1 Rem...

Page 19: ...ore carburetor adjustments can be made During the break in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize Idle speed can be adjusted as required High Altitude Operat...

Page 20: ...mtheblade 3 Apply clean oil to the entire length of the blade Be certain the blade bolts are lubricated 4 Wipeexcessoilfromthebladebeforeputtingtheunitbackinservice NOTE Every unit is run at the facto...

Page 21: ...ours of operation Tools required 4mmHexwrench screwdriver cleanrag small brush Parts required ECHO LUBETM 14oz cartridgeP N91015or LithiumBasedGrease WARNING Blades are very sharp Wear gloves to prote...

Page 22: ...Slide blades to allow file clearance using slots A on bottom of blades Do not pry against cutting edges 3 Follow the original shape and file each cutting edge carefully to avoid damage to adjacent tee...

Page 23: ...t a safe distance from sharp blades IMPORTANT Blades should only be removed and reinstalled by an Authorized ECHO Servicing Dealer otherwise premature wear or internal damage may occur 1 Tighten blade...

Page 24: ...6 2 0 0 m m 5 6 o t t s u j d A e c a l p e r r o n a e l C e c a l p e r r o n a e l C g u l p e c a l p e R s n u r e n i g n E r o s e i d t u b t o n s e o d e t a r e l e c c a y l r e p o r p r...

Page 25: ...d always wear gloves to protect hands DANGER Do not store in enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or reach an open flame or spark otherwise serious personal injury may result 2 Place the stop swi...

Page 26: ...ixed Gasoline and Two stroke Oil Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1 Power Blend X ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FC FD two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline Use 89 Octane unleaded Do not use fuel contai...

Page 27: ...HEDGE CLIPPER OPERATOR S MANUAL 27 NOTES...

Page 28: ...from8 30am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and serial number of your unit to help your Consumer Product Support Representative WARRANTY REGI...

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