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SAFETY

SHC-225/S

X7502257007

Avoid all power lines.

This unit is not insulated

against electrical

current.

Plan retreat path from

falling objects

DO NOT Allow Flames

or Sparks Near Fuel

Ignition

ON / OFF

DO NOT Smoke Near

Fuel

Primer Bulb

Choke Control “RUN”

Position (Choke Open)

Choke Control “COLD

START” Position (Choke

Closed)

Wear slip resistant

footwear

Chain Lubrication.

Do not operate

closer than 15 M (50

ft.) from electrical

hazards.

Keep bystanders at

least

4.5 meters (15 ft.) away.

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Description

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Summary of Contents for SHC-225/S

Page 1: ...talytic muffler and surrounding cover may become extremely hot Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area otherwise serious personal injury may occur The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and or sa...

Page 2: ... Condition and Safety Equipment 7 Equipment 11 Emission Control Exhaust Evaporative 12 CARB And EPA Emissions Control Information 12 Description 13 Contents 15 Assembly 16 Support Handle 16 Operation 16 Fuel 17 Starting Cold Engine 19 Starting Warm Engine 20 Stopping Engine 21 Hedge Trimming 22 Maintenance 23 Skill Levels 23 Maintenance Intervals 23 Air Filter 24 Fuel Filter 25 Spark Plug 25 Cooli...

Page 3: ...hazards and the measures you should take to insure safe operation SERVICING INFORMATION Parts Serial Number Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER Parts and Assemblies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO Dealer When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number and Serial Number of the unit with you You can find these numbers on the engine housing For future refe...

Page 4: ...placement Manuals Replacement Operator Safety Manuals and Parts Catalogs are available from your ECHO dealer or at www echo usa com or by contacting ECHO Inc 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich IL 60047 800 673 1558 Always check the ECHO Web Site for updated information Safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer A 5 00 shipping charge will be required for each video SAFETY Manual Safety Symbols an...

Page 5: ...of the unit CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMBOL This symbol means the specific action shown is prohibited Ignoring these prohibitions can result in serious or fatal injury International Symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description Warning See Operator s Manual Carburetor Adjustment High Speed Mixture Wear Eye Ear and Head Protection Carburetor Adjustment Idle Speed Wear Hand and Foot Protection Carburetor Ad...

Page 6: ...NOT Allow Flames or Sparks Near Fuel Ignition ON OFF DO NOT Smoke Near Fuel Primer Bulb Choke Control RUN Position Choke Open Choke Control COLD START Position Choke Closed Wear slip resistant footwear Chain Lubrication Do not operate closer than 15 M 50 ft from electrical hazards Keep bystanders at least 4 5 meters 15 ft away Symbol Description Symbol Description ...

Page 7: ...eld may be worn over safety glasses or goggles to provide protection from sharp branches or flying debris Hand Protection Wear sturdy no slip rubber work gloves to improve your grip on the handles Gloves also provide protection against cuts and scratches cold environments and reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands Hearing Ear Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protectio...

Page 8: ...nterfere with some pacemakers To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine In the absence of such information ECHO does not recommend the use of this machine by anyone who has a pacemaker Extended Operation Extreme Conditions Prolonged exposure to cold and or vibration may resu...

Page 9: ... may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury RSI An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CTS which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the area Some believe that prolonged exposure to vibration may contribute to CTS CTS can cause severe pain for months or even years To reduce the risk of RSI CTS do the following Avoid ...

Page 10: ...e Operator s Manual and Safety Manual for instructions on Safe Operation Clear the Work Area Spectators and fellow workers must be warned and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 m 50 ft while the unit is in use Keep a Firm Grip Always hold throttle handle and support handle with thumbs and fingers tightly encircling the handles Keep a Solid Stance Maintain footing and balance...

Page 11: ... not be used Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries Keep hands clothing and loose objects away from all openings ALWAYS stop engine disconnect spark plug and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit DO NOT start or operate unit unless all guards and protective covers are properly assembled to unit NEV...

Page 12: ...ank fuel line emission control system is EVAP evaporative emissions Evaporative emissions for California models are only applicable to fuel tanks An Emission Control Label is located on the engine This is an EXAMPLE ONLY information on label varies by engine FAMILY Product Emission Durability Emission Compliance Period The 50 or 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected by the ...

Page 13: ...your unit Make sure the decal s is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 9 7 9 8 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 SHC 225 11 12 16 13 14 15 18 19 17 SHC 225S Hot Labels Hand Guard Label Shaft Label ...

Page 14: ... Used to cover blade during transport and storage Remove blade cover before using unit 11 SPARK PLUG Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture 12 TOP GUARD Protects arm from the hot engine 13 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 ...

Page 15: ...e to packaging restrictions some assembly may be necessary 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 parts ____ 1 Hedge Trimmer Assembly ____ 1 Operator s Manual ____ 1 Warranty Statement ____ 1 Safety Manual ____ 1 Blade Cover ...

Page 16: ...ys stop engine disconnect spark plug and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegitation This unit is equipped with a spark arrestor to prevent discharge of hot particles from the engine Metal cutters can also create sparks if the cutter st...

Page 17: ...ECHO brand Power Fuel is 93 octane ethanol free fuel premixed with ECHO Red Armor engine oil at 50 1 ratio Use of ECHO Power Fuel is recommended to extend engine life in all air cooled 2 stroke and 2 4 stroke hybrid engines Two Stroke Oil A two stroke engine oil meeting ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O FD Standards must be used Echo brand premium Power Blend X Universal 2 Stroke Oil meets these ...

Page 18: ...oper amount of 2 stroke oil to gasoline 3 Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline 4 Add remaining gasoline close fuel container and remix Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut off containers to reduce fuel spillage After use DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank Leaks can occur Return unused fuel to an approve...

Page 19: ...portation and storage Remove blade cover before using the unit The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in possible serious injury Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown and surfaces that could cause loss of control 1 Stop Switch Move stop switch A away from the STOP position 2 Choke Move choke B to Cold S...

Page 20: ...ter 5 pulls repeat instructions 2 5 The blades must not move at idle otherwise serious personal injury may result Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to assure blades do not move at idle If blades move readjust carburetor according to Carburetor Adjustment instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer 6 Throttle Trigger After engine warm up grip the throttle handle and support ha...

Page 21: ...il Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Firmly grip throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand Rapidly pull recoil starter handle rope D until engine fires Note If engine does not start after 5 pulls use Cold Start Procedure Stopping Engine 1 Throttle Release throttle and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off eng...

Page 22: ...ay from your face and body Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp Touching them may lead to severe personal injury Avoid touching blades whenever possible and always wear gloves to protect hands 1 Always grip throttle handle with right hand and support handle with left hand 2 Hold trimmer firmly and squeeze throttle trigger to accelerate engine 3 Tilt trimmer so cutting teeth are angled slightly towa...

Page 23: ... necessary tools you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance To help you decide whether you want to DO IT YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it each maintenance task has been graded If the task is not listed see your ECHO Dealer for repairs Skill Levels Level 1 Easy to do Common tools may be required Level 2 Moderate difficulty Some specialized tools may be required E...

Page 24: ...placement is recommended based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection Air Filter Level 1 1 Close choke COLD START position This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area Air Filter Replace 1 Fuel Filter Inspect 1 Fuel Cap Gasket Inspect 1 Spark Plug Inspect Clean Replace 1 Muffler Spark Arrestor Inspect...

Page 25: ...dling or serious personal injury may result 1 Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel tank 2 Pull the fuel filter from the fuel tank 3 Remove the filter from the line and install the new filter Note Federal EPA regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produced for sale in the United States to be equipped with a special low permeati...

Page 26: ...ain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the engine Overheating and engine seizure can occur 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 l...

Page 27: ...raper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 4 Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 5 Remove ignition wires from clip for cleaning 6 Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank 7 Assemble components in reverse order Exhaust System Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2 Parts Required Spark Arrestor Screen Gasket A B ...

Page 28: ...ide muffler 6 Replace screen if it is cracked plugged or has holes burned through 7 Assemble components in reverse order Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2 1 Remove spark plug lead from spark plug and remove engine cover 2 Place piston at top dead center Remove muffler A and heat shield B 3 Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder exhaust port Never use a metal tool to scrape...

Page 29: ... exhaust emissions will stabilize Idle speed can be adjusted as required High Altitude Operation This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting emission and durability performance up to 1 100 feet above sea level ASL 96 0 kPa To maintain proper engine operation and emission compliance above 1 100 feet ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized ECHO service...

Page 30: ... Lubrication Blades Level 1 Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp Touching them may lead to severe personal injury Avoid touching blades whenever possible and always wear gloves to protect hands 1 Brush loose debris from blade and coat both sides of blade with the 50 50 cleaning mixture 2 Allow cleaning mixture to soften the remaining gummy residue then wipe it from the blade 3 Apply clean oil to th...

Page 31: ...5 hours of operation 3 Wipe excess grease from around grease fitting Drive Shaft Assembly Level 1 Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp Touching them may lead to severe personal injury Avoid touching blades whenever possible and always wear gloves to protect hands 1 Remove gear housing locating screw A and loosen clamping screw B Remove the gear housing assembly from the drive shaft housing Parts Re...

Page 32: ...t 4 Install the gear housing assembly Flat edge of washers D must be against drive shaft Blades Blades should only be removed and reinstalled by an Authorized ECHO Servicing Dealer otherwise premature wear or internal damage may occur Sharpening Level 2 Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp Touching them may lead to severe personal injury Avoid touching blades whenever possible and always wear glove...

Page 33: ...low the original shape of the blade If a power grinder is used DO NOT allow blade to over heat 6 Install blade guard if necessary see Blade Guard Remove Install instructions 7 Lubricate blades see Lubrication 8 Connect spark plug wire Adjustment Level 2 Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp Touching them may lead to severe personal injury Use long hex wrenches and sockets with extensions when tighte...

Page 34: ...ighten blade screws A securely 2 Hold blade screws A to prevent turning and tighten lock nuts B Locking ability of Hedge Trimmer blade lock nuts will diminish each time they are removed Replace if turning resistance is not felt when installing lock nuts A B ...

Page 35: ...r Echo dealer Fuel at cylinder No fuel at cylinder Carburetor See your Echo dealer Muffler wet with fuel Fuel Mixture too rich OPEN choke Clean replace air filter Adjust car buretor See your Echo dealer Spark at end of plug wire No spark Stop switch OFF Electrical prob lem Interlock switch Turn switch to ON See your Echo dealer See your Echo dealer Spark at plug No spark Spark gap incorrect Covere...

Page 36: ...e storage maintenance which includes the following 1 Store unit in a dry dust free place out of the reach of children Engine runs but dies or does not acceler ate properly Air filter Air filter dirty Normal wear Clean or replace Fuel filter Fuel filter dirty Contaminants residues in fuel Replace Fuel vent Fuel vent plugged Contaminants residues in fuel Clean or replace Spark Plug Plug dirty worn N...

Page 37: ...mpletely Press purge bulb 6 7 times to remove remaining fuel from carburetor then drain the tank again Close choke start and run the engine until it stops due to lack of fuel 9 Allow the engine to cool then remove the spark plug and pour 7 cc 1 4 oz of fresh clean two stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole a Place a clean cloth over the spark plug hole b Pull the recoil st...

Page 38: ...t Carburetor Diaphragm w purge pump Ignition System Flywheel magneto capacitor discharge ignition type Spark Plug NGK BPMR 8Y Gap 0 65 mm 0 026 in Fuel Mixed Gasoline and Two stroke Oil Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1 Power Blend XTM or ECHO Red Armor ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FD two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline Use 89 Octane unleaded Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than ...

Page 39: ...tion system complies with the Canadian standard ICES 002 Height 21mm 0 83 in Maximum Diameter Cut Soft Material 25 4 mm 1 in Woody Material 13 mm 1 2 in Idle Speed 2 750 RPM Clutch Engagement Speed 4 100 RPM Wide Open Throttle Speed W O T 11 100 RPM MODEL SHC 225 SHC 225S ...

Page 40: ...roduct on line It s FAST and EASY NOTE your information will never be sold or misused by ECHO Inc Registering your purchase enables us to contact you in the unlikely event of a service update or product recall and verifies your ownership for warranty consideration If you do not have access to the Internet you can complete the form below and mail to ECHO Inc Product Registration PO Box 1139 Lake Zu...

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