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Summary of Contents for SHC-266

Page 1: ...alytic 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 saf...

Page 2: ...Equipment 8 Emission Control Exhaust Evaporative 9 EPA 2010 and Later and or C A R B TIER III 9 Description 10 Contents 12 Assembly 13 Drive Shaft Power Head 13 Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads 13 Gear Housing Assembly Drive Shaft 14 Operation 15 Fuel 15 Starting Cold Engine 17 Starting Warm Engine 18 Stopping Engine 19 Hedge Trimming 19 Maintenance 20 Skill Levels 20 Maintenance Intervals 20 A...

Page 3: ...re reference write them in the space provided below Model No _________________ SN ___________________ Service Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an Authorized ECHO Service Dealer For the name and address of the Authorized ECHO Service Dealer nearest you ask your retailer or call 1 800 432 ECHO 3246 Dealer information is also available on our Web Site When prese...

Page 4: ...tion of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word DANGER calls attention to an act or condition which WILL lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word WARNING calls attention to an act or condition which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided The safety alert...

Page 5: ...e vibration to your hands Breathing Protection Wear a facemask to protect against dust Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Read and understand owners manual Fuel and oil mixture Carburetor Adjustment Low speed mixture Carburetor Adjustment High speed mixture Wear eye ear and head protection Finger severing Safety Alert Carburetor Adjustment Idle speed Emerge...

Page 6: ...sons 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 ECHO products by anyone who has a pacemaker Vibration and Cold It is believed that a condition called Raynaud s Phenomenon which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibr...

Page 7: ...ition and rest your hands Reduce the speed and force with which you do the repetitive movement Do exercise 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 wrists or arms The sooner RSI CTS is diagnosed the more likely permanent nerve and muscle damage can be prevented Do not operate th...

Page 8: ...at the cutting attachment is firmly attached and in safe operating condition Dull loose or damaged blades should 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 servic...

Page 9: ...e fuel tank 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...

Page 10: ...r 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 See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 13 Hot Label Shaft Label ...

Page 11: ...ique 10 BLADE COVER 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 c...

Page 12: ...er or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts Use the contents list to check for missing parts ____ 1 Power Head ____ 1 Gear Case Assembly ____ 1 Drive Shaft Assembly ____ 1 Operator s Manual ____ 1 Emission Control Warranty Statement ____ 1 Safety Manual ____ 1 Warranty Registration Card ____ 1 Blade Cover ____ Assembly Tools s ...

Page 13: ...engine Aligning center locating hole in driveshaft housing with center drive shaft bolt A provides correct alignment 5 Tighten two 2 drive shaft clamp bolts B securely 6 Route throttle linkage and ignition lead assembly along shaft and clip as shown Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads 1 Close choke and remove air filter cover 2 Place throttle linkage C through adjustment fixture D and install wire...

Page 14: ...ive Shaft Note Hedge Clipper Blades are very sharp Wear gloves to protect hands 1 Remove locating bolt A and loosen clamping bolt B 2 Remove vinyl cap from drive shaft 3 Slide Gear Housing Assembly onto Drive Shaft Be certain the Flex Drive Shaft engages the hole in Driver Gear Flat edge of washer C must be against drive shaft 4 Align locating hole in gear housing with locator hole in drive shaft ...

Page 15: ...ative fuels may also cause premature deterioration of fuel lines gaskets carburetors and other engine components Fuel Requirements Gasoline Use 89 Octane R M 2 mid grade or higher gasoline known to be good quality Gasoline may contain up to 10 Ethanol grain alcohol or 15 MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether Gasoline containing methanol wood alcohol is NOT approved Two Stroke Oil A two stroke engine oi...

Page 16: ...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 approved fuel storage container Storage Fuel stor...

Page 17: ...urge Bulb Pump purge bulb C until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 4 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles Firmly grasp throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position Rapidly pull recoil starter h...

Page 18: ...ress throttle trigger to wide open position 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 1 Stop Switch Move stop switch A away from the STOP position 2 Purge Bu...

Page 19: ...ause serious burns ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body Hedge Clipper 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 while trimming 2 Hold trimmer firmly and squeeze throttle ...

Page 20: ... 2 Moderate difficulty Some specialized tools may be required ECHO offers REPOWERTM Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier Maintenance Intervals MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE LETTER CODES I INSPECT R REPLACE C CLEAN IMPORTANT NOTE Time intervals shown are maximum Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES 1 Apply ...

Page 21: ...n water Wrap the filter in a clean dry cloth and squeeze do not wring dry Allow to dry completely before reuse Do not oil Dual Layer Air Filter Lightly brush debris from filter Soak heavily soiled filters in water detergent solution to loosen dirt then brush lightly Rinse with clean water and allow to dry completely before reuse 5 Place foam pre filter over raised center and inside outer lip of ai...

Page 22: ... and rounded center electrode 2 Clean the plug or replace with a new one DO NOT sand blast to clean Remaining sand will damage engine 3 Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode 4 Tighten spark plug to 150 170 kgf cm 130 150 in lbf Cooling System Level 2 To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of air carries combu...

Page 23: ...rse order Exhaust System Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2 1 Remove spark plug lead 2 Remove muffler cover A 3 Place piston at Top Dead Center TDC to prevent carbon dirt from entering cylinder 4 Remove spark arrestor screen D gasket C and exhaust guide B from muffler body 5 Clean carbon deposits from muffler components Note When cleaning carbon deposits be careful not to damage the catalytic element i...

Page 24: ... and re tighten mounting bolts or nuts to specifications Carburetor Adjustment Level 2 Engine Break In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break in before 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 Operation This engine ...

Page 25: ...t move at idle otherwise serious personal injury may result Lubrication Blades Level 1 Hedge Clipper 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 ...

Page 26: ...r 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 2 Pull the drive shaft C from the housing wipe clean and re coat with a thin coating 1 2 oz 15 ml of grease 3 Slide th...

Page 27: ...enever possible and always wear gloves to protect hands 1 Move stop switch to stop position 2 Disconnect spark plug wire 3 Remove blade guard if installed see Blade Guard Remove Install instructions 4 Slide blades to allow file clearance using slots A on bottom of blade Do not pry against cutting edges 5 File each edge carefully Follow the original shape of the blade If a power grinder is used DO ...

Page 28: ...ng them may lead to severe personal injury Use long hex wrenches and sockets with extensions when tightening blade screws and blade locknuts to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades 1 Tighten blade screws A securely 2 Hold blade screws A to prevent turning and tighten locknuts B Parts Required none A B ...

Page 29: ...k at end of plug wire No spark Stop switch off Electrical problem Interlock switch Turn switch to ON See your Echo dealer See your Echo dealer Spark at plug No spark Spark gap incorrect Covered with carbon Fouled with fuel Plug defective Adjust to 65mm 0 026 in Clean or replace Clean or replace Replace plug Engine runs but dies or does not accelerate properly Air filter Air filter dirty Normal wea...

Page 30: ...ll periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Apply clean oil to the entire length of the blade Be certain the blade bolts are lubricated 6 Install blade cover on blades 7 Tighten all the screws and nuts 8 Drain fuel tank completely 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 lac...

Page 31: ... Gasoline and Two stroke Oil Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1 Power Blend XTM 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 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Do not use alternative fuels such as E 15 or E 85 Oil Power Blend XTM Premium Universal 2 Stroke Oil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 48 lit 16 4 US fl oz Star...

Page 32: ... warranty period and arrange for pick up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made For your nearest authorized ECHO servicing dealer call ECHO s Dealer Referral Center at 1 800 432 ECHO or you can locate an ECHO servicing dealer at WWW ECHO USA COM Should you require assistance or have questions concerning ECHO s Warranty Statement you can contact our Consumer Product Support Departm...

Page 33: ...A or California Emission Defect Warranty Explanation X G Only use gasoline which contains G Gasohol which contains a 6 7 J 9 is also approved The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the ECHO oil label and covered in your operator s manual X engine speeds as listed in your operator s manual X X of unauthorized attachments manual Preventative maintenance as outlined in the operat...

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