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C

STARTING

 

WARM

 

ENGINE

The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close
the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position.

WARNING     

     DANGER

The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious
personal injury may result.

NOTE
If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor
Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer.

1.

Stop Switch
Move stop switch button  (A) away from the STOP position.

2.

Primer
Pump primer bulb (C) until fuel is visible 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 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 engine.

2.

Stop Switch
Move stop switch button (A) backward to STOP position.

WARNING     

     DANGER

If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP
position, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine.
Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using shaft
hedge clipper again.

Содержание SHC-260

Страница 1: ...onandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesanOperator s ManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodforproperandsafe operation Failuretodosocouldresultinserousinjury Shaft Hedge Clipper Operator s Manual MODEL SHC 260 Serial Number 06001001 06999999 X753001620 01 04 X7532094900 ...

Страница 2: ...lter 19 Spark Plug 20 CoolingSystemCleaning 20 Exhaust System 21 Carburetor Adjustment 22 Lubrication 23 SharpeningBlades 25 Blade Adjustment 25 Troubleshooting 26 Storage 27 ServicingInformation 28 Parts 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 kn...

Страница 3: ...ion necessary for the protection of the unit NOTE This enclosed message provides tips for use care and maintenance of the unit IM PORTANT NOTE WARNING DANGER This unit is not designed to insulate against hazards associated with the contact of wires carrying electrical current To avoid possible injury death due to electrical shock or other hazards DO NOT operate unit if any wires power telephone ca...

Страница 4: ...RIPTION APPLICATION SYMBOL FORM SHAPE Hot Surface Carburetor adjustment Idle speed Carburetor adjustment High speed mixture SYMBOL DESCRIPTION APPLICATION SYMBOL FORM SHAPE SYMBOL DESCRIPTION APPLICATION SYMBOL FORM SHAPE Read and understand Operator sManual Weareyes ears andhead protection Emergencystop Fuel and oil mixture FingerSevering Carburetor adjustment Low speed mixture Safety Alert Do no...

Страница 5: ... covering to contain long hair Wear sturdy work shoes with nonskid soles DONOTWEAROPENTOEDSHOES DONOTOPERATEUNITBAREFOOTED Hot Humid Weather Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures arecooler EXTENDED OPERATION EXTREME CONDITIONS Vibration and Cold It is believed that a cond...

Страница 6: ...the repetitive move ment 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 wrists or arms The sooner RSI CTS is diagnosed the more likely permanent nerve and muscle damage can be prevented EQUIPMENT WARNING DANGER Use only ECHO approved attachments Serious injury may result ...

Страница 7: ...rk in odd positions or on ladders Do not over reach AvoidHotSurfaces Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris Avoid contact during and immediately after operation EmissionControlLabel locatedonEngine EXAMPLEONLY informationonlabelvariesbyFAMILY PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY The 300 hour emission durability compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emiss...

Страница 8: ... your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts Use the contents list to check for missing parts CONTENTS LIST __ 1 PowerHead __ 1 Gear Case Assembly __ 1 Drive Shaft Assembly __ 1 Operator s Manual __ 1 Hedge Clipper Safety Manual __ 1 Warranty Statement __ 1 Warranty Registration Card __ 1 Blade Cover __ 1 Echo Power Blend TM 2 stroke oil sample __ 1 T Wrench17x19 __ 1 4mmHexWrench __ ...

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

Страница 10: ...ntrolsexhaustnoise and emission The spark arrestor screen prevents hot glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris 14 FUELTANK Containsfuelandfuelfilter 15 RECOILSTARTERHANDLE Pullhandleslowlyuntilstarterengages thenquicklyandfirmly Whenengine starts return handle slowly DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur 16 FUELTANKCAP Cov...

Страница 11: ...magneto capacitor discharge SparkPlug NGKBPM 8Y Gap0 65mm 0 026in Fuel Mixed GasolineandTwo strokeOil Fuel OilRatio 50 1 two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline 89 Octane unleaded DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Oil EchoPowerBlendTM PremiumUniversal2 StrokeOil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 58lit 19 6USfl oz RecoilStarterSystem AutomaticRecoilStarter Clutch ...

Страница 12: ... Housing 2 Slide the Gear Housing Assembly on the Drive Shaft Be certain the Flex Drive Shaft engages the hole in Driver Gear 3 Tighten bolt A and clamping bolts C DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY POWER HEAD 1 Loosen the bolt A at engine drive shaft clamp 2 Carefully fit drive shaft assembly to engine making sure that inner drive shaft engages into clutch mount NOTE Lower gear housing cutter head assembly mus...

Страница 13: ...ten nut B 4 Check throttle for freedom of movement and that wide open throttle low idle extremes are adjusted properly If adjustment cannot be achieved with adjusting nut B consult with your Echo Dealer for correct adjustment procedure 5 Tighten nut B Connect 2 ignition stop leads C D from throttle cable tubing to 2 ignition leads C D on engine 6 Bundle and secure ignition leads against engine hou...

Страница 14: ...ntainer DONOTsmokenearfuel DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Fuel tanks cans may be under pressure Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT NEVER refuel a unit with the engine running DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground Securely tighten fuel cap after refueling Inspect for fuel leakage ...

Страница 15: ...ne 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 right hand grip and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position Rapidly pull recoil starter handle rope D until enginefires ormaximumfive 5 pulls 5 Choke After engine fires or five 5 pulls mov...

Страница 16: ... visible 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 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...

Страница 17: ...required Specializedtoolsarerequired ECHOrecommends that the unit be returned to your ECHO dealer for service ECHO offers REPOWERTM Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier Just below each task heading are listed the various part numbers required for that task See your ECHO dealer for these parts HEDGE TRIMMING NOTE This unit is designed to cut shrubs and hedges with branches...

Страница 18: ...t f a h S e v i r D e s a e r G 2 1 I g n i s u o H r a e G e s 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 S e c a l p e R n e t h g i T t c e p s n I 1 R I S E D O C R E T T E L E R U D E C O R P E C N A N E T N I A M N A E L C C E C A L P E ...

Страница 19: ... certain it still 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 Section FUEL FILTER Level1 Tools required 200 250mm 8 10in lengthofwirewithoneendbent into a hook clean rag funnel and an approved fuel container Parts required 90030REPOWERTM Air FuelFilterKit...

Страница 20: ...m hex wrench cleaning brush 25 or 50 mm 1 or 2 in Parts Required None IMPORTANT To maintain 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...

Страница 21: ...STEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level2 Tools Required Cross head screwdriver 4mm hex wrench soft metal brush Parts Required SparkArrestorScreenP N14586240630 GasketP NV104000360 1 Remove two 2 muffler cover screws and muffler cover 2 Place piston at Top Dead Center TDC to prevent carbon dirt from entering cylinder 3 Remove spark arrestor screen cover A gasket B and screen C frommufflerbody 4 Clean carb...

Страница 22: ...speed can be adjusted as required High Altitude Adjustment High altitude adjustment is not required for proper operation of this engine Level2 Tools required Screwdriver tachometer ECHOP N99051130017 Parts required None NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli ance with emission regulations This carburetor does not have acceleration and high speed adjustment needle...

Страница 23: ...w cleaning mixture to soften the remaining gummy residue then wipe it from the blade 3 Apply clean oil to the entire length of the blade Be certain the blade bolts are lubricated 4 Wipe excess oil from the blade before putting the unit back in service Gear Housing Assembly Level2 Tools required Grease gun clean rag Parts required ECHO LUBETM 14oz cartridgeP N91015or LithiumBasedGrease 1 Clean dirt...

Страница 24: ...are very sharp Wear gloves to protect hands otherwise serious personal injury may result 1 Loosen gear housing locating screw A and mounting screws C Remove the gear housing assembly from the drive shaft housing 2 Pull the drive shaft B from the housing wipe clean and re coat with a thin coating 1 2 oz 15 ml of grease 3 Slide the flexible shaft back in the drive housing being careful not to get di...

Страница 25: ... grinder is used DO NOT allow blade to over heat 4 Lubricate blades See Lubrication on page 23 BLADE ADJUSTMENT Level2 Tools required 2 10mmwrenches Parts required None IMPORTANT Blades should only be removed and reinstalled by an Authorized ECHOServicingDealer otherwiseprematurewearorinternal damage may occur 1 Tighten blade bolts until snug then loosen blade bolts 1 2 turn 2 Hold blade bolts fro...

Страница 26: ... c E r u o y e e S r e l a e d o h c E r u o y e e S g u l p t a k r a p S k r a p s o N t c e r r o c n i p a g k r a p S n o b r a c h t i w d e r e v o C l e u f h t i w d e l u o F e v i t c e f e d g u l P n i 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...

Страница 27: ...ear case and cutting blades to prevent excessive flexing which may cause damage to the cutting attachment 2 Place the stop switch in the OFF position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris fromexteriorofunit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Apply clean oil the length of the blades 6 Install blade cover on blades 7 Tighten all the screws and nuts 8 Dr...

Страница 28: ...ECHO ConsumerProductSupportDepartmentat1 800 673 1558from8 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 REGISTRATION You may register your Echo equipment using the warranty registration card or register on line at www echo usa com Registering provides a d...

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