Table Of Contents; Introduction; The Operators Manual; The Safety Manual - Echo SHC-2401 Operator's Manual

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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.
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.
THE OPERATOR
contains specifications and information for operation, starting,
stopping, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this
product.

THE SAFETY MANUAL

explains possible hazards involved with the use of Hedge
Clippers and what measures you should take to make their use
safer.
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ABLE OF ONTENTS
Introduction ........................................................................ 2
- The Operator's Manual .............................................. 2
- The Safety manual ...................................................... 2
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ......... 3
Safety .................................................................................. 3
- General Description .................................................... 3
- Decals ......................................................................... 4
- International Symbols ................................................. 4
- Equipment .................................................................. 5
- Fuel ............................................................................. 5
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment ................. 6
- Safe Operation ............................................................ 7
- Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions ................... 8
Description ......................................................................... 9
- Contents ..................................................................... 9
- Emission Control ........................................................ 9
Specifications .................................................................... 12
Assembly .......................................................................... 13
- Gear Housing / Drive Shaft ....................................... 13
- Power Head / Drive Shaft ......................................... 13
- Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads ......................... 13
Pre-Operation ................................................................... 14
- Fuel ........................................................................... 14
- Equipment Check ..................................................... 15
- Determine Operation Area ....................................... 15
Operation .......................................................................... 16
- Starting Cold Engine ................................................. 16
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- Starting Warm Engine ................................................ 17
- Stopping Engine ........................................................ 18
Maintenance ..................................................................... 18
- Skill Levels ................................................................ 18
- Maintenance Intervals ............................................... 19
- Air Filter .................................................................... 20
- Fuel Filter .................................................................. 20
- Spark Plug ................................................................. 21
- Cooling System Cleaning ........................................... 21
- Exhaust System ......................................................... 22
- Carburetor Adjustment ............................................. 23
- Lubrication ................................................................ 24
- Sharpening Blades ..................................................... 25
Troubleshooting ................................................................ 26
Storage .............................................................................. 27
Servicing Information ........................................................ 28
- Parts .......................................................................... 28
- Service ....................................................................... 28
- ECHO Consumer Product Support .......................... 28
- Warranty Card ........................................................... 28
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ......................... 28
- Manual Ordering Instructions ................................... 28
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pecifications, 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 equipment.