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Echo SHC-261 Operator's Manual

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Shaft Hedge Clipper
Operator's Manual
MODEL:
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. Failure to do so could result in serous injury.
X7502094600
SHC-261
S/N 002001001 & Up
WARNING
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HAFT
EDGE
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DANGER
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LIPPER
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ANUAL
X750001200
06/00

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  • Page 1 S/N 002001001 & Up WARNING DANGER 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. Failure to do so could result in serous injury.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    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.

  • Page 3: Manual Safety Symbols And Important Information

    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 ORDERING instructions for specific information.

  • Page 4: International Symbols

    Shaft Decal English Translation Spanish Decal ADVERTENCIA PELIGRO Esta unidad puede ser WARNING DANGER peligrosa y This unit can be dangerous producir lesiones and cause serious injury if personales improperly used. to reduce graves si no se injury risk to operator, helpers and bystanders, usa en forma adecuada.

  • Page 5: Equipment

    Dull, loose or damaged blades should not be used. • Do not use shaft hedge clipper if any part is missing or damaged. • Have repairs done only by an authorized ECHO Service Dealer. • Do not use any attachment, accessory or replacement part unless it is recommended in this Operator's Manual.

  • Page 6: Fuel

    IMPORTANT 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. Contact your ECHO dealer for ordering information. After Refueling; • Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit.
  • Page 7 Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the unit handles. Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands. Hearing Protection Wear hearing protection. ECHO recommends wearing hearing protec- tion whenever unit is used. Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting, durable clothing;...

  • Page 8: Safe Operation

    SAFE OPERATION Determine Operation Area • Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manuals and instructions for safe operation. • Review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contribute to unsafe conditions. DO NOT operate unit if any wires (power, telephone, cable, etc.) are closer than 4.5 M (15 ft.) to any part of the operator or unit.

  • Page 9: Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions

    HAFT EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ANUAL EXTENDED OPERATION EXTREME CONDITIONS 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 vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensations followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers.

  • Page 10: Description

    The ECHO product you have purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly of the SHC-261 is required. 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.
  • Page 11 HAFT EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ANUAL...
  • Page 12 21. HEDGE CLIPPER SAFETY VIDEO - P/N 99922202800 (Not included with unit and English version only) is available for your review and purchase at a cost of $5.00 from ECHO, INC. or any authorized ECHO dealer. The video over- views safety precautions and proper operating techniques provided in detail in the Safety Manual, and is supple-...

  • Page 13: Specifications

    Spark Plug Fuel Mixed (Gasoline and Two-stroke Oil) Fuel/Oil Ratio 50:1 ECHO High Performance, two-stroke air cooled engine oil 89 Octane unleaded. DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol, more than Gasoline 10% ethyl alcohol or 15% MTBE. 50:1 ECHO High Performance, two-stroke air cooled engine oil 0.58 lit.

  • Page 14: Assembly

    SSEMBLY GEAR HOUSING ASSEMBLY DRIVE SHAFT Tools Required: 4 mm Hex Wrench, Screwdriver Parts Required: Power Head/Drive Shaft Assembly and Gear Housing Assembly. NOTE Hedge Clipper Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands. Slide the Gear Housing Assembly on the Drive Shaft. Be certain the Flex Drive Shaft engages the hole in Driver Gear.

  • Page 15: Throttle Linkage And Ignition Leads

    Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is NOT approved. Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and JASO FC standards, must be used. Echo brand Premium 50:1 oil meets these standards. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrica-...
  • Page 16 IMPORTANT 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. Contact your ECHO dealer for ordering information. After refueling; • Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit.

  • Page 17: Equipment Check

    HAFT EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ANUAL EQUIPMENT CHECK Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed; • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed. • Inspect fuel lines, tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks. DO NOT operate unit if leaks are found.

  • Page 18: Operation

    DANGER The blades should not move at idle. If blades move, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjustment" instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Stop Switch - Start/Run. Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position.

  • Page 19: Starting Warm Engine

    HAFT EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ANUAL Start - Pull Rope. Lay the shaft hedge clipper on a flat clear area and pull the recoil starter handle (D) until engine fires. Open Choke - Run. Move the choke lever to the OPEN - RUN position. Restart engine if necessary and allow to warm up running at idle for several minutes.

  • Page 20: Stopping Engine

    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 LEVEL Level 1 = Easy to do.

  • Page 21: Maintenance Intervals

    HAFT EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ANUAL MAINTENANCE INTERVALS n i l t I - t l i t l i n i l l f f l i o s t l t n i ® ® y l l . . n...

  • Page 22: Air Filter

    AIR FILTER Level 1 Tools required: Cleaning brush, 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: 90030 REPOWER Air & Fuel Filter Kit.. Close choke (Cold Start Position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from the air cleaner area.

  • Page 23: Spark Plug

    HAFT EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ANUAL WARNING DANGER Catalytic mufflers operate at extremely high temperatures. Muffler area must be kept clean. Do not perform maintenance on engine or muffler until engine and muffler are completely cool, otherwise serious personal injury may occur. SPARK PLUG Level 2 Tools Required: Scrench (combination socket wrench &...

  • Page 24: Exhaust System

    Remove spark plug lead. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (A). Remove screw and arm rest (B). Remove cylinder cover (C). IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank.

  • Page 25: Carburetor Adjustment

    The cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period. ECHO strongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this important maintenance service. CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT...

  • Page 26: Lubrication

    Level 2 Tools required: Screwdriver, Tachometer (ECHO P/N 99051130017). Parts required: None. NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with California Emission Regulations. This carburetor does not have acceleration and high speed adjustment needles.
  • Page 27 Loosen bolts 1/2 turn. Hold bolts (A) from turning and tighten locknuts (B) with other 10 mm wrench. Gear Housing Assembly Level 2 Tools required: Grease Gun with Echo Lube 14 oz. cartridge P/N 91015 or Lithium Grease, Rag. Parts required: Lithium Based Grease.

  • Page 28: Sharpening Blades

    Loosen gear housing locating screw (A) and mounting screws (C). Remove the gear housing assembly from the drive shaft housing. Pull the drive shaft (B) from the housing, wipe clean and re-coat with a thin coating [1/2 oz. (15 ml)] of grease. Slide the flexible shaft back in the drive housing being careful not to get dirt on the flex shaft.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    No fuel at Fuel strainer clogged Clean Cranks carburetor carburetor Fuel line clogged Clean Carburetor See your ECHO dealer Fuel at No fuel at Carburetor See your ECHO dealer cylinder cylinder Muffler wet Fuel Mixture is too rich Open choke...

  • Page 30: Storage

    TORAGE WARNING DANGER During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. Long Term Storage (over 30 days) Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage maintenance which includes the following:...
  • Page 31 HAFT EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ANUAL NOTES...

  • Page 32: Servicing Information

    Operator's Manual made payable to ECHO, INCORPORATED. State on a sheet of paper the model number and serial number of the ECHO unit you have, part number of the manual (if known), your name and address and mail to address above.

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