Echo SHC-261 Operator's Manual page 12

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1. OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Included in plastic bag (co-pack). Read before operation and keep in a safe place for
future reference, i.e., operation, maintenance, storage and specifications.
2. SAFETY MANUAL - (P/N 89857020060) Included in plastic bag (co-pack). Read before operation and keep in a safe
place for future reference, i.e., safe operating techniques.
3. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter.
4. GRIP, RIGHT HAND REAR - Cushioned grip for right hand.
5. "STOP SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD to RUN, BACK to
STOP.
6. GRIP, LEFT HAND, FRONT - Cushioned grip for Left Hand.
7. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Contains the Flexible Drive Cable.
8. BLADES - Double reciprocating blades mounted to a blade support bar. Double sided blades, are capable of
cutting on either side of the blade.
9. GEAR HOUSING ASSEMBLY - Gear housing assembly fixed straight extension.
10. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, depress gradually for
best operating technique.
11. BLADE COVER - Used to cover blade during transport and storage. Remove blade cover before using unit.
12. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
13. ARM REST - Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from the hot engine.
14. SPARK ARRESTOR - CATALYTIC MUFFLER / MUFFLER -The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise
and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep
exhaust area clear of flammable debris.
15. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
16. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until starter engages, then quickly and firmly. When engine
starts, return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.
17. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.
18. PRIMER BULB - Pumping primer bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank priming the
carburetor for starting. Pump primer bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump
bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
19. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.
20. CHOKE CONTROL - Located on the top of the air cleaner housing. Move the lever to "COLD START" to close the
choke for Cold Starting. Move lever to "RUN" position after engine fires.
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-
mental to the Safety Manual. Read and understand the Safety Manual for complete information on safe operation.