Echo SHC-225S Operator's Manual

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Page 1 SHC-225 SHC-225S WARNING 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
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: Safety
edge lipper peratOr anual afety manual safety symbols and Important InformatIon Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre- ceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you.
Page 4: Personal Conditions And Safety Equipment
Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for Hearing Protection early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures Wear hearing protection. ECHO recommends wearing are cooler. hearing protection whenever unit is used. Vibration and Cold It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be...
Page 5 edge lipper peratOr anual Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI).
Page 6: Equipment
Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment com- bination. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments, or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual.
Page 7: Description
Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions 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 8 Hand Guard P/N 89018721560 P/N 89016021560 P/N X505001930 1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter. 2. THROTTLE HANDLE - FOR RIGHT HAND - Contains Stop Switch, Throttle Lockout, and Throttle Trigger. 3. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged.
Page 9: Contents
The ECHO product you have purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. 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 10: Front Handle
WARNING Alternative fuels, such as E-20 (20% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting ECHO requirements are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance prob- lems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement.
Page 11: Handling Fuel
edge lipper peratOr anual Handling Fuel DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. •...
Page 12: Starting Cold Engine
startInG cold enGIne WARNING 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. NOTE The blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove blade cover before using the unit.
Page 13: Starting Warm Engine
If blades move, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Ad- justment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer. Throttle Trigger After engine warm up, grip throttle handle with right hand and support handle with left hand.
Page 14: Stopping Engine
If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP posi- tion, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine. Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using hedge clipper again or serious personal injury may result.
Page 15: Maintenance
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 levels Level 1 = Easy to do.
Page 16: Air Filter
aIr fIlter Level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) Cleaning Brush Parts required: 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 air cleaner area.
Page 17: Spark Plug
edge lipper peratOr anual sparK pluG Level 2. Tools Required: T-Wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush Parts Required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) other- wise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode.
Page 18: Exhaust System
IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. Remove ignition wires from clip for cleaning. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank.
Page 19 edge lipper peratOr anual Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Tools required: Torx T27 L-Wrench, Wood or plastic scraper Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover (2 screws). Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A) and heat shield (B).
Page 20: Carburetor Adjustment
Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized ECHO dealer. 1. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is avail- able, idle speed screw (A) should be set to the specifications found on page 26 "Specifications"...
Page 21: Lubrication
edge lipper peratOr anual lubrIcatIon Blades Level 1. Tools Required: Clean rag, cleaning brush, oil can Parts Required: 20W Engine Oil (lubrication), 50-50 mixture of kerosene and 20W oil (cleaning) WARNING Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury.
Page 22: Sharpening Blades
Drive Shaft Assembly Level 1. NOTE Hedge Clipper drive shaft should be greased every 25 hours of operation. Tools required: Torx T27 L-Wrench, screwdriver, clean rag, small brush Parts required: POWER BLENDX 14 oz. cartridge or Lithium Based Grease WARNING Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp.
Page 23: Blade Adjustment
IMPORTANT Blades should only be removed and reinstalled by an Authorized ECHO Servicing Dealer, otherwise premature wear or internal damage may occur. 1. Tighten blade bolts until snug, then loosen blade bolts 1/2 turn. 2. Hold blade bolts from turning using 10 mm socket, and tighten blade lock nuts with other 10 mm socket.
Page 24: Troubleshooting
roubleshootInG r o t r o t i a r i l l r o t r e l i l y i l y r o t r e l f f u r e l h t i r u t r / n r i a...
Page 25: Storage
edge lipper peratOr anual toraGe WARNING 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 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 mainte- nance which includes the following: Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children.
Page 26: Specifications
Height (SHC-225) ----------------------------------------- 290 mm (11.4 in.) Height (SHC-225S) ---------------------------------------- 290 mm (11.4 in.) Weight (dry) (SHC-225) ---------------------------------- 6.35 kg (14.0 lb.) Weight (dry) (SHC-225S) -------------------------------- 6.17 kg (13.6 lb.) Engine Type ------------------------------------------------ Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Bore ---------------------------------------------------------- 32.2 mm (1.27 in.) Stroke -------------------------------------------------------- 26.0 mm (1.02in.)
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Page 28: Servicing Information
• Purchasing from your Echo Dealer. • Manuals are available by sending a written request stating the model number and serial number of your Echo unit, part number of the manual, your name and address, and mail to the address below.

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