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Echo SHC-2401 Operator's Manual

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Shaft Hedge Clipper
Operator's Manual
MODEL:
WARNING
The muffler or catalytic muffler
and surrounding cover may become
extremely hot.
Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area,
otherwise serious personal injury may occur.
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.
X7502251700
SHC-2401
Serial Number 001001 & Up
DANGER
WARNING
S
H
HAFT
EDGE
O
PERATOR
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
DANGER
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LIPPER
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S
ANUAL
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  • Page 1 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

    HAFT EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ANUAL ANUAL AFETY YMBOLS AND MPORTANT NFORMATION Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, information messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you.

  • Page 4: Decals

    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 5: Equipment

    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; 3 M (10 ft.) •...

  • Page 6: Personal Condition And Safety Equipment

    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 7: Safe Operation

    HAFT EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ANUAL 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 8: Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions

    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 9: Description

    The ECHO product you have purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly of the SHC-2401 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 20. 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 12: 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 0.4 lit.

  • Page 13: Assembly

    HAFT EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ANUAL SSEMBLY GEAR HOUSING DRIVE SHAFT Tools Required: 8mm x 10mm Open End Wrench, 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.

  • Page 14: Pre-Operation

    (wood alcohol) is NOT approved. Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD Standard (ISO/CD 13738), must be used. Echo brand Premium 50:1 oil meets this standard. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD approved oil, such as Echo Premium 50:1 Two-stroke Oil, will void the two-stroke engine warranty.

  • Page 15: Equipment Check

    HAFT EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ANUAL Storage – Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area. As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, air tight container. Store in a well ventilated, unoccupied building, away from sparks and flames.

  • Page 16: Operation

    Blades should not move at idle. If blades move, readjust carburetor according to Carburetor Adjustment instructions in the manual or see your ECHO dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 1. Stop Switch - Start/Run. Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position.

  • Page 17: Starting Warm Engine

    Blades should not move at idle. If blades move, readjust carburetor according to Carburetor Adjustment instructions in the manual or see your ECHO dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 1. Stop Switch - Start/Run. Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP position.

  • Page 18: 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 LEVELS Level 1 = Easy to do.

  • Page 19: Maintenance Intervals

    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 20: Air Filter

    AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: 25 - 25 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush Parts required: 90030 REPOWER Air and Fuel Filter Kit 1. Close choke (A) (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 21: Spark Plug

    HAFT EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ANUAL SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools Required: Spark Plug socket wrench and screw driver. Feeler gauge. Preferably a wire gauge. Brush. Parts Required: 90065 REPOWER Tune-Up Kit 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode.

  • Page 22: Exhaust System

    Remove spark plug lead from the spark plug and throttle linkage end from the carburetor swivel. Loosen one (1) nut on throttle linkage and and remove linkage from clutch housing. Remove the three (3) screws that retain the engine cover. Two (2) at the top of the starter, one (1) in the arm rest.

  • Page 23: Carburetor Adjustment

    PERATOR ANUAL CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT 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 EPA Phase 1 and California Emission Regulations. In addition, the carburetor is equipped with HI and LO needle adjust- ment limiters that prevent settings outside acceptable limits.

  • Page 24: Lubrication

    LUBRICATION Blades Level 1. Tools Required: Clean Rag, Brush , Oil Can, (2) 10 mm wrenches. Parts Required: 20W Engine Oil (lubrication), 50-50 mixture of kerosene and 20W oil (cleaning). WARNING DANGER Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands, otherwise serious personal injury may result.

  • Page 25: Sharpening Blades

    HAFT EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ANUAL Drive Shaft Assembly NOTE Hedge Clipper drive shaft should be greased every 25 hours of operation. Tools required: 8MM Open End Wrench, Screwdriver, Clean Rag, Small Brush. Parts required: High Temperature Grease P/N 91014 WARNING DANGER Blades are very sharp.

  • Page 26: 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 27: Storage

    HAFT EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ANUAL TORAGE 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: Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children. WARNING DANGER Do not store in enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or...

  • Page 28: Servicing Information

    The card plus proof of purchase provides you the assur- ance that authorized warranty work will be done. It also provides a direct link between you and ECHO if we find it necessary to contact you. ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT MANUALS...

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