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Echo SHC-260 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.
X7532094900
SHC-260

Serial Number 06001001 - 06999999

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HAFT
EDGE
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  • Page 1: Serial Number

    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.

  • 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

    Locate these safety decals on your unit. 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 Spanish Decal ADVERTENCIA usa en forma adecuada. Para reducir el riesgo de lesionarse, los operadores, los ayudantes y los espectadores deben leer y comprender el Manual Del Operador y los Manuales De Seguridad que se entregan escritos en español. INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS SYMBOL SYMBOL FORM/...

  • Page 5: Safety Instructions

    Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the handles. Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands. Hearing Protection Wear hearing protection. ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. EXTENDED OPERATION EXTREME CONDITIONS Vibration and Cold It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which...

  • Page 6: Equipment

    EQUIPMENT Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual. • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.

  • Page 7: Safe Operation

    SAFE OPERATION WARNING Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. Read the Manuals • Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and Safety Manual for instructions on Safe Operation.

  • Page 8: Description

    The ECHO product you have purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly of the SHC-260 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 9 HAFT EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ANUAL...
  • Page 10 20. SAFETY VIDEO - (Not included with unit) P/N 99922202800 English version and P/N 99922203513 Spanish version are available at a cost of $5.00 from ECHO, INC. or any authorized ECHO dealer. The video overviews safety precau- tions and proper operating techniques and is supplemental to the Safety Manual. Read and understand the Safety Manual for complete information on safe operation.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    Fuel/Oil Ratio ----------------------------------------------- 50:1 two-stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline ----------------------------------------------------- 89 Octane unleaded. DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol, more than 10% ethyl alcohol or 15% MTBE. Oil ------------------------------------------------------------ Echo Power Blend Premium Universal 2-Stroke Oil Fuel Tank Capacity ---------------------------------------- 0.58 lit. (19.6 US fl. oz.)

  • Page 12: Assembly

    SSEMBLY Tools Required: 4 mm Hex Wrench, Screwdriver Parts Required: Power Head/Drive Shaft Assembly and Gear Housing Assembly. GEAR HOUSING ASSEMBLY NOTE Hedge Clipper Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands. Fully loosen (do not remove) locating bolt (A) and align the locating bolt (A) with the locating hole (B) in the Drive Shaft Housing.

  • Page 13: Throttle Linkage And Ignition Leads

    Check throttle for freedom of movement and that wide open throttle / low idle extremes are adjusted properly. If adjustment cannot be achieved with adjusting nut (B), consult with your Echo Dealer for correct adjustment procedure. Tighten nut (B). Connect 2 ignition stop leads (C, D) from throttle cable tubing to 2 ignition leads (C, D) on engine.

  • Page 14: Handling Fuel

    Emission Defect Warranty Explanation.) IMPORTANT Echo premium Power Blend at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echo engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. Mixing Instructions Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline.

  • Page 15: Operation

    PERATION NOTE The blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove blade cover before using the unit. STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or thrown.

  • Page 16: Starting Warm Engine

    The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. NOTE If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. Primer Pump primer bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line.

  • Page 17: Hedge Trimming

    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 18: Maintenance Intervals

    MAINTENANCE INTERVALS n i l t l i t l i n i l l f f l i o s t l t n i ® ® t I - y l l . . n...

  • Page 19: Air Filter

    AIR FILTER Level 1 Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Cleaning brush Parts required: 90030 REPOWER Close choke (Cold Start Position [ entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from the air cleaner area. Remove the air cleaner cover.

  • Page 20: Spark Plug

    SPARK PLUG Level 2 Tools Required: T-Wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush. Parts Required: REPOWER Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean.

  • Page 21: Exhaust System

    Remove spark plug lead. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (A). Remove screw and top guard (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 22: 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 23: Lubrication

    Wipe excess oil from the blade before putting the unit back in service. Gear Housing Assembly Level 2 Tools required: Grease gun, clean rag. Parts required: ECHO LUBE 14 oz. cartridge P/N 91015 or ® Lithium Based Grease. Clean dirt from grease fitting (A).
  • Page 24 Level 1. NOTE Hedge Clipper drive shaft should be greased every 50 hours of operation. Tools required: 4 mm hex wrench, clean rag, small brush. Parts required: ECHO LUBE ® Lithium Based Grease. WARNING Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands, otherwise serious personal injury may result.

  • Page 25: Sharpening Blades

    Parts required: None. IMPORTANT Blades should only be removed and reinstalled by an Authorized ECHO Servicing Dealer, otherwise premature wear or internal damage may occur. Tighten blade bolts until snug, then loosen blade bolts 1/2 turn. Hold blade bolts from turning using 10 mm wrench, and tighten blade lock nuts with other 10 mm wrench.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING n i l t ' n t l i f t l i f y l r n i l Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark near an open spark plug opening, otherwise serious personal injury may result.

  • Page 27: Storage

    TORAGE 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 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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