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Echo SHC-266 Operator's Manual

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Shaft Hedge Clipper
Operator's Manual
MODEL
Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used im-
properly and/or safety precautions are not followed. 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 serious injury.
X7502026701
SHC-266
WARNING
X750018811
01/12

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  • Page 1 Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used im- properly and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an operator’s manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.

  • 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 will find both easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages.

  • Page 3: Safety

    haft edge lipper peratOr anual afety anual afety ymbols and mportant nformatIon 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

    To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine. In the absence of such informa- tion, ECHO does not recommend the use of ECHO products by anyone who has a pacemaker. Vibration and Cold It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be...
  • Page 5 haft 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 combi- nation. 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 POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter. THROTTLE HANDLE - FOR RIGHT HAND - Cushioned grip for right hand. 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. Due to packaging restric- tions, some assembly 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 10: Throttle Linkage And Ignition Leads

    The throttle linkage must be adjusted by moving the adjustment fixture (D). Consult with your Echo Dealer for correct adjustment procedure. 3. Connect 2 ignition stop leads (F, G) from throttle cable tubing to 2 ignition leads (F, G) on engine.

  • Page 11: Gear Housing Assembly / Drive Shaft

    haft edge lipper peratOr anual gear housIng assembly drIve shaft NOTE Hedge Clipper Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands. Remove locating bolt (A) and loosen clamping bolt (B). Remove vinyl cap from drive shaft. Slide Gear Housing Assembly onto Drive Shaft. Be certain the Flex Drive Shaft engages the hole in Driver Gear.

  • Page 12: Handling Fuel

    Echo brand premium Power Blend X Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets these standards. Engine problems due to in- adequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FD certified oil, such as Echo premium Power Blend X , will void the two-stroke engine warranty.
  • Page 13 haft edge lipper peratOr anual Mixing Instructions Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix. IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions.

  • Page 14: Starting Cold Engine

    startIng cold engIne WARNING The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts, and could result in possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment away from objects that could become entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control. NOTE The blade cover is used for transportation and storage.

  • Page 15: Starting Warm Engine

    Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to as- sure blades do not move at idle. If blades move, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjust- ment” 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 16: Stopping Engine

    WARNING 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 shaft hedge clipper again. hedge trImmIng...

  • Page 17: 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 18: Air Filter

    aIr fIlter Level 1. Parts required: REPOWER AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. 1. Close choke (cold start position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumu- lated dirt from air cleaner area. 2.

  • Page 19: Spark Plug

    haft edge lipper peratOr anual spark plug Level 2. 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 20: Exhaust System

    IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 6. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank. 7. Assemble components in reverse order. eXhaust system Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2.
  • Page 21 haft edge lipper peratOr anual Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler- cover. 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A) and heat shield (B).

  • Page 22: 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 "Specifications"...

  • Page 23: Lubrication

    haft edge lipper peratOr anual lubrIcatIon Blades Level 1 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. Avoid touching blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands.
  • Page 24 Drive Shaft Assembly Level 1. NOTE Hedge Clipper drive shaft should be greased every 25 hours of operation. Parts required: POWER BLENDX 14 oz. cartridge or Lithium Based Grease. WARNING Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury.

  • Page 25: Sharpening Blades

    haft edge lipper peratOr anual sharpenIng blades Level 2. Parts required: None. 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. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. Slide blades to midpoint cutting position using slots (A) on bottom of blades.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    roubleshootIng i a r i l l r e l i l y i l y r e l f f u r e l h t i r / n t l i f s t r r e l t ' n f f o e r i...

  • Page 27: Storage

    haft 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 28: Specifications

    MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- SHC-266 Length ------------------------------------------------------- 2170 mm (85.4 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.85 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 254 mm (10.0 in.) Weight (dry) ------------------------------------------------ 6.58 kg (14.5 lb.) Engine Type ------------------------------------------------ Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Bore ---------------------------------------------------------- 34.0 mm (1.34 in.) Stroke -------------------------------------------------------- 28.0 mm (1.10 in.)

  • Page 29: Warranty Statements

    The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as prescribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your ECHO unit to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for warranty repairs (wi hin the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made.
  • Page 30 89 octane or higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% e hanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the ECHO oil label and covered in your operator’s manual.
  • Page 31 HOW WILL A COVERED PART BE CORRECTED? If there is a defect in a part covered by this warranty, any ECHO Inc. Authorized Service Dealer will correct the defect. You will not have to pay anything to have the part adjusted, repaired or replaced. This includes any labor and diagnosis for warranted repairs performed by the dealer. In addition, engine parts not expressly covered under this warranty but whose failure is a result of a failure of a covered part will be warranted.

  • Page 32: Servicing Information

    ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the ECHO Web Site for updated information. Safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer. A $5.00 shipping charge will be required for each video. eCHo, INCoRpoRAted...

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