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Shaft h eegd Clirpep
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O t pera Or 'S Manual
Shaft Hedge Clipper
Operator's Manual
MODEL SHC-265
WARNING
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Opera-
tor'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.
X750010255
X7502024405
07/10
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2 Introduct Ion 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. the ort opera 's lamanu Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. It contains specifications and information for operation,
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Shaft h edge Clipper 3 O t erap Or 'S Manula s afety m naula s afety s ymbosl dna I ant mport I t nforam Ion 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. CIRCLE AND SLASH SyMbOL dANGeR This symbol means the specific action The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word shown is prohibited. Igno
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4 lanosrep dnoc It Ion and sfetya uqe Imentp WARNING Hedge Clipper users risk injury to themselves and others if the hedge clipper is used improperly and or safety pre- cautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a hedge clipper. Physical Condition Proper Clothing Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: Wear snug fitting, durable clothing; • if you are tired or sick, • Pants should have
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Shaft h eegd Clipper 5 O t pera Or 'S Manual 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). An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that
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6 equ Ipment WARNING 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. • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed. • Never adjust blades when t
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Shaft h eegd Clippre 7 O t pera Or 'S Manlau d rcse Ipt Ion 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. 12 11 Hot Decal (near muffler) 17 p/N X505002310 15 18 13 19 16 14 5 6 5 7 4 8 3 2 1 10 9 Driveshaft p/N X505002350
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8 1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter. 2. THROTTLE HANDLE - FOR RIGHT HAND - Cushioned grip for right hand. 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. 4. "STOP SWITCH" - mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD to RUN, BACK to STOP. 5. SUPPORT HANDLE - FOR LEFT HAND - Cushioned grip f
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Shaft h eegd Clipper 9 O t pera Or 'S Manual c ontents The ECHO product you have purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restric- tions, 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. ___ 1 - Power Head ___ 1 - Gear Case Assembly ___ 1 - Drive Shaft Assembly ___ 1 - Operator's Manual _
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10 NOTE Gear Housing must be aligned properly with engine. Aligning cen- A b ter locating hole in driveshaft housing with center drive shaft bolt (A) provides correct alignment. 5. Tighten two (2) drive shaft clamp bolts (B) securely. 6. Route throttle linkage and ignition lead assembly along shaft and clip as shown. b torhettl l Ienkag nad Ign It Ion daels C 1. Close choke and remove air filter cover. d e 2. Place throttle linkage (C) through adjustment fixture (D) and install wire end into
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Shaft h eegd Clippre 11 O t pera Or 'S Mlnuaa aegr hous Ign y lbmsase / rd Iev tfahs NOTE Hedge Clipper Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands. 1. Remove locating bolt (A) and loosen clamping bolt (B). 2. Remove vinyl cap from drive shaft. A 3. Slide Gear Housing Assembly onto Drive Shaft. Be certain the b Flex Drive Shaft engages the hole in Driver Gear. C IMPORTANT Flat edge of washer (C) must be against drive shaft. 4. Align locating hole in gear housing with locator hole in
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12 WARNING Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% 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. Alternative fuels may also cause premature deterioration of fuel lines, gaskets, carbu- retors and other engine c
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Shaft h edge Clipper 13 O t pera Or 'S Manual Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix. IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some IMPORTANT states may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off containers to
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14 rta st Ing cdlo eng Ine 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. WARNING A 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 th
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Shaft h eegd Clippre 15 O t pera Or 'S Manlau WARNING The blades must not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 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. 6. Throttle Trigger After engine warm up, grip throttle handle with right hand and support handle with left hand. Depress throttle trigger
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16 ppo ts Ign gne Ien A 1. Throttle Release throttle trigger and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine. 2. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) backward to STOP position. 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. dhege tr Imm Ing WARNING Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon
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Shaft h eegd Clippre 17 O t pera Or 'S Manlau m a Itenecnan WARNING Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Allow unit to cool before performing service. Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces. Your ECHO product is
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18 a Ir f I ter l Level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) Cleaning Brush TM 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 accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt from inside cover. 3. Remove air filter and lightly brush debris from filter. Replace filter if it is damaged, fuel soaked, very dirty, or the rubbe
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Shaft h edge Clipper 19 O t pear Or 'S Manual ark sp plug Level 2. Tools Required: T-Wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush TM 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. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean. Remaining sand will damage engine. 0.65 mm 3. Adjust spark plug gap b
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20 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. e Xhauts system Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools Required: Cross Head Screwdriver, 4mm Hex Wrench, Soft Metal Brush Parts Required: Spark Arrestor Screen, Gasket 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove muffler cover screw and m
