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Hedge Clirpep
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O t erap Or 's Manula
Shaft Hedge Clipper
Operator's Manual
MODELS 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 serious injury.
X750011882
X7502257102
12/09
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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. teh ort paeor 's manlau 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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Hedge Clirpep 3 O t erap Or 's Manula s afety manalu tafeys symbols nda I tan rtmop I t fomanr Ino 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. Ignoring these
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4 lanosrpe ondc It Ion and yafets que Ipmetn WARNING Hedge Clipper users risk injury to themselves and others if the hedge clipper is used improperly and or safety precautions 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 lon
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Hedge Clirpep 5 O t erap Or 's Manula 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 runs thr
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6 equ Iptnem WARNING 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. • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed. • Never adjust blades when the e
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Hedge Clippre 7 O t pera Or 's Manual d recs 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) P/N X505002310 19 13 10 18 17 14 16 15 6 5 shc-225 4 3 1 2 7 8 9 6 5 -225 shc s 4 3 2 1 7 8 9
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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. 4. STOP SWITCH - Mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing. Move
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Hedge Clippre 9 O t pera Or 's Manual c sontnte 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. ____ 1 - Power Head/Driveshaft/Hedge Clipper Assembly ____ 1 - Operator's Manual ____ 1 - Hedge Clipper Safety Manual ____ 1 - Warranty Registration Card ____ 1 - Torx T27
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10 rontf handle MIN SPACING NOTE Label shows minimum spacing for front handle location. 1. Position front handle in comfortable operating position and tighten screws. o t raep Ion 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. WARNIN
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Hedge Cliprep 11 O t pera Or 's Manual IMPORTANT TM Echo premium Power Blend X Universal 2-Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echo en- gines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. 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. • Fuel tanks/cans may
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12 rta st Ign cold 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 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
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Hedge Clipper 13 O t pera Or 's Mnuala WARNING The blades must not move at idle, otherwise serious personal in- jury may result. Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to assure blades do not move at idle. If blades move, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Ad- justment” 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 lockout, a
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14 opp st Ing eng Ine 1. Throttle Release throttle and allow engine to return to idle before shutting A 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 hedge clipper again or serious personal injury may result. edgeh tr Imm Ing WARNING Engine exhaust IS HOT, and cont
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Hedge Clipper 15 O t prae Or 's Mlanua m a Itecnanen 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 designed t
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16 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 rubb
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Hedge Clippre 17 O t pera Or 's Manual kra 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 (0.026 in.) 3. Adjust spark plug g
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18 IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 4. Remove ignition wires from clip for cleaning. 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. txhause system Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools Required: T27 Torx L-Wrench, Soft Metal Brush Parts Required: Screen, Gasket 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engin
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Hedge Clirpep 19 O t erap Or 's Manula Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Tools required: Torx T27 L-Wrench, Wood or plastic scraper Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover (2 screws). B A 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A) and heat shield (B). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder exhaust port. IMPORTANT Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port. Do
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20 or carburet adjustment Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break- in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required. High Altitude Operation This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to 1,100 feet above sea level (ASL) (96.0 kPa). To m
