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SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Shaft Hedge Clipper
Operator's Manual
MODEL SHC-260
Serial Number 06001001 - 06999999
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.
X753001620
X7532094900
01/04
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2 INTRODUCTION 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 OPERATOR'S MANUAL Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. It contains specifications and information for operation, startin
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IMPORTANT SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER 3 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. This symbol accompanied by the words WARNING and DANGER calls attention to an act or condition that can lead to serious personal injury to operator and IMPORTANT
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4 English Translation Shaft Decal Spanish Decal ADVERTENCIA PELIGRO Esta unidad puede ser WARNING DANGER peligrosa y This unit can be dangerous producir lesiones and cause serious injury if personales improperly used. To reduce graves si no se injury risk to operator, helpers and bystanders, usa en forma adecuada. Para read and understand the reducir el riesgo de Operator's and Safety lesionarse, los operadores, Manuals, which are provided los ayudantes y los in Spanish. espectadores deben
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SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER 5 OPERATOR'S MANUAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARNING DANGER 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. Proper Clothing Physical Condition Wear snug fitting, durable clothing; Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: Pants should have long legs, s
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6 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 through the area. Some believe that prolong
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SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER 7 OPERATOR'S MANUAL SAFE OPERATION WARNING DANGER 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. Clear the Work Area Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 m (50
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8 DISCRIPTION 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. CONTENTS LIST __ 1 - Power Head __ 1 - Gear Case Assembly __ 1 - Drive Shaft Assembly __ 1 - Operator's Manual __ 1 - Hedge Clipper Safety Manual __ 1
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SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER 9 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 12 11 20 19 18 13 17 16 14 15 7 6 5 4 3 1 2 8 10 9
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10 1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter. 2. GRIP, RIGHT HAND REAR - 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. GRIP, LEFT HAND, FRONT - Cushioned grip for Left Hand. 6. DRIVE
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SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER 11 OPERATOR'S MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS MODEL ----------------------------------------------------- SHC-260 Length ------------------------------------------------------- 2230 mm (87.8 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 in.) Weight (dry) ------------------------------------------------ 6.08 kg (13.4 lb.) Engine Type ---------------------------------------
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12 ASSEMBLY Tools Required: 4 mm Hex Wrench, Screwdriver Parts Required: Power Head/Drive Shaft Assembly and Gear Housing Assembly. GEAR HOUSING ASSEMBLY / DRIVE SHAFT NOTE Hedge Clipper Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands. 1. Fully loosen (do not remove) locating bolt (A) and align the locating bolt (A) with the locating hole (B) in the Drive Shaft Housing. 2. Slide the Gear Housing Assembly on the Drive Shaft. Be certain the Flex Drive Shaft engages the hole in Driver Gear. 3
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SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER 13 OPERATOR'S MANUAL THROTTLE LINKAGE AND IGNITION LEADS A 1. Close choke and remove air filter cover. B 2. Place inner cable in slot of carburetor swivel (A). 3. Loosen nut (B) and place threaded end of throttle linkage in bracket slot. Finger tighten nut (B). 4. 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 adjust
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14 PRE-OPERATION FUEL Fuel Requirements Fuelto OilMix -50:1 Ratio Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [R+M/2] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 15% MTBE (methyl UC .S. METRI tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is NOT GL AS OS I GL A OI approved. G. allonsFr l. ozL. ite cc Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 1 2.6 4 80 13738) and J.A.S.O. FC Standards must be used. Echo brand premium TM 2 5.2 8 160 P
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SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER 15 OPERATOR'S MANUAL OPERATION NOTE The blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove blade cover before using the unit. STARTING COLD ENGINE A WARNING DANGER 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. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) forward away fr
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16 STARTING WARM ENGINE The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke, and do not depress throttle trigger to wide open position. A WARNING DANGER 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. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. 2. Primer Pump p
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SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER 17 OPERATOR'S MANUAL HEDGE TRIMMING NOTE This unit is designed to cut shrubs and hedges with branches no larger than 6 mm (1/4 in.) in diameter. 1. Hold trimmer firmly and squeeze throttle trigger to accelerate engine. 2. Tilt trimmer so cutting teeth are angled slightly toward the hedge or shrub and proceed to cut. WARNING DANGER Never remove hands from unit when blades are moving. WARNING DANGER The engine continues running even when the blades have stopped due to
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18 MAINTENANCE INTERVALS 3 6 REQ'D DAILYOR YEARLY COMPONENT/ MAINTENANCE EVERY MONTHS MONTHS SKILL BEFORE 600 REFUEL OR 90 OR 270 SYSTEM PROCEDURE LEVEL USE HOURS HOURS HOURS Recommended Echo Dealer Maintenance Procedures Cn ylinder ExhaustPort Inspect/Clean/Decarbo 3 I / C Sn harpenBlades Inspect/Clea 3 I (3) Do-It-YourselfMaintenance Procedures Ae ir Filter Inspect/Clean/Replac 1I* / C R Cn hoke Inspect/Clea 2 I / C Fe uelFilter Inspect/Replac 1 I* R Fe uelSystem,leaks Inspect/Replac 1 II * Cn
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SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER 19 OPERATOR'S MANUAL AIR FILTER Level 1 Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Cleaning brush TM Parts required: 90030 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 the air cleaner area. 2. Remove the air cleaner cover. Clean and inspect the element for damage. If element is fuel soaked and very dirty, replace. 3. If element can be cl
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20 SPARK PLUG Level 2 Tools Required: T-Wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush. TM Parts Required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit P/N 90075 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. 3. Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode. 4. Tighten spark plug to 145-155 kg/cm (125-135 in. lb.). 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) COOLING SYSTEMS CLEANING Level 2 Tools required: Cr
