Echo 260 Operator's Manual

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    Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories, and may not include all standard equipment. Operator’s manual x753227...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 x7532279107 © 08/2013 echo inc. Table of contents 99944200540 table of contents table of contents .............................................................................................................................. 2 introduction .............................................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    99944200540 introduction x7532279107 3 © 08/2013 echo inc. 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 will find both easy to use and full of hel...

  • Page 4: Safety

    4 x7532279107 © 08/2013 echo inc. Safety 99944200540 additional or replacement manuals replacement operator, safety manuals, and parts catalogs are available from your echo dealer or at www.Echo-usa.Com or by contacting echo inc., 400 oakwood road, lake zurich, il 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check ...

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    99944200540 safety x7532279107 5 © 08/2013 echo inc. International symbols personal condition and safety equipment users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when o...

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    6 x7532279107 © 08/2013 echo inc. Safety 99944200540 hearing protection echo recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Proper clothing wear snug fitting, durable clothing; • pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves. • do not wear shorts, • do not wear ties, scarves, j...

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    99944200540 safety x7532279107 7 © 08/2013 echo inc. 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 p...

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    8 x7532279107 © 08/2013 echo inc. Safety 99944200540 avoid hot surfaces • during operation, the drive shaft housing and attachment bearing housing may become very hot, too hot to touch. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation. Equipment use this attachment with echo approved models only...

  • Page 9: Description

    99944200540 description x7532279107 9 © 08/2013 echo inc. Description locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your echo dealer. See parts ordering in...

  • Page 10: Contents

    10 x7532279107 © 08/2013 echo inc. Contents 99944200540 contents the echo product you 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...

  • Page 11: Assembly

    99944200540 assembly x7532279107 11 © 08/2013 echo inc. Assembly power head shaft/lower shaft assembly do not perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running. 1. Set power head/shaft assembly on a level surface. 2. Pull locator pin (a) out, and turn counter-clockwise 1/4 turn to lock-...

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    12 x7532279107 © 08/2013 echo inc. Assembly 99944200540 1. Place the shield on the bottom of the bearing housing flange. 2. Place shield plate on shield, align holes. Install three (3) screws from bottom through plate and shield into gear case. Nylon line head installation (use with plastic shield) ...

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    99944200540 assembly x7532279107 13 © 08/2013 echo inc. Remove nylon line head note: do not disassemble nylon line head. 1. Align locking hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear housing and insert head locking tool (d). 2. Remove line head (e) by turning it clockwise until head is completely ...

  • Page 14: Operation

    14 x7532279107 © 08/2013 echo inc. Operation 99944200540 operation 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 completestop before r...

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    99944200540 maintenance x7532279107 15 © 08/2013 echo inc. Maintenance 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 bef...

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    16 x7532279107 © 08/2013 echo inc. Maintenance 99944200540 gear housing 1. Clean all loose debris from gear box. 2. Remove plug (a) and check level of grease. Grease should fill gear case to bottom of grease plug hole. 3. Add grease if necessary using manual grease gun or squeeze-type tube. Do not u...

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    99944200540 maintenance x7532279107 17 © 08/2013 echo inc. 3. Insert one end of trimmer line into an eyelet, and push line equal distance through trimmer head. 4. Hold trimmer head while turning knob clockwise to wind line onto spool until about 5” (13 cm) of each line remains exposed. Trimmer head ...

  • Page 18: Storage

    18 x7532279107 © 08/2013 echo inc. Storage 99944200540 storage storage hook installation 1. Insert small end of hook into locating hole on attachment shaft. 2. Slide plastic cap onto end of attachment shaft..

  • Page 19: Specifications

    99944200540 specifications x7532279107 19 © 08/2013 echo inc. Specifications model 99944200540 shaft length 870 mm (34.3 in.) attachment width 178 mm (7.0 in.) attachment height 255 mm (10.0 in.) weight (dry) w/line head 1.43 kg (3.15 lb.) drive shaft 1/4" flex shaft direction of rotation counter cl...

  • Page 20: Warranty Statements

    20 x7532279107 © 08/2013 echo inc. Warranty statements 99944200540 warranty statements echo limited warranty statement for product sold in usa and canada beginning 01/01/2010 echo's responsibility echo incorporated’s limited warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this echo product is free...

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    99944200540 warranty statements x7532279107 21 © 08/2013 echo inc. Purchased repair parts, short blocks and accessories &gj* * &^j* attention two-stroke engine power product owners this echo two-stroke engine power product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances ...

  • Page 22: Notes

    22 x7532279107 © 08/2013 echo inc. Notes 99944200540 notes.

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    99944200540 notes x7532279107 23 © 08/2013 echo inc..

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    Echo, incorporated 400 oakwood road lake zurich, il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com 24 s06400001001/s06400999999.