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 x770209...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 x7702093704 © 08/2013 echo inc. Table of contents 99944200475 table of contents table of contents .............................................................................................................................. 2 introduction .............................................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    99944200475 introduction © 08/2013 echo inc. X7702093704 3 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 x7702093704 © 08/2013 echo inc. Safety 99944200475 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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    99944200475 safety © 08/2013 echo inc. X7702093704 5 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 x7702093704 © 08/2013 echo inc. Safety 99944200475 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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    99944200475 safety © 08/2013 echo inc. X7702093704 7 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 x7702093704 © 08/2013 echo inc. Safety 99944200475 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

    99944200475 description © 08/2013 echo inc. X7702093704 9 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 x7702093704 © 08/2013 echo inc. Contents 99944200475 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

    99944200475 assembly © 08/2013 echo inc. X7702093704 11 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-...

  • Page 12: Operation

    12 x7702093704 © 08/2013 echo inc. Operation 99944200475 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...

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    99944200475 operation © 08/2013 echo inc. X7702093704 13 7. When starting to edge, run the engine at full throttle, and lower the blade gently into the ground, being careful not to hit the concrete with the blade. 8. Don't force the blade. Move only as quickly as the blade will allow. The complete u...

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    14 x7702093704 © 08/2013 echo inc. Maintenance 99944200475 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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    99944200475 maintenance © 08/2013 echo inc. X7702093704 15 3. Rotate blade until holes in inner blade adapter (b) and gear box align. Insert locking tool to lock pto shaft (c). Note: blade nut (d) is left hand thread. 4. Remove blade nut (d) in a clockwise direction using t-wrench. Remove outer blad...

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    16 x7702093704 © 08/2013 echo inc. Maintenance 99944200475 drive shaft (lower) 1. Loosen screws (a) and remove center locating screw (b). Pull gear box and shield from drive shaft housing. 2. Pull flexible cable (c) from the drive shaft housing, wipe clean and re-coat with a thin coating [15 ml (1/2...

  • Page 17: Storage

    99944200475 storage © 08/2013 echo inc. X7702093704 17 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 18: Specifications

    18 x7702093704 © 08/2013 echo inc. Specifications 99944200475 specifications model 99944200475 shaft length 825 mm (32.48 in.) attachment width 150 mm (5.9 in.) attachment height 295 mm (11.61 in.) weight w/blade 2.49 kg (5.5 lb.) drive shaft type 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) flex shaft rotating direction cloc...

  • Page 19: Warranty Statements

    99944200475 warranty statements © 08/2013 echo inc. X7702093704 19 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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    20 x7702093704 © 08/2013 echo inc. Warranty statements 99944200475 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 21: Notes

    99944200475 notes © 08/2013 echo inc. X7702093704 21 notes.

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    22 x7702093704 © 08/2013 echo inc. Notes 99944200475.

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    99944200475 notes © 08/2013 echo inc. X7702093704 23.

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    Echo, incorporated 400 oakwood road lake zurich, il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com 24 s08500001001/s08500999999.