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Echo HCA-260 Operator's Manual

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    Shaft hedge clipper operator's manual model: hca-261 serial number 002001001 - 02999999 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 opera- tion. Failure to do so ...

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    1 sup22203863 supplement to operator's manual model hca-260, hca-261 serial number: all suplemento del manual del operador modelo hca-260, hca-261 número de serie: todas this supplement contains important information. Please keep with your operator’s manual. The following section has been added: 999...

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    SupplÉment au manuel de l’opÉrateur modèle: hca-260, hca-261 numéro de série: tous 2 ce supplément contient l’information importante. Veuillez le garder avec le manuel de votre opérateur. La section suivante a été ajouté: advertencia peligro las hojas del cortasetos están muy afiladas. Lleve guantes...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 3 m anual s afety s ymbols and i mportant i nformation throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, information messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and k...

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    4 shaft decal spanish decal symbol description/application symbol form/shape symbol description/application symbol form/shape hot surface carburetor adjustment - idle speed carburetor adjustment - high speed mixture symbol description/application symbol form/shape symbol description/application symb...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 5 • check that shoulder harness is adjusted for safe, comfortable operation. • tighten the blade angle adjustment lever before operating. Spark arrestor - catalytic muffler / muffler • the muffler or catalytic muffler controls the exhaust noise and emissi...

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    6 after refueling; • wipe any spilled fuel from the unit. • move at least 3 m (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting. After use; • do not store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container. Personal condition and safety equipment p...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 7 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, jewelry. Wear sturdy work shoes with non-skid soles; • do not wear open toed shoes, • do not...

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    8 avoid hot surfaces • during operation, the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover may become extremely hot. Avoid contact during and immedi- ately after operation. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. Allow the engine and muffler to completely cool before performing any ...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 9 extended operation / extreme conditions vibration and cold it is believed that a condition called raynaud’s phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and co...

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    10 d escription the echo product you have purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly of model hca-261 is required. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or echo dealer of damaged or missing parts....

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 9 11 13 10 25.

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    12 1. Operators manual - read and understand this manual before operation. Keep manual in a safe location for future reference, i.E., operation, maintenance, storage and specifications. 2. Safety manual - read and understand this manual before operation. Keep manual in a safe location as a reference...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 13 s pecifications m o d e l l e ng th 2 0 w id th 2 5 h e ig ht 2 5 w e ig ht (d ry) * 6 e ng ine typ e a ir c o o le d , two -stro k b o re 3 4 s tro ke 2 8 d isp la ce m e nt 2 5 .4 e xha ust s yste m s p a rk a rr c a rb ure to r w a lb ro d ia p hra ...

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    14 a ssembly gear housing assembly / drive shaft tools required: 8mm x 10mm open end wrench parts required: power head/drive shaft assembly and gear housing assembly. Note hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands. 1. Slide the gear housing assembly on the drive shaft. Be cer...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 15 throttle linkage and ignition leads 1. Close choke and remove air filter cover. 2. Loosen nut (a) and place threaded end of throttle linkage in bracket slot. Finger tighten nut (a). 3. Place inner cable in slot of carburetor swivel (b) and tighten nut ...

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    16 handling fuel warning 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 be under pressure. Always loo...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 17 equipment check before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed; • check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed. • inspect fuel lines, tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks. Do not opera...

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    18 o peration warning danger do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions which can cause serious injury or death. • provide all operators of this equipment with the operator's manual and instructions for safe operation. • befor...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 19 starting cold engine warning danger the blades should not move at idle. If blades move, readjust carburetor according to "carburetor adjustment" instructions in this manual or see your echo dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 1. Stop ...

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    20 starting warm engine the starting procedure is the same as cold start except do not close the choke. Note if engine does not start after 5 pulls, use cold start procedure. Warning danger when engine starts, the cutting attachment may move even with the throttle trigger in idle (released) position...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 21 stopping engine 1. Release throttle. Allow engine to idle down and blades stop moving with throttle trigger disengaged. 2. Release "idle start interlock lever" (d) - move "stop switch" to stop position. Warning danger the engine does not stop when idle...

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    22 maintenace intervals component/system maintenance procedure daily or before use air filter clean / replace i / c fuel strainer clean/replace fuel line inspect/replace i carburetor inspect/rebuild/ replace choke system inspect/clean/ replace i / c cooling system inspect/clean i / c muffler spark a...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 23 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: 90030 repower tm air & fuel filter kit.. 1. Close choke (cold start position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air ...

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    24 warning danger catalytic mufflers operate at extremely high temperatures. Muffler area must be kept clean. Do not perform maintenance on engine or muffler until engine and muffler are completely cool, otherwise serious personal injury may occur. Spark plug level 2. Tools required: scrench (combin...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 25 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (a). 3. Remove screw and arm rest (b). 4. Remove cylinder cover (c). Important do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Use brush to remove ...

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    26 1. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (a). 2. Place piston at top dead center (tdc) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove spark arrestor screen cover (b), gasket (c), gasket (d) and screen (e) from muffler body. 4. Clean carbon deposits from screen and muffle...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 27 level 2. Tools required: screwdriver, tachometer (echo p/n 99051130017). Parts required: none. Note every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with california emission regulations. This carburetor does not have accelerat...

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    28 4. Wipe excess oil from the blade before putting the unit back in service. 5. Check blade tightness. Tighten blade bolts (a) until snug with 10 mm wrench. Loosen bolts 1/2 turn. Hold bolts (a) from turning and tighten locknuts (b) with other 10 mm wrench. Gear housing assembly level 2 tools requi...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 29 1. Loosen gear housing locating screw (a) and mounting screws (c). Remove the gear housing assembly from the drive shaft housing. 2. Pull the drive shaft (b) from the housing, wipe clean and re-coat with a thin coating [1/2 oz. (15 ml)] of grease. 3. S...

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    30 t roubleshooting warning danger fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark near an open spark plug opening, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Problem engine -- starts hard engine -- does not start cause engine cranks fuel at ...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 31 s torage warning danger during operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury m...

  • Page 34: Dealer?

    S ervicing i nformation parts genuine echo parts and echo repower™ parts and assemblies for your echo products are available only from an authorized echo dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the model number and serial number of the unit with you. You can find these numbers on the engin...

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    M ontaje instalacion de la empuÑadura delantera importante guarde y transporte siempre los cortasetos de eje en una posición horizontal estable. Soporte la caja de engranajes y las hojas de corte para impedir una flexión excesiva que puede causar daños en el accesorio de corte. Instale siempre la ta...