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Echo HCA-260 Operator's Manual

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    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 could result in serous injury. Shaft hedge clipper operator's manual model: hca-260 x753...

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    2 copyright© 2006 by echo, incorporated all rights reserved. I ntroduction 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...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 3 international symbols 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/...

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    4 physical condition your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • if you are tired or sick, • if you are taking medication, • if you have taken alcohol or drugs. Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye protection eye protection that meets ansi z87.1 or ce requiremen...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 5 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...

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    6 emission control label (located on engine) (example only, information on label varies by family). Product emission durability the 300 hour emission durability compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable emissions regulatio...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 7 12 5 1 2 3 4 6 13 11 d escription locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your echo dealer. See parts...

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    8 1. Power head - factory assembled. 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 t...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 9 ___ 1 - power head ___ 1 - drive shaft /gear case assembly ___ 1 - operators manual ___ 1 - hedge clipper safety manual ___ 1 - warranty statement ___ 1 - warranty registration card ___ 1 - front handle ___ 1 - front handle bracket ___ 4 - 5 mm x 35 mm ...

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    10 1. Loosen bolt (a) at engine drive shaft clamp. 2. Remove vinyl cap from drive shaft. 3. Carefully fit drive shaft assembly to engine, making sure that inner drive shaft engages clutch mount. Note lower gear housing cutter head assembly must be in line with the engine. 4. Turn drive shaft assembl...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 11 a b c d e throttle linkage and ignition leads 1. Close choke and remove air filter cover. 2. Place inner cable wire end into large carburetor throttle swivel hole (a). 3. Loosen nut (b) and place threaded end of throttle linkage in bracket slot. Finger...

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    12 o i t a r 1 : 0 5 - x i m li o o t l e u f . S . U c i r t e m s a g l i o s a g l i o s n o ll a g . Z o .L f r e ti l . C c 1 2 5 6 . 2 2 . 5 3 1 4 8 0 2 0 8 0 6 1 0 0 4 mixing instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 13 adjusting cutting angle warning danger never adjust cutting assembly with engine running. Warning danger hedge clipper blades are sharp. Always wear gloves when adjusting cutting assembly. Warning danger do not stand hedge clipper on end when adjusting...

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    14 rotate cutter assembly always use the unit from the right-hand side of your body – never from the left side. Rotate cutter assembly 180 degrees on driveshaft in order to avoid cutting directly above your head, and to avoid contact with hot muffler. 1. Loosen gearcase clamping screw (a), hand guar...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 15 3. Purge bulb pump purge bulb (c) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times. 4. Recoil starter lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles. F...

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    16 stopping engine 1. Throttle release throttle and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine. 2. Stop switch move stop switch button (a) to stop position. Warning danger if engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to stop position, close choke - cold start position - to stall ...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 17 m aintenance your echo product is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ec...

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    18 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) cleaning 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 filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from the air f...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 19 spark plug level 2. Tools required: t-wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush parts required: repower tm tune-up kit p/n 90075 important use only ngk bpm-8y spark plug (bpmr-8y in canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug an...

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    20 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (a). 3. Remove screw and top guard (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 dirt from the cylinder fins. 6. Remove grass...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 21 cylinder exhaust port level 3. Important the cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period. Echo strongly recommends ...

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    22 lubrication blades level 1. Tools required: clean rag, brush , oil can parts required: 20w engine oil (lubrication), 50-50 mixture of kerosene and 20w oil (cleaning) warning danger always disconnect spark plug wire before servicing cutting attachment. Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 23 c drive shaft assembly level 1 note hedge clipper drive shaft should be greased every 25 hours of operation. Tools required: 4 mm hex wrench, 8mm open end wrench, clean rag, small brush. Parts required: echo ® lube tm 14 oz. Cartridge p/n 91015 or lith...

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    24 sharpening blades level 3. Tools required: flat file, screwdriver parts required: none warning danger hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. 2. Slide blades to allow file clearance using slots (a) on bottom of blades. Do n...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 25 t roubleshooting warning danger fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by ground- ing spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. T r a h c g n i t o ...

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    26 important always store and transport shaft hedge clippers in a stable, horizontal position. Always install blade cover, and return cutting assembly to folded/locked position for travel/storage. Long term storage (over 30 days) do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or long...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 27 model ----------------------------------------------------- hca-260 length ------------------------------------------------------- 2235 mm (88.0 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 in.) height --------------...

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    Echo, incorporated 400 o akwood r oad l ake z urich , il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com dealer? Call 1-800-432-echo or www.Echo-usa.Com consumer product support 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 mon - fri c.S.T. 06001501/06999999 additional or replacement manuals safety manuals in english/spanish or english/french...