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Echo SHC-210 Operator's Manual

Manual is about: Shaft Hedge Clipper

Summary of SHC-210

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 1 shaft hedge clipper operator's manual model shc-210 serial number 07001001 - 07999999 x750005481 03/03 x7502253801 warning danger read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. Echo provides an operator's manual and a safety manual. Both must be rea...

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    2 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 both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and sa...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 3 s afety decals 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 ordering instructions for...

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    4 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/shape symbol description/application symbol f...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 5 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 cold may...

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    6 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 manual • provide all users of this equipment with the operator's manual and safety manual for instructi...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 7 d escription the echo product you have purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly of shc-210 is required. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or echo deal...

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    8 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 lock...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 9 s pecifications model ----------------------------------------------------- shc-210 length ------------------------------------------------------- 1790 mm (70.5 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 in.) height ------...

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    10 a ssembly tools required: 4 mm hex wrench, screwdriver parts required: power head/drive shaft assembly and gear housing assembly gear housing assembly / drive shaft warning danger hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands. 1. Remove protective cap from drive shaft end. 2. ...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 11 p re -o peration fuel fuel requirements 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 tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is not approved. Tw...

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    12 o peration starting cold engine 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 s...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 13 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. Warning danger the attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result...

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    14 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 echo service dealer for maintenance. To help yo...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 15 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) cleaning brush parts required: 90008 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...

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    16 spark plug level 2. Tools required: t-wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush parts required: spark plug, ngk bpmr-8y p/n a425000000 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 san...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 17 1. Disconnect spark plug lead from spark plug. 2. Remove (1) screw from top guard, and remove guard. 3. Remove (4) screws from engine/muffler cover, and remove cover. 4. Use the brush to remove dirt form cylinder fins. 5. Remove grass and leaves from the grid...

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    18 6. Assemble components in reverse order. Note when installing the engine/muffler cover, be certain the tabs of the metal deflector shield are in the slots of the cover. Cylinder exhaust port level 3. Important the cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 19 lubrication blades level 1. Tools required: clean rag, cleaning brush , oil can parts required: 20w engine oil (lubrication), 50-50 mixture of kerosene and 20w oil (cleaning) warning danger blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands, otherwise seriou...

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    20 drive shaft assembly level 1. Note hedge clipper drive shaft should be greased every 25 hours of operation. Tools required: 4 mm hex wrench, screwdriver, clean rag, small brush parts required: echo ® lube tm 14 oz. Cartridge p/n 91015 or lithium based grease warning danger blades are very sharp. ...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 21 sharpening blades level 3. Tools required: (2) 10 mm wrenches, 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 midp...

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    22 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. T r a h c g n i t o o h s e l b u o r t m e l b o r p e n i g n e m e l b o r p k c...

  • Page 23: Warning

    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 23 long term storage (over 30 days) do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage mainte- nance which includes the following: 1. Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children....

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    Dealer? Call 1-800-432-echo or www.Echo-usa.Com 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 w...