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Echo SHC-225 Operator's Manual

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 1 warning 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 operation. Failure to do so could result in serous injury. Shaft hedge clipper operat...

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    2 copyright© 2008 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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    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 adjust- ment - idle speed carburetor adjust- ment - high speed mixture symbol description/application symbol form/sha...

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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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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 5 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 manuals • provide all users of this equipment with the operator’s manual and safety manu...

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    6 emission control label (located on engine) (example only, information on label varies by family). Equipment warning use only echo approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment com- bination. Echo, inc. Will not be responsible for the failure of cutting d...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 7 d escription locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions 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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    8 1. Power head - includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and recoil starter. 2. Throttle handle - for right hand - contains stop switch, throttle lockout, and throttle trigger. 3. Throttle trigger lockout - this lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 9 c ontents the echo product you have 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 for missi...

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    10 front handle note label shows minimum spacing for front handle location. 1. Position front handle in comfortable operating position and tighten screws. Min spacing fuel notice: use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor performance, o...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 11 mixing instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, ...

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    12 starting cold engine warning hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Avoid touching blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands. Note the blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove blade cover before using the un...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 13 warning the blades must not move at idle, otherwise serious personal in- jury may result. Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to assure blades do not move at idle. If blades move, readjust carburetor according to “carburetor ad- justment” instruct...

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    14 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) backward to stop position. Warning if engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to stop posi- tion, close choke - cold start position - to st...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 15 maintenance intervals warning 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 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) cleaning brush parts required: 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 air cleaner area...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 17 spark plug level 2. Tools required: t-wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush parts required: repower tm tune-up kit important use only ngk bpm-8y spark plug (bpmr-8y in canada) other- wise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fou...

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    18 important do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 4. Remove ignition wires from clip for cleaning. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 6. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank. 7. Assemble components in reverse ord...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 19 exhaust port cleaning level 2. Tools required: torx t27 l-wrench, wood or plastic scraper parts required: as needed: heat shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover (2 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler ...

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    20 carburetor adjustment engine break-in new engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break- in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as requ...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 21 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 hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe persona...

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    22 drive shaft assembly level 1. Note hedge clipper drive shaft should be greased every 25 hours of operation. Tools required: torx t27 l-wrench, screwdriver, clean rag, small brush parts required: power blendx tm 14 oz. Cartridge or lithium based grease warning hedge clipper blades are very sharp. ...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 23 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. 2. Slide blades to allow file clearance using slots (a) on bottom of blades. Do not pry against cutting edges. 3. Follow the original shape, and file each cutting edge carefully to avoid damage to adjacent teeth....

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    24 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 roubleshooting 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...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 25 important always store and transport hedge clippers in a stable, horizontal position. Support gear case and cutting blades to prevent excessive flexing, which may cause damage to these components. Always install blade cover when transport- ing or storing unit...

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    26 s pecifications model ---------------------------------------------------- shc-225, shc-225s length (shc-225) --------------------------------------- 1810 mm (71.3 in.) length (shc-225s) -------------------------------------- 1480 mm (58.27 in.) width (shc-225) -----------------------------------...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 27 notes.

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    Consumer product support 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 mon - fri c.S.T. Echo, incorporated 400 o akwood r oad l ake z urich , il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com s ervicing i nformation parts / serial number genuine echo parts and echo repower™ parts and assemblies for your echo products are available only from ...