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Echo SHC-2401 Operator's Manual

Manual is about: Shaft Hedge Clipper

Summary of SHC-2401

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 1 x750000920 02/00 x7502251700 shaft hedge clipper operator's manual model: shc-2401 serial number 001001 & up warning the engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of california to cause cancer, birth defects or other reprodu...

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    2 t able of c ontents introduction ........................................................................ 2 - the operator's manual .............................................. 2 - the safety manual ...................................................... 2 manual safety symbols and important info...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 3 important the enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit. Note this enclosed message provides tips for use, care and maintenance of the unit. Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety aler...

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    4 decals locate these safety decals on your unit. The complete unit illustration found in the "description" section, will help you locate them. 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 ...

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

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    6 personal condition and safety equipment warning danger hedge clipper users risk injury to themselves and others if the shaft hedge clipper is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a shaft hedge clipper. Physical cond...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 7 safe operation determine operation area • provide all operators of this equipment with the operator's manuals and instructions for safe operation. • review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contribute to unsafe conditions. Do not opera...

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    8 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 cause tingling and burning sensations ...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 9 contents list __ 1 - shaft hedge clipper assembly __ 1 - power head assembly __ 1 - gear housing assembly __ 1 - operator's manual __ 1 - hedge clipper safety manual __ 1 - warranty statement __ 1 - warranty registration card __ 1 - 2-stroke oil sample,...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 11 1. Safety manual - read and understand this manual before operation. Keep manual in a safe location as a reference for safe operating techniques. 2. Operator's manual - read and understand this manual before operation. Keep manual in a safe location fo...

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    12 s pecifications model shc-2401 length 2190 mm (86.3 in.) width 216 mm (8.5 in.) height 229 mm (9.0 in.) weight (dry) 5.7 kg (12.6 lb.) engine type air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine bore 34.0 mm (1.34 in.) stroke 26.0 mm (1.04 in.) displacement 23.6 cc (1.44 cu. In.) exhaust ...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 13 a ssembly gear housing / drive shaft tools required: 8mm x 10mm open end wrench, 4 mm hex wrench, screwdriver parts required: power head/drive shaft assembly and gear housing assembly. Note hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect ha...

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    14 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 loosen fuel caps s...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 15 storage – fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area. As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, air tight container. Store in a well ventilated, unoccupied building, away from sparks and flames....

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    16 o peration • provide all operators of this equipment with the operator's manual and instructions for safe operation. • before starting the unit, equip yourself and any other person working within the 15m (50 ft.) safety zone with the required protective equipment and clothing. • during operation,...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 17 4. Starting - lay trimmer on a flat, clear area. Firmly grasp throttle grip with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (e) until engine fires (or maximum five [5] pulls). 5. After en...

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    18 stopping engine 1. Release throttle. Allow engine to idle for a minute. 2. Stop switch - stop. Move stop switch button (a) backward 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 engine. Have your e...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 1 9 maintenance intervals / t n e n o p m o c m e t s y s e c n a n e t n i a m e r u d e c o r p d ' q e r l l i k s l e v e l r o y l i a d e r o f e b e s u y r e v e l e u f e r 3 s h t n o m 0 9 r o s r u o h 6 s h t n o m 0 7 2 r o s r u o h y l r a e y 0 ...

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    20 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 - 25 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush parts required: 90030 repower tm air and fuel filter kit 1. Close choke (a) (cold start position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt f...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 21 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) spark plug level 2. Tools required: spark plug socket wrench and screw driver. Feeler gauge. Preferably a wire gauge. Brush. Parts required: 90065 repower tm tune-up kit 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded c...

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    22 1. Remove spark plug lead from the spark plug and throttle linkage end from the carburetor swivel. 2. Loosen one (1) nut on throttle linkage and and remove linkage from clutch housing. 3. Remove the three (3) screws that retain the engine cover. Two (2) at the top of the starter, one (1) in the a...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 23 carburetor adjustment 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 epa phase 1 and california emission regulations. I...

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    24 lubrication blades level 1. Tools required: clean rag, brush , oil can, (2) 10 mm wrenches. 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 serious personal injury may res...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 25 drive shaft assembly note hedge clipper drive shaft should be greased every 25 hours of operation. Tools required: 8mm open end wrench, screwdriver, clean rag, small brush. Parts required: high temperature grease p/n 91014 warning danger blades are ver...

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    26 warning danger fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug against cylinder, otherwise serious personal injury may result. T roubleshooting problem engine -- starts hard engine -- does not start cause remedy engine...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 27 s torage 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 maintenance which includes the following: 1. Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reac...

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