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Echo SHC-260 Operator's Manual

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Manual is about: Shaft hedge clipper

Summary of SHC-260

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 1 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 operation. Failure to do so could result in serous injury. Shaft hedge ...

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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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    S haft 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 instructi...

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    4 shaft decal spanish decal warning danger this unit can be dangerous and cause serious injury if improperly used. To reduce injury risk to operator, helpers and bystanders, read and understand the operator's and safety manuals, which are provided in spanish. Advertencia peligro english translation ...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 5 s afety i nstructions personal condition and safety equipment warning danger hedge clipper users risk injury to themselves and others if the hedge clipper is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear mus...

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    6 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 at a high risk for developing a repetitive s...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 7 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 manuals • provide all users of this equipment with the ope...

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    8 d iscription the echo product you have purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly of the shc-260 is required. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or echo dealer of damaged or missing parts. Us...

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    10 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 loc...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 11 s pecifications model ----------------------------------------------------- shc-260 length ------------------------------------------------------- 2230 mm (87.8 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 in.) heigh...

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    12 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 note hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands. 1. Fully loosen (do not remove) locating bolt (a) and align...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 13 throttle linkage and ignition leads 1. Close choke and remove air filter cover. 2. Place inner cable in slot of carburetor swivel (a). 3. Loosen nut (b) and place threaded end of throttle linkage in bracket slot. Finger tighten nut (b). 4. Check thrott...

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    14 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. Two stroke oil - a two-stroke engine oil m...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 15 o peration note the blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove blade cover before using the unit. Starting cold engine warning danger the attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and...

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    16 d a a c 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. Note if attachment moves, re...

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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 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 0 6 s r u o h s e r u d e c o r p e c n...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 19 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 re...

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    20 spark plug level 2 tools required: t-wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush. Parts required: repower tm tune-up kit p/n 90075 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 sand will...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 21 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...

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    22 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 that you return your unit to your echo dealer ...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 23 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 blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands, otherwise serious...

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    24 drive shaft assembly level 1. Note hedge clipper drive shaft should be greased every 50 hours of operation. Tools required: 4 mm hex wrench, 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. Wear gloves...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 25 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 midpoint cuttin...

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    26 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 27: Warning

    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 27 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 personal injury may result. S torage warning ...

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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...