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Echo SHC-260 Operator's Manual

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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 copyright© 2007 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 for...

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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 equipment warning danger use only echo approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. Echo, inc. Will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments, or accessories which have not been tested and approved by echo. Read and...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 7 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 12 3 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 you...

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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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    S haft 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. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly of the shc-260 is required. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or e...

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    10 drive shaft assembly / power head 1. Loosen the bolt (a) at engine drive shaft clamp. 2. Carefully fit drive shaft assembly to engine making sure that inner drive shaft engages into clutch mount. Note lower gear housing cutter head assembly must be in line with the engine. 3. Turn drive shaft hou...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 11 o peration notice: use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty. Read and follow instructions in the storage section of this...

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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 starting cold engine note the blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove blade cover before using the unit. Warning danger the attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible s...

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    14 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 15 hedge trimming 1. Hold trimmer firmly and squeeze throttle trigger to accelerate engine. 2. Tilt trimmer so cutting teeth are angled slightly toward the hedge or shrub and proceed to cut. Warning danger never remove hands from unit when blades are movi...

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    16 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 17 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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    18 spark plug level 2 tools required: t-wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush. Parts required: repower tm tune-up kit p/n 90075c important use only ngk bpm-8y spark plug (bpmr-8y in canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 19 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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    20 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 21 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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    22 drive shaft assembly level 1. Note hedge clipper drive shaft should be greased every 25 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 23 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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    24 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 o r p k c e h c s u t a t s e s u a c y d e m e r e n i g n e - s k n a r c / d r a h s t r a t s t' n s e o d t r a t s r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u f r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u f o n d e g g o l c r e...

  • Page 25: Warning

    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 25 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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    26 model ----------------------------------------------------- shc-260 length ------------------------------------------------------- 2230 mm (87.8 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 in.) height ------------------------------------------------------- 250...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 27 notes.

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    Dealer? Call 1-800-432-echo 1-800-432-3246 or www.Echo-usa.Com consumer product support 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 mon - fri c.S.T. Echo, incorporated 400 oakwood road l ake z urich , il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com additional or replacement manuals safety manuals in english/spanish or english/french are ...