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Echo SHC-266 Operator's Manual

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Manual is about: Echo HCA-266 Shaft Hedge Trimmer

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    Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories, and may not include all standard equipment. Operator’s manual x750202...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 x7502028600 © 10/2014 echo inc. Table of contents hca-266 table of contents table of contents ............................................................................................................................... 2 introduction ................................................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Hca-266 introduction x7502028600 3 © 10/2014 echo inc. Introduction 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 will find both easy to use and full of helpful...

  • Page 4: Safety

    4 x7502028600 © 10/2014 echo inc. Safety hca-266 additional or replacement manuals replacement operator, safety manuals, and parts catalogs are available from your echo dealer or at www.Echo-usa.Com or by contacting echo inc., 400 oakwood road, lake zurich, il 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the ...

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    Hca-266 safety x7502028600 5 © 10/2014 echo inc. International symbols symbol description symbol description symbol description symbol description read and understand owners manual. Fuel and oil mixture carburetor adjustment - low speed mixture carburetor adjustment - high speed mixture wear eye, ea...

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    6 x7502028600 © 10/2014 echo inc. Safety hca-266 personal condition and safety equipment users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit. Physical co...

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    Hca-266 safety x7502028600 7 © 10/2014 echo inc. • do not operate unit barefooted. Keep long hair away from engine and air intake. Retain hair with cap or net. Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue, which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for early morning or late aftern...

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    8 x7502028600 © 10/2014 echo inc. Safety hca-266 repetitive stress injuries (rsi) 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...

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    Hca-266 safety x7502028600 9 © 10/2014 echo inc. Cutting angle adjustments • only adjust cutting blade angle with unit flat on the ground, with the engine stop switch in the “stop” position. Never adjust cutting angle with unit standing upright. Avoid contact with gear box assembly during use • gear...

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    10 x7502028600 © 10/2014 echo inc. Emission control (exhaust / evaporative) hca-266 check fuel system for leaks due to fuel tank damage, especially if the unit is dropped. If damage or leaks are found, do not use unit, otherwise serious personal injury or property damage may occur. Have unit repaire...

  • Page 11: Description

    Hca-266 description x7502028600 11 © 10/2014 echo inc. Description locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your echo dealer. See parts ordering instr...

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    12 x7502028600 © 10/2014 echo inc. Description hca-266 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 he...

  • Page 13: Contents

    Hca-266 contents x7502028600 13 © 10/2014 echo inc. Contents 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 missing parts. ____ 1 - power head / drive shaft assembly ____ 1 - gear case assemb...

  • Page 14: Assembly

    14 x7502028600 © 10/2014 echo inc. Assembly hca-266 assembly gear housing assembly / drive shaft note: hedge trimmer blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands. 1. Remove locating bolt (a) and loosen clamping bolt (b). 2. Remove vinyl cap from drive shaft. 3. Slide gear housing assembly ont...

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    Hca-266 operation x7502028600 15 © 10/2014 echo inc. Fuel alternative fuels, such as e-15 (15% ethanol), e-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting echo requirements are not approved for use in echo 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, o...

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    16 x7502028600 © 10/2014 echo inc. Operation hca-266 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...

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    Hca-266 operation x7502028600 17 © 10/2014 echo inc. Do not stand hedge trimmer on end when adjusting cutting angle, otherwise serious injury may result. 1. Place unit on a flat clear area. Assure stop switch is in the “stop” position. 2. Pull out indexing ring (a), and turn ¼ turn to lockout positi...

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    18 x7502028600 © 10/2014 echo inc. Operation hca-266 hedge trimmer blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands when rotating cutter assembly or serious personal injury may result. During operation, the complete unit, especially the drive shaft housing and gearcase may become too hot to touch...

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    Hca-266 operation x7502028600 19 © 10/2014 echo inc. 4. Recoil starter lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles. Firmly grasp throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Rapidly pull...

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    20 x7502028600 © 10/2014 echo inc. Operation hca-266 3. Recoil starter lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles. Firmly grip throttle handle and throttle trigger lockout with left hand. Rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (d) until engine fires. Note: ...

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    Hca-266 operation x7502028600 21 © 10/2014 echo inc. Never remove hands from unit when blades are moving. The engine continues running even when the blades have stopped due to an obstruction. If this occurs, stop the engine, disconnect ignition cable and remove the obstruction..

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    22 x7502028600 © 10/2014 echo inc. Maintenance hca-266 maintenance 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 before ...

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    Hca-266 maintenance x7502028600 23 © 10/2014 echo inc. 3. Low evaporative fuel tanks do not require regular maintenance to maintain emission integrity. Air filter level 1 1. Close choke (cold start [ ] position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. ...

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    24 x7502028600 © 10/2014 echo inc. Maintenance hca-266 fuel filter level 1 fuel is very flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling, or serious personal injury may result. 1. Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel tank. 2. Use a hook to pull the fue...

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    Hca-266 maintenance x7502028600 25 © 10/2014 echo inc. Cooling system level 2 to maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area. This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the engine. Overheating and engine seizure can occur when: • ...

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    26 x7502028600 © 10/2014 echo inc. Maintenance hca-266 exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove muffler cover (a). 3. Place piston at top dead center (tdc) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 4. Remove spark arrestor screen (d), gasket (c) and exha...

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    Hca-266 maintenance x7502028600 27 © 10/2014 echo inc. Carburetor adjustment level 2 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 e...

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    28 x7502028600 © 10/2014 echo inc. Maintenance hca-266 1. Brush loose debris from blade and coat both sides of blade with the 50-50 cleaning mixture. 2. Allow cleaning mixture to soften the remaining gummy residue then wipe it from the blade. 3. Apply clean oil to the entire length of the blade. Be ...

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    Hca-266 maintenance x7502028600 29 © 10/2014 echo inc. 2. Pull the drive shaft (c) from the housing, wipe clean and re-coat with a thin coating (15 ml [1/2 oz.]) of grease. 3. Slide the drive shaft back in the drive housing being careful not to get dirt on the flex shaft. 4. Install the gear housing...

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    30 x7502028600 © 10/2014 echo inc. Maintenance hca-266 3. Remove blade guard, if installed (see “blade guard remove/install instructions”). 4. Slide blades to allow file clearance using slots (a) on bottom of blade. Do not pry against cutting edges. 5. File each edge carefully. Follow the original s...

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Hca-266 troubleshooting x7502028600 31 © 10/2014 echo inc. Troubleshooting fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Engine problem troubleshoot...

  • Page 32: Storage

    32 x7502028600 © 10/2014 echo inc. Storage hca-266 storage the muffler and surrounding cover become hot during operation. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. Long term storage (over...

  • Page 33: Specifications

    Hca-266 specifications x7502028600 33 © 10/2014 echo inc. Specifications model hca-266 length 2365 mm (93.1 in.) width 250 mm (9.85 in.) height 250 mm (9.85 in.) weight (dry) 7.12 kg (15.7 lb.) engine type air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine bore 34.0 mm (1.34 in.) stroke 28.0 mm...

  • Page 34: Warranty

    34 x7502028600 © 10/2014 echo inc. Warranty hca-266 warranty echo limited warranty statement for product sold in usa and canada beginning 01/01/2010 echo's responsibility echo incorporated’s limited warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this echo product is free from defects in material ...

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    Hca-266 warranty x7502028600 35 © 10/2014 echo inc. Echo does not offer an over the counter exchange program. Any echo product re-built other than by echo or sold through an unauthorized dealer, or an unauthorized outlet store, is sold without echo’s limited warranty coverage. The echo limited warra...

  • Page 36: Notes

    36 x7502028600 © 10/2014 echo inc. Notes hca-266 notes.

  • Page 37: Product Registration

    Hca-266 product registration x7502028600 37 © 10/2014 echo inc. Product registration thank you for choosing echo power equipment please go to http://www.Echo-usa.Com/warranty/register-your-echo to register your new product on-line. It's fast and easy! Note: your information will never be sold or mis...

  • Page 38: Notes

    38 x7502028600 © 10/2014 echo inc. Notes hca-266 notes.

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    Hca-266 notes x7502028600 39 © 10/2014 echo inc..

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    40 t47314001001/t47314999999.