SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER OPERATOR'S MANUAL Shaft Hedge Clipper Operator's Manual MODEL SHC-260 Serial Number 06001001 - 06999999 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.
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 found in the same package. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.
SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER OPERATOR'S MANUAL MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. This symbol accompanied by the words WARNING and DANGER calls attention to an act or condition that can lead to serious personal injury to operator and bystanders.
Shaft Decal English Translation Spanish Decal ADVERTENCIA PELIGRO Esta unidad puede ser peligrosa y producir lesiones personales graves si no se usa en forma adecuada. Para reducir el riesgo de lesionarse, los operadores, los ayudantes y los espectadores deben leer y comprender el Manual Del Operador y los Manuales De Seguridad que se entregan escritos en español. WARNING DANGER This unit can be dangerous and cause serious injury if improperly used.
SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER OPERATOR'S MANUAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 must be worn when operating a hedge clipper.
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 Stress Injury (RSI). An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the area.
SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 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 Operator's Manual and Safety Manual for instructions on Safe Operation. Clear the Work Area • Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 m (50 ft.
DISCRIPTION 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. Use the contents list to check for missing parts.
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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 lockout lever is engaged. 4. "STOP SWITCH" - mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD to RUN, BACK to STOP. 5. GRIP, LEFT HAND, FRONT - Cushioned grip for Left Hand. 6.
SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 11 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL ----------------------------------------------------- SHC-260 Length ------------------------------------------------------- 2230 mm (87.8 in.) Width -------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 in.) Weight (dry) ------------------------------------------------ 6.08 kg (13.4 lb.
ASSEMBLY 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 the locating bolt (A) with the locating hole (B) in the Drive Shaft Housing. 2. Slide the Gear Housing Assembly on the Drive Shaft. Be certain the Flex Drive Shaft engages the hole in Driver Gear. 3.
SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 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 throttle for freedom of movement and that wide open throttle / low idle extremes are adjusted properly.
PRE-OPERATION 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 meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FC Standards must be used. Echo brand premium Power Blend TM Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets these standards.
SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER OPERATOR'S MANUAL OPERATION NOTE The blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove blade cover before using the unit. STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING A DANGER The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from objects that could become entangled or thrown. 1.
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 A The attachment should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. NOTE If attachment moves, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. 2.
SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 17 HEDGE TRIMMING NOTE This unit is designed to cut shrubs and hedges with branches no larger than 6 mm (1/4 in.) in diameter. 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 moving.
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS COMPONENT/ SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE REQ'D SKILL LE V E L DAILY OR BEFORE U SE EVERY R E FU E L 3 MONTHS OR 90 HOURS 6 MONTHS OR 270 HOURS YEARLY 600 HOURS Recommended Echo Dealer Maintenance Procedures Cylinder Exhaust Port Inspect/Clean/Decarbon 3 Sharpen Blades Inspect/Clean 3 I/C I (3) Do-It-Yourself Maintenance Procedures Air Filter Inspect/Clean/Replace 1 I/C Choke Inspect/Clean 2 I/C Fuel Filter Inspect/Replace 1 Fuel System, leaks Inspect/Repla
SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER OPERATOR'S MANUAL AIR FILTER Level 1 Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Cleaning brush Parts required: 90030 REPOWERTM Air & Fuel Filter Kit 1. ]). This prevents dirt from Close choke (Cold Start Position [ entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from the air cleaner area. 2. Remove the air cleaner cover. Clean and inspect the element for damage. If element is fuel soaked and very dirty, replace. 3.
SPARK PLUG Level 2 Tools Required: T-Wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush. Parts Required: REPOWERTM 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 damage engine. 3. Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode. 4. Tighten spark plug to 145-155 kg/cm (125-135 in. lb.).
SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 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). 21 A C B IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 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 order.
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 for this important maintenance service. 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.
SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 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 personal injury may result. 1. Brush loose debris from blade and coat both sides of blade with the 50-50 cleaning mixture. 2.
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® LUBETM 14 oz. cartridge P/N 91015 or Lithium Based Grease. WARNING DANGER Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 1. Loosen gear housing locating screw (A) and mounting screws (C). Remove the gear housing assembly from the drive shaft housing. 2.
SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 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 cutting position using slots (A) on bottom of blades. Do not pry against cutting edges. 3. File each edge carefully. Follow the original shape of the blade.
TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem C h eck Status Fuel at carburetor No fuel at carburetor Fuel at cylinder No fuel at cylinder Muffler wet with fuel Engine cranks starts hard/ doesn't start Engine runs, but dies or does not accelerate properly Engine does not crank C au se Remedy Fuel strainer clogged Fuel line clogged Carburetor Clean or replace Clean or replace See your Echo dealer Carburetor See your Echo dealer Fuel Mixture too rich Open choke Clean/replace
SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER OPERATOR'S MANUAL 27 STORAGE 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. 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.
SERVICING INFORMATION 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 with you. You can find these numbers on the engine housing. For future reference, write them in the space provided below. Model No. _____________ SN. ____________ SERVICE DEALER? Call 1-800-432-ECHO or www.echo-usa.
