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Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 X7502026406 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS HCA-266 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents ............................................................................................................................... 2Introduction .................................................................

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HCA-266 INTRODUCTION X7502026406 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 - Replacement Operator, Safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs; SAFETY; Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information

4 X7502026406 © 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 ...

Page 7 - • DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES.; Extended Operation / Extreme Conditions; • Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm

HCA-266 SAFETY X7502026406 7 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc. • DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES. • 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 f...

Page 8 - • Avoid using your wrist in a bent, extended, or twisted position.; Read the Manuals; work in odd positions or on ladders. Do not over reach.

8 X7502026406 © 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...

Page 9 - Cutting Angle Adjustments; position. Never adjust cutting angle with unit standing upright.; Avoid Contact With Gear Box Assembly During Use; • Gear box assembly becomes hot during use. Avoid contact with; Avoid Hot Surfaces; • Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. Avoid contact; Equipment; damaged blades should not be used.

HCA-266 SAFETY X7502026406 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...

Page 10 - An Emission Control Label; Product Emission Durability (Emission Compliance Period)

10 X7502026406 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc. EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST / EVAPORATIVE) HCA-266 EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST / EVAPORATIVE) EPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER III The emission control system for the engine is EM (engine modification) and, if the second to last character of the Engine Family on...

Page 11 - DESCRIPTION; Hot Label

HCA-266 DESCRIPTION X7502026406 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...

Page 13 - CONTENTS

HCA-266 CONTENTS X7502026406 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; Gear Housing Assembly / Drive Shaft; Note: Hedge Trimmer Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to; Balance and Adjust Unit; Put on harness and attach unit to harness.; OPERATION

14 X7502026406 © 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...

Page 15 - Fuel Requirements; Gasoline; Echo premium Power Blend X; Handling Fuel; Use an approved fuel container.

HCA-266 OPERATION X7502026406 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...

Page 16 - Mixing Instructions; After use; • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur.; Storage; Adjusting Cutting Angle; Never adjust cutting assembly with engine running.

16 X7502026406 © 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...

Page 17 - Place unit on a flat clear area. Assure stop switch is in the; Rotate Cutter Assembly; Rotate cutter assembly 180-degrees on driveshaft until

HCA-266 OPERATION X7502026406 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...

Page 18 - entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control.

18 X7502026406 © 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...

Page 19 - Recoil Starter; Starting Warm Engine; Stop Switch

HCA-266 OPERATION X7502026406 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...

Page 20 - Stopping Engine; Throttle; Hedge Trimming

20 X7502026406 © 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: ...

Page 21 - Never remove hands from unit when blades are moving.

HCA-266 OPERATION X7502026406 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; Skill Levels; Level 1; = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.; REPOWER; Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier.; Maintenance Intervals

22 X7502026406 © 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 ...

Page 23 - Dual Layer Air Filter; Fuel Filter

HCA-266 MAINTENANCE X7502026406 23 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc. 3. Low evaporative fuel tanks DO NOT require regular maintenance to maintain emission integrity. * Replacement is recommended based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection. Air Filter Level 1 1. Close choke (COLD START [ ] position). ...

Page 24 - Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded; Cooling System; Level 2; Overheating and engine seizure can occur when:

24 X7502026406 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE HCA-266 Note: Federal EPA regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produced for sale in the United States to be equipped with a special low permeation fuel supply hose between the carburetor and fuel tank. When servicin...

Page 25 - DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins.; Exhaust System; Spark Arrestor Screen; Clean carbon deposits from muffler components.

HCA-266 MAINTENANCE X7502026406 25 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc. 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove air cleaner cover. 3. Remove muffler cover (A). 4. Remove engine cover (B). 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 gras...

Page 26 - Exhaust Port Cleaning; Carburetor Adjustment; High Altitude Operation

26 X7502026406 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE HCA-266 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover. 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A) and heat shield (B). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder ...

Page 27 - Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is; Lubrication; Blades

HCA-266 MAINTENANCE X7502026406 27 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc. Note: Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized ECHO dealer. 1. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. ...

Page 28 - Wipe excess grease from around grease fitting.; Drive Shaft Assembly; Slide the drive shaft back in the drive housing being careful

28 X7502026406 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE HCA-266 1. Clean dirt from the grease fitting (A). 2. Carefully pump grease into fitting (A). DO NOT force grease. Too much pressure will force grease past seals and cause damage. Apply 1 - 2 pumps of grease every 15 - 25 hours of operation. 3. Wipe exc...

Page 29 - Sharpening; Slide blades to allow file clearance using slots (A) on bottom

HCA-266 MAINTENANCE X7502026406 29 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc. Blades Blades should only be removed and reinstalled by an Authorized ECHO Servicing Dealer, otherwise premature wear or internal damage may occur. Sharpening Level 2. Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe persona...

Page 30 - Adjustment

30 X7502026406 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE HCA-266 Adjustment Level 2. Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Use long hex wrenches and sockets with extensions when tightening blade screws and blade lock nuts to keep hands at a safe distance from s...

Page 31 - TROUBLESHOOTING; ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

HCA-266 TROUBLESHOOTING X7502026406 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; Place the stop switch in the “STOP” position.

32 X7502026406 © 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 X7502026406 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 X7502026406 © 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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Page 37 - PRODUCT REGISTRATION; Thank you for choosing ECHO Power Equipment

HCA-266 PRODUCT REGISTRATION X7502026406 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 mi...