ECHO HCA-266 - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Page 3 – always
- Page 4 – Replacement Operator, Safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs; SAFETY; Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information
- Page 7 – • DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES.; Extended Operation / Extreme Conditions; • Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm
- 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.
- 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.
- Page 10 – An Emission Control Label; Product Emission Durability (Emission Compliance Period)
- Page 11 – DESCRIPTION; Hot Label
- Page 13 – CONTENTS
- 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
- Page 15 – Fuel Requirements; Gasoline; Echo premium Power Blend X; Handling Fuel; Use an approved fuel container.
- 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.
- 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
- Page 18 – entangled or thrown, and surfaces that could cause loss of control.
- Page 19 – Recoil Starter; Starting Warm Engine; Stop Switch
- Page 20 – Stopping Engine; Throttle; Hedge Trimming
- Page 21 – Never remove hands from unit when blades are moving.
- 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
- Page 23 – Dual Layer Air Filter; Fuel Filter
- Page 24 – Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded; Cooling System; Level 2; Overheating and engine seizure can occur when:
- 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.
- Page 26 – Exhaust Port Cleaning; Carburetor Adjustment; High Altitude Operation
- Page 27 – Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is; Lubrication; Blades
- Page 28 – Wipe excess grease from around grease fitting.; Drive Shaft Assembly; Slide the drive shaft back in the drive housing being careful
- Page 29 – Sharpening; Slide blades to allow file clearance using slots (A) on bottom
- Page 30 – Adjustment
- Page 31 – TROUBLESHOOTING; ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
- Page 32 – STORAGE; Place the stop switch in the “STOP” position.
- Page 33 – SPECIFICATIONS
- Page 34 – WARRANTY
- Page 36 – NOTES
- Page 37 – PRODUCT REGISTRATION; Thank you for choosing ECHO Power Equipment
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
X7502026406
© 10/2014 ECHO Inc.
X7722271404 / X772000164
HCA-266
Shaft Hedge Trimmer
Burn Hazard
The muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover may become extremely hot.
Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area, otherwise serious personal injury may
occur.
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used
improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. 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 serious injury.
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Summary
2 X7502026406 © 10/2014 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS HCA-266 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents ............................................................................................................................... 2Introduction .................................................................
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...
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 ...
