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2 Copyright© 2010 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...
Page 3 - WARNING; CIRCLE AND SLASH SyMbOL; This symbol means the specific action; CAUtIoN
S haft h edge C lipper 3 O peratOr ' S M anual InternatIonal symbols Symbol deSCRIptIoN/ApplICAtIoN Symbol foRm/ SHApe Symbol deSCRIptIoN/ApplICAtIoN Symbol foRm/ SHApe Hot Surface Carburetor adjust- ment - Idle speed Carburetor adjust- ment - High speed mixture Symbol deSCRIptIoN/ApplICAtIoN Symbol...
Page 5 - Repetitive Stress Injuries; dANGeR; Read the Manuals
S haft h edge C lipper 5 O peratOr ' S M anual 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...
Page 6 - equIpment; • Never adjust blades when the engine is operating.; ALWAyS; before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.; DO NOT; servicing dealer before using.; PRODUCT EMISSION DURAbILITy (EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD); listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual.; Emission Control Label; mIssIon; California models only.
6 equIpment WARNING Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combi- nation. 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 comp...
Page 7 - escrIptIon; instructions for specific information.; Driveshaft
S haft h edge C lipper 7 O peratOr ' S M anual 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 d escrIptIon Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ...
Page 9 - Carefully fit driveshaft assembly to engine making sure that
S haft h edge C lipper 9 O peratOr ' S M anual c ontents The ECHO product you have purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restric- tions, some assembly of the SHC-260 is required. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or...
Page 10 - NOTE; Gear Housing must be aligned properly with engine. Aligning cen-; throttle; Close choke and remove air filter cover.
10 C d f G H e A b b NOTE Gear Housing must be aligned properly with engine. Aligning cen- ter locating hole in driveshaft housing with center drive shaft bolt (A) provides correct alignment. 5. Tighten two (2) drive shaft clamp bolts (B) securely. 6. Route throttle linkage and ignition lead assembl...
Page 11 - regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.
S haft h edge C lipper 11 O peratOr ' S M anual 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 manual. fu...
Page 12 - Fuel Requirements; NOT; Handling Fuel
12 WARNING 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 prob- lems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended m...
Page 13 - Mixing Instructions; • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return
S haft h edge C lipper 13 O peratOr ' S M anual 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 cont...
Page 14 - Stop Switch
14 startIng cold engIne WARNING Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Avoid touching blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands. NOTE The blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove blade cover before using the un...
Page 15 - startIng; Throttle Trigger
S haft h edge C lipper 15 O peratOr ' S M anual 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 The blades must not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Peri...
Page 16 - Hold trimmer firmly and squeeze throttle trigger to accelerate; stoppIng; Throttle
16 hedge trImmIng WARNING Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, serious in- jury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body. WARNING Hedge Clipper ...
Page 17 - maIntenance; Level 1; = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.; REPOWER; Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier.; gloves to protect hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces.; aIntenance
S haft h edge C lipper 17 O peratOr ' S M anual maIntenance Intervals skIll levels Level 1 = Easy to do. Common tools may be required. Level 2 = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required. ECHO offers REPOWER TM Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier. COMPONE...
Page 18 - • Fits tightly in the air filter cavity.; fuel; Level; VERy; flammable. Use extreme ca
18 aIr fIlter Level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) Cleaning Brush Parts required: 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 removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner ...
Page 19 - spark; coolIng; must pass freely through the cylinder fin area. This flow of air
S haft h edge C lipper 19 O peratOr ' S M anual spark plug Level 2. Tools Required: T-Wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush Parts Required: REPOWER TM Tune-Up Kit IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) other- wise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check ...
Page 20 - DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins.; eXhaust; Spark Arrestor Screen; Clean carbon deposits from muffler components.; lytic element inside muffler.
20 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. eXhaust system Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2....
Page 21 - Exhaust Port Cleaning; mm Hex Wrench, Wood or plastic scraper; Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port.
S haft h edge C lipper 21 O peratOr ' S M anual Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Tools required: 4 mm Hex Wrench, Wood or plastic scraper Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler - cover. 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A)...
Page 22 - High Altitude Operation; above; able, idle speed screw (A) should be set to the specifications found
22 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. During the break- in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as requ...
Page 23 - lubrIcatIon; Blades; Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to; Gear Housing Assembly; Level 2; POWER BLENDX; Lithium Based Grease.
S haft h edge C lipper 23 O peratOr ' S M anual A 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 Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe perso...
Page 24 - Drive Shaft Assembly; to get dirt on the flex shaft.
24 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: POWER BLENDX TM 14 oz. cartridge P/N 91015 or Lithium Based Grease. WARNING Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. Tou...
Page 25 - sharpenIng; blade
S haft h edge C lipper 25 O peratOr ' S M anual sharpenIng blades Level 3. Tools required: Flat file, screwdriver. Parts required: None. WARNING Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Avoid touching blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to p...
Page 26 - roubleshootIng; Fuel vapors are; extremely; flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion.; Never; test for ignition spark by ground-
26 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 tr a t s t' n s e o d tr 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 lc r e n ...
Page 27 - torage; Drain
S haft h edge C lipper 27 O peratOr ' S M anual s torage WARNING 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 Stora...
Page 28 - Spark arrestor muffler or spark arrestor muffler with catalyst; Premium Universal 2-Stroke Oil; pecIfIcatIons
28 MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- SHC-265 Length ------------------------------------------------------- 2170 mm (85.4 in.)Width -------------------------------------------------------- 248 mm (9.76 in.)Height ------------------------------------------------------- 254 mm...
Page 29 - arranty
S haft h edge C lipper 29 O peratOr ' S M anual 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 and workmansh...
Page 32 - always; ber, Type and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find these; Replacement Operator, Safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs
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