Echo 261 manual

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    Specifications, descriptions and illustrativ e material in th is literature are as accurate as known at the time of publ ication, but are subject to change without notice . Illustrations ma y include optional equipment and accessories, and ma y not include all standard equipment. Operator ’ s Manual X7702273307 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. x7722271404 / x[...]

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    2 X7702273307 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS 99944200600 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ................................................... .......................................................................... . 2 Introduction ................................................... ......................................................[...]

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    99944200600 INTRODUCTION X7702273307 3 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. INTRODUCTION W elcome to the ECHO f amily . This ECHO product w as designed and manuf actured to provide long lif e and on-the-job dependability . Read and understand this man ual and the SAFETY MANU AL. Y ou will find both easy to use and full of helpful oper ating tips and SAFETY messages[...]

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    4 X7702273307 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. SAFETY 99944200600 Additional or Replacement Manuals Replacement Operator , Safety Man uals, and P ar ts Catalogs are a vailab le from your ECHO dealer or at www .echo-usa.com or by contacting ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Ro ad, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Alw ays chec k the ECHO Web Site f or updated inf or ma[...]

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    99944200600 SAFETY X7702273307 5 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. International Symbols Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/o r safety precautions are not followed. Prope r clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit. Physical Condition Y our judgment[...]

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    6 X7702273307 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. SAFETY 99944200600 Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whene ver unit is used. Proper Clothing W ear snug fitting, durab le clothing; • P ants should hav e long legs , shirts with long sleev es. • DO NO T WEAR SHOR TS, • DO NO T WEAR TIES , SCAR VES, JEWELR Y , or clothi ng with loos[...]

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    99944200600 SAFETY X7702273307 7 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. Repetitive Stress Injuries It is belie ved that overusing the m uscles and tendons of the fingers, hands , ar ms, and sh oulders may cause sorene ss, s welling, numbness , weakness, an d extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand a c tivities ma y put y ou at a high risk for de v elopin[...]

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    8 X7702273307 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. SAFETY 99944200600 A v oid Hot Surfaces • During operation, the driv e shaft housing and attachment bearing housing ma y become very hot, too hot to touch. A v oid contact during and immediately after oper ation. Equipment Use this attachment with ECHO app roved models only. Serious injury may result from the use[...]

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    99944200600 DESCRIPTION X7702273307 9 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION Locate the saf ety decal(s) on you r unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legib le and that you underst and and follo w the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a ne w one can be ordered from y our ECHO dealer . See P AR TS ORDERING instru ctions f or specific inf or mation.[...]

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    10 X7702273307 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. CONTENTS 99944200600 CONTENTS The ECHO product y ou purchased has been f act or y pre-assembled f or y our conv enience. After opening the ca r ton, chec k for damag e. Immediately notify y our retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing par ts. Use the contents list to chec k f or missing par ts. ____ 1 Pro Att[...]

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    99944200600 ASSEMBLY X7702273307 11 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY Power Head Shaft/Lo wer Shaft Assembly Do not perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running. 1. Set P ow er Head/Shaft Assembly on a le vel surf ace. 2. Pull locator pin (A) out, and tu rn counter-clockwise 1/4 tur n to lock -out position. 3. Remov e vinyl cap f rom a[...]

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    12 X7702273307 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY 99944200600 Install Handle/Barrier Bar Note: The Barrier Bar is required when using grass or weed bla des. Units equipped with U-Handles do not require installation of the Barrier Bar . 4-screw front handle 1. Remov e screws and nuts and back plate from ha ndle. 2. P osition front handle on shaft and inst[...]

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    99944200600 ASSEMBLY X7702273307 13 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. Balance Unit 1. Put on harness and attach unit to har ness. 2. Slide harness clamp up and down until unit balances with head appro ximately 2 - 3 in. from the groun d. 3. Tighten clamp scre w . Note: In case of Emergency , the trimmer/br ushcutter can be released from the the harness by pullin[...]

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    14 X7702273307 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. OPERATION 99944200600 OPERATION Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Ke ep 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 befo re removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servi[...]

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    99944200600 MAINTENANCE X7702273307 15 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Ke ep 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 befo re removing obstructions, clearing debris, or s[...]

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    16 X7702273307 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE 99944200600 2. Remov e plug (A) and chec k lev el of grease . Grease should fill gear case to bottom of g rease plug hole. 3. Add grease if necessar y using manual g rease gun or squeeze-typ e tube. Do not use high pressure grease gun. DO NO T ov er-fill. 4. Install plug (A). Drive Shaft (Lower) 1. Loo[...]

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    99944200600 STORAGE X7702273307 17 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. STORAGE Storage Hook Installation 1. Inser t small end of hook into locating hole on attachmen t shaft. 2. Slide plastic cap onto end of attachment shaft.[...]

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    18 X7702273307 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. SPECIFICATIONS 99944200600 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 99944200600 Shaft Length 870 mm (34.3 in.) Attachment Width 280 mm (11.0 in.) Attachment Height 255 mm (10.0 in.) Weight (dry) w/blade 1.5 kg (3.32 lb.) Drive shaft 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) Flex Shaft Rotating Direction Counter-c lockwise viewed from the top Cutter Attachme[...]

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    99944200600 WARRANTY STATEMENTS X7702273307 19 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. WARRANTY STATEMENTS ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited W arranty , provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in materia l and workman[...]

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    20 X7702273307 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. 99944200600 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES  ?[...]

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    99944200600 NOTES X7702273307 21 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. NOTES[...]

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    22 X7702273307 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc. NOTES 99944200600[...]

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    99944200600 NOTES X7702273307 23 © 2/2014 ECHO Inc.[...]

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    ECHO , INCORPORA TED 400 O a kwood Ro a d L a ke Z u r ich, IL 60047 www .echo-u s a.com 24 S33600001001 /S33600999999[...]