Echo HCA-260 manual

Shaft Hedge Clipper Operator's Manual MODEL: HCA-261 Serial Number 002001001 - 02999999 W ARNING 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 opera- tion. Failure to do so could result in serous injury. X7500012[...]

1 SUP22203863 SUPPLEMENT TO OPERA TOR'S MANUAL Model HCA-260, HCA-261 Serial Number: All SUPLEMENTO DEL MANUAL DEL OPERADOR Modelo HCA-260, HCA-261 Número de serie: T odas This Supplement contains important information. Please keep with your Operator’s Manual. The following section has been added: 99922203863 08/05 ROT A TE CUTTER ASSEMBL Y[...]

SUPPLÉMENT AU MANUEL DE L’OPÉRATEUR Modèle: HCA-260, HCA-261 Numéro de série: Tous 2 Ce supplément contient l’information importante. V euillez le garder avec le manuel de votre opérateur . La section suivante a été ajouté: ADVERTENCIA PELIGRO Las hojas del cortasetos están muy afiladas. Lleve guantes para protegerse las manos al gir[...]

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S HAFT H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 3 M ANUAL S AFETY S YMBOLS AND I MPORT ANT I NFORMA TION Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, information 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 s[...]

4 Shaft Decal Spanish Decal Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Hot Surface Carburetor adjustment - Idle speed Carburetor adjustment - High speed mixture Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Read and understand Operator's [...]

S HAFT H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 5 • Check that shoulder harness is adjusted for safe, comfortable operation. • Tighten the blade angle adjustment lever before operating. Spark Arrestor - Catalytic Muffler / Muffler • The muffler or catalytic muffler controls the exhaust noise and emissions. The spark arrestor screen prevent[...]

6 After Refueling; • Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit. • Move at least 3 M (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting. After Use; • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container. PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT Physical Condition Your judgment and physical[...]

S HAFT H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 7 Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting, durable clothing; • Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves. • DO NOT WEAR SHORTS, • DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY. Wear sturdy work shoes with non-skid soles; • DO NOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES, • DO NOT OPERATE UNIT BAREFOOTED. Hot Humi[...]

8 Avoid Hot Surfaces • During operation, the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover may become extremely hot. Avoid contact during and immedi- ately after operation. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. Allow the engine and muffler to completely cool before performing any maintenance activity. Keep A Firm Grip • Hold [...]

S HAFT H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 9 EXTENDED OPERA TION / EXTREME CONDITIONS Vibration and Cold It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensati[...]

10 D ESCRIPTION The ECHO product you have purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly of Model HCA-261 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.[...]

S HAFT H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 9 11 13 10 25[...]

12 1. OPERATORS MANUAL - Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep manual in a safe location for future reference, i.e., operation, maintenance, storage and specifications. 2. SAFETY MANUAL - Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep manual in a safe location as a reference for safe operating techniques. 3. HEDGE CLIPPER S[...]

S HAFT H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 13 S PECIFICA TIONS MO D E L Len gt h 20 Wi d t h 2 5 Heigh t 2 5 W e i g ht (d ry) * 6 E n gin e T y pe A i r c ool ed, t wo- st r o k Bo r e 3 4 St r ok e 2 8 D ispl acem en t 2 5 . 4 Ex h au s t Sy s t em Sp ar k Ar r C a rb ure t o r W a l b ro D ia p hra I gn i t i on Sy st em Fl y wh eel Magn[...]

14 A SSEMBL Y GEAR HOUSING ASSEMBL Y / DRIVE SHAFT Tools Required: 8mm x 10mm Open End Wrench Parts Required: Power Head/Drive Shaft Assembly and Gear Housing Assembly. NOTE Hedge Clipper Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands. 1 . Slide the Gear Housing Assembly on the Drive Shaft. Be certain the Flex Drive Shaft engages the hole in D[...]

S HAFT H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 15 THROTTLE LINKAGE AND IGNITION LEADS 1 . Close choke and remove air filter cover. 2 . Loosen nut (A) and place threaded end of throttle linkage in bracket slot. Finger tighten nut (A). 3 . Place inner cable in slot of carburetor swivel (B) and tighten nut (A). 4 . Check throttle for freedom of mo[...]

16 Handling Fuel W ARNING DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling, or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to[...]

S HAFT H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 17 EQUIPMENT CHECK Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed; • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed. • Inspect fuel lines, tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks. DO NOT operate unit if leaks are found. • Check th[...]

18 O PERA TION W ARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions which can cause serious injury or death. • Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and instructions for safe operation. • Before starting the unit, equip yourself and[...]

S HAFT H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 19 ST ARTING COLD ENGINE W ARNING DANGER The blades should not move at idle. If blades move, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjustment" instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 1. Stop Switch - Start/Run. Move stop sw[...]

20 ST ARTING W ARM ENGINE The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke. NOTE If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use Cold Start Procedure. W ARNING DANGER When engine starts, the cutting attachment may move even with the throttle trigger in idle (released) position. 1. Stop Switch - Start/Run. Move stop switch [...]

S HAFT H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 21 STOPPING ENGINE 1. Release Throttle . Allow engine to idle down and blades stop moving with throttle trigger disengaged. 2. Release "Idle Start Interlock Lever" (D) - Move "Stop Switch" to STOP position. W ARNING DANGER The engine does not stop when idle start interlock lever[...]

22 MAINTENACE INTER V ALS C omp on en t / System M ai nt enanc e Procedu re D a ily o r Bef o r e Use Air Fil t er Cl ean / R epl ace I / C Fu el St rain er C l ean / R epl ace Fu el Lin e I n s pec t / R epl ace I Car bu r et or I n s pect / R ebu i l d/ Re p lac e Ch ok e Sy s t em I n s pec t / Cl ean / R ep l ac e I / C Cool i n g Sy st em I n [...]

S HAFT H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 23 AIR FIL TER Level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: 90030 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 d[...]

24 W ARNING DANGER Catalytic mufflers operate at extremely high temperatures. Muffler area must be kept clean. Do not perform maintenance on engine or muffler until engine and muffler are completely cool, otherwise serious personal injury may occur. SP ARK PLUG Level 2. Tools Required: Scrench (combination socket wrench and screw driver supplied wi[...]

S HAFT H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 25 1 . Remove spark plug lead. 2 . Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (A). 3 . Remove screw and arm rest (B). 4 . Remove cylinder cover (C). 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 [...]

26 1 . Remove two (2) muffler cover screws and muffler cover (A). 2 . Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3 . Remove spark arrestor screen cover (B), gasket (C), gasket (D) and screen (E) from muffler body. 4 . Clean carbon deposits from screen and muffler components. NOTE When cleaning carbon deposi[...]

S HAFT H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 27 Level 2. Tools required: Screwdriver, Tachometer (ECHO P/N 99051130017). Parts required: None. NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with California Emission Regulations. This carburetor does not have acceleration and high speed adjustment needles. 1 . C[...]

28 4 . Wipe excess oil from the blade before putting the unit back in service. 5. Check blade tightness. Tighten blade bolts (A) until snug with 10 mm wrench. Loosen bolts 1/2 turn. Hold bolts (A) from turning and tighten locknuts (B) with other 10 mm wrench. Gear Housing Assembly Level 2 Tools required: Grease Gun with Echo Lube TM 14 oz. cartridg[...]

S HAFT H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 29 1 . Loosen gear housing locating screw (A) and mounting screws (C). Remove the gear housing assembly from the drive shaft housing. 2 . Pull the drive shaft (B) from the housing, wipe clean and re-coat with a thin coating [1/2 oz. (15 ml)] of grease. 3. Slide the flexible shaft back in the drive [...]

30 T ROUBLESHOOTING W ARNING DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark near an open spark plug opening, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Probl em E n g i ne -- s tarts hard E n gi n e - - does n ot st ar t Ca us e En gi n e Cr an k s Fu el at car b u r et or No fu el a[...]

S HAFT H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 31 S TORAGE W ARNING 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 property damage or personal injury may result. Long T erm Storage (over 30 days[...]

S ER VICING I NFORMA TION P ARTS 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 i[...]

M ONT AJE INST ALACION DE LA EMPUÑADURA DELANTERA IMPORTANTE Guarde y transporte siempre los cortasetos de eje en una posición horizontal estable. Soporte la caja de engranajes y las hojas de corte para impedir una flexión excesiva que puede causar daños en el accesorio de corte. Instale siempre la tapa de la hoja al transportar o guardar la un[...]