Echo SHC-265, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...on and instructions carefully ECHO provides an Opera tor s Manual and a Safety Manual Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation Failure to do so could result in serous injury Shaft Hedge Clipper Operator s Manual MODEL SHC 265 X750010255 07 10 X7502024405 ...

Page 2: ...uel Filter 17 Spark Plug 18 Cooling System Cleaning 18 Exhaust System 19 Carburetor Adjustment 21 High Altitude Operations 21 Lubrication 22 Sharpening Blades 24 Troubleshooting 25 Storage 26 Specifications 27 Warranty Statements 28 Servicing Information 32 Parts Serial Number 32 Service 32 ECHO Consumer Product Support 32 Warranty Card 32 Additional or Replacement Manuals 32 Specifications descri...

Page 3: ...Choke Control Run Position Choke Open Safety Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information WARNING The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word WARNING calls attention to an act or condi tion which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided Circle and slash symbol This symbol means the specific action shown is prohibited Ignoring these prohi bitions can result in serious or f...

Page 4: ...quipment is not required If you experience discomfort redness and swelling of the fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling consult your physician before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration personal condition and safety equipment WARNING Hedge Clipper users risk injury to themselves and others if the hedge clipper is used improperly and or safety pre cautions are not followed P...

Page 5: ... repetitive move ment Do exercises to strengthen the hand and arm muscles Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if you feel tingling numbness or pain in the fingers hands wrists or arms The sooner RSI CTS is diagnosed the more likely permanent nerve and muscle damage can be prevented DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas Engine exh...

Page 6: ...e unit unless all guards and protective covers are properly assembled to unit NEVER reach into any opening while the engine is running Moving parts may not be visible through openings WARNINg Check fuel system for leaks due to fuel tank damage especially if the unit is dropped If damage or leaks are found do not use unit otherwise serious personal injury or property damage may occur Have unit repa...

Page 7: ... 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 ORDERING instructions for specific information P N X505002310 Hot Decal near muffler Driveshaft P N X505002350 10 12 13 14 16 19 17 18 11 15 5 ...

Page 8: ...ver before using unit 11 SPARK PLUG Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture 12 TOP GUARD Protects arm from the hot engine 13 Spark arrestor muffler or spark arrestor muffler with catalyst The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission The spark arrestor screen prevents hot glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris 14 FUEL T...

Page 9: ...or s Manual ___ 1 Hedge Clipper Safety Manual ___ 1 Warranty Registration Card ___ 1 Blade Cover ___ 1 4 mm Hex Wrench Assembly Tools Required 4 mm Hex Wrench Parts Required Power Head Drive Shaft Assembly and Gear Housing Assembly drive shaft power head 1 Stand power head upright on a level surface 2 Loosen the two 2 drive shaft clamp bolts B at engine drive shaft clamp and remove center drive sh...

Page 10: ... linkage C through adjustment fixture D and install wire end into large carburetor throttle swivel hole E Check throttle for freedom of movement and that wide open throttle low idle extremes are adjusted properly The throttle linkage must be adjusted by moving the adjustment fixture D Consult with your Echo Dealer for correct adjustment procedure 3 Connect 2 ignition stop leads F G from throttle c...

Page 11: ...Gear IMPORTANT Flat edge of washer C must be against drive shaft 4 Align locating hole in gear housing with locator hole in drive shaft 5 Install locating bolt A Tighten clamping bolt B A B C Operation WARNING Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation This unit is equipped with a spark arrestor and a spark arrestor may be required The operator should ...

Page 12: ...e to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O FC FD certified oil such as Echo premium Power Blend XTM will void the two stroke engine warranty IMPORTANT Echo premium Power Blend XTM Universal 2 Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50 1 ratio for application in all Echo en gines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals Handling Fuel DANGER ...

Page 13: ...ners to reduce fuel spillage After use DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank Leaks can occur Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container Storage Fuel storage laws vary by locality Contact your local gov ernment for the laws affecting your area As a precaution store fuel in an approved airtight container Store in a well ventilated unoccupied building away from sparks and flames IMP...

Page 14: ...Start Position 3 Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb C until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 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 pul...

Page 15: ...ump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 3 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 Rapidly pull recoil starter handle rope D until engine fires NOTE If engine does not start after 5 pulls use Cold Start Procedure C A D D WARNING The blades must not move at idle otherwise ...

Page 16: ...queeze throttle trigger to accelerate engine 3 Tilt trimmer so cutting teeth are angled slightly toward the hedge or shrub and proceed to cut WARNING Never remove hands from unit when blades are moving WARNING 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 stopping engine 1 Thr...

Page 17: ...se 4 Low evaporative fuel tanks DO NOT require regular maintenance to maintain emission integrity MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE LETTER CODES I INSPECT R REPLACE C CLEAN IMPORTANT NOTE Time intervals shown are maximum Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES 1 Apply POWER BLENDXTM grease every 25 hours of use 2 Apply POWER BLENDXTM grea...

Page 18: ...e deformed 4 If filter can be reused be certain it Fits tightly in the air filter cavity Is installed with the original side out 5 Install air filter cover fuel filter Level 1 Tools required 200 250 mm 8 10 in length of wire with one end bent into a hook clean rag funnel and an approved fuel container Parts required REPOWERTM AIR FUEL FILTER KIT DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable Use extreme care when ...

Page 19: ...ing Brush 25 50 mm 1 2 in Parts Required None if you are careful IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the engine Overheating and engine seizure can occur when Air intakes are blocked preventing cooling air from reaching the cylinder Dust and grass build up on the outs...

Page 20: ...tal Brush Parts Required Spark Arrestor Screen Gasket 1 Remove spark plug lead 2 Remove muffler cover screw and muffler cover A 3 Place piston at Top Dead Center TDC to prevent carbon dirt from entering cylinder 4 Remove spark arrestor screen D gasket C and exhaust guide B from muffler body 5 Clean carbon deposits from muffler components NOTE When cleaning carbon deposits be careful not to damage ...

Page 21: ...osits from cylinder exhaust port IMPORTANT Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port Do not scratch the cylinder or piston when cleaning the exhaust port Do not allow carbon particles to enter the cylinder 4 Inspect heat shield and replace if damaged 5 Install heat shield and muffler 6 Tighten muffler mounting bolts or nuts to 80 95 in lbf 90 110 kgf cm 7 Install muffler cover ...

Page 22: ...e is adjusted for operation above 1 100 feet ASL the carburetor must be re adjusted when operating the engine below 1 100 feet ASL otherwise severe engine damage may result 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 emission regulations Carburetor adjustments other than i...

Page 23: ...e 50 50 cleaning mixture 2 Allow cleaning mixture to soften the remaining gummy residue then wipe it from the blade 3 Apply clean oil to the entire length of the blade Be certain the blade bolts are lubricated 4 Wipe excess oil from the blade before putting the unit back in ser vice Gear Housing Assembly Level 2 Tools required Grease gun clean rag Parts required POWER BLENDXTM 14 oz cartridge P N ...

Page 24: ...nal injury Avoid touching blades whenever possible and always wear gloves to protect hands 1 Remove gear housing locating screw A and clamping screw B Remove the gear housing assembly from the drive shaft housing 2 Pull the drive shaft C 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 housing being careful not to get d...

Page 25: ... edge carefully Follow the original shape of the blade IMPORTANT If a power grinder is used DO NOT allow blade to over heat 4 Lubricate blades See Lubrication blade adjustment Level 2 Tools Required Long 4 mm hex wrench 8 mm socket wrench with extension 1 Move stop switch to STOP position 2 Disconnect spark plug wire WARNING Hedge clipper blades are very sharp Touching them may lead to severe pers...

Page 26: ...e d g u l P n i 6 2 0 0 m m 5 6 o t t s u j d A e c a l p e r r o n a e l C e c a l p e r r o n a e l C g u l p e c a l p e R s n u r e n i g n E r o s e i d t u b t o n s e o d e t a r e l e c c a y l r e p o r p r e t l i f r i A y t r i d r e t l i f r i A r a e w l a m r o N e c a l p e r r o n a e l C r e t l i f l e u F y t r i d r e t l i f l e u F s e u d i s e r s t n a n i m a t n o C n ...

Page 27: ...rease oil dirt and debris from exterior of unit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Apply clean oil to the entire length of the blade Be certain the blade bolts are lubricated 6 Install blade cover on blades 7 Tighten all the screws and nuts 8 Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil starter handle several times to remove fuel from the carburetor 9 Remove ...

Page 28: ...ower Blend X ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FC FD two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline Use 89 Octane unleaded Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Do not use alternative fuels such as E 15 or E 85 Oil Power Blend X TM Premium Universal 2 Stroke Oil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 48 lit 16 4 US fl oz Recoil Starter System Automatic Recoil Starter Clutc...

Page 29: ...come producing use will be covered by this limited warranty for five 5 years from date of purchase EXCEPTIONS For two stroke engine powered products the electronic ignition module flexible drive cables SRM solid drive shafts and TC tines are warranted for the life of the product on parts only Cutting attachments such as but not limited to bars chains sprockets blades and nylon trimmer heads for re...

Page 30: ...ge procedures stale fuel including failure to provide or perform required maintenance services as prescribed in the operator s manual Preventative maintenance as outlined in the operators manual is the customer s responsibility Failures due to improper set up pre delivery service or repair service by anyone other than authorized ECHO servicing dealer during the warranty period Certain parts and ot...

Page 31: ...pment SORE was designed built and equipped to conform with applicable EPA and C A R B emissions standards and that your equipment SORE is free from defects in material and workmanship that would cause it to fail to conform with applicable requirements for 2 years or the length of the ECHO Inc warranty whichever is longer The warranty period begins on the date the product is purchased by an end use...

Page 32: ...resenting your unit for Warranty service repairs proof of purchase is required echo consumer product support If you require assistance or have questions concerning the applica tion operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 673 1558 from 8 30 am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the mod...