Echo SHC-266 - Manual (Page 2)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SHC-266
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of contents ............................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 3
The Operator’s Manual ................................................................................................................ 3
The Safety Manual....................................................................................................................... 3
Servicing information ......................................................................................................................... 3
Parts/Serial Number..................................................................................................................... 3
Service ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Echo Consumer Product Support ................................................................................................ 3
Product Registration .................................................................................................................... 3
Additional or Replacement Manuals ............................................................................................ 4
Safety................................................................................................................................................. 4
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ..................................................................... 4
International Symbols .................................................................................................................. 5
Personal Condition and Safety Equipment .................................................................................. 6
Equipment.................................................................................................................................... 9
Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative) ...................................................................................... 10
EPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER III ........................................................................... 10
Description....................................................................................................................................... 11
Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Assembly ......................................................................................................................................... 14
Drive Shaft/Power Head ............................................................................................................ 14
Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads........................................................................................... 14
Gear Housing Assembly / Drive Shaft ...................................................................................... 15
Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 15
Fuel ............................................................................................................................................ 16
Starting Cold Engine .................................................................................................................. 17
Starting Warm Engine................................................................................................................ 19
Stopping Engine......................................................................................................................... 19
Hedge Trimming ........................................................................................................................ 20
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 21
Skill Levels ................................................................................................................................. 21
Maintenance Intervals................................................................................................................ 21
Air Filter...................................................................................................................................... 22
Fuel Filter ................................................................................................................................... 22
Cooling System.......................................................................................................................... 23
Exhaust System ......................................................................................................................... 24
Carburetor Adjustment............................................................................................................... 25
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................. 26
Blades ........................................................................................................................................ 28
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................... 30
Storage ............................................................................................................................................ 31
Long Term Storage (Over 30 Days)........................................................................................... 31
Specifications................................................................................................................................... 32
Warranty Statements ....................................................................................................................... 33
Notes ............................................................................................................................................... 35