Echo HCA-266 - Manual (Page 12)

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DESCRIPTION HCA-266
1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter.
2. THROTTLE HANDLE - FOR RIGHT HAND - Contains Stop Switch, Throttle Lockout, and Throttle
Trigger.
3. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle
trigger is prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged.
4. STOP SWITCH - “SLIDE SWITCH” mounted on top of the throttle handle. Move switch FORWARD to
RUN, BACK to STOP.
5. HAND GUARD / BLADE LOCK - Locks blade in place for travel / storage. Always assure blade cover is
installed when locking blade.
6. BLADE INDEXING RING- Pull ring out and turn 1/4 turn to lockout position when adjusting blade angle.
7. BLADES - Double reciprocating blades mounted to a blade support bar. Double sided blades, are
capable of cutting on either side.
8. GEAR HOUSING ASSEMBLY - Gear housing contains drive gears for transmitting power to cutting
blades. Pivoting design permits blades to articulate 180 degrees in 15-degree increments.
9. BLADE ADJUSTMENT HANDLE - Provides secure hand grip for adjusting cutting blade angle.
10. SUPPORT HANDLE - FOR LEFT HAND - Grip for Left Hand.
11. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Includes the flex drive shaft, throttle handle, harness ring, support handle,
and safety decals.
12. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, depress
gradually for best operating technique.
13. BLADE COVER - Used to cover blade during transport and storage. Remove blade cover before using
unit.
14. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
15. TOP GUARD - Protects arm from the hot engine.
16. 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.
17. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
18. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until starter engages, then quickly and firmly. When
engine starts, return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.
19. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.
20. PURGE BULB - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purging
air from the carburetor. Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return
line. Pump purge bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
21. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.
22. CHOKE CONTROL - Located on the air cleaner housing. Move choke lever to COLD START ( ) to
close choke for cold start. Move choke lever to “RUN” ( ) position to open choke.
23. SHOULDER HARNESS - An adjustable strap that suspends the unit from the operator.