Echo SHC-265 - Manual (Page 8)

8
1. POWER HEAD - Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter.
2. THROTTLE HANDLE - FOR RIGHT HAND - Cushioned grip for right hand.
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" - mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD to RUN, BACK to
STOP.
5. SUPPORT HANDLE - FOR LEFT HAND - Cushioned grip for Left Hand.
6. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMbLy - Contains the Flexible Drive Cable.
7. bLADES - Double reciprocating blades mounted to a blade support bar. Double sided blades, are capable of cutting
on either side of the blade.
8. GEAR HOUSING ASSEMbLy - Gear housing assembly fixed straight extension.
9. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, depress gradually for
best operating technique.
10. bLADE COVER - Used to cover blade during transport and storage. Remove blade cover 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 TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
15. 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.
16. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.
17. 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.
18. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.
19. CHOKE CONTROL - Located on the top of the air cleaner housing. Move the lever to "COLD START" ( ) to
close the choke for Cold Starting. Move lever to "RUN" ( ) position after engine fires.