Echo HCA-266 specifications Specifications, Model

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HCA-266

SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MODEL

HCA-266

 

 

Length

2365 mm (93.1 in.)

 

 

Width

250 mm (9.85 in.)

 

 

Height

250 mm (9.85 in.)

 

 

Weight (dry)

7.12 kg (15.7 lb.)

 

 

Engine Type

Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine

 

 

Bore

34.0 mm (1.34 in.)

 

 

Stroke

28.0 mm (1.10 in.)

 

 

Displacement

25.4 cc (1.55 cu. in.)

 

 

Exhaust

Spark arrestor muffler or spark arrestor muffler with catalyst

 

 

Carburetor

Diaphragm w/purge pump

 

 

Ignition System

Flywheel magneto, capacitor discharge ignition type

 

 

Spark Plug

NGK BPM-8Y (Gap 0.65 mm (0.026 in.)

 

 

Fuel

Mixed (Gasoline and Two-stroke Oil)

 

 

Fuel/Oil Ratio

50 : 1 Power Blend XTM or ECHO Red Armor® ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O.

M345- 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 XTM or ECHO Red Armor® Premium Universal 2-Stroke Oil

 

 

Fuel Tank Capacity

0.5 lit. (16.9 US fl. oz.)

 

 

Starter System

Automatic Recoil Starter

 

 

Clutch

Centrifugal Type

 

 

 

Gear Case Ratio

3.95:1

 

 

 

Cutter

Double Reciprocating Blade, Double Edge

 

 

Length

446 mm (17.7 in.)

 

 

Pitch

35 mm (1.1 in.)

 

 

 

Maximum Diameter Cut:

 

 

 

 

Soft Material

25.4 mm (1 in.)

 

 

Woody Material

13 mm (1/2 in.)

 

 

Cutting Angle Adjustment

-30 ~ 150 (total180) Degrees in 15 degree increments

 

 

Idle Speed

2,900 RPM

 

 

Clutch Engagement Speed

3,900 RPM

 

 

Wide Open Throttle Speed (W.O.T.)

10,250 RPM

 

 

 

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HCA-266 specifications

The Echo HCA-266 is a versatile and powerful handheld brush cutter that has become a favorite among both professionals and homeowners looking for a reliable landscaping tool. Known for its robust design and advanced features, the HCA-266 is tailored to tackle tough vegetation and overgrown areas with ease.

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The HCA-266 is also equipped with a simplified starting system, which allows for easy ignition with minimal effort. This feature proves valuable for users who may not be experienced with starting handheld equipment, ensuring quick readiness for any task.

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