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INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-job- dependability. Read and understand this manual and the SAFETY MANUAL you found in the same package. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.

WARNING DANGER

Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.

THE OPERATORS MANUAL --

contains specifications and information for operation, starting, stopping, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this product.

THE SAFETY MANUAL --

explains possible hazards involved with the use of Hedge Clippers and what measures you should take to make their use safer.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

Introduction ........................................................................

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The Operator's Manual ...........................................

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- The Safety manual ...................................................

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Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information .........

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Safety

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General Description ................................................

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- Decals ......................................................................

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International Symbols .............................................

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Equipment ...............................................................

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- Fuel ..........................................................................

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Personal Condition and Safety Equipment .............

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- Safe Operation .........................................................

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- Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions ..............

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Description .......................................................................

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Contents ................................................................

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- Emission Control ...................................................

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Specifications ....................................................................

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- Models SHC-1700, 2100, 2400, HCA-2400 ........

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Assembly ..........................................................................

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- Gear Housing Assembly / Drive Shaft ..................

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- Power Head / Drive Shaft ......................................

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- Throttle Cable and Ignition Leads .........................

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Pre-Operation ...................................................................

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- Fuel ........................................................................

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- Equipment Check ..................................................

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- Determine Operation Area ....................................

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Operation ..........................................................................

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- Starting Cold Engine ..............................................

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- Starting Warm Engine ............................................

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- Stopping Engine ....................................................

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Maintenance .....................................................................

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- Skill Levels ............................................................

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Maintenance Intervals ...........................................

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Air Filter ................................................................

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Fuel Filter ..............................................................

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- Spark Plug .............................................................

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- Cooling System Cleaning .......................................

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- Exhaust System .....................................................

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Carburetor Adjustment

Emission .........................

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Carburetor Adjustment

Non Emission .................

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- Lubrication ............................................................

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- Sharpening Blades .................................................

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Troubleshooting ................................................................

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Storage ..............................................................................

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ServicingInformation ........................................................

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Parts ......................................................................

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- Service ...................................................................

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ECHO Consumer Product Support ......................

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- Warranty Card .......................................................

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- Additional or Replacement Manuals .....................

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Manual Ordering Instructions ...............................

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Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories, and may not include all standard equipment.