Echo SHC-225, SHC-225S Introduction, the operator's manual, the safety manual, Table of Contents

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.

the operator's manual

Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. It contains specifications and information for operation, starting, stopping, maintenance, storage, and assembly specific to this product.

the safety manual

Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. It 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.......................................................................		2
- The Operator's Manual...............................................		2
- The Safety manual......................................................		2
Safety.................................................................................		3
- Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information.. 3
-	International Symbols.................................................	3
- Personal Conditions and Safety Equipment...............		4
-	Equipment..................................................................	6
Emissions Control.............................................................		6
Description........................................................................		7
Contents.............................................................................		9
Assembly...........................................................................		9
-	Front Handle...............................................................	9
Operation.........................................................................		10
-	Fuel...........................................................................	10
-	Starting Cold Engine................................................	12
- Starting Warm Engine...............................................		13
- Stopping Engine.......................................................		13
-	Hedge Trimming.......................................................	14

Maintenance..........................................................		15
-	Skill Levels........................................................	15
-	Maintenance Intervals........................................	15
-	Air Filter............................................................	16
-	Fuel Filter..........................................................	16
- Spark Plug..........................................................		17
- Cooling System .................................................		17
- Exhaust System..................................................		18
-	Carburetor Adjustment ....................................	20
	- High Altitude Operations................................	20
-	Lubrication.........................................................	21
-	Sharpening Blades.............................................	22
-	Blade Adjustment..............................................	23
Troubleshooting........................................................		24
Storage......................................................................		25
Specifications............................................................		26
Warranty Statements.................................................		27
Servicing Information...............................................		32
-	Parts/Serial Number...........................................	32
-	Service...............................................................	32
- ECHO Consumer Product Support....................		32
- Warranty Card....................................................		32
- Additional or Replacement Manuals.................		32

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 acces- sories, and may not include all standard equipment.