Echo SHC-260 O PERATOR 'S M O

SHAFT HEDGE CLIPPER

OPERATOR'S MANUAL 15

OPERATION

NOTE

The blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove

blade cover before using the unit.

WARNING DANGER

The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts

and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury.

Keep movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away

from objects that could become entangled or thrown.

1. Stop Switch

Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP

position.

2. Close Choke

Move choke lever (B) to Cold Start ( ) Position.

3. Primer Bulb

Pump primer bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the

clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.

4. Recoil Starter

Lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear

of all obstacles. Firmly grasp right hand grip and throttle trigger

lockout with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide

open position. Rapidly pull recoil starter handle/rope (D) until

engine fires (or maximum five [5] pulls).

5. Choke

After engine fires (or five [5] pulls), move choke lever back to

“Run” ( ) position. Hold throttle trigger and throttle trigger

lockout fully depressed and pull recoil starter handle/rope until

engine starts and runs. Release throttle trigger and allow unit to

warm up at idle for several minutes.

NOTE

If engine does not start with choke in Run position after 5 pulls,

repeat instructions 2 - 5.

6. Throttle Trigger

After engine warm up, gradually depress throttle trigger to increase

engine RPM to operating speed.