Echo SHC-265 Introduction, Operators manual, Safety manual, Table of Contents

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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.

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
- Drive Shaft / Power Head		9
- Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads		10
- Gear Housing Assembly / Drive Shaft		11
Operation		11
-	Fuel	11
-	Starting Cold Engine	13
-	Starting Warm Engine	14
-	Stopping Engine	14
-	Hedge Trimming	15

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Maintenance		15
-	Skill Levels	15
-	Maintenance Intervals	16
-	Air Filter	17
-	Fuel Filter	17
-	Spark Plug	18
-	Cooling System Cleaning	18
-	Exhaust System	19
-	Carburetor Adjustment	21
	- High Altitude Operations	21
-	Lubrication	22
-	Sharpening Blades	24
Troubleshooting		25
Storage		26
Specifications		27
Warranty Statements		28
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 accessories, and may not include all standard equipment.