Echo HCA-261 - Manual (Page 14)

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1. OPERATORS MANUAL - Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep manual in a safe location for
future reference, i.e., operation, maintenance, storage and specifications.
2. SAFETY MANUAL - Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep manual in a safe location as a
reference for safe operating techniques.
3. HEDGE CLIPPER SAFETY VIDEO - P/N 99922202800 (Not included with unit and English version only) is available
for your review and purchase at a cost of $5.00 from ECHO, INC. or any authorized ECHO dealer. The video over-
views safety precautions and proper operating techniques provided in detail in the Safety Manual, and is supplemen-
tal to the Safety Manual. Read and understand the Safety Manual for complete information on safe operation.
4. POWER HEAD - Factory Assembled. Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Starter.
5. GRIP, RIGHT HAND, REAR - Cushioned grip for Right Hand.
6. IDLE START INTERLOCK - This lever must be held during starting and idle operation when throttle trigger is
disengaged, otherwise engine will stop. The engine does not stop when trigger interlock lever is released and
throttle trigger is engaged during throttle operation. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless interlock
lever is engaged.
7. "STOP SWITCH" mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD to RUN, BACK to
STOP.
8. FRONT LEFT HAND LOOP HANDLE - Adjustable, rubber grip loop handle for proper cutting attitude and operator
comfort.
9. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Contains the Flexible Drive Cable.
10. BLADE ANGLE INDEXING LEVER - Spring loaded lever that engages with a notch every 15 degrees, from the
straight (in line with drive shaft) position to right angle with the drive shaft.
11. BLADE ANGLE LOCKING LEVER -The lever does not secure gear box angle setting. This lever MUST be placed
in the engaged (tight) position to remove internal gear play before operating the hedge clipper.
12. GEAR HOUSING ASSEMBLY - Gear housing assembly cutting angle is adjustable through a 90° arc.
13. BLADES - Double reciprocating blades mounted to a blade support bar. Double sided blades, are capable of cutting
on either side of the blade.
14. BLADE COVER - Used to cover blade during transport and storage. Remove blade cover before using unit.
15. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, depress gradually for
best operating technique.
16. SHOULDER HARNESS - An adjustable strap that suspends the unit from the operator.
17. ARM REST - Provides arm rest during operation and protects arm from the hot engine.
18. SPARK ARRESTOR - CATALYTIC MUFFLER / MUFFLER -The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise
and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep
exhaust area clear of flammable debris.
19. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
20. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until starter engages, then quickly and firmly. DO NOT pull rope
all the way out or allow the handle to snap back, damage to the starter will occur.
21. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.
22. PRIMER BULB - Pumping primer bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank priming the carbure-
tor for starting. Pump primer bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an
additional 4 or 5 times.
23. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.
24. CHOKE CONTROL - The choke control lever is located on the top of air cleaner housing. Move the lever to "COLD
START" to close choke for cold starting. Move lever to "RUN" to open choke.
25. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.