Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 260 Echo
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Specifications, descriptions and illustrativ e material in th is literature are as accurate as known at the time of publ ication, but are subject to change without notice . Illustrations ma y include optional equipment and accessories, and ma y not include all standard equipment.
2 X7702094704 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS 99944200615 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ................................................... .......................................................................... . 2 Introduction ......
99944200615 INTRODUCTION X7702094704 3 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. INTRODUCTION W elcome to the ECHO f amily . This ECHO product w as designed and manuf actured to provide long lif e and on-the-job dependability . Read and understand this man ual and the SAFETY MANU AL.
4 X7702094704 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY 99944200615 Additional or Replacement Manuals Replacement Operator , Safety Man uals, and P ar ts Catalogs are a vailab le from your ECHO dealer or at www .echo-usa.com or by contacting ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Ro ad, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558).
99944200615 SAFETY X7702094704 5 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. International Symbols Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/o r safety precautions are not followed. Prope r clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit.
6 X7702094704 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY 99944200615 Hand Protection W ear sturdy , no-slip , r ubber w or k glov es to improv e y our grip on the handles. Glo ves also provide protection against cuts and scr atches, cold environ ments, and r educe the tr ansmission of machine vibration to y our hands.
99944200615 SAFETY X7702094704 7 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. It is belie ved that a condition called Raynaud’ s Phenomen on, which aff ects the fingers of certain individuals, ma y be brought about by e xposure to vibr ation and cold.
8 X7702094704 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY 99944200615 Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequate ly ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cau se serious injury or death.
99944200615 DESCRIPTION X7702094704 9 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION Locate the saf ety decal(s) on you r unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legib le and that you underst and and follo w the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a ne w one can be ordered from y our ECHO dealer .
10 X7702094704 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. CONTENTS 99944200615 CONTENTS The ECHO product y ou purchased has been f act or y pre-assembled f or y our conv enience. After opening the ca r ton, chec k for damag e. Immediately notify y our retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing par ts.
99944200615 ASSEMBLY X7702094704 11 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY Power Head Shaft/Lo wer Shaft Assembly Do not perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running. 1. Set P ow er Head/Shaft Assembly on a le vel surf ace. 2. Pull locator pin (A) out, and tu rn counter-clockwise 1/4 tur n to lock -out position.
12 X7702094704 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY 99944200615 1. Remov e wing nut (A), w asher (B), and bolt (C). 2. Snap the shield ov er the bearing housing. 3. Install bolt (C), washer (B), and wing n ut (A). Nylon Line Head Installation/Removal 1. Align locating hole in upper plate with h ole in bear ing housing and inser t 5 mm (3/16 in.
99944200615 OPERATION X7702094704 13 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Ke ep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings.
14 X7702094704 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE 99944200615 MAINTENANCE Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Ke ep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings.
99944200615 MAINTENANCE X7702094704 15 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. 3. Pull the fle xible drive shaft (C) from the driv e housing, wipe clean and recoat with a thin coating [1/2 oz. (15 ml)] of grea se. 4. Slide the fle xible driv e shaft back in the drive housing being careful not to get dir t on the fle xible driv e shaft.
16 X7702094704 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. STORAGE 99944200615 STORAGE Storage Hook Installation 1. Inser t small end of hook into locating hole on attachment shaft.
99944200615 SPECIFICATIONS X7702094704 17 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 99944200615 Length 630 mm (24.8 in.) Width 320 mm (12.6 in.) Height 420 mm (16.53 in.) Weight 1.09 kg (2.4 lb.) Drive shaft 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) Flex Shaft Rotating Dir ection Clockwise v iewed from the top Cutter He ad Rapid Loader TM head (2-lines) with .
18 X7702094704 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. WARRANTY STATEMENTS 99944200615 WARRANTY STATEMENTS ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIB.
99944200615 WARRANTY STATEMENTS X7702094704 19 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. ECHO does not offer an over the counter exchange program. Any ECHO product re-built other than by ECHO or sold through an unauthorized dealer , or an unauthorized outlet store, is sold without ECHO’s limited warranty coverage.
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99944200615 PRODUCT REGISTRATION X7702094704 21 © 08/2013 ECHO Inc. PRODUCT REGISTRATION Thank y ou for choosing ECHO P ower Equipment Please go to h ttp://www.echo-us a.com/Warranty/R egister-Your-ECHO to register y our new produ ct on-line. It's FAST and EASY ! NO TE: your inf or mation will nev er be sold or misused by ECHO , Inc.
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If you already are a holder of Echo 260, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Echo 260.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Echo 260. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Echo 260 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
