Echo 260 manual

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. Operator ’ s Manual X7702273508 © 4/2015 ECHO Inc. x7722271404 / x[...]

2 X7702273508 © 4/2015 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS 99944200610 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ................................................... .......................................................................... . 2 Introduction ................................................... ......................................................[...]

99944200610 INTRODUCTION X7702273508 3 © 4/2015 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. Y ou will find both easy to use and full of helpful oper ating tips and SAFETY messages[...]

4 X7702273508 © 4/2015 ECHO Inc. SAFETY 99944200610 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). Alw ays chec k the ECHO Web Site f or updated inf or ma[...]

99944200610 SAFETY X7702273508 5 © 4/2015 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. Physical Condition Y our judgment[...]

6 X7702273508 © 4/2015 ECHO Inc. SAFETY 99944200610 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. Hearing/Ear Pr otection ECHO recommends wearin[...]

99944200610 SAFETY X7702273508 7 © 4/2015 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. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause ting ling and b ur ning sensations, follow ed by loss of color and numbness in t[...]

8 X7702273508 © 4/2015 ECHO Inc. SAFETY 99944200610 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. Read the Manuals • Provide all user s of this equipment with the Opera tor’ s Manual and Saf ety Manual f or instr uctions on Sa fe Ope[...]

99944200610 SAFETY X7702273508 9 © 4/2015 ECHO Inc. • NEVER reach into an y opening while the engine is r unning. Mo ving par ts may not be visib le through openings .[...]

10 X7702273508 © 4/2015 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION 99944200610 DESCRIPTION Locate the saf ety decal(s) on your unit. Mak e sure the decal(s) is legib le and that you understand an d follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a ne w one can be ordered from y our ECHO dealer . See P AR TS ORDERING instru ctions f or specific inf or mation.[...]

99944200610 CONTENTS X7702273508 11 © 4/2015 ECHO Inc. 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. Use the contents list to chec k f or missing par ts. ____ Pro Attac[...]

12 X7702273508 © 4/2015 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY 99944200610 ASSEMBLY Power Head Shaft/Lo wer Shaft Assembly Do not perform maintenance or assem bly 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. 3. Remov e vinyl cap f rom [...]

99944200610 ASSEMBLY X7702273508 13 © 4/2015 ECHO Inc. 1. Place the shield on the bottom of the bear ing housing flange. 2. Place shield plate (B) on shield, align holes . Install three (3) screws fro m bottom through plate and shield into gear case . Nylon Line Head In stallation/Removal 1. Align hole in upper plate with notch in edge of gear hou[...]

14 X7702273508 © 4/2015 ECHO Inc. OPERATION 99944200610 OPERATION Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Ke ep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a completestop before removing obs tructions, clearing debris, or servic[...]

99944200610 MAINTENANCE X7702273508 15 © 4/2015 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Ke ep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop befo re removing obstructions, clearing debris, or s[...]

16 X7702273508 © 4/2015 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE 99944200610 Gear Ho using 1. Clean all loose debris from gear case. 2. Remov e plug (A) and chec k lev el of grease . Grease should fill gear case to bottom of g rease plug hole. 3. Add grease if necessar y using manual g rease gun or squeeze-typ e tube. Do not use high pressure grease gun. DO NO T ov [...]

99944200610 MAINTENANCE X7702273508 17 © 4/2015 ECHO Inc. 1. Inser t pre-cut 204 mm (8 in.) length of n ylon cutting line (recommended siz es 2.4 mm [.095 in.] to 3.9 mm [.155 in.]) through outside openings of t r immer head. Minimum of 153mm (6 in.) of line should e xtend from each opening. 3.9mm [.155 in.] line not recommended f or trimmers unde[...]

18 X7702273508 © 4/2015 ECHO Inc. STORAGE 99944200610 STORAGE Storage Hook Installation 1. Inser t small end of hook into locating hole on attachment shaft. 2. Slide plastic cap onto end of attachment shaft.[...]

99944200610 SPECIFICATIONS X7702273508 19 © 4/2015 ECHO Inc. SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 99944200610 Shaft Length 838 mm (33.0 in.) Attachment Width 178 mm (7.0 in.) Attachment Height 229 mm (9.0 in.) Weight 1.36 kg (3.1 lb.) Drive shaft 6.35 mm (1/4 in.) Flex Shaft Rotating Direction Counter-c lockwise viewed from the top Cutter He ad Rapid Loader TM he[...]

20 X7702273508 © 4/2015 ECHO Inc. WARRANTY STATEMENTS 99944200610 WARRANTY STATEMENTS ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited W arranty , provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in materia l and workman[...]

99944200610 X7702273508 21 © 4/2015 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. The ECHO Limited W arranty coverage is extended to the original purchaser [...]

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99944200610 PRODUCT REGISTRATION X7702273508 23 © 4/2015 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. Registeri[...]

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