Echo 266 Trimmer User Manual


 
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1. Brush loose debris from blade and coat both sides of blade with the 50-50 cleaning mixture.
2. Allow cleaning mixture to soften the remaining gummy residue then wipe it from the blade.
3. Apply clean oil to the entire length of the blade. Be certain the blade bolts are lubricated.
4. Wipe excess oil from the blade before putting the unit back in service.
Gear Case
Level 1.
1. Clean dirt from the grease fitting (A).
2. Carefully pump grease into fitting (A). DO NOT force
grease. Too much pressure will force grease past seals and
cause damage. Apply 1-2 pumps of grease every 15-25
hours of operation.
3. Wipe excess grease from around grease fitting.
Drive Shaft Assembly
Level 1.
Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may
lead to severe personal injury. Avoid touching blades
whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect
hands.
1. Carefully remove locating screw (A) and loosen clamping
screw (B). Remove the flex drive shaft assembly from the
gear housing..
2. Pull the drive shaft (C) from the drive shaft assembly, and
wipe clean. Re-coat with a thin coating [1/2 oz. (15 ml)] of
grease.
3. Slide the flex shaft back into the drive shaft assembly, being
careful not to get dirt on the flex shaft.
Parts Required: Lithium Base Grease.
Parts Required: Lithium Base Grease.
A
A
A
B
D