Echo SHP-800, SHP-800-2 Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

HIGH PRESSURE POWER SPRAYER

ENGLISH

ESPAÑOL

PORTUGUÊS

WARNING

Read the instructions carefully and follow the rules for safe
operation.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

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Introduction

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ECHO HIGH PRESSURE POWER SPRAYER is lightweight, high-performance, petrol engined knapsack units desigend for
spraying liquid chemical.

Do not use this unit for any purpose other than aforementioned.
Never let children operate this unit.

This Manual provides the information necessary for assembly, operation and maintenance.
You must read this Manual to understand the safe and effective operation of your ECHO product.
For future reference, you should keep this Operator's Manual.
If this Operator's Manual has become illegible through impairment or is lost, please purchase a new one from your ECHO dealer.

When renting or lending this machine to a person who will operate it, always include this Operator's Manual, which provides
explanation and instructions.
When transferring a product, please deliver it attaching the Operator's Manual.

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.

If there is any clause in this Manual that is hard to be understood, please contact your ECHO dealer.

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Contents

Decals and symbols...............................................................................................4

Rules for safe operation.........................................................................................5

Operator safety.................................................................................................. 5

Reduce noise ....................................................................................................6

Reduce chances of damage..............................................................................6

Physical condition..............................................................................................6

Hot humid weather ............................................................................................ 6

Operation........................................................................................................... 6

Eye, breathing and hearing protection .............................................................. 7

Wear proper clothing.........................................................................................7

Vibration and cold..............................................................................................7

Repetitive stress injuries ...................................................................................7

Description ............................................................................................................. 8

Assembling ............................................................................................................ 9

Spray hose and nozzle......................................................................................9

Shoulder straps ................................................................................................. 9

Operation ............................................................................................................. 10

Fuel ................................................................................................................. 10

Handling fuel ................................................................................................... 10

Chemicals........................................................................................................ 10

Chemical liquid tank ........................................................................................ 11

Starting the cold engine................................................................................... 11

Starting the warm engine ................................................................................ 11

Stopping the engine ........................................................................................12

Filling chemical tank ........................................................................................ 12

For safe operation ...........................................................................................12

Spraying .......................................................................................................... 12

Service maintenance guide..................................................................................13

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................14

Maintenance and care .........................................................................................16

Cleaning air filter .............................................................................................16

Check fuel system ........................................................................................... 16

Replacing fuel filter.......................................................................................... 16

Check spark plug............................................................................................. 16

Cylinder fins (Cooling system).........................................................................17

Carburettor adjustment.................................................................................... 17

Cleaning silencer.............................................................................................17

Cleaning chemical tank ...................................................................................17

Cleaning chemical tank breather.....................................................................17

When spraying is finished ...............................................................................18

Storage ................................................................................................................ 19

Disposal procedure ..............................................................................................20

Specifications....................................................................................................... 21

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Decals and symbols

DANGER WARNING CAUTION

This symbol accompanied by the
word "DANGER" calls attentions to
an act or a condition which will
lead to serious personal injury or
death of operators and bystanders.

This symbol accompanied by the
word "WARNING" calls attentions
to an act or a condition which can
lead to serious personal injury or
death of operators and bystanders.

"CAUTION" indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury.

Circle and slash symbol
means whatever is
shown is prohibited.

NOTE

This enclosed message provide tips
for use, care and maintenance of the
unit.

Symbol form / shape Symbol description / application Symbol form / shape Symbol description / application

Carefully read the Operator's Manual Petrol and oil mixture

Beware of high-temperature areas Choke control "cold start" position

(choke closed)

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Rules for safe operation

Operator safety

 Read this Manual carefully.

Be sure you understand how to operate this unit properly before you use it.

 Wear non-skid sole shoes.

Do not wear opentoed shoes or operate unit while bare footed.

 Wear proper clothing to legs and other exposed parts of your body.
 Wear eye, breathing and hearing protection devices.
 Secure hair so it is above shoulder length.

 Use caution when handling fuel.

The fuel tank may be under pressure.
Always loosen the fuel cap and wait for pressure to be equalized before removing the cap.
Put the fuel caps back tightly on both the fuel can and the fuel tank.
Move at least 3 m from the re-fueling point and be sure there is no leakage of fuel from the

fuel cap or the fuel system before starting the engine.

 Wipe any spilled fuel off the unit.

 Operate this petrol engine powered equipment in a well-ventilated area only.
 Do not operate this unit in closed areas- such as garages, inside building, sheds, etc.
 Start the unit on the ground with the throttle lever at start position.
 Do not start engine on operator's back.
 Do not use a unit on unstable footings.
 Do not allow other persons or pets in the area when starting or using the unit.
 Do not point the nozzle in the direction of people or animals.
 Keep a firm grip on the unit at all times.
 Keep hands and body away from hot surfaces such as silencer and cylinder area when

handling the unit to prevent from heat injury.

 Never attempt to use incomplete machine or one fitted with unauthorized modification.
 A fully loaded unit will change your equilibrium.

Extra precautions should be taken to maintain your footing and balance.

 Check the shoulder harnesses are not tangled with the throttle lever when you put the unit

on your back.

 This unit is designed for upright use only, do not lay down or lean excessively to avoid

leakage of chemicals when operating and transporting.

WARNING

Users risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly, and/or safety
precautions are not followed.
Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit.

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Reduce noise

 Avoid using units when people are likely to be disturbed, such as late at night or early in the

morning.

 Operate the unit at the lowest possible throttle setting that gets the job done.
 Make sure the silencer works well.

Also check the air intakes and the air filter to make sure the unit is working properly.

 Use only one piece of equipment at a time.
 Wear hearing protection when operating the unit.

Reduce chances of damage

 Do not use the unit in a windy day or rainy day to avoid chemical drift.
 Before starting the job, check wind direction.

Avoid blowing in the direction of open doors and windows, cars, pets, children or anything

that could be harmed by chemical.

 Dust and mist blowing must be done leewardly.

Choose morning or evening when it is not so windy, and the ground temperature reserves,

so as to minimize dispersion losses and enhance chemical adhesion effect and for less
hazardous operation.

Physical condition

Your judgement and / or dexterity may be impaired if you are ill, are taking medication, and /
or have taken alcohol or other substances known to affect the way you would normally
function.
Operate this unit if you are in good physical and mental health.

Hot humid weather

Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke.
Delay heavy work until the temperature drops.

Operation

Do not run the engine indoors, or where there is poor ventilation.
Engine fumes contain deadly poisonous carbon monoxide.

NOTE

Before operating the unit, check and follow local regulations concerning sound level and
hours of operation.

WARNING

Avoid direct contact or ingestion of chemicals you may use.
Consult the label the chemicals, you may use for additional warning and precautions
as well as unit immediately if you feel sick or excessive fatigue during operation.
See a doctor if this condition persists.

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Eye, breathing and hearing protection

 Wear eye protection goggles.
 Wear breathing protection such as officially approved toxic dust and mist respirator.
 Wear hearing protection.

If this guideline is not followed, hearing loss can occur.

Wear proper clothing

 Snug fitting, durable clothing should be worn.

Trousers should have long legs.
Do not wear shorts.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing, scarves, neckties, jewellery or any item that may be drawn

or tangled in the fan.

 Wear chemical resisting work clothes.
 Wear shoes with non-skid soles.

Do not wear open toed shoes or operate unit bare footed.

 Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip.

Wearing rubber gloves and cap to prevent direct contact with chemicals.

Vibration and cold

It is believed that a condition called Raynaud's Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of
certain individuals, may be brought about by exposure to cold and vibration.
Exposure to cold and vibration may cause tingling and burning followed by loss of colour and
numbness in the fingers.

The following precautions are strongly recommended because the minimum exposure which
might trigger the ailment is unknown.

 Keep your body warm, especially the head and neck, feet and ankles, and hands and

wrists.

 Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm exercises during frequent work

breaks and also by not smoking.

 Limit the number of hours of operation.

Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the trimmer or other hand-held power

equipment is not required.

 If you experience discomfort, redness and swelling of the fingers, followed by whitening and

loss of feeling, consult your physician before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration.

Repetitive stress injuries

Painful or numb fingers?
See your doctor immediately!

It is believed that over-using the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms and
shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness and extreme pain to the
areas just mentioned.
Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a repetitive stress
injury (RSI).

To reduce the risk of repetitive stress injury, do the following:

 Avoid using your wrist in a bent, extended or twisted position.
 Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands.
 Reduce the speed and force in which you do the repetitive movement.
 Do exercises to strengthen the hand and arm muscles.
 See a doctor if you feel tingling, numbness or pain in the fingers, hands, wrists or arms.

The sooner RSI is diagnosed, the more likely permanent nerve and muscle damage can be
prevented.