Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HC-155 Echo
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Hedge Clipper Operator's Manual MODEL HC-155 W ARNING R ead rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully . ECHO provides this Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and under - stood for proper and safe operation.
2 I n t r o d u c t I o n W elcome to the ECHO family . This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the- job dependability . Read and understand this manual. Y ou will nd it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.
H e d g e C l i p p e r O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l 3 I n t e r n a t I o n a l s y m b o l s s a f e t y m a n u a l s a f e t y s y m b o l s a n d I m p o r t a n t I n f o r m a t I o n Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will nd safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre - ceded by symbols or key words.
4 W ARNING Users of this product 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.
H e d g e C l i p p e r O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l 5 DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death.
6 e q u I p m e n t c h e c k W ARNING Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment com- bination. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO.
H e d g e C l i p p e r O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l 7 d e s c r I p t I o n Locate the safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer .
8 1. FRONT HANDLE WITH GUARD - Comfortable, textured nish provides anti-slip grip. Guard protects hand from the blades. W arning decals are located on guard. 2. BLADES - Double reciprocating blades mounted to a blade support bar . The blades are double sided, capable of cut- ting on either side.
H e d g e C l i p p e r O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l 9 1 - Hedge Clipper Assembly 1 - Operator’ s Manual 1 - Safety Manual 1 - W arranty Registration Card 1 - Blade Cover c o n t e n t s After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts.
10 b l a d e s t I f f e n e r r e m o v a l 1. Move stop switch to stop position. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire. W ARNING Hedge clipper blades are very sharp. T ouching them may lead to severe personal injury . Use a socket and extension when remov- ing locknuts in order to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades.
H e d g e C l i p p e r O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l 11 NOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty . Read and follow instructions in the Storage section of this manual.
12 Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix.
H e d g e C l i p p e r O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l 13 A s t a r t I n g c o l d e n g I n e W ARNING Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. T ouching them may lead to severe personal injury . A void touching blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands.
14 s t a r t I n g w a r m e n g I n e The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke. W ARNING The blades must not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to assure blades do not move at idle.
H e d g e C l i p p e r O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l 15 W ARNING Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. T ouching them may lead to severe personal injury . A void touching blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands. 1. Always grip front and rear handles.
16 m a I n t e n a n c e I n t e r v a l s s k I l l l e v e l s Level 1 = Easy to do. Common tools may be required. Level 2 = Moderate difculty . Some specialized tools may be required. ECHO offers REPOWER TM Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier .
H e d g e C l i p p e r O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l 17 a I r f I l t e r Level 1. T ools r equir ed: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Cleaning brush Parts r equired: REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FIL TER KIT . 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air lter is removed.
18 s p a r k p l u g Level 2. T ools r equir ed: T -wrench, Feeler gauge, Soft metal brush Parts r equired: REPOWER TM T une-Up Kit IMPOR T ANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) other - wise severe engine damage may occur . 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode.
H e d g e C l i p p e r O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l 19 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove mufer cover (2 screws). 3. Remove starter cover (7 screws). 4. Use brush to remove dirt from cylinder ns. IMPOR T ANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder ns.
20 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2 T ools r equir ed: 3 mm Hexagon wrench, W ood or plastic scraper Parts Requir ed: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover (4 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center .
H e d g e C l i p p e r O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l 21 IMPOR T ANT If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1,100 feet ASL, the carburetor must be re-adjusted when operating the engine below 1,100 feet ASL, otherwise severe engine damage may result.
22 1. Move stop switch to stop position. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. 3. Brush loose debris from blade and coat both sides of blade with the 50-50 cleaning mixture. 4. Allow cleaning mixture to soften the remaining gummy residue then wipe it from the blade.
H e d g e C l i p p e r O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l 23 s h a r p e n I n g b l a d e s Level 2. T ools r equir ed: 8 mm Socket & Extension, 4mm Hex W rench w/ extension, Flat le, Screwdriver Parts r equired: None W ARNING Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp.
24 A b l a d e a d j u s t m e n t Level 2. T ools Requir ed: 8 mm Socket & Extension, 4mm Hex W rench w/ extension 1. Move stop switch to STOP position. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire. W ARNING Hedge clipper blades are very sharp. T ouching them may lead to severe personal injury .
H e d g e C l i p p e r O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l 25 DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely ammable and may cause re and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by ground- ing spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
26 s t o r a g e W ARNING During operation the mufer or catalytic mufer and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of ammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
H e d g e C l i p p e r O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l 27 MODEL ------------------------------------------ HC-155 Length --------------------------------------------- 1,154 mm (45.4 in.) W idth ---------------------------------------------- 272 mm (10.
28 w a r r a n t y s t a t e m e n t s 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 Warranty , provides to the ori ginal purcha ser that this ECHO product is free from d efects in material and work manship .
H e d g e C l i p p e r O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l 29 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES .
30 ECHO INCORPORA TED EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIW A BRANDS The Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) and ECHO Incorporated (ECHO Inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2010 and later equipment/small off-road engine (SORE).
H e d g e C l i p p e r O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l 31 n o t e s.
ECHO, INCORPORA TED 400 O a k w O O d R O a d L a k e Z u R i c h , iL 60047 www .echo-usa.com S6801 1001001/S68011999999 S76212001001/S76212999999 DEALER? Call 1-800-432-ECHO 1-800-432-3246 or www .echo-usa.com consumer product support 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 m o n - f r I c.
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