Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HC-245 Echo
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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 Maintenance .................................................................14 - Skill Levels ...........................................................14 - Maintenance Intervals ...........................................15 - Air Filter .........
H e d g e C l i p p e r 3 O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l CAUTION The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “CAUTION” calls attention to an act or condition which may lead to minor or moderate personal injury if not avoided.
4 Physical Condition Y our judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • if you are tired or sick, • if you are taking medication, • if you have taken alcohol or drugs. Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye Protection W ear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.
H e d g e C l i p p e r 5 O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l 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 combi - nation. 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 7 O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 P/N X505000270 P/N X505000280 Right Front Handle Guard P/N 89016006361 Hot Decal (near mufer) 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.
8 1. BLADES - Double reciprocating single side blades mounted to a blade support bar . 2. SUPPOR T HANDLE WITH GUARD - FOR RIGHT HAND - Rubber non-slip grip, guard protects hand from the blades. W arning decals are located on guard. 3. SP ARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
H e d g e C l i p p e r 9 O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l c o n t e n t s The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts.
10 o p e r a t I o n W ARNING Moving parts can amputate ngers or cause severe injuries. Keep 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 before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit.
H e d g e C l i p p e r 11 O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l 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.
12 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. NOTE The blade cover is used for transportation and storage.
H e d g e C l i p p e r 13 O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l s t o p p I n g e n g I n e 1. Thr ottle Release throttle and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine.
14 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 support handle with right hand and throttle handle with left hand.
H e d g e C l i p p e r 15 O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l 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 .
16 a I r f I l t e r Level 1. T ools requir 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.
H e d g e C l i p p e r 17 O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l s p a r k p l u g Level 2. T ools requir 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 .
18 A B 1. Remove mufer cover (A). 2. Remove starter cover (B) and clean dirt and dust from ns. IMPOR T ANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder ns. 3. Assemble components in reverse order . e x h a u s t s y s t e m Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2.
H e d g e C l i p p e r 19 O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. T ools requir ed: 4 mm Hex 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 (2 screws).
20 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. Level 2. T ools requir ed: Screwdriver , T achometer (ECHO P/N 99051 130017).
H e d g e C l i p p e r 21 O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l l u b r I c a t I o n Blades Level 1. T ools requir ed: Clean rag, 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) cleaning brush Parts r equired: 20W Engine Oil (lubrication), 50-50 mixture of kerosene and 20W oil (cleaning).
22 s h a r p e n I n g b l a d e s Level 3. T ools requir ed: Flat le, Screwdriver Parts r equired: None 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.
H e d g e C l i p p e r 23 O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l b l a d e a d j u s t m e n t Level 2. T ools requir ed: (2) 10 mm Sockets and Extensions Parts r equired: None W ARNING Hedge clipper blades are very sharp. T ouching them may lead to severe personal injury .
24 t r o u b l e s h o o t I n g 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.
H e d g e C l i p p e r 25 O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l 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.
26 s p e c I f I c a t I o n s MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- HC-245 Length ------------------------------------------------------ 1,342 mm (52.8 in.) W idth -------------------------------------------------------- 251 mm (9.
H e d g e C l i p p e r 27 O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l 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 original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in mater ial and workmanship .
28 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES .
H e d g e C l i p p e r 29 O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l 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.
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H e d g e C l i p p e r 31 O p e r a t O r ' s M a n u a l 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 S6491 1001001/S64911999999 S72412001001/S72412999999 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 Mon - Fri C.
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