Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HCA-2400 Echo
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H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 1 Shaf t Hedge Clipper Operator's Manual MODELS: SHC-1700 - T ype 1 - S/N 001001 & Up SHC-1700 - T ype 1E - S/N 00504768 & Up SHC-2100 - T ype.
2 I NTRODUCTION Welcome 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 and the SAFETY MANUAL you found in the same package. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.
H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 3 S AFETY GENERAL DESCRIPTION IMPORTANT See Description and Specification sections for full description and illustration of model variation in power head, and handle type. IMPORTANT The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit.
4 HCA-2400 DRIVESHAFT SHC-2400 DRIVESHAFT SHC-1700, 2100 HAND GUARD This unit is not designed to insulate against hazards associated with the contact of wires carrying electrical current. To avoid possible injury/death due to electrical W ARNING DANGER shock or other hazards.
H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 5 INTERNA TIONAL SYMBOLS Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Hot Surface Carburetor adjustmen.
6 FUEL W ARNING DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure.
H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 7 Eye Protection Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1 of CE requirements whenever you operate the unit. Face and Head Protection When trimming overhead, wear head protection meeting ANSI Z89.1 or CE requirements with a full face shield.
8 SAFE OPERA TION Determine Operation Area • Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manuals and instructions for safe operation. • Review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contribute to unsafe conditions.
H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 9 Operation (HCA) • Never adjust blade angle of HCA while standing. • Only adjust cutting angle with HCA resting flat on the ground, with the engine stop switch in the "STOP" position. • Adjust cutting angle by moving locking lever (A) up.
10 EXTENDED OPERA TION / EXTREME CONDITIONS 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 vibration and cold.
H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 11 D ESCRIPTION The ECHO product you have purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly of Models SHC-2100, SHC-2400 and HCA-2400 is required. After opening the carton, check for damage.
12 HCA-2400 3 6 6 12 20 3 5 11 3 6 5 4 8 9 10 11 12 14 SHC-1700, 2100 17 19 22 21 20 18 15 16 21 20 15 22 19 18 17 16 23 12 14 14 11 SHC-2400, HCA-2400 6 1 2 7 11 14 12 3 5 8 SHC-2400 SHC-2100 SHC-170.
H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 13 1. SAFETY MANUAL - Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep manual in a safe location as a reference for safe operating techniques. 2. OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Read and understand this manual before operation.
14 S PECIFICA TIONS MODEL SH C - 1700 1/ 1E SH C - 2100 1/ 1 E SH C - 2400 1/ 1E HC A- 2400 1E Len gt h 1395 mm ( 54. 9 in . ) 1816 mm ( 71. 5 in . ) 2190 mm ( 86. 3 in .) 2034 mm ( 80. 1 in . ) Widt h 216 mm ( 8. 5 in . ) 216 mm ( 8 . 5 in . ) 216 mm ( 8.
H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 15 A SSEMBL Y ( HCA-2400, SHC-2100, 2400) SHC-1700 is Factory Assembled in the box. GEAR HOUSING ASSEMBL Y / DRIVE SHAFT (SHC-2400, HCA-2400) Tools Required: 8mm x 10mm Open End Wrench, 4 mm Hex Wrench Parts Required: Power Head/Drive Shaft Assembly and Gear Housing Assembly.
16 THROTTLE LINKAGE INST ALLA TION (SHC-2400, HCA-2400) NOTE The engine is delivered separated from shaft tube. The throttle linkage and stop switch wires are attached to the rear handle. 1 . Close choke and remove air filter cover. 2 . Loosen outer 10mm nut (A) on throttle linkage.
H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 17 P RE -O PERA TION FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [ ] (mid-grade or higher) gasoline or gasohol known to be good quality. Gasohol may contain up to 10% Ethyl (grain) alcohol or 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether).
18 IMPORTANT Stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added. IMPORTANT Stored two-stroke fuel may separate.
H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 19 DETERMINE OPERA TION AREA W ARNING DANGER Inspect starting area for hazards such as rocks, glass, debris etc. which could be contacted by the cutting blades when starting. Keep helpers and bystanders at least 15 M (50 ft.
20 • Never adjust blade angle of HCA while standing • Only adjust cutting angle with HCA resting flat on the ground, with the engine stop switch in the "STOP" position. • Adjust cutting angle by moving locking lever (A) up. Depress blade indexing lever (B) and change blade angle with rear cutter assembly handle.
H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 21 4A. Starting (SHC-1700, 2100, 2400) Lay the trimmer on a flat, clear area. Firmly grasp throttle grip with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Rapidly pull starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires (or maximum five (5) pulls.
22 SHC-1700, 2100 B C D B C D SHC-2400 HCA-2400 2. Primer - Pump Bulb. Pump primer bulb until fuel is visible in the "Clear" fuel return line. 3A. Starting - (SCH-1700, 2100, 2400) Lay trimmer on a flat, clear area and pull starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires.
H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 23 STOPPING ENGINE ( HCA - 2400 ) 1. Release Throttle . Allow engine to idle down and blades stop moving with throttle trigger disengaged. 2. Release "Ignition/Idle Interlock - Move "Stop Switch" to STOP position.
24 Component /Sy st em M ai nt enance Proce dure Be for e Use Eve r y Ref ue l Dai l y or Eve r y 4 Hou r s 3 Mon ths or 100 Hou r s 6 M ont hs or 300 Hou r s Ye a r l y or 600 Hou r s Ai r Fi l ter C.
H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 25 AIR FIL TER Level 1. Tools required: Cleaning brush, 1" or 2" medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: (SHC-1700/2100) 90008 REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. (SHC-2400/HCA-2400) 90030 REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT.
26 SP ARK PLUG Level 2. Tools Required: T-Wrench. Feeler gauge. Preferably a wire gauge. Brush. Parts Required: Spark Plug, (SHC-1700/2100) NGK BPM-7A P/N 15901010630 (SHC-2400, HCA-2400) NGK BPM-7Y P/N 99944500071 1 . Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode.
H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 27 D C B E 1 . Remove spark plug lead from the spark plug and throttle linkage end from the carburetor swivel. 2 . Remove the four screws that retain the engine cover. Two at the top of the starter, two on either side of the front.
28 CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Emission Models (with limiter caps) Level 2. Tools required: Screwdriver, Tachometer (ECHO P/N 99051130017). Parts required: None. NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with EPA Phase 1 and California Emission Regulations.
H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 29 (1) (2) (3) (4) SHC-1700, 2100 TYPE 1 SHC-2400 TYPE 1 HCA-2400 TYPE 1 A C A C B CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Non Emission Models (without limiter caps) Tools required: Screwdriver, Tachometer (ECHO P/N 99051130017).
30 LUBRICA TION Blades Level 1. Tools Required: Clean Rag, Brush , Oil Can, (2) 10 mm wrenches. Parts Required: 20W Engine Oil (lubrication), 50-50 mixture of kerosene and 20W oil (cleaning). W ARNING DANGER Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 31 B A C HCA-2400 SHC-1700, 2100, 2400 Drive Shaft Assembly NOTE Hedge Clipper drive shaft should be greased every 25-50 hours of operation. Tools required: 8 mm Open End Wrench, Screwdriver, Clean Rag, Small Brush.
32 Pr obl em E ng i ne -- s ta rts ha rd E n gin e - - does n ot st ar t Cau se Re me dy En g in e Cr a n k s Fu el at car bu r et or No fue l a t car b u ret or Fu el st r ain er cl og ged Fu el l in.
H EDGE C LIPPER O PERA T OR ' S M ANUAL 33 S TORAGE Long T erm S torage (over 30 days) Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage maintenance which includes the following: 1 . Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children.
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