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Echo HC-150 - 04-06 1 Operator's Manual

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    Hedge clipper operator's manual model hc-150 warning danger read rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully. Echo provides this operator's manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. X7532245502 x753002062 04/06.

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    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. You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and safety messages. The operator ’ s manual read and unders...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 3 international symbols important the enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit. Note this enclosed message provides tips for use, care and maintenance of the unit. Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will f...

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    4 physical condition your 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 wear eye protection that meets ansi z87.1 or ce requi...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 5 warning danger do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. Read the manuals • provide all users of this equipment with the operator’s manual and saf...

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    6 e mission c ontrol epa phase 2 the emission control system for these engines is em/twc (engine and catalyst modification). Important engine information engine family: 6ehxs.0214ki displacement: 21.2 cc emission compliance period : 300 hrs. This engine meets u.S. Epa ph2 and 2005 - 2006 california ...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 7 d escription 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. See parts ordering instructions for s...

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    8 1. Front handle / guard - comfortable, textured finish provides anti-slip grip for front hand. Guard protects hand from the blades. Warning decals are located on guard. 2. Blades - double reciprocating blades mounted to a blade support bar. The blades are double sided, capable of cutting on either...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 9 __ 1 - hedge clipper assembly __ 1 - operator’s manual __ 1 - safety manual __ 1 - warranty statement __ 1 - warranty registration card __ 1 - t-wrench 13 x 19 __ 1 - blade stiffener __ 4 - blade locknuts __ 4 - stiffener washers __ 1 - echo power blend tm 2-s...

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    10 a b install blade stiffener 1. Move stop switch to stop position. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire. Warning danger hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Use a socket and extension when adjusting blade bolts or blade locknuts in order to keep hands at ...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 11 blade stiffener removal 1. Move stop switch to stop position. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire. Warning danger hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Use a socket and extension when adjusting blade bolts or blade l...

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    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. Important spilled fuel is a...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 13 starting cold engine warning danger 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. Note the blade cover is used for transportation and st...

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    14 starting warm engine the starting procedure is the same as cold start except do not close the choke. Warning danger 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. If blades move,...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 15 hedge trimming warning danger 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. Hold trimmer firmly and squeeze throttle trigger to accel...

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    16 / t n e n o p m o c m e t s y s e c n a n e t n i a m e r u d e c o r p d ' q e r l l i k s l e v e l r o y l i a d e r o f e b e s u y r e v e l e u f e r 3 s h t n o m 0 9 r o s r u o h 6 s h t n o m 0 7 2 r o s r u o h y l r a e y 0 0 6 s r u o h s e r u d e c o r p e c n a n e t n i a m r e l...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 17 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) cleaning brush parts required: 90008 repower tm air & fuel filter kit 1. Close choke (cold start position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed....

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    18 spark plug level 2. Tools required: t-wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush parts required: repower tm tune-up kit p/n 90074c important use only ngk bpm-8y spark plug (bpmr-8y in canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 19 a b c d 1. Remove spark plug lead and spark plug. 2. Remove (4) starter cover hex socket bolts and starter. 3. Remove bottom right (a) and bottom left (b) hex socket bolts from cylinder cover. 4. Remove heat shield bolt (c) from the muffler cover. 5. Carefull...

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    20 exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2. Tools required: 3 mm hex wrench, cross head screwdriver, soft metal brush parts required: screen, gasket 1. Remove engine cover. See “cleaning cooling system” for step by step instructions. 2. Place piston at top dead center (tdc) to prevent carbon/di...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 21 carburetor adjustment warning danger 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. If blades move, readjust carburetor according to these i...

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    22 lubrication blades level 1. Tools required: clean rag, 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) cleaning brush parts required: 20w engine oil (lubrication), 50-50 mixture of kerosene and 20w oil (cleaning). Warning danger hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Avoi...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 23 sharpening blades level 3. Tools required: (2) 10 mm sockets & extensions , flat file, screw- driver parts required: none warning danger hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Avoid touching blades whenever poss...

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    24 1. Move stop switch to stop position. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire. 3. Remove blade stiffener (see “blade stiffener remove/install instructions”). 4. Slide blades to allow file clearance using slots (a) on bottom of blade. Do not pry against cutting edges. 5. File each edge carefully. Follow the...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 25 t r a h c g n i t o o h s e l b u o r t m e l b o r p e n i g n e m e l b o r p k c e h c s u t a t s e s u a c y d e m e r e n i g n e - s k n a r c / d r a h s tr a t s t' n s e o d tr a t s r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u f r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u f o ...

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    26 s torage warning danger during operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Long term storage (over 30 days) do not store your un...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 27 s pecifications model ------------------------------------------ hc-150 length -------------------------------------------- 1,040 mm (41.0 in.) width --------------------------------------------- 240 mm (9.45 in.) height --------------------------------------...

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    Echo, incorporated 400 o akwood r oad l ake z urich , il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com s ervicing i nformation parts / serial number genuine echo parts and echo repower™ parts and assemblies for your echo products are available only from an authorized echo dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have ...