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Echo HC-150 - 11-09 1 Operator's Manual

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    Hedge clipper operator's manual model hc-150 warning read 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. X7532247103 x753003163 11/09.

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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 under...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 3 international symbols s afety manual safety symbols and important information throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre- ceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation ...

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    4 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. Personal condition and safety equipment warning physical condition your judgment and physical dext...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 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. Read the manuals • provide all users of this equipment with the operator’s manual and safety manu...

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    6 equipment check warning 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. Read and...

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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 with guard - comfortable, textured finish provides anti-slip grip. 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 cut- ting on either side. 3. ...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 9 a ssembly this model is factory assembled. Note for normal cutting, echo strongly recommends the blade stiffener be installed. In extreme conditions, such as commercial cutting, or when cutting thick and/or dense branches, efficiency may be increased by trimmi...

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

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 11 fuel 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. Warn...

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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 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 storage. ...

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    14 starting warm engine the starting procedure is the same as cold start except do not close the choke. Warning 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, readju...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 15 warning 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. Always grip front and rear handles. 2. Hold trimmer firmly and squeeze throttle...

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    16 maintenance intervals component/system maintenance procedure skill level req'd daily or before use every refuel 3 months or 90 hours yearly 600 hours air filter inspect/clean 1 i / c * r * choke shutter inspect/clean 1 i / c fuel filter inspect/replace 1 i * i / r * fuel cap gasket inspect/replac...

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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: 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. Brush...

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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 important 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 electrod...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 19 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. Carefully pull c...

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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 exhaust port cleaning level 2. Tools required: 4 mm hexagon wrench, wood or plastic scraper parts required: as needed: heat shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover (3 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffle...

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    22 carburetor adjustment warning 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 instructions, or see your echo dealer. Engine ...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 23 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 hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead ...

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    24 sharpening blades level 2. Tools required: (2) 10 mm sockets & extensions , flat file, screw- driver parts required: none warning 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...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 25 blade adjustment level 2. Tools required: (2) 10 mm sockets and extensions parts required: none warning hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Use a socket and extension when adjust- ing blade bolts or blade loc...

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    26 danger fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by ground- ing spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. T roubleshooting 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...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 27 s torage warning 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 (ove...

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    28 model ------------------------------------------hc-150 length ---------------------------------------------1,040 mm (41.0 in.) width ----------------------------------------------240 mm (9.45 in.) height ---------------------------------------------200 mm (7.87 in.) weight, dry ------------------...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 29 echo limited warranty statement for product sold in usa and canada after 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 material and workmanship. Under n...

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    30 purchased repair parts, short blocks and accessories • 90-day residential, or non-income producing warranty • 30-day commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, income producing, or rental application warranty attention two-stroke engine power product owners this echo two-stroke engine p...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 31 echo incorporated emission control warranty statement for echo and shindaiwa brands the environmental protection agency (epa) and the california air resources board (c.A.R.B.) and echo incorporated (echo inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control syste...

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    Echo, incorporated 400 o akwood r oad l ake z urich , il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com 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 on - f ri c.S.T. S ervicing i nformation parts / serial number genuine echo parts and echo repower™ par...