Echo HC-150 Operator's Manual - page 2
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Introduction ..................................................................... 2
- The Operator's Manual ............................................. 2
- The Safety manual ................................................... 2
Safety .............................................................................. 3
- Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information 3
- International Symbols .............................................. 3
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment .............. 3
- Equipment Check ..................................................... 6
Emission Control ............................................................ 8
Description ...................................................................... 7
Contents .......................................................................... 9
Assembly......................................................................... 9
- Install Blade Guard ................................................ 10
- Remove Blade Guard ............................................. 11
Operation ....................................................................... 12
- Fuel ........................................................................ 12
- Starting Cold Engine .............................................. 13
- Starting Warm Engine ............................................ 14
- Stopping Engine ..................................................... 14
- Hedge Trimming .................................................... 15
Maintenance .................................................................. 15
- Skill Levels ............................................................ 15
- Maintenance Intervals ............................................ 16
- Air Filter ................................................................ 17
- Fuel Filter ............................................................... 17
- Spark Plug .............................................................. 18
- Cooling System ..................................................... 18
- Exhaust System ...................................................... 20
- Carburetor Adjustment ........................................... 22
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High Altitude Operation ...................................... 22
- Lubrication ............................................................. 23
- Sharpening Blades ................................................. 24
- Blade Adjustment ................................................... 25
Troubleshooting ............................................................ 26
Storage .......................................................................... 27
Specifications
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Warranty Statements ..................................................... 29
Servicing Information ................................................... 32
- Parts/Serial Number ............................................... 32
- Service ................................................................... 32
- ECHO Consumer Product Support ........................ 32
- Warranty Card ........................................................ 32
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ..................... 32
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All Rights Reserved.
Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this
literature are as accurate as known at the time of publica-
tion, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations
may include optional equipment and accessories, and may
not include all standard equipment.
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 will find both easy to use and full of
helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages.
The
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'
s
manual
Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Contains specifications and
information for safety, operation, maintenance, storage, and assembly
specific to this product.
The
safeTy
manual
Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Explains possible hazards
and the measures you should take to insure safe operation.