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Echo HC-152 Operator's Manual

Manual is about: Hedge Clipper

Summary of HC-152

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    Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories, and may not include all standard equipment. Operator’s manual x753224...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 x7532249501 © 4/2013 echo inc. Table of contents hc-152 table of contents table of contents ............................................................................................................................... 2 introduction ..................................................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Hc-152 introduction x7532249501 3 © 4/2013 echo inc. Introduction 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 o...

  • Page 4: Safety

    4 x7532249501 © 4/2013 echo inc. Safety hc-152 additional or replacement manuals replacement operator, safety manuals, and parts catalogs are available from your echo dealer or at www.Echo-usa.Com or by contacting echo inc., 400 oakwood road, lake zurich, il 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the ec...

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    Hc-152 safety x7532249501 5 © 4/2013 echo inc. International symbols personal condition and safety equipment 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 operati...

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    6 x7532249501 © 4/2013 echo inc. Safety hc-152 proper clothing wear snug fitting, durable clothing; • pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves. • do not wear shorts, • do not wear ties, scarves, jewelry, or clothing with loose or hanging items that could become entangled in moving parts...

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    Hc-152 safety x7532249501 7 © 4/2013 echo inc. Repetitive stress injuries it is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you...

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    8 x7532249501 © 4/2013 echo inc. Safety hc-152 avoid hot surfaces • keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation. Never perform blade maintenance procedures while engine is running. Equipment use only echo approved attachments. Serious injury may ...

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    Hc-152 emission control (exhaust & evaporative) x7532249501 9 © 4/2013 echo inc. Emission control (exhaust & evaporative) epa 2010 and later and/or c.A.R.B. Tier iii the emission control system for the engine is em (engine modification) and, if the second to last character of the engine family on th...

  • Page 10: Description

    10 x7532249501 © 4/2013 echo inc. Description hc-152 description locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your echo dealer. See parts ordering instruc...

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    Hc-152 description x7532249501 11 © 4/2013 echo inc. 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 doub...

  • Page 12: Contents

    12 x7532249501 © 4/2013 echo inc. Contents hc-152 contents after opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or echo dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. ____ 1 - hedge clipper assembly ____ 1 - operator’s manual ____ 1 - sa...

  • Page 13: Assembly

    Hc-152 assembly x7532249501 13 © 4/2013 echo inc. Assembly this model is factory assembled. Note: for normal cutting, echo strongly recommends the blade guard be installed. In extreme conditions, such as commercial cutting or when cutting thick and/or dense branches, efficiency may be increased by t...

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    14 x7532249501 © 4/2013 echo inc. Assembly hc-152 4. Remove first four blade locknuts (a) and washers in front of front handle/guard. Do not remove blade bolts. 5. Tighten blade bolts (b) until snug. Install blade guard, then washers 6. Loosen blade bolts ½ turn. Secure blade guard with new locknuts...

  • Page 15: Operation

    Hc-152 operation x7532249501 15 © 4/2013 echo inc. Operation moving parts can amputate fingers 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 removi...

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    16 x7532249501 © 4/2013 echo inc. Operation hc-152 • never refuel a unit when the engine is hot or running! • do not fill fuel tanks indoors. Always fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground. • do not overfill fuel tank. Wipe up spills immediately. • securely tighten fuel tank cap and close fuel con...

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    Hc-152 operation x7532249501 17 © 4/2013 echo inc. Move stop switch (a) away from the stop position. 2. Choke move choke (b) to cold start ( ) (closed) position. 3. Purge bulb pump purge bulb (c) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or ...

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    18 x7532249501 © 4/2013 echo inc. Operation hc-152 starting warm engine the starting procedure is the same as cold start except do not close the choke. The blades must not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to assure blades do ...

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    Hc-152 operation x7532249501 19 © 4/2013 echo inc. Hedge trimming engine exhaust is hot, and contains carbon monoxide (co), a poison gas. Breathing co can cause unconsciousness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. Always position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your...

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    20 x7532249501 © 4/2013 echo inc. Maintenance hc-152 maintenance moving parts can amputate fingers 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 re...

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    Hc-152 maintenance x7532249501 21 © 4/2013 echo inc. Air filter level 1. 1. Close choke (cold start position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt from inside c...

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    22 x7532249501 © 4/2013 echo inc. Maintenance hc-152 spark plug level 2. 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 electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. Do not san...

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    Hc-152 maintenance x7532249501 23 © 4/2013 echo inc. Exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2. 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove engine cover (a) and muffler cover (b). 3. Place piston at top dead center (tdc) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 4. Remove exhaust guide (c), gasket ...

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    24 x7532249501 © 4/2013 echo inc. Maintenance hc-152 4. Inspect heat shield, and replace if damaged. 5. Install heat shield and muffler. 6. Tighten muffler mounting bolts (or nuts) to 80-95 in•lbf (90-110 kgf•cm). 7. Install engine cover and attach spark plug lead. 8. Start engine, and warm to opera...

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    Hc-152 maintenance x7532249501 25 © 4/2013 echo inc. Lubrication blades level 1. 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. Move stop switch to stop position. 2. Disconnec...

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    26 x7532249501 © 4/2013 echo inc. Maintenance hc-152 1. Clean dirt from the grease fitting (a). 2. Apply 1-2 pumps of grease into fitting, do not over fill. Leave room for the grease to expand during operation 3. Wipe excess grease from around grease fitting. Blades blades should only be removed and...

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    Hc-152 maintenance x7532249501 27 © 4/2013 echo inc. Adjustment level 2. 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 a safe distance from sharp blades. 1. Tigh...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    28 x7532249501 © 4/2013 echo inc. Troubleshooting hc-152 troubleshooting fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Engine problem troubleshootin...

  • Page 29: Storage

    Hc-152 storage x7532249501 29 © 4/2013 echo inc. Storage the muffler and surrounding cover become hot during operation. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. Long term storage (over 3...

  • Page 30: Specifications

    30 x7532249501 © 4/2013 echo inc. Specifications hc-152 specifications model hc-152 length 1074 mm (42.3 in.) width 274 mm (10.8 in.) height 199 mm (7.83 in.) weight (dry) 5.33 kg (11.8 lb.) engine type air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine bore 32.2 mm (1.27 in.) stroke 26.0 mm (1...

  • Page 31: Warranty Statements

    Hc-152 warranty statements x7532249501 31 © 4/2013 echo inc. Warranty statements echo limited warranty statement 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 ...

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    32 x7532249501 © 4/2013 echo inc. Warranty statements hc-152 purchased repair parts, short blocks and accessories &gj** &^j* attention two-stroke engine power product owners this echo two-stroke engine power product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to prov...

  • Page 33: Notes

    Hc-152 notes x7532249501 33 © 4/2013 echo inc. Notes.

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    34 x7532249501 © 4/2013 echo inc. Notes hc-152.

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    Hc-152 notes x7532249501 35 © 4/2013 echo inc..

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