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Echo HC-155 Operator's Manual

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Summary of HC-155

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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 x750225...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 x7502256706 © 9/2013 echo inc. Table of contents hc-155 table of contents table of contents............................................................................................................................................... 2 introduction ...................................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Hc-155 introduction x7502256706 3 © 9/2013 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 x7502256706 © 9/2013 echo inc. Safety hc-155 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-155 safety x7502256706 5 © 9/2013 echo inc. International symbols symbol description symbol description symbol description symbol description read and understand owners manual. Fuel and oil mixture carburetor adjustment - low speed mixture carburetor adjustment - high speed mixture wear eye, ear ...

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    6 x7502256706 © 9/2013 echo inc. Safety hc-155 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 operating unit. Physical cond...

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    Hc-155 safety x7502256706 7 © 9/2013 echo inc. The ignition components of this machine generate an electromagnetic field during operation which may interfere with some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacem...

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    8 x7502256706 © 9/2013 echo inc. Safety hc-155 all over head electrical conductors and communications wires can have electricity flow with high voltages. This unit is not insulated against electrical current. Never touch wires directly or indirectly, otherwise serious injury or death may result. Do ...

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    Hc-155 emission control (exhaust / evaporative) x7502256706 9 © 9/2013 echo inc. • check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed. • check that the cutting attachment is firmly attached and in safe operating condition. Dull, loose or damaged blades should not ...

  • Page 10: Description

    10 x7502256706 © 9/2013 echo inc. Description hc-155 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-155 description x7502256706 11 © 9/2013 echo inc. 1. Support handle - for left hand - 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 a...

  • Page 12: Contents

    12 x7502256706 © 9/2013 echo inc. Contents hc-155 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 - em...

  • Page 13: Assembly

    Hc-155 assembly x7502256706 13 © 9/2013 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...

  • Page 14: Operation

    14 x7502256706 © 9/2013 echo inc. Operation hc-155 install blade guard 1. Move stop switch to stop position 2. Disconnect spark plug wire. 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...

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    Hc-155 operation x7502256706 15 © 9/2013 echo inc. Fuel alternative fuels, such as e-15 (15% ethanol), e-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting echo requirements are not approved for use in echo 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, ove...

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    16 x7502256706 © 9/2013 echo inc. Operation hc-155 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 c...

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    Hc-155 operation x7502256706 17 © 9/2013 echo inc. 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 5 times. 4. Recoil starter lay the unit on a flat,...

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    18 x7502256706 © 9/2013 echo inc. Operation hc-155 1. Stop switch move stop switch (a) away from the stop position. 2. 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 5 times. 3. Recoil starter place the unit on a...

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    Hc-155 operation x7502256706 19 © 9/2013 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 x7502256706 © 9/2013 echo inc. Maintenance hc-155 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-155 maintenance x7502256706 21 © 9/2013 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 x7502256706 © 9/2013 echo inc. Maintenance hc-155 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-155 maintenance x7502256706 23 © 9/2013 echo inc. Exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2. 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove muffler cover. 3. Place piston at top dead center (tdc) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 4. Remove exhaust guide (a), gasket (b), and screen (c) from ...

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    24 x7502256706 © 9/2013 echo inc. Maintenance hc-155 4. Inspect heat shield, and replace if damaged. 5. Install heat shield, muffler, and eyeplate. 6. Tighten muffler mounting bolts (or nuts) to 80-95 in•lbf (90-110 kgf•cm). 7. Install muffler cover and attach spark plug lead. 8. Start engine, and w...

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    Hc-155 maintenance x7502256706 25 © 9/2013 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 x7502256706 © 9/2013 echo inc. Maintenance hc-155 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-155 maintenance x7502256706 27 © 9/2013 echo inc. 8. Connect spark plug wire. Adjustment level 2. Hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Use long hex wrenches and sockets with extensions when tightening blade screws and blade locknuts to keep hands ...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    28 x7502256706 © 9/2013 echo inc. Troubleshooting hc-155 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-155 storage x7502256706 29 © 9/2013 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 x7502256706 © 9/2013 echo inc. Specifications hc-155 specifications model hc-155 (20) hc-155 (24) length 1052 mm (41.4 in.) 1154 mm (45.4 in.) width 272 mm (10.7 in.) height 201 mm (7.9 in.) weight (dry) 5.2 kg (11.5 lb.) engine type air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine bore 32...

  • Page 31: Warranty Statements

    Hc-155 warranty statements x7502256706 31 © 9/2013 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 x7502256706 © 9/2013 echo inc. Warranty statements hc-155 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-155 notes x7502256706 33 © 9/2013 echo inc. Notes.

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    34 x7502256706 © 9/2013 echo inc. Notes hc-155.

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    Hc-155 notes x7502256706 35 © 9/2013 echo inc..

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