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Echo HC-155 Operator's Manual

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    X7502259500 © 11/2017 echo inc. English 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 stand...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    Table of contents hc-155 2 x7502259500 © 11/2017 echo inc. Table of contents table of contents ........................................................................................ 2 introduction ................................................................................................. 3 s...

  • Page 3: Hc-155

    Hc-155 introduction x7502259500 3 © 11/2017 echo inc. English introduction this product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on- the-job dependability. Read and understand this manual (and safety manual if included). Keep the manuals in a safe place for future reference. The operat...

  • Page 4: Safety

    Safety hc-155 4 x7502259500 © 11/2017 echo inc. Service service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an authorized echo service dealer. For the name and address of the authorized echo service dealer nearest you, ask your retailer or call: 1-800-432-echo (3246). Dealer info...

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    Hc-155 safety x7502259500 5 © 11/2017 echo inc. English the safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “danger” calls attention to an act or condition which will lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided. The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “warning” calls attention to an ...

  • Page 6: Safety

    Safety hc-155 6 x7502259500 © 11/2017 echo inc. Emergency stop hot surface wear hand and foot protection. Use two handed do not smoke near fuel choke control “cold start” position (choke closed) ignition on / off choke control “run” position (choke open) do not operate without guards in place. Carbu...

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    Hc-155 safety x7502259500 7 © 11/2017 echo inc. English personal condition and safety equipment burn hazard the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover may become extremely hot. Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area, otherwise serious personal injury may occur. Users of this produ...

  • Page 8: Safety

    Safety hc-155 8 x7502259500 © 11/2017 echo inc. Eye protection ◆ eye protection that meets ansi z87.1 or ce requirements must be worn whenever you operate the unit. ◆ for additional safety, a full-face shield may be worn over safety glasses or goggles to provide protection from sharp branches or fly...

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    Hc-155 safety x7502259500 9 © 11/2017 echo inc. English heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue, which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler. The components of this machine generate an electromagnetic field...

  • Page 10: Safety

    Safety hc-155 10 x7502259500 © 11/2017 echo inc. • if you experience discomfort, redness, and swelling of the fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling, consult your physician before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration. Repetitive stress injuries (rsi) it is believed that overusi...

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    Hc-155 safety x7502259500 11 © 11/2017 echo inc. English 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 s...

  • Page 12: Safety

    Safety hc-155 12 x7502259500 © 11/2017 echo inc. Equipment use only echo attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. Echo, inc. Will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and appr...

  • Page 13: Hc-155

    Hc-155 emission control x7502259500 13 © 11/2017 echo inc. English emission control (exhaust & evaporative) carb and epa emissions control information the emission control system for the engine is em (engine modification) and, if the second to last character of the engine family on the emission cont...

  • Page 14: Description

    Description hc-155 14 x7502259500 © 11/2017 echo inc. 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. The safety decal is for e...

  • Page 15: Hc-155

    Hc-155 description x7502259500 15 © 11/2017 echo inc. English 1. Support handle - for right hand 2. Blades 3. Blade guard 4. Spark plug 5. Purge bulb 6. Choke 7. Air cleaner 8. Fuel tank 9. Fuel tank cap 10. Throttle handle - for left hand 11. Throttle trigger lockout 12. Throttle trigger 13. Stop s...

  • Page 16: Contents

    Contents hc-155 16 x7502259500 © 11/2017 echo inc. Contents the echo product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or echo dealer o...

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    Hc-155 assembly x7502259500 17 © 11/2017 echo inc. English assembly this model is factory assembled. 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 movin...

  • Page 18: Operation

    Operation hc-155 18 x7502259500 © 11/2017 echo inc. Fuel diesel fuels and 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 diesel or alternative fuels may cause performance ...

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    Hc-155 operation x7502259500 19 © 11/2017 echo inc. English ◆ do not allow flames or sparks near fuel. ◆ fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize. ◆ never refuel a unit when the engine is hot or running! ◆ do not fill fuel tanks indoors. Alw...

  • Page 20: Operation

    Operation hc-155 20 x7502259500 © 11/2017 echo inc. Stored two-stroke fuel may separate. Always shake fuel container thoroughly before each use. Used oil and gasoline, and soiled towels are hazardous waste materials. Disposal laws vary by locality. Starting cold engine hedge trimmer blades are very ...

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    Hc-155 operation x7502259500 21 © 11/2017 echo inc. English 5. Choke after engine fires (or 5 pulls), move choke (b) to the run ( ) (open) position. Restart engine if necessary and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes. Note: if engine does not start with choke in “run” position after 5 ...

  • Page 22: Operation

    Operation hc-155 22 x7502259500 © 11/2017 echo inc. 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 ...

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    Hc-155 operation x7502259500 23 © 11/2017 echo inc. English 2. Stop switch move stop switch (a) to stop position. If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to stop position, close choke - cold start position - to stall engine. Have your echo dealer repair stop switch before using unit again....

  • Page 24: Maintenance

    Maintenance hc-155 24 x7502259500 © 11/2017 echo inc. Never remove hands from unit when blades are moving. The engine continues running even when the blades have stopped due to an obstruction. If this occurs, stop the engine, disconnect ignition cable and remove the obstruction. Maintenance moving p...

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    Hc-155 maintenance x7502259500 25 © 11/2017 echo inc. English maintenance intervals important note - time intervals shown are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance. Maintenance procedure notes: 1 apply lithium based grease every 25 hours of use....

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    Maintenance hc-155 26 x7502259500 © 11/2017 echo inc. Air filter level 1. 1. Close choke (b) (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 ins...

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    Hc-155 maintenance x7502259500 27 © 11/2017 echo inc. English 1. Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel tank. 2. Pull the fuel line and filter from the tank. Do not damage fuel line while removing fuel filter from tank. 3. Remove the filter from the line and install...

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    Maintenance hc-155 28 x7502259500 © 11/2017 echo inc. Cooling system level 2. To maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area. This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the engine. Overheating and engine seizure can occur when: • ...

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    Hc-155 maintenance x7502259500 29 © 11/2017 echo inc. English 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 muffler body. 5. Clean carbon deposit...

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    Maintenance hc-155 30 x7502259500 © 11/2017 echo inc. 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool (not included) to clean deposits from cylinder exhaust port. 4. Inspect heat shield, and replace if damaged. 5. Install heat shield, muffler, and eye plate. 6. Tighten muffler mounting bolts (or nuts) to 90-...

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    Hc-155 maintenance x7502259500 31 © 11/2017 echo inc. English level 2. Note: every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compliance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized echo dealer. 1. Check idle speed and rese...

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Maintenance hc-155 32 x7502259500 © 11/2017 echo inc. 1. Move stop switch to stop position. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. 3. Brush loose debris from blade and coat both sides of blade with the 50- 50 cleaning mixture. 4. Allow cleaning mixture to soften the remaining gummy residue t...

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    Hc-155 maintenance x7502259500 33 © 11/2017 echo inc. English blades should only be removed and reinstalled by an authorized servicing dealer, otherwise premature wear or internal damage may occur. Sharpening level 2. If a power grinder is used do not allow blade to over heat. 1. Move stop switch to...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting hc-155 34 x7502259500 © 11/2017 echo inc. 1. Tighten blade screws securely. 2. Hold blade screws (a) to prevent turning, and tighten lock nuts (b). Troubleshooting fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spar...

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    Hc-155 troubleshooting x7502259500 35 © 11/2017 echo inc. English engine starts hard or engine does not start fuel at cylinder no fuel at cylinder carburetor see your echo dealer muffler wet with fuel fuel mixture too rich open choke clean or replace air filter adjust carburetor see your echo dealer...

  • Page 36: Storage

    Storage hc-155 36 x7502259500 © 11/2017 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. Hedge trimmer blades are...

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    Hc-155 storage x7502259500 37 © 11/2017 echo inc. English 8. Drain fuel tank completely. Press purge bulb 6-7 times to remove remaining fuel from carburetor then drain the tank again. Close choke, start and run the engine until it stops due to lack of fuel. 9. Allow engine to cool. Remove the spark ...

  • Page 38: Specifications

    Specifications hc-155 38 x7502259500 © 11/2017 echo inc. Specifications model hc-155 length 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 32.2 mm (1.27 in.) stroke 26.0 mm (1....

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    Hc-155 specifications x7502259500 39 © 11/2017 echo inc. English idle speed 3,300 rpm clutch engagement speed 4,900 rpm wide open throttle speed (w.O.T.) 11,250 rpm model hc-155.

  • Page 40: Product Registration

    Product registration hc-155 40 x7502259500 © 11/2017 echo inc. Product registration thank you for choosing echo power equipment please go to http://www.Echo-usa.Com/warranty/register-your-echo to register your new product on-line. It's fast and easy! Note: your information will never be sold or misu...

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    Hc-155 product registration x7502259500 41 © 11/2017 echo inc. English.

  • Page 42: Notes

    Notes hc-155 42 x7502259500 © 11/2017 echo inc. Notes.

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    Hc-155 notes x7502259500 43 © 11/2017 echo inc. English.

  • Page 44: Echo, Incorporated

    Echo, incorporated 400 oakwood road lake zurich, il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com u07915001001 - u07915999999.