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Echo HC-161 Operator's Manual

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    Hedge clipper operator's manual model hc-201 serial number 02001001 - 02999999 warning danger read rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully. Echo provides this operator's manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. X7532240101 x753000071...

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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 and the safety manual you found in the same package. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and ...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 3 throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, information messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. This symbol accompanied ...

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    4 symbol description/application symbol form/shape symbol description/application symbol form/shape hot surface carburetor adjustment - idle speed carburetor adjustment - high speed mixture symbol description/application symbol form/shape symbol description/application symbol form/shape read and und...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 5 extended operation / extreme conditions vibration and cold it is believed that a condition called raynaud’s phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may...

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    6 e mission c ontrol california tier 2 the emission control system for this engine is em/twc (engine modification and catalyst). Important engine information engine family: yehxs.0214ca displacement: 21.2 cc emission compliance period: 300 hours this engine meets u.S. Epa ph 2 and 2000 and later cal...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 7 d escription the echo product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. 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...

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    8 1. Blades - double reciprocating blades mounted to a blade support bar. Double sided blades, are capable of cutting on either side of the blade. All other models are single sided. 2. Right front handle with guard - rubber non-slip grip, guard protects hand from the blades. Warning decals are locat...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 9 s pecifications l e d o m 1 0 2 - c h h t g n e l ) . N i 3 . 2 4 ( m m 4 7 0 1 h t d i w ) . N i 5 4 . 9 ( m m 0 4 2 t h g i e h ) . N i 7 8 . 7 ( m m 0 0 2 y r d , t h g i e w ) . B l 8 . 1 1 ( g k 4 . 5 e n i g n e f o e p y t e n i g n e e n i l o s a g , ...

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    10 p re -o peration fuel fuel requirements gasoline - use 89 octane [ ] (mid grade or higher) gasoline known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 15% mtbe (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is not approved. Two stroke oil - a two-stroke engine oil meeti...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 11 o peration note the blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove blade cover before using unit. Note refer to the hedge clipper safety manual for additional proper and safe trimming techniques. Starting cold engine 1. Stop switch move stop switc...

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    12 5. Choke move choke (b) to the run (open) position. Restart engine if necessary and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes. Warning danger the blades should not move at idle. If blades move, readjust carburetor according to "carburetor adjustment" instructions in this manual or see you...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 13 stopping engine 1. Throttle release throttle and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine. 2. Stop switch move stop switch (a) to stop position. Warning danger if engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to stop position, close choke - ...

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    14 m aintenance your echo hedge clipper is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your hedge clipper achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an echo service dealer fo...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 15 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush parts required: 90008 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 ...

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    16 spark plug level 2. Tools required: t-wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush parts required: 90064 repower tm kit 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 sand blast to clean. Remaining sand will damage engi...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 17 1. Remove spark plug lead and spark plug (a). 2. Remove (4) starter cover hex socket bolts and starter. 3. Disconnect the throttle cable from swivel. 4. Remove bottom left and bottom right hex socket bolts. 5. Carefully pull cylinder cover forward disengaging...

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    18 exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2. Tools required: 3 mm allen wrench, cross head screwdriver, soft metal brush parts required: screen p/n 14586240630, gasket lid p/n 14586642031 1. Remove engine cover. See “cleaning cooling system” pages 16 & 17 for step by step instructions. 2. Place ...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 19 note every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance and emission regulations. In addition, the carburetor is equipped with a hi needle adjustment limiter that prevents settings outside acceptable limits. 1. Before adjusting the car...

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    20 lubrication blades level 1. Tools required: clean rag, 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush parts required: 20w engine oil (lubrication), 50-50 mixture of kerosene and 20w oil (cleaning). Warning danger hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands. 1. Disconnec...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 21 1. Clean dirt from filler plug area and remove plug. 2. Carefully pump grease into hole. 3. Add grease as required, do not over fill. Leave room for the grease to expand during operation. 4. Wipe excess grease from gear box and replace filler plug. Sharpening...

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    22 warning danger fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug against cylinder, 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 23 long term storage (over 30 days) do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage mainte- nance which includes the following: 1. Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children....

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    Dealer? Call 1-800-432-echo or www.Echo-usa.Com consumer product support 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 mon - fri c.S.T. S ervicing i nformation parts genuine echo parts and echo repower tm parts and assemblies for your echo products are available only from an authorized echo dealer. When you do need to...