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Echo HC-165 Operator's Manual

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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 x7502255307 © 9/2013 echo inc. Table of contents hc-165/185 table of contents table of contents ............................................................................................................................... 2 introduction ..............................................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Hc-165/185 introduction x7502255307 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 helpf...

  • Page 4: Safety

    4 x7502255307 © 9/2013 echo inc. Safety hc-165/185 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 th...

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    Hc-165/185 safety x7502255307 5 © 9/2013 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 ope...

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    6 x7502255307 © 9/2013 echo inc. Safety hc-165/185 eye protection eye protection that meets ansi z87.1, ce, or csa z94.3 requirements must be worn whenever you operate the unit. Hand protection wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the handles. Gloves also reduce the transmiss...

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    Hc-165/185 safety x7502255307 7 © 9/2013 echo inc. 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 cause tingling and burning s...

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    8 x7502255307 © 9/2013 echo inc. Safety hc-165/185 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 safety ...

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    Hc-165/185 safety x7502255307 9 © 9/2013 echo inc. 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 removing obstr...

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    10 x7502255307 © 9/2013 echo inc. Emission control (exhaust & evaporative) hc-165/185 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 ...

  • Page 11: Description

    Hc-165/185 description x7502255307 11 © 9/2013 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. See parts ordering ins...

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    12 x7502255307 © 9/2013 echo inc. Description hc-165/185 1. Support handle - comfortable, textured finish provides anti-slip grip. Guard protects hand from the blades. Warning decals are located on guard 2. Throttle trigger lockout - this lever must be depressed before throttle trigger can be activa...

  • Page 13: Contents

    Hc-165/185 contents x7502255307 13 © 9/2013 echo inc. 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 ...

  • Page 14: Assembly

    14 x7502255307 © 9/2013 echo inc. Assembly hc-165/185 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 ...

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    Hc-165/185 assembly x7502255307 15 © 9/2013 echo inc. 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...

  • Page 16: Operation

    16 x7502255307 © 9/2013 echo inc. Operation hc-165/185 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 re...

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    Hc-165/185 operation x7502255307 17 © 9/2013 echo inc. • 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. Always fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground. •...

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    18 x7502255307 © 9/2013 echo inc. Operation hc-165/185 starting cold engine 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. Note: the blade cover is used for transportation and st...

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    Hc-165/185 operation x7502255307 19 © 9/2013 echo inc. 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...

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    20 x7502255307 © 9/2013 echo inc. Operation hc-165/185 rotating operation hc-165/185 hedge clipper throttle handles are adjustable for operator comfort at all angles of operation. Stop engine before rotating throttle handle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Changing throttle handle angl...

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    Hc-165/185 operation x7502255307 21 © 9/2013 echo inc. 4. Grip the throttle handle. Press the throttle lockout lever down with palm of hand and squeeze throttle trigger (d) to reset rotation release button (b), and lock handle in position. Note: if the throttle trigger does not operate after rotatin...

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    22 x7502255307 © 9/2013 echo inc. Maintenance hc-165/185 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 befor...

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    Hc-165/185 maintenance x7502255307 23 © 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 insi...

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    24 x7502255307 © 9/2013 echo inc. Maintenance hc-165/185 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...

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    Hc-165/185 maintenance x7502255307 25 © 9/2013 echo inc. Exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2. 1. Remove muffler cover. 2. Place piston at top dead center (tdc) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove exhaust guide (a), gaskets (b), and screen (c) from muffler body. 4. Clean...

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    26 x7502255307 © 9/2013 echo inc. Maintenance hc-165/185 carburetor adjustment the blades must not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to assure blades do not move at idle. If blades move, readjust carburetor according to these ...

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    Hc-165/185 maintenance x7502255307 27 © 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. Disco...

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    28 x7502255307 © 9/2013 echo inc. Maintenance hc-165/185 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...

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    Hc-165/185 maintenance x7502255307 29 © 9/2013 echo inc. 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 at a safe distance from ...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    30 x7502255307 © 9/2013 echo inc. Troubleshooting hc-165/185 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 troublesho...

  • Page 31: Storage

    Hc-165/185 storage x7502255307 31 © 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 (ov...

  • Page 32: Specifications

    32 x7502255307 © 9/2013 echo inc. Specifications hc-165/185 specifications model hc-165 hc-185 length 1185 mm (45.59 in.) 1263 mm (49.72 in.) width 275 mm (10.83 in.) height 203 mm (7.99 in.) weight (dry) 5.5 kg (12.13 lb.) 5.7 kg (12.57 lb. Engine type air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoli...

  • Page 33: Warranty Statements

    Hc-165/185 warranty statements x7502255307 33 © 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 f...

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    34 x7502255307 © 9/2013 echo inc. Warranty statements hc-165/185 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 ...

  • Page 35: Notes

    Hc-165/185 notes x7502255307 35 © 9/2013 echo inc. Notes.

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    36 (165) s69411001001/s69411999999 s76612001001/s76612999999 (185) s69511001001/s69511999999 s76812001001/s76812999999.