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Echo HC-180 Operator's Manual

Manual is about: Hedge clipper

Summary of HC-180

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    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. Hedge clipper operator's manual model hc-180 x7532247600 x753003220 01/07.

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    2 t able of c ontents introduction ............................................................... 2 - the operator's manual ....................................... 2 - the safety manual ............................................. 2 safety .............................................................

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 3 international symbols important the enclosed message provides information necessary for the protec- tion of the unit. Note this enclosed message provides tips for use, care and maintenance of the unit. Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will...

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    4 physical condition your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • if you are tired or sick, • if you are taking medication, • if you have taken alcohol or drugs. Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye protection wear eye protection that meets ansi z87.1 or ce requi...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 5 warning danger 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 saf...

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    6 equipment check warning danger use only echo approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combi- nation. Echo, inc. Will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by echo. R...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 7 1 2 3 5 4 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 7 17 6 p/n x505000270 p/n x505000290 right front handle guard d escription locate the safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions on them. If a decal cann...

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    8 1. Front handle / guard - comfortable, textured finish provides anti-slip grip for front hand. Guard protects hand from the blades. Warning decals are located on guard. 2. Blades - double-sided reciprocating blades mounted to a blade support bar. 3. Blade stiffener - attaches to top of blades and ...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 9 note for normal cutting, echo strongly recommends the blade stiffener be installed. In extreme conditions, such as commercial cutting, or when cutting thick and/or dense branches, efficiency may be increased by trimming without the blade stiffener. Tools requi...

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    10 warning danger 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. 3. Lay unit on muffler side and hold securely in place. 4. Rem...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 11 handling fuel warning danger fuel is very flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • use an approved fuel container. • do not smoke near fuel. • do not allow flames or sparks near fuel. • fuel tanks/c...

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    12 o i t a r 1 : 0 5 - x i m li o o t l e u f . S . U c i r t e m s a g l i o s a g l i o s n o ll a g . Z o .L f r e ti l . C c 1 2 5 6 . 2 2 . 5 3 1 4 8 0 2 0 8 0 6 1 0 0 4 important spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut-of...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 13 1. Stop switch move stop switch (a) away from the stop position. 2. Choke move choke (b) to the 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 additio...

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    14 starting warm engine the starting procedure is the same as cold start except do not close the choke. Warning danger 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,...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 15 hedge trimming warning danger 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. Hold trimmer firmly and squeeze throttle trigger to accel...

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    16 maintenance intervals / t n e n o p m o c m e t s y s e c n a n e t n i a m e r u d e c o r p d ' q e r l l i k s l e v e l r o y l i a d e r o f e b e s u y r e v e l e u f e r 3 s h t n o m 0 9 r o s r u o h 6 s h t n o m 0 7 2 r o s r u o h y l r a e y 0 0 6 s r u o h s e r u d e c o r p e c n...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 17 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) cleaning 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 removed....

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    18 spark plug level 2. Tools required: t-wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush parts required: repower tm tune-up kit p/n 90074 important use only ngk bpm-8y spark plug (bpmr-8y in canada) other- wise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded cente...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 19 1. Remove spark plug lead and spark plug. 2. Remove (4) starter cover hex socket bolts and starter. 3. Remove bottom left (a) and bottom right (b) hex socket bolts from cylinder cover. 4. Remove heat shield bolt from the muffler cover. 5. Carefully pull cylin...

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    20 exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2. Tools required: 3 mm hex wrench, cross head screwdriver, soft metal brush parts required: screen, gasket 1. Remove engine cover. See “cleaning cooling system” for step by step instructions. 2. Place piston at top dead center (tdc) to prevent carbon/di...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 21 carburetor adjustment warning danger 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 i...

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    22 lubrication blades level 1. Tools required: clean rag, 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) cleaning brush parts required: 20w engine oil (lubrication), 50-50 mixture of kerosene and 20w oil (cleaning). Warning danger hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Avoi...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 23 sharpening blades level 3. Tools required: (2) 10 mm sockets & extensions , flat file, screwdriver parts required: none warning danger hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Avoid touching blades whenever possib...

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    24 1. Move stop switch to stop position. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire. 3. Remove blade stiffener (see “blade stiffener remove/install instructions”). 4. Slide blades to allow file clearance using slots (a) on bottom of blade. Do not pry against cutting edges. 5. File each edge carefully. Follow the...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 25 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 o r p k c e h c s u t a t s e s u a c y d e m e r s k n a r c e n i g n e - / d r a h s t r a t s t' n s e o d t r a t s r o t e r u b r a c t a l e u f t a l e u f o n r o t e r u b r ...

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    26 s torage warning danger during operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Long term storage (over 30 days) do not store your un...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 27 s pecifications model ------------------------------------------------ hc-180 length -------------------------------------------------- 1235 mm (48.6 in.) width --------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 in.) height ---------------------...

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    Echo, incorporated 400 o akwood r oad l ake z urich , il 60047-1564 www.Echo-usa.Com additional or replacement manuals safety manuals in english/spanish or english/french are available, free of charge, from your echo dealer or at www.Echo-usa.Com. Operator’s and parts manuals are available by: • dow...