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Echo HC-1800 Type 1E Operator's Manual

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Summary of HC-1800 Type 1E

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    Hedge clipper operator's manual model hc-1800 type 1e serial number 001001 & up warning danger x7532241700 x753000330 10/01 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 ope...

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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 operating tips and sa...

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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. This symbol accompanied by the words warning and d...

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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 safe operation 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. Provide safety and operating instructions to all operators • provide all users of this equipment with the operat...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 7 d escription the hc-1800 hedge clipper is pre-assembled and ready for use. 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. Package conten...

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    8 hc- 1800 parts descriptions 1. Power head - factory assembled to the gear housing assembly. Includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system, and recoil starter. 2. Rear handle - contains the stop switch, throttle lockout, and throttle trigger. 3. Front handle / guard - comfortable, textu...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 9 s pecifications m o d e l h c - 1 8 0 0 l e n g t h 1 2 3 8 m m ( 4 8 . 7 i n . ) w i d t h 2 4 0 m m ( 9 . 4 i n . ) h e i g h t 2 0 0 m m ( 7 . 9 i n . ) w e i g h t , d r y 5 . 6 k g ( 1 2 . 4 lb . ) t y p e o f e n g i n e a i r c o o le d , t w o - s t r ...

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    10 p re -o peration fuel fuel requirements gasoline - use 89 octane [ (r+m)/2 ] (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 o...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 11 o peration starting cold engine 1. Stop switch slide stop switch (a) forward, away from the stop position. 2. Choke lever. Move choke (b) up to the closed, cold start position. 3. Primer pump primer bulb (c) until fuel is visible, and flows freely in the clea...

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    12 starting warm engine the starting procedure is the same as cold start, except do not close the choke. Warning danger the blades should not move at idle. If blades move, readjust carburetor according to "carburetor adjustment" instructions in this manual or see your echo dealer, otherwise serious ...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 13 m aintenance your echo hedge clipper is designed to provide many hours of trouble-free service. Regularly scheduled maintenance will help your hedge clipper achieve that goal. To help you decide whether you want to do-it-yourself or have the echo dealer do it...

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    14 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 removed. Brush accumu- lated dirt from...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 15 spark plug level 2. Tools required: 19 mm spark plug wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush parts required: 90064 repower tm tune-up kit 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one...

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    16 1. Disconnect spark plug lead (e). 2. Remove (4) starter cover screws, and lift cover (a) off engine. 3. Remove (2) front handle nuts, and remove handle (b) . 4. Loosen throttle linkage nut (c), and disconnect throttle linkage and throttle cable. 5. Remove (2) engine cover screws (d) at bottom of...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 17 1. Before adjusting the carburetor, clean or replace the air filter and spark arrester screen. 2. Start engine and run for several minutes to reach operating tempera- ture. 3. Stop engine. Turn hi (a) speed needle ccw (counter clockwise) to stop. Turn lo (b) ...

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    18 lubrication blades l evel 1. Tools required: clean rag, 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush, oil can 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....

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 19 gear box assembly level 2. Tools required: 13 mm socket wrench, grease gun, rag parts required: echo ® lube tm 8 oz. (p/n 91014) or lithium- based grease. 1. Clean dirt from filler plug area (a) and remove plug (b). 2. Carefully add 1 or 2 pumps of grease int...

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    20 sharpening blades level 3. Tools required: (2) 10 mm wrenches, flat file, screwdriver parts required: none warning danger hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. 2. Remove blade stiffener (see "blade stiffener remove/instal...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 21 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 engine problem troubleshooting chart...

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    22 2. Place the stop switch in the "off" position. 3. Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt and debris from exterior of unit. 4. Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required. 5. Apply a light coating of clean 20w engine oil along entire length of blades and on blade bolts. 6. I...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 23 notes.

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    Echo, incorporated 400 o akwood r oad l ake z urich , il 60047-1564 www.Echo-usa.Com dealer? Call 1-800-432-echo 1-800-432-3246 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™ parts and assemblie...