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Echo HC-225 Operator's Manual

Manual is about: Hedge Clipper

Summary of HC-225

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    Warning read rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully. Echo provides this operator's manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and under- stood for proper and safe operation. Hedge clipper operator's manual model hc-225 x7502256602 x750011532 03/10

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    2 copyright© 2010 by echo, incorporated all rights reserved. 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 accesso- ries, and ma...

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    H edge c lipper 3 o perator ' s m anual caution the safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “caution” calls attention to an act or condition which may lead to minor or moderate personal injury if not avoided. International symbols s afety manual safety symbols and important information symbol de...

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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 re- q...

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    H edge c lipper 5 o perator ' s m anual 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 safety manu...

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    6 product emission durability (emission compliance period) the 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emis- sions output meets applicable emissions regulations, provided that approved maintenance procedures are followed as listed in th...

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    H edge c lipper 7 o perator ' s m anual 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 p/n x505000270 p/n x505000280 handle guard p/n x505002310 hot decal (near muffler) 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 ...

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    8 1. Blades - double reciprocating single side blades mounted to a blade support bar. 2. Support handle with guard - for right hand - rubber non-slip grip, guard protects hand from the blades. Warning decals are located on guard. 3. Spark plug - provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 4. Purge bulb -...

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    H edge c lipper 9 o perator ' s m anual c ontents 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 pa...

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    10 fuel notice: use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty. Read and follow instructions in the storage section of this manual. Warning alternative fuels, such as e-15 (1...

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    H edge c lipper 11 o perator ' s m anual mixing instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, ...

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    12 starting cold engine warning 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 storage. Remove blade cover before using the un...

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    H edge c lipper 13 o perator ' s m anual 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 if engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to stop posi- tion, close choke - cold ...

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    14 hedge trimming m aintenance warning 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 obstructions, clear...

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    H edge c lipper 15 o perator ' s m anual maintenance intervals skill levels level 1 = easy to do. Common tools may be required. Level 2 = moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required. Echo offers repower tm maintenance kits and parts to make your maintenance job easier. Component/syst...

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    16 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) cleaning brush parts required: 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 accumulated dirt from air cleaner ar...

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    H edge c lipper 17 o perator ' s m anual spark plug level 2. Tools required: t-wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush parts required: repower tm tune-up kit 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 fou...

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    18 a b 1. Remove muffler cover (a). 2. Remove starter cover (b) and clean dirt and dust from fins. Important do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 3. Assemble components in reverse order. Exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2. Tools required: 4 mm hex wrench, cross...

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    H edge c lipper 19 o perator ' s m anual exhaust port cleaning level 2. Tools required: 4 mm hex wrench, wood or plastic scraper parts required: as needed: heat shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover (2 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (a...

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    20 high altitude operation this engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to 1,100 feet above sea level (asl) (96.0 kpa). To maintain proper engine operation and emis- sion compliance above 1,100 feet asl the carburetor may need to be...

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    H edge c lipper 21 o perator ' s m anual 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 hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead ...

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    22 sharpening blades level 3. Tools required: flat file, screwdriver parts required: none warning 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. Disconnect spark plug wire. 2....

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    H edge c lipper 23 o perator ' s m anual blade adjustment level 2. Tools required: (2) 10 mm sockets and extensions parts required: none warning hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Use a socket and extension when adjust- ing blade bolts or blade loc...

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    24 t roubleshooting warning fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by ground- ing spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. 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 ...

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    H edge c lipper 25 o perator ' s m anual s torage warning 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 (ove...

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    26 s pecifications model ---------------------------------------------------- hc-225 length ------------------------------------------------------ 1,086 mm (42.8 in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 251 mm (9.9 in.) height ----------------------------------------------...

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    H edge c lipper 27 o perator ' s m anual 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 from defects in material and workmanship. Und...

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    28 purchased repair parts, short blocks and accessories • 90-day residential, or non-income producing warranty • 30-day commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, income producing, or rental application warranty attention two-stroke engine power product owners this echo two-stroke engine p...

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    H edge c lipper 29 o perator ' s m anual echo incorporated emission control warranty statement for echo and shindaiwa brands the environmental protection agency (epa) and the california air resources board (c.A.R.B.) and echo incorporated (echo inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control syste...

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    30 notes.

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    H edge c lipper 31 o perator ' s m anual notes.

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