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Echo HC-2420 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 x770224...

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    2 x7702242900 © 1/2015 echo inc. Table of contents hc-2420/3020 table of contents table of contents ............................................................................................................................... 2 introduction ............................................................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Hc-2420/3020 introduction x7702242900 3 © 1/2015 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 hel...

  • Page 4: Safety

    4 x7702242900 © 1/2015 echo inc. Safety hc-2420/3020 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 ...

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    Hc-2420/3020 safety x7702242900 5 © 1/2015 echo inc. International symbols symbol description symbol description symbol description symbol description read and understand owners manual fuel and oil mixture carburetor adjustment - low speed mixture carburetor adjustment - high speed mixture wear eye,...

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    6 x7702242900 © 1/2015 echo inc. Safety hc-2420/3020 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 operating unit. Physica...

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    Hc-2420/3020 safety x7702242900 7 © 1/2015 echo inc. • do not operate unit barefooted. Keep long hair away from engine and air intake. Retain hair with cap or net. Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue, which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for early morning or late af...

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    8 x7702242900 © 1/2015 echo inc. Safety hc-2420/3020 repetitive stress injuries (rsi) it is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities...

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    Hc-2420/3020 safety x7702242900 9 © 1/2015 echo inc. Keep a solid stance • maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand on slippery, uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work in odd positions or on ladders. Do not over reach. Avoid hot surfaces • keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris...

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    10 x7702242900 © 1/2015 echo inc. Emission control (exhaust & evaporative) hc-2420/3020 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 famil...

  • Page 11: Description

    Hc-2420/3020 description x7702242900 11 © 1/2015 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 i...

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    12 x7702242900 © 1/2015 echo inc. Description hc-2420/3020 1. Support handle - for right hand - 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 tr...

  • Page 13: Contents

    Hc-2420/3020 contents x7702242900 13 © 1/2015 echo inc. Contents the echo product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly may be necessary. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or echo dea...

  • Page 14: Assembly

    14 x7702242900 © 1/2015 echo inc. Assembly hc-2420/3020 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 increase...

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    Hc-2420/3020 assembly x7702242900 15 © 1/2015 echo inc. Install blade guard 1. Move stop switch to stop position. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire. Hedge trimmer blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Use a socket and extension when adjusting blade bolts or blade lock ...

  • Page 16: Operation

    16 x7702242900 © 1/2015 echo inc. Operation hc-2420/3020 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 ...

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    Hc-2420/3020 operation x7702242900 17 © 1/2015 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 x7702242900 © 1/2015 echo inc. Operation hc-2420/3020 starting cold engine hedge trimmer 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 ...

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    Hc-2420/3020 operation x7702242900 19 © 1/2015 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 blad...

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    20 x7702242900 © 1/2015 echo inc. Operation hc-2420/3020 rotating handle operation the throttle handle is adjustable for operator comfort at all angles of operation. Stop engine before rotating throttle handle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Changing throttle handle angle may change e...

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    Hc-2420/3020 operation x7702242900 21 © 1/2015 echo inc. Hedge trimming engine exhaust is hot, and contains carbon monoxide (co), a poison gas. Breathing co can cause unconsciousness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. Always position unit so that exhaust is directed away fro...

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    22 x7702242900 © 1/2015 echo inc. Maintenance hc-2420/3020 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 bef...

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    Hc-2420/3020 maintenance x7702242900 23 © 1/2015 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 in...

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    24 x7702242900 © 1/2015 echo inc. Maintenance hc-2420/3020 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 n...

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    Hc-2420/3020 maintenance x7702242900 25 © 1/2015 echo inc. 1. Remove muffler cover. 2. Place piston at top dead center (tdc) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove exhaust guide (a), gasket (b), and screen (c) from muffler body. 4. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components. Not...

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    26 x7702242900 © 1/2015 echo inc. Maintenance hc-2420/3020 engine break-in new engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break-in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. I...

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    Hc-2420/3020 maintenance x7702242900 27 © 1/2015 echo inc. Lubrication blades level 1. Hedge trimmer 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. Dis...

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    28 x7702242900 © 1/2015 echo inc. Maintenance hc-2420/3020 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 rem...

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    Hc-2420/3020 maintenance x7702242900 29 © 1/2015 echo inc. Adjustment level 2. Hedge trimmer 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 lock nuts to keep hands at a safe distance fr...

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    30 x7702242900 © 1/2015 echo inc. Troubleshooting hc-2420/3020 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 troubles...

  • Page 31: Storage

    Hc-2420/3020 storage x7702242900 31 © 1/2015 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 (...

  • Page 32: Specifications

    32 x7702242900 © 1/2015 echo inc. Specifications hc-2420/3020 specifications model hc-2420 hc-3020 length 1181 mm (46.5 in.) 1286 mm (50.6 in.) width 272 mm (10.7 in.) height 206 mm (8.1 in.) weight (dry) 5.2 kg (11.5 lb.) 5.4 kg (11.9) lb. Engine type air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasolin...

  • Page 33: Warranty Statements

    Hc-2420/3020 warranty statements x7702242900 33 © 1/2015 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...

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    34 x7702242900 © 1/2015 echo inc. Warranty statements hc-2420/3020 echo does not offer an over the counter exchange program. Any echo product re-built other than by echo or sold through an unauthorized dealer, or an unauthorized outlet store, is sold without echo’s limited warranty coverage. The ech...

  • Page 35: Product Registration

    Hc-2420/3020 product registration x7702242900 35 © 1/2015 echo inc. Product registration thank you for choosing echo power equipment please go to http://www.Echo-usa.Com/warranty/register-your-echo to register your new product on-line. It's fast and easy ! Note: your information will never be sold o...

  • Page 36: Notes

    36 x7702242900 © 1/2015 echo inc. Notes hc-2420/3020 notes.

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    Hc-2420/3020 notes x7702242900 37 © 1/2015 echo inc..

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    38 x7702242900 © 1/2015 echo inc. Notes hc-2420/3020

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    Hc-2420/3020 notes x7702242900 39 © 1/2015 echo inc..

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