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Echo HC-30ES Operator's Manual
Summary of HC-30ES
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Warning read instructions carefully and follow rules for safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. Operator’s manual hedge trimmer hc-30es hc-30esw english gb.
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2 warning improper use or care of this unit, or failure to wear proper protection can result in serious injury. Read and understand the rules for safe operation and all instructions in this manual. Introduction echo hedge trimmers, models hc-30es and hc- 30esw are lightweight, high performance, petr...
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3 • read and understand the entire operator’s manual before using this machine. • follow all danger warnings in this manual. • locate this safety decal on your unit. The complete unit illustration found in the “description” section will help you locate them. Make sure the decal is legible and that y...
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4 operator safety • read this trimmer operator’s manual carefully. Be sure you understand how to operate this unit properly before you use it. • if you have any questions or problems, please contact your echo dealer. • be familiar with all the controls and the proper use of the machine. • wear prope...
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5 painful or numb fingers? See your doctor • dress properly! Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery, they can be caught in moving parts. Use of sturdy gloves, non-skid footwear, and safety glasses is recommended. • while operating the machine be always sure of a secure position. • wear non-slip, he...
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6 • before trimming, check the area and remove all obstacles and objects that could be thrown. • do not force the blades and only move as quickly as the blades will allow. • stop the engine and disconnect from ignition cable before: - cleaning or when clearing a blockage; checking, maintenance or wo...
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7 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 12 11 16 15 13 14 18 9 10 1. Operator’s manual - included with unit. Read before operation and keep for future reference to learn proper, safe operating techniques. 2. Spark plug 3. Carburettor - device for mixing fuel and air in the correct proportions. 4. Silencer cover - cover for...
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8 operation 3 m danger • handle fuel carefully. It is extremely flammable. Follow all rules listed below to help prevent fire or explosion which may result in severe injury or death. • after refuelling, tighten fuel cap firmly and check for leakage. In case of fuel leakage, repair before starting op...
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9 note • check unit for loose nuts, bolts and screws before starting. • always clear work area of debris before starting operation. • when pulling starter handle, use short pulls, 1/2 to 2/3 of rope length. • do not allow the starter handle to snap back against the housing. • always hold the unit fi...
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10 3. Place ignition switch in “start” position. 4. Move choke lever to open position. 5. If tank is not empty, pull starter handle. 6. If fuel tank is empty, after refilling, push the purge bulb (until fuel is visible in clear fuel return line). Pull starter handle. Note if engine does not starting...
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11 1. Hold trimmer firmly and squeeze throttle trigger to accelerate engine. 2. Tilt trimmer so cutting teeth are angled slightly toward the hedge or shrub and proceed to cut. • keep both hands on handles while engine is running. • if blades jammed, stop engine, disconnect ignition cable and clean b...
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12 area maintenance page before use monthly air filter clean/replace 14 • fuel filter inspect/clean/replace 14 • spark plug inspect/clean/adjust/replace 14 • carburettor adjust/replace and adjust 16 • cooling system inspect/clean 16 • silencer inspect/tighten/clean 16 • gear housing grease 15 • (15 ...
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13 trouble shooting engine engine cranks engine does not crank engine runs trouble - hard to start - does not start fuel at carburettor fuel at cylinder spark at end of plug wire spark at plug dies or accelerates poorly no fuel at carburettor no fuel at cylinder silencer wet with fuel no spark at en...
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14 0.6 to 0.7 mm air filter cleaning air filter (before each use) cleaning fuel filter (check periodically) 1. Pick up fuel filter through fuel tank opening with a piece of steel wire or the like. 2. Clean filter in a suitable cleaner or replace it if necessary. 3. Reinstall the filter. Check spark ...
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15 cleaning blades (after each use) remove gummy residue from blades with a 50 : 50 mixture of kerosene (paraffin) and machine oil. Caution if you experience any problems with sharpening the blade, we recommend that you take it to you echo dealer. Note use a disk grinder, endless abrasive belt, or s...
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16 adjusting carburettor (as required) t: idle speed adjuster warning when carburettor adjustment is completed, blades should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Every unit is test run at the factory and the carburettor is fine tuned for maximum performance. Before adjust...
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17 do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage maintenance which includes the following: 1. Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons. 2. Place the ignition switch in the stop ...
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18 specifications hc-30es hc-30esw mass : unit, empty tank kg 5.5 unit, full tank kg 5.9 volume : fuel tank l 0.48 cutting device : type dual action, dual action, single sided blade double sided blade length mm 752 pitch mm 35 height mm 23 gear ratio and lubrication : 4.67 reduction and good quality...
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19 declaration “ce” of conformity the undersigned manufacturer: kioritz corporation 7-2 suehirocho 1-chome ohme ; tokyo 198-8711 japan declares that the hereunder specified new unit: portable hedge trimmer brand : echo type : hc-30es hc-30esw complies with: *the requirements of directive 98/37/ec (1...
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X753-002 50 3 x753 224-660 3 gb 7-2 suehirocho 1-chome, ohme, tokyo 198-8711, japan phone: 81-428-32-6118. Fax: 81-428-32-6145. © 2006.