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Echo HCA-2400 Operator's Manual

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 1 shaft hedge clipper operator's manual models: shc-1700 - type 1 - s/n 001001 & up shc-1700 - type 1e - s/n 00504768 & up shc-2100 - type 1 - s/n 001001 & up shc-2100 - type 1e - s/n 00506456 & up shc-2400 - type 1 - s/n 001001 & up shc-2400 - type 1e - s/n 005...

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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 s...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 3 s afety general description important see description and specification sections for full description and illustration of model variation in power head, and handle type. Important the enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the un...

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    4 hca-2400 driveshaft shc-2400 driveshaft shc-1700, 2100 hand guard this unit is not designed to insulate against hazards associated with the contact of wires carrying electrical current. To avoid possible injury/death due to electrical warning danger shock or other hazards. Do not operate unit if a...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 5 international symbols 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 s...

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    6 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/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel ca...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 7 eye protection wear eye protection meeting ansi z87.1 of ce requirements whenever you operate the unit. Face and head protection when trimming overhead, wear head protection meeting ansi z89.1 or ce requirements with a full face shield. Head protection with fu...

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    8 safe operation determine operation area • provide all operators of this equipment with the operator's manuals and instructions for safe operation. • review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contribute to unsafe conditions. Do not operate unit if any wires (power, telephone, cable...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 9 operation (hca) • never adjust blade angle of hca while standing. • only adjust cutting angle with hca resting flat on the ground, with the engine stop switch in the "stop" position. • adjust cutting angle by moving locking lever (a) up. Depress blade indexing...

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    10 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 cause tingling and burning sensations...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 11 d escription the echo product you have purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly of models shc-2100, shc-2400 and hca-2400 is required. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately n...

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    12 hca-2400 3 6 6 12 20 3 5 11 3 6 5 4 8 9 10 11 12 14 shc-1700, 2100 17 19 22 21 20 18 15 16 21 20 15 22 19 18 17 16 23 12 14 14 11 shc-2400, hca-2400 6 1 2 7 11 14 12 3 5 8 shc-2400 shc-2100 shc-1700 24 8 7.

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 13 1. Safety manual - read and understand this manual before operation. Keep manual in a safe location as a reference for safe operating techniques. 2. Operator's manual - read and understand this manual before operation. Keep manual in a safe location for futur...

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    14 s pecifications model shc-1700 1/1e shc-2100 1/1e shc-2400 1/1e hca-2400 1e length 1395 mm (54.9 in.) 1816 mm (71.5 in.) 2190 mm (86.3 in.) 2034 mm (80.1 in.) width 216 mm (8.5 in.) 216 mm (8.5 in.) 216 mm (8.5 in.) 216 mm (8.5 in.) height 235 mm (9.3 in.) 235 mm (9.3 in.) 229 mm (9.0 in.) 229 mm...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 15 a ssembly ( hca-2400, shc-2100, 2400) shc-1700 is factory assembled in the box. Gear housing assembly / drive shaft (shc-2400, hca-2400) tools required: 8mm x 10mm open end wrench, 4 mm hex wrench parts required: power head/drive shaft assembly and gear housi...

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    16 throttle linkage installation (shc-2400, hca-2400) note the engine is delivered separated from shaft tube. The throttle linkage and stop switch wires are attached to the rear handle. 1. Close choke and remove air filter cover. 2. Loosen outer 10mm nut (a) on throttle linkage. 3. Insert throttle l...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 17 p re -o peration fuel fuel requirements gasoline - use 89 octane [ ] (mid-grade or higher) gasoline or gasohol known to be good quality. Gasohol may contain up to 10% ethyl (grain) alcohol or 15% mtbe (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methanol...

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    18 important stored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty (30) days, ninety (90) days when a fuel stabilizer is added. Important stored two-stroke fuel may separate. Always shake fuel con- tainer thoroughly before each use. Equipment check before operation a complete check...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 19 determine operation area warning danger inspect starting area for hazards such as rocks, glass, debris etc. Which could be contacted by the cutting blades when starting. Keep helpers and bystanders at least 15 m (50 ft.) from starting area, otherwise serious ...

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    20 • never adjust blade angle of hca while standing • only adjust cutting angle with hca resting flat on the ground, with the engine stop switch in the "stop" position. • adjust cutting angle by moving locking lever (a) up. Depress blade indexing lever (b) and change blade angle with rear cutter ass...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 21 4a. Starting (shc-1700, 2100, 2400) lay the trimmer on a flat, clear area. Firmly grasp throttle grip with left hand and fully depress throttle trigger to wide open position. Rapidly pull starter handle/rope (d) until engine fires (or maximum five (5) pulls. ...

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    22 shc-1700, 2100 b c d b c d shc-2400 hca-2400 2. Primer - pump bulb. Pump primer bulb until fuel is visible in the "clear" fuel return line. 3a. Starting - (sch-1700, 2100, 2400) lay trimmer on a flat, clear area and pull starter handle/rope (d) until engine fires. 3b. Starting (hca-2400) lay the ...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 23 stopping engine ( hca - 2400 ) 1. Release throttle. Allow engine to idle down and blades stop moving with throttle trigger disengaged. 2. Release "ignition/idle interlock - move "stop switch" to stop position. Warning danger the engine does not stop when idle...

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    24 component/system maintenance procedure before use every refuel daily or every 4 hours 3 months or 100 hours 6 months or 300 hours yearly or 600 hours air filter clean / replace i i r* fuel strainer clean/replace i fuel line inspect i carburetor inspect/rebuild/ replace i r (1) choke system inspec...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 25 air filter level 1. Tools required: cleaning brush, 1" or 2" medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: (shc-1700/2100) 90008 repower tm air & fuel filter kit. (shc-2400/hca-2400) 90030 repower tm air & fuel filter kit. 1. Close choke (cold start position). ...

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    26 spark plug level 2. Tools required: t-wrench. Feeler gauge. Preferably a wire gauge. Brush. Parts required: spark plug, (shc-1700/2100) ngk bpm-7a p/n 15901010630 (shc-2400, hca-2400) ngk bpm-7y p/n 99944500071 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clea...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 27 d c b e 1. Remove spark plug lead from the spark plug and throttle linkage end from the carburetor swivel. 2. Remove the four screws that retain the engine cover. Two at the top of the starter, two on either side of the front. Lift the cover from the engine a...

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    28 carburetor adjustment emission models (with limiter caps) level 2. Tools required: screwdriver, tachometer (echo p/n 99051130017). Parts required: none. Note every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with epa phase 1 and california emission regulations. In additio...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 29 (1) (2) (3) (4) shc-1700, 2100 type 1 shc-2400 type 1 hca-2400 type 1 a c a c b carburetor adjustment non emission models (without limiter caps) tools required: screwdriver, tachometer (echo p/n 99051130017). Note if carburetor has limiter caps follow "carbur...

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    30 lubrication blades level 1. Tools required: clean rag, brush , oil can, (2) 10 mm wrenches. Parts required: 20w engine oil (lubrication), 50-50 mixture of kerosene and 20w oil (cleaning). Warning danger blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands, otherwise serious personal injury may res...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 31 b a c hca-2400 shc-1700, 2100, 2400 drive shaft assembly note hedge clipper drive shaft should be greased every 25-50 hours of operation. Tools required: 8 mm open end wrench, screwdriver, clean rag, small brush. Parts required: lithium based grease. Warning ...

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    32 problem engine -- starts hard engine -- does not start cause remedy engine cranks fuel at carburetor no fuel at carburetor fuel strainer clogged fuel line clogged carburetor clean clean see your echo dealer fuel at cylinder no fuel at cylinder carburetor see your echo dealer muffler wet with fuel...

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 33 s torage long term storage (over 30 days) 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 ch...

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    34 notes.

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    H edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 35 notes.

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