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Echo HCA-265 Operator's Manual

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Manual is about: Shaft Hedge Clipper

Summary of HCA-265

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    Warning read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. Echo provides an operator's manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe opera- tion. Failure to do so could result in serous injury. Shaft hedge clipper operator's manual model hca-265 x750010183 1...

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    2 copyright© 2008 by echo, incorporated all rights reserved. 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...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 3 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/...

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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 eye protection that meets ansi z87.1 or ce requiremen...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 5 repetitive stress injuries 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 may put you...

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    6 emission control label (located on engine) (example only, information on label varies by family). Product emission durability the 300 hour emission durability compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable emissions regulatio...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 7 1 2 3 4 5 d escription locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your echo dealer. See parts order- ing...

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    8 1. Power head - factory assembled. Includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and recoil starter. 2. Grip, right hand, rear - cushioned grip for right hand. 3. Throttle trigger lockout - this lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless t...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 9 ___ 1 - power head ___ 1 - drive shaft /gear case assembly ___ 1 - operators manual ___ 1 - hedge clipper safety manual ___ 1 - warranty statement ___ 1 - warranty registration card ___ 1 - safety glasses ___ 1 - shoulder harness ___ 1 - blade cover ___...

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    10 5. Tighten two (2) drive shaft clamp bolts (b) securely. 6. Route throttle linkage and ignition lead assembly along shaft and clip as shown. B b throttle linkage and ignition leads 1. Close choke and remove air filter cover. 2. Place throttle linkage (c) through adjustment fixture (d) and install...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 11 o peration 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 ...

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    12 o i t a r 1 : 0 5 - x i m l i o o t l e u f . S . U c i r t e m s a g l i o s a g l i o s n o ll a g . Z o . L f r e t i l . C c 1 2 5 6 . 2 2 . 5 3 1 4 8 0 2 0 8 0 6 1 0 0 4 after use • do not store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage con...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 13 adjusting cutting angle warning never adjust cutting assembly with engine running. Warning hedge clipper blades are sharp. Always wear gloves when adjusting cutting assembly. Warning do not stand hedge clipper on end when adjusting cutting angle, other...

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    14 rotate cutter assembly always use the unit from the right-hand side of your body – never from the left side. Rotate cutter assembly 180 degrees on driveshaft in order to avoid cutting directly above your head, and to avoid contact with hot muffler. 1. Loosen gearcase clamping screw (a), hand guar...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 15 3. Purge bulb pump purge bulb (c) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times. 4. Recoil starter lay the unit on a flat area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles. F...

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    16 stopping engine 1. Throttle release throttle and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine. 2. Stop switch move stop switch button (a) to stop position. Warning if engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to stop position, close choke - cold start position - to stall engine....

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 17 m aintenance your echo product is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ec...

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    18 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) cleaning brush parts required: air filter 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...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 19 spark plug level 2. Tools required: t-wrench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush parts required: spark plug ngk bpm-8y important use only ngk bpm-8y spark plug (bpmr-8y in canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for...

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    20 important do not use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 6. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank. 7. Assemble components in reverse order. Exhaust system spark arrestor screen level 2....

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 21 carburetor adjustment 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 s...

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    22 lubrication blades level 1. Tools required: clean rag, brush , oil can parts required: 20w engine oil (lubrication), 50-50 mixture of kerosene and 20w oil (cleaning) warning always disconnect spark plug wire before servicing cutting attachment. Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands,...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 23 drive shaft assembly level 1 note hedge clipper drive shaft should be greased every 25 hours of operation. Tools required: 4 mm hex wrench, 8mm open end wrench, clean rag, small brush. Parts required: echo ® lube tm 14 oz. Cartridge p/n 91015 or lithiu...

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    24 sharpening blades level 3. Tools required: flat file, screwdriver parts required: none warning hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands. Important blades should only be removed and reinstalled by an authorized echo servicing dealer, otherwise premature wear or internal da...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 25 t roubleshooting danger 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 ...

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    26 important always store and transport shaft hedge clippers in a stable, horizontal position. Always install blade cover, and return cutting assembly to folded/locked position for travel/storage. Long term storage (over 30 days) do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or long...

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    S haft h edge c lipper o perator ' s m anual 27 model ----------------------------------------------------- hca-265 length ------------------------------------------------------- 2365 mm (93.1in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 245 mm (9.65 in.) height ---------------...

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