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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 operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. Shaft hedge clipper operator’s manual model hca-265 x750010666 11...

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    2 copyright© 2010 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 3 o perator ’ s m anual international symbols symbol description/application symbol form/shape symbol description/application symbol form/shape hot surface carburetor adjust- ment - idle speed carburetor adjust- ment - high speed mixture symbol description/application symbol f...

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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 5 o perator ’ s m anual 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). Equipment warning use only echo approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment com- bination. Echo, inc. Will not be responsible for the failure of cutting d...

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    S haft h edge c lipper 7 o perator ’ s m anual 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 instruc- tions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your echo dealer. See parts ordering...

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    8 1. Power head - factory assembled. Includes the engine, clutch, fuel system, ignition system and recoil starter. 2. Throttle handle - for right hand - contains stop switch, throttle lockout, and throttle trigger. 3. Throttle trigger lockout - this lever must be held during starting. Operation of t...

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    S haft h edge c lipper 9 o perator ’ s m anual ____ 1 - power head ____ 1 - drive shaft /gear case assembly ____ 1 - operators manual ____ 1 - hedge clipper safety manual ____ 1 - warranty registration card ____ 1 - shoulder harness ____ 1 - blade cover ____ 1 - t-wrench ____ 1 - 4 mm hex wrench ___...

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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 11 o perator ’ s m anual 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. Wa...

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    12 after use • do not store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container. Storage - fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area. As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, airtight cont...

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

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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 15 o perator ’ s m anual 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. Fi...

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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 posi- tion, close choke - cold start position - to stall engin...

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    S haft h edge c lipper 17 o perator ’ s m anual 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 befor...

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    18 air filter level 1. Tools required: 25 - 50 mm (1 - 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 area...

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    S haft h edge c lipper 19 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 ...

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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 21 o perator ’ s m anual exhaust port cleaning level 2. Tools required: 4mm hex wrench, wood or plastic scraper parts required: as needed: heat shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove muffler cover (1 screw). 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muff...

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    22 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 stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as requ...

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    S haft h edge c lipper 23 o perator ’ s m anual 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 at- tachment. Blade...

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    24 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: power blendx tm 14 oz. Cartridge p/n 91015 or lithium-based grease. Warning blades are very shar...

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    S haft h edge c lipper 25 o perator ’ s m anual 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 de...

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    26 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 l b u o r t m e l b o r p e n i g n e m e l b...

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    S haft h edge c lipper 27 o perator ’ s m anual 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 fo...

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    28 model ---------------------------------------------------- hca-265 length ------------------------------------------------------- 2365 mm (93.1in.) width -------------------------------------------------------- 245 mm (9.65 in.) height ------------------------------------------------------- 250 m...

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    S haft h edge c lipper 29 o perator ’ s m anual echo limited warranty statement for product sold in usa and canada after 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. ...

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    30 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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    S haft h edge c lipper 31 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 contro...

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    Echo, incorporated 400 o akwood r oad l ake z urich , il 60047 www.Echo-usa.Com consumer product support 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 mon - fri c.S.T. Dealer? C all 1-800-432-echo 1-800-432-3246 or www . Echo - usa . Com s ervicing i nformation parts / serial number genuine echo parts and echo repower...