Warnung lesen sie die bedienungsanleitung sorgfÄltig durch und befolgen sie die sicherheitsbestimmungen, weil sonst das risiko schwerer verletzungen besteht. Warning read instructions carefully and follow rules for safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. Avvertenza leggere a...
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 hcr-161es and hcr-171es are lightweight, high performance, pe...
3 decals and symbols locate this safety decal on your unit. The complete unit illustration found in the “description” section will help you locate them. Symbol form/shape symbol description/application symbol form/shape symbol description/application carefully read the operator’s manual wear eyes, e...
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...
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...
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...
7 description 12. Silencer cover 13. Frame 14. Fuel tank - contains fuel and fuel filter. 15. Rotation lock button - a button to lock the rotation of the rear handle. 16. Ignition switch - device for allowing the engine to be started and stopped. 17. Fuel tank cap - for closing the fuel tank. 18. St...
8 operation 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 operat...
9 rotating operation in order to enable an operator to do hedge and shrub trimming work in an effortless and comfortable position, the rear handle can be rotated (c ↔ d) with the moving direction of the cutting blade (a ↔ b) as its axis. The rotation can be located at 45 ° and 90 ° to the right and ...
10 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 f...
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...
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 ...
13 trouble shooting warning • all trimmer service operations, other than items listed in the operator’s manual, should be performed by competent service personnel. • fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cy...
14 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 plug (check pe...
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...
16 cleaning silencer (check periodically) 1. Remove the exhaust guide and silencer cover. 2. Clean deposits from the silencer and the exhaust guide. 3. Tighten two bolts. 4. Reinstall the silencer cover and the exhaust guide. Note clogged fins will cause poor engine cooling. Cleaning cylinder fins (...
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. Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil starter handle several times to remove fuel from the carburettor. 2. Place the ignition s...
18 disposal procedure • dispose of waste oil in accordance with local regulations. • major plastic parts making up the product have codes showing their materials. The codes refer to the following materials; dispose of those plastic parts in accordance with local regulations. Mark material >pa6-gf ny...
19 mass : unit, empty tank kg 5.4 5.6 unit, full tank kg 5.8 6.0 volume : fuel tank l 0.5 cutting device : type dual action, double sided length mm 680 785 pitch mm 35 height mm 21 gear ratio and lubrication : 5.75 reduction and good quality lithium grease external dimensions : length × width × heig...
20 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 : hcr-161es hcr-171es complies with: *the requirements of directive 98/37/ec...
21 memorandum.
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X753-002 90 3 x753 225-020 3 gb 7-2 suehirocho 1-chome, ohme, tokyo 198-8711, japan phone: 81-428-32-6118. Fax: 81-428-32-6145. © 2007.
