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Read rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully.  ECHO provides this
Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for
proper and safe operation.

Hedge Clipper

Operator's Manual

MODEL

HC-151

Serial Number 06001001 - 06999999

X7532241901

X753000691
10/03

Summary of Contents for 06999999

Page 1: ...nandallinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesthis Operator sManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodfor properandsafeoperation Hedge Clipper Operator s Manual MODEL HC 151 Serial Number 06001001...

Page 2: ...nt Manuals 24 INTRODUCTION 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 You will find it...

Page 3: ...n that can lead to serious personal injury to operator and bystanders The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown within the circle is prohibited IMPORTANT The enclosed message provides i...

Page 4: ...of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit Physica...

Page 5: ...frequent work breaks and also by not smoking Limit the hours of operation Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the unit or other hand held power equipment is not required If you experience...

Page 6: ...s Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris Avoid contact during and immediately after operation WARNING DANGER Never perform blade maintenance procedures while engine is running EMISSION CONTROL Em...

Page 7: ...the contents list to check for missing parts CONTENTS __ 1 Hedge Clipper Assembly __ 1 Operator s Manual __ 1 Safety Manual __ 1 Warranty Statement __ 1 Warranty Registration Card __ 1 T Wrench13x19 _...

Page 8: ...ter will occur 9 FUELTANK Containsfuelandfuelfilter 10 FUELTANKCAP Covers and seals fuel tank opening 11 REARHANDLE ContainsStopSwitch ThrottleLockoutandThrottleTrigger 12 THROTTLETRIGGERLOCKOUT Thisl...

Page 9: ...eto Capacitor discharge ignition SparkPlug BPM 8Y Gap0 65mm 0 026in Fuel Mixed Fuel gasoline and oil Fuel OilRatio 50 1 two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline 89 Octane unleaded DO NOT use fuel con...

Page 10: ...10mmWrenches Parts Required BladeStiffener BladeLockNuts P N43302206460 Washers WARNING DANGER Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp Wear gloves to protect hands IMPORTANT Follow blade bolt adjustment i...

Page 11: ...brand premium Power Blend TM Universal 2 Stroke Oil meets these standards Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO L EGDandJ A S O FCcertifiedoil suchasEchopremiu...

Page 12: ...il starter handle D until engine fires or 5pullsmaximum 5 Choke After engine fires or 5 pulls move choke B to the RUN OPEN position Restart engine if necessary and allow unit to warm up at idle for se...

Page 13: ...ws freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 3 Recoil Starter Place the unit on a flat clear area Grip the front handle securely with one hand and pull the recoil...

Page 14: ...led maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance To help yo...

Page 15: ...e l C t c e p s n I 1 3 C I e p o R r e t r a t S l i o c e R n a e l C t c e p s n I 1 C I s k a e L l e u F t c e p s n I 1 I I g u l P k r a p S n a e l C t c e p s n I 2 C I R s t l o B s t u N s...

Page 16: ...in it still fits the cavity in the air cleaner cover is installed with the original side out NOTE Carburetor adjustment may be needed after air filter cleaning replacement FUEL FILTER Level1 Tools req...

Page 17: ...required None if you are careful IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of air carries combustion heat away fro...

Page 18: ...excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period ECHO strongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer fo...

Page 19: ...sted as required High Altitude Adjustment High altitude adjustment is not required for proper operation of this engine Level2 Tools required Screwdriver Tachometer ECHOP N99051130017 Parts required No...

Page 20: ...soften the remaining gummy residue then wipe it from the blade 4 Apply clean oil to the entire length of the blade Be certain the blade bolts are lubricated 5 Wipe excess oil from the blade before put...

Page 21: ...Slide blades to midpoint cutting position using slots A on bottom of blade Do not pry against cutting edges 4 File each edge carefully Follow the original shape of the blade IMPORTANT If a power grin...

Page 22: ...2 0 0 m m 5 6 o t t s u j d A e c a l p e r r o n a e l C e c a l p e r r o n a e l C g u l p e c a l p e R s n u r e n i g n E r o s e i d t u b t o n s e o d e t a r e l e c c a y l r e p o r p r e...

Page 23: ...services that are required 5 Apply clean oil to the entire length of the blade Be certain the blade bolts are lubricated 6 Install blade cover on blades 7 Tighten all the screws and nuts 8 Drain the...

Page 24: ...pplication operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO ConsumerProductSupportDepartmentat1 800 673 1558from8 30am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calli...

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