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HEDGE

 

TRIMMING

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.

WARNING  

  DANGER

Never remove hands from unit when blades are moving.

WARNING  

  DANGER

The engine continues running even when the blades have stopped
due to an obstruction. If this occurs, stop the engine, disconnect
ignition cable and remove the obstruction.

M

AINTENANCE

Your ECHO unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled 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 you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have
the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If task is not listed, see your ECHO Dealer for repairs.

SKILL

 

LEVELS

Level 1 =

Easy to do. Most required tools come with unit.

Level 2 =

Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.

Level 3 =

Experience required. Specialized tools are required. Echo recommends that the unit be returned to your
ECHO dealer for service.

ECHO offers REPOWER

TM

 Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier. Just below each task

heading are listed the various part numbers required for that task. See your ECHO dealer for these parts.

Summary of Contents for HC-150 - 03-04 1

Page 1: ...s Manual MODEL HC 150 WARNING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandallinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesthis Operator sManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodfor properandsafeoperation X75322...

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: ...D SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARNING DANGER Users 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 m...

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: ...each AvoidHotSurfaces 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...

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: ...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 containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl...

Page 10: ...0mmWrenches 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 in...

Page 11: ...ne problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO L EGDandJ A S O FCcertifiedoil suchasEchopremiumPower Blend TM will void the two stroke engine warranty Emission related parts...

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: ...oal 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 you decide whether you want to DO IT YOURSELF or hav...

Page 15: ...M e c a l p e R t c e p s n I 2 I g n i s u o H r a e G e s a e r G 2 1 I s e d a l B n a e l C t c e p s n I 1 2 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 g u l P k r a p 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: ...ylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period ECHO strongly recomm...

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: ...blades to allow file clearance 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 grinder is used...

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: ...t you may call the ECHO ConsumerProductSupportDepartmentat1 800 673 1558from8 30am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and serial number of your...

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