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ECHO, INCORPORATED

400 O

AKWOOD

 R

OAD

L

AKE

 Z

URICH

, IL  60047

www.echo-usa.com

S

ERVICING

 I

NFORMATION

PARTS

Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER™ Parts and Assemblies for
your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO
Dealer. When you do need to buy parts always have the Model
Number and Serial Number of the unit with you. You can find these
numbers on the engine housing.  For future reference, write them in the
space provided below.

Model Number _____________  Serial Number ____________

SERVICE

An Authorized ECHO Service Dealer must perform Service of this
product during the warranty period.  For the name and address of the
Authorized ECHO Service Dealer nearest you, ask your retailer or call:
1-800-432-ECHO (3246) Dealer information is also available on our
Web Site. When presenting your unit for Warranty service/repairs,
proof of purchase is required.

ECHO

 

CONSUMER

 

PRODUCT

 

SUPPORT

If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application,
operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO
Consumer Product Support Department at 1-800-673-1558 from 8:30 am
to 4:30 pm (Central Standard Time) Monday through Friday. Before
calling, please know the model and serial number of your unit to help
your Consumer Product Support Representative.

WARRANTY

 

REGISTRATION

You may register your Echo equipment using the warranty registration
card or register on-line at www.echo-usa.com. Registering provides a
direct link between you and Echo if we find it necessary to contact
you.

ADDITIONAL

 

OR

 

REPLACEMENT

 

MANUALS

Safety Manuals in English/Spanish or English/French are available, free of charge, from your ECHO dealer or at
www.echo-usa.com.
Operator’s and Parts Manuals are available by:
• Downloading free from www.echo-usa.com
• Purchasing from your Echo Dealer.
• Manuals are available by sending a written request stating the model number and serial number of your Echo unit, part

number of the manual, your name and address, and mail to the address below.

Safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer. A $5.00 shipping charge will be required for each video.

DEALER?

Call

1-800-432-ECHO

or

www.echo-usa.com

CONSUMER PRODUCT

SUPPORT

1-800-673-1558

8:30 - 4:30 Mon - Fri C.S.T.

08001001/08999999

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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