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1.

FRONT HANDLE / GUARD - Comfortable, textured finish provides anti-slip grip for front hand. Guard protects hand
from the blades. Warning decals are located on guard.

2.

BLADES - Double reciprocating blades mounted to a blade support bar. The blades are double sided, capable of
cutting on either side.

3.

BLADE STIFFENER - Attaches to top of blades and guides material being cut into blades.

4.

SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.

5.

CHOKE - The choke control lever is located on the front of the air cleaner case. Move choke lever to "COLD

START" (

) to close the choke for Cold Starting.  Move choke lever to "RUN" (

) position to open choke.

6.

PURGE BULB - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purging air from the
carburetor.  Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line.  Pump purge bulb
an additional 4 or 5 times.

7.

AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.

8.

RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until recoil starter engages, then quickly and firmly.  DO NOT pull
rope all the way out or allow the handle to snap back, damage to the starter will occur.

9.

FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.

10. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.

11. REAR HANDLE - Contains Stop Switch, Throttle Lockout and Throttle Trigger.

12. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be depressed before Throttle Trigger can be activated.

13. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released.  Trigger Lockout must be depressed fully

before Throttle Trigger will move.  During acceleration, depress gradually for best operating technique.

14. STOP SWITCH - "TOGGLE SWITCH" located on the left side of the rear handle.  Move switch UP to RUN, DOWN

to STOP.

15. SPARK ARRESTOR - CATALYTIC MUFFLER / MUFFLER -The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise

and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep
exhaust area clear of flammable debris.

16. BLADE COVER - Used to cover blades during transportation or storage. Remove blade cover before using unit.

Summary of Contents for HC-150 - 04-06 1

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

Page 2: ...fety Symbols and Important Information 3 International Symbols 3 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment 3 EquipmentCheck 6 EmissionControl 8 Description 7 Contents 9 Assembly 9 InstallBladeStiffener...

Page 3: ...ment Idle speed Carburetor adjustment High speed mixture Symbol description application Symbol form shape Symbol description application Symbol form shape Read and understand owners manual Wear eyes e...

Page 4: ...rease operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler Extended Operation Extreme Conditions It is believed tha...

Page 5: ...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 act...

Page 6: ...r accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual Check unit for loose missing nuts bolts and screws Ti...

Page 7: ...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 instructions for specific information P N 890160063...

Page 8: ...filterelement 8 RECOILSTARTERHANDLE Pullhandleslowlyuntilrecoilstarterengages thenquicklyandfirmly DONOTpull rope all the way out or allow the handle to snap back damage to the starter will occur 9 FU...

Page 9: ...ng parts ASSEMBLY NOTE For normal cutting Echo strongly recommends the blade stiffener be installed In extreme conditions such as commercial cutting or when cutting thick and or dense branches efficie...

Page 10: ...r side and hold securely in place 4 Remove first four blade locknuts A and washers in front of front handle guard Do not remove blade bolts 5 Tighten blade bolts B until snug Install blade stiffener t...

Page 11: ...d to severe personal injury Use a socket and extension when adjusting blade bolts or blade locknuts in order to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades 3 Remove blade stiffener locknuts A and...

Page 12: ...ontaining methyl wood alcohol is NOT approved TwoStrokeOil Atwo strokeengineoilmeetingISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O FC Standards must be used Echo brand premium Power Blend TM Universal 2 Stroke...

Page 13: ...front handle securely with one hand and pull the recoil 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...

Page 14: ...il fuel is visible and flows 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...

Page 15: ...rovide 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 u...

Page 16: ...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 n a e l C t c e...

Page 17: ...e deformed 4 If filter can be reused be certain it Fits tightly in the air filter cavity Is installed with the original side out 5 Installairfiltercover NOTE Carburetor adjustment may be needed after...

Page 18: ...quired 3mmHexwrench 25or50mm 1or2in cleaning brush Parts required None if you are careful IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder f...

Page 19: ...cylinder cover forward disengaging muffler gasket tabs and ignition lead and lay aside 6 Loosely install spark plug to keep debris out of the cylinder Use brush to remove dirt from cylinder fins IMPO...

Page 20: ...to damage the catalyticelementinsidemuffler 5 Replace screen if it is cracked plugged or has holes burned through 6 Assemble components in reverse order NOTE When installing the cylinder cover be cert...

Page 21: ...s 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 None NOT...

Page 22: ...ades whenever possible and always wear gloves to protect hands 1 Move stop switch to stop position 2 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug 3 Brush loose debris from blade and coat both sides of b...

Page 23: ...blades whenever possible and always wear gloves to protect hands A Gear Box Assembly Level1 Tools required GreaseGun Cleanrag Parts required ECHO LUBETM 14oz P N91015 orLithiumBased Grease 1 Clean di...

Page 24: ...ting edges 5 File each edge carefully Follow the original shape of the blade IMPORTANT If a power grinder is used DO NOT allow blade to over heat 6 Install blade stiffener see Blade Stiffener Remove I...

Page 25: ...u l P n i 6 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...

Page 26: ...l dirt and debris fromexteriorofunit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Apply clean oil to the entire length of the blade Be certain the blade bolts are lubricated 6 I...

Page 27: ...Y 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 ethylalcohol...

Page 28: ...product 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 o...

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