Echo HC-1500, Operator'S Manual

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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 blades.
• Do not overreach or stand on unstable surfaces.
• If blades strike an obstruction or are prevented from
functioning properly, stop engine and inspect blades
for damage.
• Do not operate the machine with a damaged or
excessively worn cutting device.
• To avoid damage, do not run at full throttle without
load.
• When two or more trimmers are being operated, keep
a safe distance between operators.
WARNING DANGER
• WHEN STARTING TO TRIM, RUN THE ENGINE
AT FULL THROTTLE.
• NEVER REMOVE HANDS FROM UNIT WHEN
BLADES ARE MOVING.
• 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.
OPERATE SAFELY AND AVOID
DAMAGE TO TRIMMER
HEDGE TRIMMING
NOTE
This unit is designed to cut shrubs and hedges with
branches no larger than 6 mm in diameter.
AREA MAINTENANCE PAGE BEFORE USE MONTHLY
Air Filter Clean/Replace 13 •
Fuel Filter Inspect/Clean/Replace 13 •
Spark Plug Inspect/Clean/Adjust/Replace 13 •
Carburettor Adjust/Replace and adjust 15 •
Cooling System Inspect/Clean 15 •
Silencer Inspect/Tighten/Clean 15 •
Gear Housing Grease 14 •-10h
Starter Rope Inspect/Replace - •
Blades Inspect/Clean/Lubricate 14 •
Fuel Leaks Inspect 13 •
Screws, Bolts and Nuts Inspect/Tighten/Replace - •
Fuel Line Inspect - •
IMPORTANT
Time intervals are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required
maintenance.
Record dates of monthly and yearly inspections.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE