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Hedge Clipper

Operator's Manual

MODEL

HC-151

WARNING

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.

X7532247801

X753003281
01/08

Summary of Contents for HC-151

Page 1: ...tor s Manual MODEL HC 151 WARNING Readrulesforsafeoperationandallinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesthis Operator sManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodfor properandsafeoperation X75322478...

Page 2: ...s and Important Information 3 International Symbols 3 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment 4 EquipmentCheck 6 EmissionControl 8 Description 7 Contents 9 Assembly 9 InstallBladeStiffener 10 RemoveBl...

Page 3: ...Keep bystanders at least 4 5 meters 15 feet away Primer bulb Choke Control Cold Start Position Choke Closed Choke Control Run Position ChokeOpen WARNING Thesafetyalertsymbolaccompaniedbytheword WARNIN...

Page 4: ...y warm especially the head neck feet ankles hands and wrists Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm exercises during frequent work breaks and also by not smoking Limit the hours of...

Page 5: ...elieved 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 activities...

Page 6: ...AMPLEONLY informationonlabelvariesbyFAMILY IMPORTANTENGINEINFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY 8EHXS 0214KI DISPLACEMENT 21 2 CC EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD 300 HRS THIS ENGINE MEETS U S EPA PH2 EXH AND 2007 AND...

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: ...ing 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 effici...

Page 10: ...A Hold blade bolts from turning using a 10mm wrench NOTE Use new locknuts every time blade stiffener is installed IMPORTANT If blade stiffener is damaged or show signs of wear replace it NOTE Washers...

Page 11: ...FD certified oil such as Echo premium Power Blend X TM will void the two stroke engine warranty Emission related parts only are covered for two years regardless of two stroke oil used per the statemen...

Page 12: ...eturn unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container Storage Fuel storage laws vary by locality Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area As a precaution store fuel in an appro...

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: ...CHO 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...

Page 16: ...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 p s n I 2 C I R s t l o B s t u N s w e r c S e c a l p e R n e t h g i T...

Page 17: ...s are 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 af...

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: ...proper engine operation above 1 000 feet MSL the carburetor must be adjusted by an authorized ECHO service dealer IMPORTANT If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1 000 feet MSL the carburetor...

Page 22: ...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 blade with the 50 50cleaningmixture 4 Allow cleaning mixture to so...

Page 23: ...operation 3 Wipe excess grease from around grease fitting 1 Move stop switch to stop position 2 Disconnect spark plug wire 3 Remove blade stiffener see Blade Stiffener Remove Install instructions 4 S...

Page 24: ...e from sharp blades IMPORTANT Blades should only be removed and reinstalled by an Authorized ECHO Servicing Dealer otherwise premature wear or internal damage may occur 1 Tighten blade bolts until snu...

Page 25: ...d g 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...

Page 26: ...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 Install blad...

Page 27: ...X ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FC FD two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline Use 89 Octane unleaded Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Do not...

Page 28: ...ndard 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 To ensure trouble free w...

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