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ECHO INCORPORATED EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENT

FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIWA BRANDS

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) and ECHO Incorporated (ECHO Inc.) are pleased 

to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2010 and later equipment/small off-road engine (SORE). New equipment/SORE must be 

designed, built and equipped to meet stringent EPA and C.A.R.B. anti-smog standards. ECHO Inc. must warrant the emission control system on 

your equipment/SORE for the periods of time listed below, provided there has been no abuse, neglect or improper maintenance of your equipment/

SORE. Your emission control system may include parts such as: carburetor, fuel-injection system, ignition system, catalytic converter/muffler, fuel 

tank, fuel feed lines, fuel cap assembly, spark plug, air filters, and other associated components. Where a warrantable condition exists, ECHO 

Inc will repair your equipment/SORE at no cost to you including diagnosis, parts and labor. The Emission Control System warranty is extended 

to the original owner including all subsequent owners.

MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY COVERAGE:  

The emission control system is warranted for 2 years or the length of the ECHO Inc. warranty, whichever is longer. If any emission-related part 

on your equipment is defective, the part will be repaired or replaced by ECHO Inc. or its Authorized Service Representative.

OWNER'S WARRANTY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As the equipment/SORE owner, you are responsible for the performance of the required maintenance listed in your Operator's Manual. ECHO 

Inc. recommends that you retain all receipts covering maintenance on your equipment/SORE however, ECHO Inc. cannot deny warranty solely 

for the lack of receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all scheduled maintenance. As the equipment/SORE owner, you should be 

aware that ECHO Inc. may deny you warranty coverage if your equipment/SORE or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper maintenance 

or unapproved modifications. 

You are responsible for presenting your equipment/SORE to an ECHO Inc. authorized service representative as soon as a problem exists. The 

warranty repairs should be completed in a reasonable amount of time, not to exceed 30 days. If a warrantable condition exists and there is no 

Authorized Dealer within 100 miles, ECHO Inc. will pay to ship the unit to the nearest authorized dealer. If you have questions regarding your 

warranty coverage, you should contact ECHO Inc. at 1-800-673-1558, web site WWW.ECHO-USA.COM or contact Shindaiwa at 1-877-986-

7783, web site WWW.SHINDAIWA.COM.

WHAT DOES THIS WARRANTY COVER? 

ECHO Inc. warrants that your equipment/SORE was designed, built and equipped to conform with applicable EPA and C.A.R.B. emissions 

standards and that your equipment/SORE is free from defects in material and workmanship that would cause it to fail to conform with applicable 

requirements for 2 years or the length of the ECHO Inc. warranty, whichever is longer. The warranty period begins on the date the product is 

purchased by an end user.

 

HOW WILL A COVERED PART BE CORRECTED? 

If there is a defect in a part covered by this warranty, any ECHO Inc. Authorized Service Dealer will correct the defect. You will not have to pay 

anything to have the part adjusted, repaired or replaced.  This includes any labor and diagnosis for warranted repairs performed by the dealer. In 

addition, engine parts not expressly covered under this warranty but whose failure is a result of a failure of a covered part will be warranted.

WHAT PARTS ARE COVERED?

Any applicable emission related part not scheduled for "required maintenance" will be repaired or replaced within the warranty period. The repaired 

or replaced part will be warranted for the remaining ECHO Inc. warranty period. 

Any warranted part that is scheduled only for regular inspection in the written instructions supplied is warranted for the warranty period stated 

above.  Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty will be warranted for the remaining ECHO Inc. warranty period.

Any emission related part scheduled for replacement during "required maintenance" is warranted for the period of time prior to the first scheduled 

replacement point for that part.  Any such part repaired or replaced under warranty shall be warranted for the remainder of the period prior to the 

first scheduled replacement point for that part. 

Any manufacturer-approved replacement part may be used in the performance of any warranty maintenance or repairs on emission related parts, 

and must be provided without charge if the part is still under warranty. 

Any replacement part that is equivalent in performance and durability may be used in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and shall not reduce 

the warranty obligations of the manufacturer. 

Throughout the equipment/SORE warranty period, ECHO Inc. will maintain a supply of warranted parts sufficient to meet the expected demand 

for such parts.

SPECIFIC EMISSION RELATED WARRANTED PARTS: 

  • Electronic Ignition System                                         

 

• Spark Plug

  • Catalytic Converter / Muffler Assembly                    

 

• Carburetor (complete assembly or replaceable components) 

  • Choke 

                                                                   

• Fuel-Injection Assembly (or replaceable components)

 

 

  

  • Fuel Tank                                                                  

 

• Fuel Cap Assembly 

  • Air Filter                                                                     

 

• Fuel Feed Line (and associated clamps/connectors as applicable)

WHAT IS NOT COVERED?

Any failure caused by abuse, neglect, improper maintenance, unapproved modifications, use of unapproved add-on parts/modified parts or 

unapproved accessories.

This Emission Control Warranty is valid only for the U.S.A., it's Territories, and Canada.

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Summary of Contents for HC-155

Page 1: ...MODEL HC 155 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 under stood for proper and safe operati...

Page 2: ...ernational Symbols 3 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment 3 Equipment Check 6 Emission Control 8 Description 7 Contents 9 Assembly 9 Remove Blade Stiffener 10 Install Blade Stiffener 10 Operation 1...

Page 3: ...ts Wear hand protection Use two handed DO NOT smoke near fuel DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Wear slip resistant foot wear Ignition Ignition ON OFF Do not operate with out guards in place Kee...

Page 4: ...ensa tions followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers The following precautions are strongly recommended because the minimum exposure which might trigger the ailment is unknown Keep your bo...

Page 5: ...lieved 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 m...

Page 6: ...T start or operate unit unless all guards and protective covers are properly assembled to unit NEVER reach into any opening while the engine is running Moving parts may not be visible through openings...

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 X5050023...

Page 8: ...IL 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...

Page 9: ...e installed In extreme conditions such as commercial cutting or when cutting thick and or dense branches efficiency may be increased by trimming without the blade stiffener Tools required 8 mm Socket...

Page 10: ...time blade stiffener is installed or removed install blade stiffener 1 Move stop switch to stop position 2 Disconnect spark plug wire WARNING Hedge clipper blades are very sharp Touching them may lea...

Page 11: ...roved Two Stroke Oil A two stroke engine oil meeting ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O FC FD Standards must be used Echo brand premium Power Blend X TM Universal 2 Stroke Oil meets these standards En...

Page 12: ...fuel ages Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty 30 days ninety 90 days when a fuel stabilizer is added IMPORTANT Stored two stroke fuel may separate ALWAYS shake fuel con tainer thoro...

Page 13: ...handle securely with one hand and pull the recoil starter handle D until engine fires or 5 pulls maximum 5 Choke After engine fires or 5 pulls move choke B to the RUN OPEN position Restart engine if n...

Page 14: ...el 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 hand...

Page 15: ...eve 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 YOURS...

Page 16: ...Clean 2 I C Muffler Spark Arrestor Inspect Clean Replace 2 I C R Cylinder Exhaust Port Inspect Clean Decarbon 2 I C Gear Housing Grease 2 I 1 Blades Inspect Clean 1 I C 2 Recoil Starter Rope Inspect...

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

Page 18: ...uired 3 4 mm Hex wrenchs 25 or 50 mm 1 or 2 in cleaning brush Parts required None if you are careful IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the...

Page 19: ...er Soft metal brush Parts required Screen Gasket 1 Remove spark plug lead from spark plug and remove engine or muffler cover 2 screws 2 Place piston at Top Dead Center TDC to prevent carbon dirt from...

Page 20: ...operating temperature 9 Stop engine and re tighten mounting bolts or nuts to specifica tions carburetor adjustment WARNING The blades must not move at idle otherwise serious personal injury may result...

Page 21: ...reset if necessary If a tachometer is avail able idle speed screw A should be set to the specifications found on page 27 Specifications of this manual Turn idle screw A clockwise to increase idle spe...

Page 22: ...e Be certain the blade bolts are lubricated 6 Wipe excess oil from the blade before putting the unit back in ser vice Gear Box Assembly Level 1 Tools required Grease Gun Clean rag Parts required POWER...

Page 23: ...emove blade stiffener A see Blade Stiffener Remove Install instructions 4 Slide blades to allow file clearance using slots B on bottom of blade Do not pry against cutting edges 5 File each edge carefu...

Page 24: ...lug wire WARNING Hedge clipper blades are very sharp Touching them may lead to severe personal injury Use long hex wrenches and sockets with extensions when tightening blade screws and blade locknuts...

Page 25: ...u T r e l a e d o h c E r u o y e e S r e l a e d o h c E r u o y e e S g u l p t a k r a p S k r a p s o N t c e r r o c n i p a g k r a p S n o b r a c h t i w d e r e v o C l e u f h t i w d e l u...

Page 26: ...bris from exterior of unit 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 bla...

Page 27: ...0 1 Power Blend 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...

Page 28: ...come producing use will be covered by this limited warranty for five 5 years from date of purchase EXCEPTIONS For two stroke engine powered products the electronic ignition module flexible drive cable...

Page 29: ...Incorrect storage procedures stale fuel including failure to provide or perform required maintenance services as prescribed in the operator s manual Preventative maintenance as outlined in the operato...

Page 30: ...ned built and equipped to conform with applicable EPA and C A R B emissions standards and that your equipment SORE is free from defects in material and workmanship that would cause it to fail to confo...

Page 31: ...Hedge Clipper Operator s Manual 31 notes...

Page 32: ...esenting your unit for Warranty service repairs proof of purchase is required echo consumer product support If you require assistance or have questions concerning the applica tion operation or mainten...

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