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1-800-432-ECHO

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www.echo-usa.com

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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 Num-

ber, Type 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 No. _________________SN. ___________________

servIce

Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed 

by an Authorized ECHO Service Dealer.  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.

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consumer

 

product

 

support

If you require assistance or have questions concerning the applica-

tion, 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.

warranty

 

regIstratIon

 

To ensure trouble free warranty coverage it is important that you regis-

ter your ECHO equipment on-line at www.echo-usa.com

 or by filling 

out the warranty registration card supplied with your unit. Registering 

your product confirms your warranty coverage and provides a direct 

link between you and ECHO if we find it necessary to contact you.

addItIonal

 

or

 

replacement

 

manuals

 

Replacement Operator, safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs

 are available from your ECHO dealer or at www.echo-

usa.com or by contacting ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the 

ECHO Web Site for updated information.

safety Videos 

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

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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