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ENGLISH

(Original instructions)

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

HEDGE TRIMMER

HC-1501

HC-156

WARNING

READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

Summary of Contents for HC-156

Page 1: ...ver ENGLISH Original instructions OPERATOR S MANUAL HEDGE TRIMMER HC 1501 HC 156 WARNING READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY ...

Page 2: ... or it is damaged and no longer readable please purchase a new one from your ECHO DEALER The units used in this manual are SI units International System of Units Figures in parentheses are reference values and there may be a slight conversion error in some cases Loaning or assigning your product When loaning the product described in this manual to another party ensure that the person borrowing and...

Page 3: ... Packing list 12 Description 13 Before you start 14 Preparing the fuel 14 Engine operation 15 Starting the engine 15 Stopping the engine 16 Hedge and shrub trimming operation 17 Basic hedge trimming operation 17 Maintenance and care 18 Servicing guidelines 18 Maintenance and care 18 Storage 23 Long term storage 30 days or more 23 Disposal procedure 24 Specifications 25 Declaration of conformity 26...

Page 4: ...s symbol accompanied by the word DANGER calls attentions to an act or a condition which will lead to serious personal injury or death of op erators and bystanders This symbol accompanied by the word WARNING calls attentions to an act or a condition which can lead to serious personal injury or death of op erators and bystanders CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoide...

Page 5: ...ff and is lost please purchase a replacement decal from your ECHO DEALER and attach it in the location shown in the illustrations below Ensure that the decal is readable at all times Beware of fire Choke Control Run Position Choke Open Beware of electric shocks Beware of high temperature areas Guaranteed sound power lev el Engine start Symbol form shape Symbol description applica tion Symbol form ...

Page 6: ...ng precautions when refuelling Do not add so much fuel that it reaches the mouth of the fuel tank Keep the fuel within the prescribed level up to the shoulder level of the fuel tank Mop up any fuel that overflows or spills out due to over filling Tighten the fuel tank cap securely after refuelling Fuel spills can cause fire and burns when ignited 1 Fuel tank 2 Shoulder level Do not start the engin...

Page 7: ...igh temperature component Spark plug spark plug wire and other high voltage components You could receive an electric shock if you touch a high voltage component while the product is running Put safety first in the case of fire or smoke If fire comes from the engine or smoke appears from any area other than the exhaust vent first distance yourself from the product to ensure your physical safe ty Us...

Page 8: ...g your product When loaning your product to another party ensure that the person borrowing the product receives the op erator s manual along with it If you assign your product to another party please en close the operator s manual with the product when handing it over Failure to do so could lead to an accident or serious injury Being prepared in case of an injury In the unlikely event of an accide...

Page 9: ...ved that a condition called Raynaud s Phenome non which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold Expo sure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning followed by loss of colour and numbness in the fingers The following precautions are strongly recommended be cause the minimum exposure which might trigger the ail ment is unknown Kee...

Page 10: ...not allow anyone to hold the material you are cut ting Any contact with the cutter blades could cause serious inju ry Do not use the product when the cutter blades is moving at idle speed You must not use the product while the cutter blades is moving if the Hedge Trimmer is running with the throttle trigger in the idle speed position Turn off the engine im mediately and adjust the carburettor To d...

Page 11: ...e gear when working with the hedge trimmer a Head protection helmet Protects the head b Ear muffs or ear plugs Protect the hearing c Safety goggles Protect the eyes d Safety gloves Protect the hands from cold and vibration e Work clothes that fit long sleeves long trousers Pro tect the body f Heavy duty non slip protective boots or non slip work shoes Protect the feet Failure to observe these prec...

Page 12: ... in the packing box When you have unpacked the box please check the parts that it contains Contact your ECHO DEALER if anything is missing or broken Number Part name Quantity 1 Hedge trimmer assembly 1 2 Blade cover 1 3 Operator s manual 1 4 T wrench 1 5 Open end wrench 1 ...

Page 13: ...it 9 Cutting device That part of the assembly of cutter blade and shear plate together with any supporting part which performs the cutting action 10 Silencer cover Cover for the silencer to prevent opera tor contact with hot exhaust 11 Gear housing Housing to support the gears that reduce the speed of engine to cutting attachment 12 Fuel tank Contains fuel and fuel filter 13 Ignition switch Device...

Page 14: ... There is a difference in pressure between the fuel tank and the outside air When refuelling loosen the fuel tank cap slightly to eliminate the difference in pressure Always wipe up any fuel spills Move at least 3m away from where you refueled before you start the engine Keep the refuelling tank in a shaded area away from fire DANGER Fuel is highly inflammable and there is a risk of fire if it is ...

Page 15: ...ps im mediately move the choke lever to the Run position and continue pulling on the starter grip to start the engine 9 If the engine starts immediately when you carry out the in structions in step 7 above return the choke lever gently to the Run position 10 Leave the engine to warm up at idle speed for a while 11 Depress the throttle trigger lockout and gradually squeeze the throttle trigger WARN...

Page 16: ...e purge bulb until the fuel is sucked up into it 6 Checking that the area around you is safe and pull on the starter grip to start the engine Stopping the engine 1 Release the throttle trigger and set the engine to idling i e low speed 2 Move the ignition switch to the Stop position 3 In the event of an emergency stop the engine immediately using the ignition switch 4 If the engine fails to stop m...

Page 17: ...ng the cutter blades from side to side Tidy trimming will be made possible by moving the blades slightly cast down When cutting sides do so by moving the cutter blades in the bottom up direction for tidy trimming Do not press the cutter blades against the objects like trees Operate the product in accordance with the movement and the speed of the cutter blades NOTE This product is designed to cut s...

Page 18: ... Monthly Air filter Clean Replace 18 Fuel filter Inspect Clean Replace 18 Spark plug Inspect Clean Adjust Replace 20 Carburettor Adjust Replace and adjust 19 Cooling system Inspect Clean 19 Silencer Inspect Tighten Clean 19 Gear housing Grease 21 15 20h Starter Inspect 22 Blades Inspect Clean Lubricate 20 Fuel system Inspect 20 Screws bolts and nuts Inspect Tighten Replace IMPORTANT Time intervals...

Page 19: ...ling system 1 Remove dirt and debris from cylinder fins 2 Remove debris around the cooling air intake Cleaning silencer Carbon deposits in silencer will cause a drop in engine output and overheating Spark arrestor screen must be checked pe riodically Clean deposits from silencer WARNING When carburettor adjustment is completed cutter blade should not move at idle otherwise serious personal injury ...

Page 20: ...o 0 7 mm Inspect electrode for wear Inspect insulator for oil or other deposits Replace plug if needed and tighten to 15 N m 17 N m 150 kgf cm to 170 kgf cm Care for cutting blades Lubricating blades Every 4 hours of operation Apply a few drops of oil the each bolt slots at the bottom of blades Cleaning blades After each use Remove gummy residue from blades with a 50 50 mixture of kerosene paraffi...

Page 21: ... cutter blades and the flat washers and the flat washer beneath each bolt head should turn freely Lubricating gear housing Tools required Grease gun Rag Parts required Lithium based grease 1 Clean dirt from grease fitting 2 Hold the product firmly and carefully pump grease in fitting Do not force grease Too much pressure will force grease past seals and cause damage Apply 1 2 pumps of grease every...

Page 22: ...ter Dirty fuel filter Blocked fuel passage Carburettor adjustment problem Blocked exhaust vent or silencer vent Clean or replace Clean or replace Consult your dealer Adjust Clean The engine stops Carburettor adjustment problem Electrical fault Adjust Consult your dealer The engine fails to stop Ignition switch malfunction Perform an emergency stop and consult your dealer The cutter blades moves wh...

Page 23: ...ngine section in a plastic bag or other covering before putting them in stor age 10 Store the product in a dry dust free place out of the reach of children and other unauthorized persons WARNING Do not store in sealed locations filled with fuel gas or close to naked flames or sparks You could cause a fire When storing the product for long periods of time 30 days or more ensure that the following p...

Page 24: ...t have codes showing their materials The codes refer to the following materials dispose of those plastic parts in accordance with local regulations Please contact your dealer in case you do not know how you should dispose of waste oil plastic parts Mark Material PA6 GF Nylon 6 Glass fiber PP GF Polypropylene Glass fiber PE HD Polyethylene ...

Page 25: ...ided blade Cutting length mm 499 639 Pitch mm 35 Height mm 21 Gear ratio and lubrication 5 88 reduction and good quality lithium grease Engine Type Air cooled two stroke single cylinder Carburettor Diaphragm type Magneto Flywheel magneto CDI system Spark Plug NGK BPMR8Y Starter Recoil starter Power transmission Automatic Centrifugal clutch Engine displacement cm 21 2 Maximum shaft brake power ISO ...

Page 26: ...ve 2014 30 EU use of harmonized standard EN ISO 14982 2009 the requirements of Directive 2011 65 EU use of harmonized standard EN 50581 2012 the requirements of Directive 2000 14 EC Conformity assessment procedure followed ANNEX V HC 1501 HC 156 Measured sound power level dB A 101 102 Guaranteed sound power level dB A 104 105 Serial Number 38001001 to 38100000 Tokyo December 3 2018 YAMABIKO CORPOR...

Page 27: ...27 1Notes and rear cover MEMORANDUM ...

Page 28: ...X770224 6700 2019 1 7 2 Suehirocho Ohme Tokyo 198 8760 JAPAN PHONE 81 428 32 6118 FAX 81 428 32 6145 Printed in Japan 0x0xxxx zzzz ES 1812H 1527 ES ...

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