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WARNING

DANGER

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.

Hedge Clipper

Operator's Manual

MODEL

HC-180

X7532247600

X753003220
01/07

Summary of Contents for HC-180

Page 1: ...sforsafeoperationandallinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesthis Operator sManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodfor properandsafeoperation Hedge Clipper Operator s Manual MODEL HC 180 X75322...

Page 2: ...family This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on the job dependability Read and understand this manual You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operating tip...

Page 3: ...ment Idle speed Carburetor adjustment High speed mixture Symbol description application Symbol form shape Symbol description application Symbol form shape Read and understand owners manual Wear eyes e...

Page 4: ...ease operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler Keep your body warm especially the head neck feet ankles...

Page 5: ...It is believed 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 acti...

Page 6: ...ngine EXAMPLEONLY informationonlabelvariesbyFAMILY PRODUCTEMISSIONDURABILITY The 300 hour emission durability compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emis...

Page 7: ...e Guard DESCRIPTION Locate the safety decals on your unit Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc tions on them If a decal cannot be read a new one can be order...

Page 8: ...REARHANDLE ContainstheStopSwitch ThrottleLockout andThrottleTrigger 11 THROTTLETRIGGERLOCKOUT ThislevermustbedepressedbeforeThrottleTriggercanbeactivated 12 THROTTLE TRIGGER Spring loaded to return t...

Page 9: ...ver possible and always wear gloves to protect hands IMPORTANT Follow blade bolt adjustment instructions exactly Failure to do so could result in damage to blades or gearbox INSTALL BLADE STIFFENER 1...

Page 10: ...ench 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 C should be movable by hand after blade bolts a...

Page 11: ...rements are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2 stroke gasoline engines Use of alternative fuels may cause performance prob lems loss of power overheating fuel vapor lock and unintended machine operation i...

Page 12: ...tact your local government for the laws affecting your area As a precaution store fuel in an approved airtight container Store in a well ventilated unoccu pied building away from sparks and flames IMP...

Page 13: ...at idle otherwise serious personal injury may result Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to assure blades do not move at idle If blades move readjust carburetor according to Carburetor Adj...

Page 14: ...tional 4 or 5 times 3 Recoil Starter Place the unit on a flat clear area Grip the front handle securely with one hand and pull the recoil starter handle D until engine fires NOTE If engine does not st...

Page 15: ...rovide many hours of trouble free service Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools you may want to take your u...

Page 16: ...2 1 I s e d a l B n a 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...

Page 17: ...med 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 after air fil...

Page 18: ...Tools required 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 cy...

Page 19: ...der 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 IMPORTANT...

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: ...s required High Altitude Adjustment High altitude adjustment is not required for proper operation of this engine Level2 Tools required Screwdriver Tachometer ECHOP N99051130017 Parts required None NOT...

Page 22: ...ades whenever possible and always wear gloves to protect hands 1 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 b...

Page 23: ...ays wear gloves to protect hands A B Gear Box Assembly Level1 Tools required GreaseGun Cleanrag Parts required ECHO LUBETM 14oz P N91015 orLithiumBased Grease 1 Clean dirt from filler plug area A and...

Page 24: ...ting edges 5 File each edge carefully Follow the original shape of the blade IMPORTANT If a power grinder is used DO NOT allow blade to over heat 6 Install blade stiffener see Blade Stiffener Remove I...

Page 25: ...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 r e...

Page 26: ...l dirt and 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 I...

Page 27: ...65mm 0 026in Fuel Mixed Fuel gasoline and oil Fuel OilRatio 50 1 two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline 89 Octane unleaded DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 1...

Page 28: ...___ Serial Number ____________ SERVICE An Authorized ECHO Service Dealer must perform Service of this product during the warranty period For the name and address of the Authorized ECHO Service Dealer...

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