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1.

BLADES - Double reciprocating blades mounted to a blade support bar. Double sided blades, are capable of cutting
on either side of the blade. All other models are single sided.

2.

RIGHT FRONT HANDLE WITH GUARD - Rubber non-slip grip, guard protects hand from the blades. Warning
decals are located on guard.

3.

SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.

4.

PRIMER BULB - Pumping primer bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank priming the carbure-
tor for starting.  Pump primer bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an
additional 4 or 5 times.

5.

CHOKE - The choke control lever is located on the front of the air cleaner case. Move choke lever to "COLD
START" to close the choke for Cold Starting.  Move choke lever to "RUN" position to open choke.

6.

AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.

7.

FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.

8.

FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.

9.

REAR HANDLE - Contains the Stop Switch, Throttle Lockout, Rotation Lockout and Throttle Trigger.

10. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. Trigger Lockout must be depressed fully and

Rotation Lock must be engaged before Throttle Trigger will move. During acceleration, depress gradually for best
operating technique.

11. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the rear handle. Move switch FORWARD to RUN, BACK to

STOP.

12. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be depressed before Throttle Trigger can be activated.

13. RECOIL 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.

14. SPARK ARRESTOR - CATALYTIC MUFFLER / MUFFLER -The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise

and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep
exhaust area clear of flammable debris.

15. BLADE COVER - Used to cover blades during transportation or storage. Remove blade cover before using unit.

16. SAFETY VIDEO - (Not included with unit) P/N 99922202800 English version only is available at a cost of $5.00 from

ECHO, INC. or any authorized ECHO dealer. The video overviews safety precautions and proper operating tech-
niques and is supplemental to the Safety Manual. Read and understand the Safety Manual for complete information
on safe operation.

Summary of Contents for HC-201

Page 1: ...C 201 Serial Number 02001001 02999999 WARNING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandallinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesthis Operator sManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodfor properandsafe...

Page 2: ...arkPlug 16 Cooling System 16 Exhaust System 17 Carburetor Adjustment 18 Lubrication 20 Sharpening Blades 21 Troubleshooting 22 Storage 23 ServicingInformation 24 Parts 24 Service 24 ECHO Consumer Prod...

Page 3: ...The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown within the circle is prohibited IMPORTANT The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protec tion of the unit NOTE This enclose...

Page 4: ...nders at least 4 5 meters 15 feet away Primer bulb INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PERSONAL CONDITION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARNING DANGER Hedge Clipper users risk injury to themselves and ot...

Page 5: ...TS CTS can cause severe pain for months or even years To reduce the risk of RSI CTS do the following Avoid using your wrist in a bent ex tended or twisted position Instead try to maintain a straight w...

Page 6: ...ance Maintain footing and balance at all times Do not stand on slippery uneven or unstable surfaces Do not work in odd positions or on ladders Do not over reach KeepaFirmGrip Hold the front and rear h...

Page 7: ...fy your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts Use the contents list to check for missing parts CONTENTS __ 1 Hedge Clipper Assembly __ 1 Operators Manual __ 1 Safety Manual __ 1 Warranty...

Page 8: ...return to idle when released Trigger Lockout must be depressed fully and Rotation Lock must be engaged before Throttle Trigger will move During acceleration depress gradually for best operating techni...

Page 9: ...l i o d n a e n i l o s a g l e u F d e x i M o i t a R l i O l e u F l i o e n i g n e d e l o o c r i a e k o r t s o w t e c n a m r o f r e P i H O H C E g n i s u o i t a R 1 0 5 e n i l o s a G...

Page 10: ...injury may result Use an approved fuel container DONOTsmokenearfuel DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Fuel tanks cans may be under pressure Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to e...

Page 11: ...afe Trimming Techniques STARTING COLD ENGINE 1 Stop Switch Move stop switch A away from the STOP position 2 Choke Move choke B to the Cold Start CLOSED position 3 Primer Pump primer bulb C until fuel...

Page 12: ...to increase engine RPM to operating speed STARTING WARM ENGINE The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke WARNING DANGER The blades should not move at idle If blade...

Page 13: ...ore using hedge clipperagain HEDGE TRIMMING NOTE This unit is designed to cut shrubs and hedges with branches no largerthan6mm 1 4in indiameter 1 Hold trimmer firmly and squeeze throttle trigger to ac...

Page 14: ...S n a e l C t c e p s n I 3 3 I s e r u d e c o r P e c n a n e t n i a M f l e s r u o Y t I o D r e t l i F r i A e c a l p e R n a e l C t c e p s n I 1 C I R e k o h C n a e l C t c e p s n I 2 C...

Page 15: ...ned and reused be certain it still fits the cavity in the air cleaner cover is installed with the original side out NOTE Carburetor adjustment may be needed after air filter cleaning replacement FUEL...

Page 16: ...aint brush Parts required None if you are careful IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of air carries combust...

Page 17: ...m cylinder fins IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins 7 Install cylinder cover throttle cable starter cover spark plug and spark plug lead NOTE When installing the...

Page 18: ...y 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 certain the muffler gasket tabs are locked int...

Page 19: ...the screw CCW until blades stop turning Turn screw CCW an additional 1 4 turn 5 Accelerate to full throttle for 2 3 seconds to clear excess fuel from engine then return to idle Accelerate to full thro...

Page 20: ...h loose debris from blade and coat both sides of blade with the 50 50cleaningmixture 3 Allow cleaning mixture to soften the remaining gummy residue then wipe it from the blade 4 Apply clean oil to the...

Page 21: ...ar gloves to protect hands 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug 2 File each edge carefully Follow the original shape of the blade IMPORTANT If a power grinder is used DO NOT allow blade to ove...

Page 22: ...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 o F e v i t c e...

Page 23: ...the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil starter handle several times to remove fuel from the carburetor STORAGE WARNING DANGER During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding co...

Page 24: ...Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and serial number of your unit to help your Consumer Product Support Representative WARRANTY CARD This card is our mea...

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