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WARNING

ead 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 operation.

Hedge Clipper

Operator's Manual

MODEL HC-225

X7502256602

X750011532

03/10

Summary of Contents for HC-225

Page 1: ...ation 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 operation Hedge Clipper Operator s Manual MODEL HC 2...

Page 2: ...with the use of this product and what measures you should take to make their use safer Table of Contents Introduction 2 The Operator s Manual 2 The Safety Manual 2 Safety 3 Manual Safety Symbols and I...

Page 3: ...NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Wear slip resistant foot wear Ignition Ignition ON OFF Keep bystanders at least 4 5 meters 15 feet away Primer bulb Choke Control Cold Start Position Choke Closed...

Page 4: ...oon hours when temperatures are cooler Extended Operation Extreme Conditions It is believed that a condition called Raynaud s Phenomenon which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought...

Page 5: ...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 activitie...

Page 6: ...rmly attached and in safe operating condition WARNING Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries Keep hands clothing and loose objects away from all openings ALWAYS stop engine disconn...

Page 7: ...02310 Hot Decal near muffler 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...

Page 8: ...E HANDLE FOR LEFT HAND Contains the Stop Switch Throttle Lockout and Throttle Trigger 10 THROTTLE TRIGGER Spring loaded to return to idle when released Trigger Lockout must be depressed fully before T...

Page 9: ...s list to check for missing parts ___ 1 Hedge Clipper Assembly ___ 1 Operators Manual ___ 1 Safety Manual ___ 1 Warranty Registration Card ___ 1 Blade Cover Assembly This model is factory assembled 1...

Page 10: ...roke 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 Engine problem...

Page 11: ...and flames IMPORTANT Stored 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...

Page 12: ...ecoil starter handle D with left hand 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 necessary and allow unit to wa...

Page 13: ...ove at idle otherwise serious personal injury may result Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to as sure blades do not move at idle If blades move readjust carburetor according to Carbureto...

Page 14: ...maintenance task has been graded If task is not listed see your ECHO Dealer for repairs WARNING Engine exhaust IS HOT and contains Carbon Monoxide CO a poison gas Breathing CO can cause unconsciousnes...

Page 15: ...g System Inspect 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 Start...

Page 16: ...ter 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 air filter clean...

Page 17: ...evel 2 Tools required 3 4 mm Hex wrench 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 fre...

Page 18: ...l brush Parts Required Screen Gaskets 1 Disconnect spark plug lead 2 Remove muffler cover 3 Place piston at Top Dead Center TDC to prevent carbon dirt from entering cylinder 4 Remove spark arrestor sc...

Page 19: ...heat shield and muffler 6 Tighten muffler mounting bolts or nuts to 80 95 in lbf 90 110 kgf cm 7 Install engine cover and attach spark plug lead 8 Start engine and warm to operating temperature 9 Stop...

Page 20: ...0017 Parts required None NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli ance with emission regulations Carburetor adjustments other than idle speed must be performed by an a...

Page 21: ...id touching blades 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 b...

Page 22: ...cutting edges 3 Follow the original shape and file each cutting edge carefully to avoid damage to adjacent teeth Maintain 6 mm 25 in radius at base of each tooth IMPORTANT If a power grinder is used...

Page 23: ...t a safe distance from sharp blades IMPORTANT Blades should only be removed and reinstalled by an Authorized ECHO Servicing Dealer otherwise premature wear or internal damage may occur 1 Tighten blade...

Page 24: ...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 25: ...ease oil dirt and debris 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 lubr...

Page 26: ...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 15 MTBE Do not...

Page 27: ...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 cables SR...

Page 28: ...e 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 operators manual is the...

Page 29: ...t 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...

Page 30: ...30 notes...

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

Page 32: ...ce repairs proof of purchase is required echo consumer product support If you require assistance or have questions concerning the applica tion operation or maintenance of this product you may call the...

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