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Introduction ............................................................... 2

- The Operator's Manual ....................................... 2
- The Safety Manual ............................................. 2

Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ..... 3
Safety ......................................................................... 3

- Decals ................................................................. 3
- International Symbols ........................................ 4

Safety Instructions .................................................... 4

- Personal Conditions and Safety Equipment ....... 4
- Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions ............ 5
- Equipment ........................................................... 5
- Safe Operation .................................................... 6

Emissions Control ...................................................... 6
Description ................................................................ 7

- Contents ............................................................. 7

Specifications ............................................................ 9
Assembly ................................................................... 9
Pre-Operation ........................................................... 10

- Fuel ................................................................... 10

Operation ................................................................. 11

- Starting Cold Engine ......................................... 12
- Starting Warm Engine ...................................... 12
- Stopping Engine ............................................... 12

- Rotating Operation ........................................... 13
- Hedge Trimming ............................................... 14

Maintenance ............................................................ 14

- Skill Levels ........................................................ 14
- Maintenance Intervals ...................................... 15
- Air Filter ........................................................... 16
- Fuel Filter .......................................................... 16
- Spark Plug ........................................................ 17
- Cooling System ................................................ 17
- Exhaust System ................................................ 18
- Carburetor Adjustment Emission ..................... 19
- Lubrication ....................................................... 20
- Blade Stiffener Remove/Install ......................... 21
- Sharpening Blades ............................................ 22

Troubleshooting ...................................................... 23
Storage ..................................................................... 24
Servicing Information .............................................. 28

- Parts .................................................................. 28
- Service .............................................................. 28
- ECHO Consumer Product Support ................... 28
- Warranty Card .................................................. 28
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ................ 28

Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this
literature are as accurate as known at the time of publica-
tion, but are subject to change without notice. Illustra-
tions may include optional equipment and accessories,
and may not include all standard equipment.

CopyRight© 2002 By Echo, Incorporated
All Rights Reserved.

I

NTRODUCTION

Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-job
dependability. Read and understand this manual and the SAFETY MANUAL you found in the same package. You will
find both easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages.

THE

 

OPERATOR

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MANUAL

Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
place for future reference. It contains specifications and information for
operation, starting, stopping, maintenance, storage and assembly
specific to this product.

THE

 

SAFETY

 

MANUAL

Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
place for future reference. It xplains possible hazards involved with the
use of Hedge Clippers and what measures you should take to make
their use safer.

Summary of Contents for HCR-151

Page 1: ...HCR 151 Serial Number 06001001 06999999 WARNING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandallinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesthis Operator sManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodfor properandsafeoperation X7502291000 X750004400 12 02 ...

Page 2: ...cations descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publica tion but are subject to change without notice Illustra tions may include optional equipment and accessories and may not include all standard equipment CopyRight 2002 By Echo Incorporated All Rights Reserved INTRODUCTION Welcome to the ECHO family This ECHO product was designed and manu...

Page 3: ...cle 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 enclosed message provides tips for use care and maintenance of the unit MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION SAFETY DECALS Locate these safety decals on your unit Make sure the decals are legible and tha...

Page 4: ...s risk injury to themselves and others if the hedge clipper is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating a hedge clipper Physical Condition Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good if you are tired or sick if you are taking medication if you have taken alcohol or drugs Operate unit only if you are physically a...

Page 5: ...CTS 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 wrist position Also when grasping use your whole hand not just the thumb and index finger Takeperiodicbreakstominimizerepetition and rest your hands Reduce the speed and force with which you do the re...

Page 6: ...ly encircling the handles EMISSION CONTROL California Tier 2 The emission control system for this engine is EM TWC Engine Modification and Catalyst EmissionControlLabel locatedonEngine EXAMPLEONLY informationonlabelvariesbyFAMILY IMPORTANTENGINEINFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY 3EHXS 0214KD DISPLACEMENT 21 2 CC EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD 300 HRS THIS ENGINE MEETS U S EPA PH 2 AND 2000 AND LATER CALIFORNIA...

Page 7: ...mage Immediately notify 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 Statement __ 1 Warranty Registration Card __ 1 T Wrench13x19 __ 1 Bottle2StrokeOil __ 1 BladeCover 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 15 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 8: ...Themufflerorcatalyticmufflercontrolsexhaustnoise and emission The spark arrestor screen prevents hot glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris 14 RECOILSTARTERHANDLE Pullhandleslowlyuntilrecoilstarterengages thenquicklyandfirmly DONOTpull rope all the way out or allow the handle to snap back damage to the starter will occur 15 FRONTHANDLEWITHG...

Page 9: ...el Magneto Capacitor discharge ignition SparkPlug BPM 8Y Gap0 65mm 0 026in Fuel Mixed Fuel gasoline and oil Fuel OilRatio 50 1RatiousingECHOHi Performance two strokeaircooled engine oil Gasoline 89 Octane Unleaded Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Oil ECHOHi Performance two strokeaircooledengineoil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 5lit 16 9fl oz Starter System Aut...

Page 10: ...ous personal 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 equalize NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT NEVER refuel a unit with the engine running DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground Securely tigh...

Page 11: ...rip the front handle securely with one hand and pull the recoil starter handle D until engine fires or 5 pullsmaximum 5 Choke After engine fires or 5 pulls move choke B to the RUN OPEN position Restart engine if necessary and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes WARNING DANGER The blades should not move at idle If blades move readjust carburetor according to Carburetor Adjustment inst...

Page 12: ...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 start after 5 pulls use Cold Start Procedure STOPPING ENGINE 1 Throttle Release throttle and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine 2 Stop Switch Move stop switch A to STOP position WARNING DANGER If engin...

Page 13: ...tion lock button 2 Press lock button A to unlock rear handle rotation 3 Rotate rear handle B right or left to the 45º or 90º detent setting A slight CLICK will be heard as the detent is engaged 4 Grip the rear handle Press the throttle lockout lever down with palm of hand and squeeze throttle trigger C to engage rotation lock button A and lock handle in position NOTE If after rotating rear handle ...

Page 14: ...ed maintenance will help your Hedge Clipper achieve 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 YOUR SELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it each maintenance task has been graded If the task is not listed see your ECHO ServiceDealerforrepairs SKILL LEVEL Lev...

Page 15: ... s e d a l B n a e l C t c e p s n I 1 3 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 s k a e L l e u F t c e p s n I 1 I 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 l p e R n e t h g i T t c e p s n I 1 R I S E D O C R E T T E L E R U D E C O R P E C N A N E T N I A M N A E L C C E C A L P E R R T C E P S N I I E T O N T N A T R O...

Page 16: ...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 FILTER Level1 Tools required 200 250 mm 8 10 in length of wire with one end bent into a hook Clean rag funnel and an approved fuel container Parts required 90008REPOWERTM Air FuelFilterKit WARNING DANGER FuelisVERYf...

Page 17: ... 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 combustion heat away from the engine Overheating and engine seizure can occur when Air intakes in the crankcase are blocked preventing cooling air from reaching the cylinder Dust and grass build up on the outside of the cylinder Thi...

Page 18: ...3 IMPORTANT The cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period ECHO strongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this important maintenance service EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level2 Tools required 3 mm Allen wrench Cross Head Screw...

Page 19: ...usted as 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 NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli ance with emission regulations This carburetor does not have acceleration and high speed adjustment needles 1 Check idle s...

Page 20: ...harp Wear gloves to protect hands 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug 2 Brush 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 entire length of the blade Be certain the blade bolts are lubricated 5 Wipe excess oil from the blade before putti...

Page 21: ...ed None WARNING DANGER Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp Wear gloves to protect hands 1 Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug 2 Hold blade bolt heads B under blade assembly Remove blade locknuts C from top side turning counterclockwise 3 Remove blade stiffener Replace if bent or damaged NOTE Locking ability of Hedge Clipper blade nuts will diminish each time they are removed Replace blade n...

Page 22: ...to permit sharpening of edges 4 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 5 Assemble blade stiffener using new locknuts C if required Tighten blade bolts B securing cutters to frame bar 6 Loosen blade bolts 1 2 turn then install locknuts while holding blade bolts in place 7 Lubricate blades See Blade Lubrica...

Page 23: ...e d g 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 p o r p r e t l i f r i A y t r i d r e t l i f r i A r a e w l a m r o N e c a l p e r r o n a e l C r e t l i f l e u F y t r i d r e t l i f l e u F s e u d i s e r s t n a n i m a t n o C n ...

Page 24: ...l the piston reaches the top of its travel and leave it there 10 Install the spark plug do not connect ignition cable Long Term Storage over 30 days Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time 30 days or longer without performing protective storage mainte nance which includes the following 1 Store unit in a dry dust free place out of the reach of children WARNING DANGER Do not store in e...

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Page 28: ...entral 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 REGISTRATION You may register your Echo equipment using the warranty registration card or register on line at www echo usa com Registering provides a direct link between you and ECHO if we find it necessary to contact you ADDIT...

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