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H

EDGE

 C

LIPPER

O

PERATOR

'

S

 M

ANUAL

3

INTERNATIONAL

 

SYMBOLS

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.

Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety
alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key
words.  The following is an explanation of those symbols and key
words and what they mean to you.

S

AFETY

MANUAL

 

SAFETY

 

SYMBOLS

 

AND

 

IMPORTANT

 

INFORMATION

This symbol accompanied by the words WARNING and
DANGER calls attention to an act or condition that can lead
to serious personal injury to operator and bystanders.

The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown
within the circle is prohibited.

Symbol

description/application

Symbol form/shape

Symbol

description/application

Symbol form/shape

Hot

Surface

Carburetor adjustment

- 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, ears and

head protection

Emergency stop

Fuel and oil mixture

Finger Severing

Carburetor   adjustment

- Low speed mixture

Safety/Alert

Avoid all power

lines. This unit is not

insulated against

electrical current.

Do not operate clos-

er than 15 M (50 ft.)

from electrical haz-

ards.

Plan retreat path

from falling

objects.

Wear hand protec-

tion. Use two handed.

DO NOT SMOKE

NEAR FUEL.

DO NOT ALLOW

FLAMES OR

SPARKS NEAR

FUEL.

Wear slip resistant

foot wear.

Ignition

Ignition

ON/OFF

Do not operate
without guards

in place.

Keep bystanders at least

4.5 meters (15 feet) away.

Primer bulb

Choke Control

"Cold Start"

Position

(Choke Closed)

Choke Control

"Run"

Position

(Choke Open)

WARNING  

  DANGER

Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions
are not followed.  Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit.

PERSONAL

 

CONDITION

 

AND

 

SAFETY

 

EQUIPMENT

Содержание HC-180

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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