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Hedge Clipper

Operator's Manual

 

MODEL      HC-165

            HC-185

                   

  

 

     

  WARNING

R

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.

X7502255304

X750010194

12/09

Содержание HC-185

Страница 1: ...DEL HC 165 HC 185 WARNING Read 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 X7502255304 X750010194 12 09 ...

Страница 2: ...of publica tion but are subject to change without notice Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories and may not include all standard equipment Introduction 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 You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and S...

Страница 3: ...d protection 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 with out 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 danger The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word DANGER calls ...

Страница 4: ...arly morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler Keep your body warm especially the head neck feet ankles hands and wrists Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm exer cises during frequent work breaks and also by not smoking Limit the hours of operation Try to fill each day with jobs where op erating the unit or other hand held power equipment is not required I...

Страница 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 activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury RSI An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CTS which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve th...

Страница 6: ...h into any opening while the engine is running Moving parts may not be visible through openings An Emission Control Label is located on the engine This is an EXAMPLE ONLY information on label varies by engine FAMILY WARNINg Check fuel system for leaks due to fuel tank damage especially if the unit is dropped If damage or leaks are found do not use unit otherwise serious personal injury or property...

Страница 7: ...d that you understand and follow the instruc tions on them If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information P N X505002310 Hot Decal near muffler Support Handle Guard 12 9 1 7 8 6 5 4 3 10 2 17 14 15 16 11 13 P N X532000800 Throttle Handle P N X505002610 ...

Страница 8: ...ner case Move choke lever to COLD START to close the choke for Cold Starting Move choke lever to RUN position to open choke 10 PURGE BULB Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank purging air from the carburetor Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump purge bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 11 Spark arrestor m...

Страница 9: ...or sManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodfor properandsafeoperation X7502255300 X750010190 xx 07 HC165_185es_032007 pmd Assembly Note For normal cutting Echo strongly recommends the blade stiffener be installed In extreme conditions such as commercial cutting or when cutting thick and or dense branches efficiency may be increased by trimming without the blade stiffener Tools required ...

Страница 10: ...er time blade stiffener is installed or removed install blade stiffener 1 Move stop switch to stop position 2 Disconnect spark plug wire WARNING Hedge clipper blades are very sharp Touching them may lead to severe personal injury Use a socket and extension when remov ing locknuts in order to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades 3 Remove first four 4 blade locknuts A closest to handle 4 ...

Страница 11: ...OT approved Two Stroke 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 problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O FC FD certified oil such as Echo premium Power Blend X TM will void the two stroke engi...

Страница 12: ...d 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 shake fuel con tainer thoroughly before each use Shoulder level Fuel tank Handling Fuel danger Fuel is VERY flammable Use extreme care when mixing storing or handling or serious personal injury may result Use an approved fuel ...

Страница 13: ...or 5 times 4 Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat clear area Grip the support handle securely with one hand and pull the recoil starter handle D 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 warm up at idle for several minutes B D A C NOTE If engine does not start with choke in Run po...

Страница 14: ...il fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times 3 Recoil Starter Place the unit on a flat clear area Grip the support handle securely with one hand and pull the recoil starter handle D until engine starts NOTE If engine does not start after 5 pulls use Cold Start Procedure D A C stopping engine 1 Throttle Release throttle and allow engine...

Страница 15: ...release button B to unlock throttle handle rotation note Throttle trigger must be at idle position in order to press the rota tion lock button 3 Rotate throttle handle C right or left to the 45º or 90º detent set ting A slight CLICK will be heard as the detent is engaged 4 Grip the throttle handle Press the throttle lockout lever down with palm of hand and squeeze throttle trigger D to reset rotat...

Страница 16: ...uction If this occurs stop the engine disconnect ignition cable and remove the obstruction Maintenance Your ECHO unit is designed to provide 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 unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance To help you decide w...

Страница 17: ...ect Clean 1 I C Screws Nuts Bolts Inspect Tighten Replace 1 I All recommendations to replace are based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection 2 Inspect blade and clean and sharpen as needed Lubricate blades periodically during use 3 Low evaporative fuel tanks DO NOT require regular maintenance to maintain emission integrity MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE LETTER CODES I INSPECT R REPLACE C CLEAN...

Страница 18: ...lter 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 cleaning re placement fuel filter Level 1 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 REPOWERTM AIR FUEL F...

Страница 19: ...ooling system Level 2 Tools required 3 mm and 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 freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of air car ries combustion heat away from the engine Overheating and engine seizure can occur when Air intakes in the crankcase are bl...

Страница 20: ...ewdriver Soft metal brush Parts required Screen Gasket 1 Remove muffler cover 2 Place piston at Top Dead Center TDC to prevent carbon dirt from entering cylinder 3 Remove exhaust guide A gaskets B and screen C from muf fler body 4 Clean carbon deposits from muffler components NOTE When cleaning carbon deposits be careful not to damage the cata lytic element inside muffler 5 Replace screen if it is...

Страница 21: ...m to operating temperature 9 Stop engine and re tighten mounting bolts or nuts to specifica tions A B carburetor adjustment WARNING The blades must not move 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 these instructions or see your ECHO Dealer Engine Break ...

Страница 22: ...veral minutes to reach operating tempera ture 3 Check idle speed and reset if necessary If a tachometer is avail able idle speed screw A should be set to the specifications found in Specifications section of this manual Turn idle screw A clockwise to increase idle speed counter clockwise to decrease idle speed warning When carburetor adjustment is completed the cutting attachment should not move a...

Страница 23: ...Clean dirt from grease fitting A 2 Apply 1 2 pumps of grease into fitting DO NOT force grease Too much pressure will force grease past seals and cause dam age 3 Wipe excess grease from around grease fitting 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 blade with the 50 50 cleaning mixture 4 Allow cleaning mi...

Страница 24: ...cknuts B A B 1 Move stop switch to stop position 2 Disconnect spark plug wire 3 Remove blade stiffener See Blade Stiffener Remove Install instructions 4 Slide blades to allow file clearance using slots B on bottom of blade Do not pry against cutting 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...

Страница 25: ...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 ...

Страница 26: ...ebris 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 lubricated 6 Install blade cover on blades 7 Tighten all the screws and nuts 8 Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil starter handle several times to remove fuel from the carburetor 9 Remove the spark plug and p...

Страница 27: ...O 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 use alternative fuels such as E 15 or E 85 Oil Power Blend X TM Premium Universal 2 Stroke Oil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 5 lit 16 9 fl oz Starter System Automatic Recoil Starter Clutch Centrifugal Type Gear Ca...

Страница 28: ...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 SRM solid drive shafts and TC tines are warranted for the life of the product on parts only Cutting attachments such as but not limited to bars chains sprockets blades and nylon trimmer heads for residential or non in...

Страница 29: ... Incorrect storage 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 customer s responsibility Failures due to improper set up pre delivery service or repair service by anyone other than authorized ECHO servicing dealer during the warranty period Cert...

Страница 30: ...gned 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 to fail to conform with applicable requirements for 2 years or the length of the ECHO Inc warranty whichever is longer The warranty period begins on the date the product is purchased by an end user HOW WILL A COVERE...

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Страница 32: ...ions concerning the applica tion operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 673 1558 from 8 30 am to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and serial number of your unit warranty registration To ensure trouble free warranty coverage it is important that you regis ter your Echo equipm...

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