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PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES

•  90-day residential, or non-income producing warranty

•  30-day commercial, institutional, agricultural, industrial, income producing, or rental application warranty  

ATTENTION TWO-STROKE ENGINE POWER PRODUCT OWNERS

This ECHO two-stroke engine power product is a quality-engineered unit which has been manufactured to exact tolerances to provide superior 

performance.  To help ensure the performance of the unit, it is required to use two-stroke oil which meets the ISO-L-EGD Standard per ISO/CD 

13738 and JASO M345/FC/FD Standards.

  ECHO Power Blend™ Two-Stroke Oil 

is a premium two-stroke oil specifically formulated to meet 

ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and JASO M345/FC/FD Standards.  The use of two-stroke oils designed for other applications, such as for outboard 

motors or lawnmowers can result in severe engine damage, and will void your two-stroke engine limited warranty. 

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DAMAGE CAUSED BY:

• 

Lack of lubrication or engine failure, due to the use of two-stroke oils 

that do not meet the ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and JASO M345/

FC/FD Standards. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD compliant and JASO M345/FC/

FD registered oil, will void the two-stroke engine limited warranty.  

ECHO Power Blend™ Two-Stroke Oil

 meets the ISO-L-EGD and JASO 

M345/FC/FD  Standard. Emission related parts are covered for 5 years residential use or 2 years commercial use regardless of two-stroke 

oil used, per the statement listed in the EPA or California Emission Defect Warranty Explanation. 

• 

damage caused by use of gasohol, containing methanol (wood alcohol), or gasoline containing less than 89 octane

.  Only use gasoline which 

contains 

89 octane or higher

. Gasohol which contains a 

maximum

 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) 

is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the ECHO oil label and covered in your operator’s manual.

• 

Engine damage caused by use of ether or any starting fluids.  

• 

damage caused by tampering with engine speed governor or emission components, or running engines above specified and recommended 

engine speeds as listed in your operator’s manual.

• 

Operation of the unit with improperly maintained/removed cutting shield or removed/damaged air filter.  

• 

damage caused by dirt, pressure or steam cleaning the unit, salt water, corrosion, rust, varnish, abrasives, and moisture.

• 

defects, malfunctions or failures resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect, modifications, alterations, normal wear, improper servicing, or use 

of unauthorized attachments. 

• 

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.

• 

Certain 

parts and other items are not warranted, including but not limited to: lubricants, starter cords, and engine tune-ups. 

• 

Use of spark plugs other than those meeting performance and durability requirements of the OEM spark plug listed in the Operator's 

Manuals.

• 

Overheating or carbon scoring failures due to restricted, clogged exhaust port or combustion chamber, including damage to spark arrester 

screen.

• 

Adjustments after the first (30) thirty days and beyond, such as carburetor adjustment and throttle cable adjustment. 

• 

damage to gears or gear cases caused by contaminated grease or oil, use of incorrect type or viscosity of lubricants, and/or failure to comply 

with recommended grease or oil change intervals.

• 

damage caused by loading SHREd 'N' VAC

®

 

 beyond recommended capacity. 

• 

damage caused by pump or sprayer running dry, pumping or spraying caustic or flammable materials, or lack of or broken strainers. 

• 

Additional damage to parts or components due to continued use after operational problem or failure occurs. Should operational problem or 

failure occur, the product should not be used, but delivered as is to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer.

It is a dealer’s and/or customer’s responsibility to complete and return the warranty registration card supplied with your ECHO product or by visiting 

WWW.ECHO-USA.COM

y

our receipt of purchase including date, model and serial number must be maintained and presented to an authorized 

ECHO servicing dealer for warranty service. Proof of purchase rests solely with the customer. Some states do not allow limitations on how long 

an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or 

consequential damages, so you may also have other specific legal rights which vary from state to state. This limited warranty is given by ECHO 

Incorporated, 400 Oakwood Rd., Lake Zurich, IL 60047.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES

This limited warranty is in lieu of all other expressed or implied warranties, including any warranty of FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE 

OR USE and any implied warranty of 

MERCHANTABILITY

 otherwise applicable to this product. ECHO and its affiliated companies shall not be 

liable for any special incidental or consequential damage, including lost profits. There are no warranties extended other than as provided herein. 

This limited warranty may be modified only by ECHO.

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Содержание HC-245

Страница 1: ...ration 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 245 X7502256103 X750010633 01 10 ...

Страница 2: ...o use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages the operator s 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...

Страница 3: ... 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 WARNING The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word WARNING calls attention to an act or condi tion which CAN lead to...

Страница 4: ...arly morning or late afternoon 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 about by exposure to vibration and cold Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensa tions followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers The ...

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 tha...

Страница 6: ...nit NEVER reach into any opening while the engine is running Moving parts may not be visible through openings 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 damage may occur Have unit repaired by an autho rized servicing dealer before using Emission Control Labe...

Страница 7: ... 89016006361 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 new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information 5 4 3 1 2 ...

Страница 8: ...LE 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 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 T...

Страница 9: ...ts 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 WARNING Readrulesforsafeoperationandallinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesthis Operator sManualandaSafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodfor properandsafeoperation Hedge Clipper Operator s Manual MO...

Страница 10: ...tion of fuel lines gaskets carbu retors and other engine components Fuel Requirements Gasoline Use 89 Octane R M 2 mid grade or higher gasoline known to be good quality Gasoline may contain up to 10 Ethanol grain alcohol or 15 MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether Gasoline containing methanol wood alcohol is NOT approved Two Stroke Oil A two stroke engine oil meeting ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O ...

Страница 11: ...s 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 shake fuel con tainer thoroughly before each use Handling Fuel DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable Use extreme care when mixing storing or handling or serious personal injury may result Use an approved fu...

Страница 12: ...recoil 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 warm up at idle for several minutes WARNING The blades must not move at idle otherwise serious personal injury may result Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to assure blades do not move at...

Страница 13: ...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 Carburetor Ad justment instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer 1 Stop Switch Move stop switch A away from the STOP position 2 Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb C until fuel is visible and flows freely in...

Страница 14: ...t 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 YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it each maintenance task has been graded If task is not listed see your ECHO Dealer for repairs WARNING Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries ...

Страница 15: ...ng 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 Starter Rope Inspect 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 sha...

Страница 16: ...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 17: ...Level 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 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 blocked preventing cool...

Страница 18: ...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 screen cover A gaskets B C and screen D from muffler body 5 Clean carbon deposits from muffler components NOTE When cleaning carbon deposits be careful not to damage the cata lytic element inside muffler ...

Страница 19: ...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 20: ...e speed must be performed by an authorized ECHO dealer 1 Before adjusting the carburetor clean or replace the air filter and spark arrestor screen 2 Start engine and run for several 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 specification found on page 26 Specifications of this manual Turn ...

Страница 21: ...oid 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 both sides of blade with the 50 50 cleaning mixture 4 Allow cleaning mixture to soften the remaining gummy residue then wipe it from the blade 5 Apply clean oil to the entire length of the blade Be ce...

Страница 22: ...ing 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 DO NOT allow blade to over heat 4 Lubricate blades See Lubrication 5 Connect spark plug wire Gear Box Assembly Level 1 Tools required Grease Gun Clean rag Parts required POWER BLENDXTM 14 oz P N 91015 or L...

Страница 23: ...at 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 bolts until snug then loosen blade bolts 1 2 turn 2 Hold blade bolts from turning using 10 mm socket and tighten blade lock nuts with other 10 mm socket note Locking ability of Hedge Clipper blade l...

Страница 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 f 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...

Страница 25: ...rease 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 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 ...

Страница 26: ...ne and oil Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1 Power Blend 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 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...

Страница 27: ...e 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 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 resid...

Страница 28: ...ge 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 Certain parts and ot...

Страница 29: ...nt 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 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 H...

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

Страница 32: ... presenting your unit for Warranty service 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 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 m...

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