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1. SAFETY MANUAL - Read and understand this manual before operation.  Keep manual in a safe location as a

reference for safe operating techniques.

2. OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Read and understand this manual before operation.   Keep manual in a safe location for

future reference, i.e., operation, maintenance, storage and specifications.

3. POWER HEAD - Factory Assembled.  Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter.

4. IDLE START INTERLOCK - HCA Model.  This lever must be held during starting and idle operation when throttle

trigger is disengaged, otherwise engine will stop.  The engine  does not stop when trigger interlock lever is released

and throttle trigger is engaged during throttle operation. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless

interlock lever is engaged.

5. STOP SWITCH - mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing.  Move switch FORWARD to RUN, BACK to

STOP.

6. FRONT HAND (LEFT)  HANDLE (SHC-1700, SHC-2100) - Adjustable for proper cutting attitude and operator

comfort.

7. GRIP, FRONT (LEFT) HAND,  (SHC-2400, HCA-2400) - Cushioned grip for Left Hand.

8. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Contains the Flexible Drive Cable.

9. BLADE ANGLE INDEXING LEVER (HCA-2400) - Spring loaded lever that engages with a notch every 15 degrees,

from the straight (in line with drive shaft) position to right angle with the drive shaft.

10. BLADE ANGLE LOCKING LEVER (HCA-2400) -The lever DOES NOT secure gear box angle setting.  This lever

MUST be placed in the engaged (tight) position to remove internal gear play before operating the hedge clipper.

11. BLADES - Double reciprocating blades mounted to a blade support bar.  Double sided blades, are capable of

cutting on either side of the blade.

12. GEAR HOUSING ASSEMBLY (SHC-1700, 2100, 2400) - Gear housing assembly fixed straight extension.

13. GEAR HOUSING ASSEMBLY (HCA-2400) - Gear housing assembly cutting angle is adjustable through a 90° arc.

14. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, depress gradually for

best operating technique.

15. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.

16. MUFFLER/SPARK ARRESTOR - The muffler controls the exhaust noise while the spark arrestor prevents hot,

glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler where they could possibly start a fire.

17. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.

18. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until starter engages, then quickly and firmly.  DO NOT pull rope

all the way out or allow the handle to snap back, damage to the recoil starter will occur.

19. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.

20. PURGE BULB - Before starting and after filling the fuel tank, pump purge bulb 3-4 times or until a steady stream of

fresh fuel is visible through the "clear" fuel return line.

21. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.

22. CHOKE CONTROL - The choke control lever is located on the top of the air filter case. Move the lever to "COLD

START" to close the choke and back to "RUN" to open the choke.

23. SHOULDER HARNESS - Standard - HCA-2400. An adjustable strap that suspends the unit from the operator.

24. HEDGE CLIPPER SAFETY VIDEO - P/N 99922202800 (Not included with unit and English version only) is available

for your review and purchase at a cost of $5.00 from ECHO, INC. or any authorized ECHO dealer. The video over-

views safety precautions and proper operating techniques provided in detail in the Safety Manual, and is supple-

mental to the Safety Manual. Read and understand the Safety Manual for complete information on safe operation.

Содержание HCA-2400

Страница 1: ...ype 1E S N 00501001 Up HCA 2400 Type 1E S N 00501001 Up WARNING DANGER Readrulesforsafeoperationandinstructionscarefully ECHOprovidesanOperator sManualanda SafetyManual Bothmustbereadandunderstoodforp...

Страница 2: ...n and Safety Equipment 6 Safe Operation 8 Extended Operation Extreme Conditions 10 Description 11 Contents 11 Emission Control 11 Specifications 14 Models SHC 1700 2100 2400 HCA 2400 14 Assembly 15 Ge...

Страница 3: ...the circle is prohibited SHC 1700 SHOWN DOUBLESIDE HEDGECLIPPER BLADEAND GEARHOUSING ASSEMBLY LEFTHANDLE POWERHEAD CLUTCH HOUSING STOPSWITCH ANDTHROTTLE SAFETYDECAL DRIVESHAFT HOUSING HAND GUARD MANU...

Страница 4: ...ystanders at least 50 feet 15m clear of operating area To reduce injury risk READ AND UNDERSTAND the Operator s Manual Replacement copies are available through any ECHO Dealer Wear Protective Clothing...

Страница 5: ...t foot wear Engine choke control Ignition ON OFF Primer bulb Avoid all power lines This unit is not insulat ed against electrical current EQUIPMENT Before operation a complete check of the unit must b...

Страница 6: ...te unit until leakage is repaired After Refueling Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit Move at least 3M 10 ft from refueling location before starting After Use DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank...

Страница 7: ...the Shaft Hedge Clipper handles Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used Proper Clothi...

Страница 8: ...d any other person working within the 15 M 50 ft Safety Zone with the required Protective Equipment and clothing WARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas...

Страница 9: ...er B and change blade angle with rear cutter assembly handle Release indexing lever B into notch Move locking lever A down to completely engage internal gears IMPORTANT Lever A does not secure gearbox...

Страница 10: ...Injuries 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...

Страница 11: ...____ 1 Hedge Clipper Safety Manual ALL _____ 1 Warranty Statement ALL _____ 1 Warranty Registration Card ALL _____ 1 2 StrokeOilSample 2 6oz ALL _____ 1 T Wrench ALL _____ 1 3mmHexwrench SHC 2100 2400...

Страница 12: ...HCA 2400 3 6 6 12 20 3 5 11 3 6 5 4 8 9 10 11 12 14 SHC 1700 2100 17 19 22 21 20 18 15 16 21 20 15 22 19 18 17 16 23 12 14 14 11 SHC 2400 HCA 2400 6 1 2 7 11 14 12 3 5 8 SHC 2400 SHC 2100 SHC 1700 24...

Страница 13: ...ble sided blades are capable of cutting on either side of the blade 12 GEARHOUSINGASSEMBLY SHC 1700 2100 2400 Gearhousingassemblyfixedstraightextension 13 GEARHOUSINGASSEMBLY HCA 2400 Gearhousingassem...

Страница 14: ...System Flywheel Magneto CDI capacitor discharge ignition with ESG Spark Plug NGK BPM 7A Gap 0 65 mm 0 026 in NGK BPM 7Y Gap 0 65 mm 0 026 in Fuel Mixed Gasoline and Two stroke Oil Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1...

Страница 15: ...gages the hole in Driver Gear 2 Align the locating screw A with the locating hole B in the Drive Shaft Housing tighten screw A and clamping screws C POWER HEAD DRIVE SHAFT SHC 2400 HCA 2400Only 1 Stan...

Страница 16: ...nt that the head of the throttle linkage fits inside the slot well of the swivel C 5 Tighten the 10mm linkage nuts A 6 Check throttle for freedom of movement and make sure it returns to idle position...

Страница 17: ...storingor handling or serious 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...

Страница 18: ...leaks are found Inspect hand guard for damage Replace if damaged or missing Check that the blade assembly is firmly attached and in safe operating condition Dull loose or damaged blades should not be...

Страница 19: ...nted from coming nearer than 15 M 50 ft while the trimmerisinuse OPERATION Provide all operators of this equipment with the operator s manual and instructions for safe operation Before starting the un...

Страница 20: ...r very tight adjust nut C for snug 90 movement STARTING COLD ENGINE WARNING DANGER Blades should not move at idle If blades move readjust carburetor according to Carburetor Adjustment instructions in...

Страница 21: ...ever back to RUN position Hold throttle trigger fully depressed and pull starter handle rope until engine starts and runs Release throttle trigger and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes...

Страница 22: ...pen position Rapidly pull starter handle rope D until engine fires NOTE HCA 2400 Ignition Idle Interlock must be held tight against the grip or the engine will stop at idle STOPPING ENGINE SHC UNITS 1...

Страница 23: ...s personal injury may result MAINTENANCE Your ECHO product is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service Regular scheduled maintenance will help achieve that goal If you are unsure or are...

Страница 24: ...eaks Inspect Replace I Spark Plug Clean Replace I R Ignition System Clean Replace No Maintenace required for coil and flywheel Screws Nuts Bolts Inspect Tighten Replace I I Inspect R Replace IMPORTANT...

Страница 25: ...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 See Carburetor Adjustment Section FUEL...

Страница 26: ...rewdriver 3 mm Hex wrench 4 mm Hex wrench Pointed Wood Stick Cleaning Brush 1 2 medium bristle paint brush Parts Required None IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air mu...

Страница 27: ...NOTE When installing the engine cover be certain the tab of the metal deflector shield is in the slot of the cover EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level2 Tools Required Cross Head Screwdriver So...

Страница 28: ...w C CW until the blades begin to move then turn the screw CCW until blades stop moving Turn screw CCW an additional 1 4 turn 5 Accelerate to full throttle for 2 3 seconds to clear excess fuel from eng...

Страница 29: ...4 turns Fine Tuning Requires Accurate Tachometer ECHO P N 99051130017 1 Start engine and allow to warm to operating temperature minimum 2 3 minutes varying engine speed from idle to full throttle 2 A...

Страница 30: ...olts are lubricated 4 Wipe excess oil from the blade before putting the unit back in service 5 Check blade tightness Tighten blade bolts A until snug with 10 mm wrench Loosen bolts 1 2 turn Hold bolts...

Страница 31: ...ull the drive shaft B from the housing wipe clean and re coat with a thin coating 1 2 oz 15 ml of lithium based grease 3 Slide the drive shaft back in the drive housing being careful not to get dirt o...

Страница 32: ...O dealer See your ECHO dealer Spark at plug No spark at plug Spark gap incorrect Covered with carbon Fouled with fuel Spark plug defective Adjust 0 65mm 0 026in Clean or replace Clean or replace Repla...

Страница 33: ...the screws and nuts 6 Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil starter handle several times to remove fuel from the carburetor 7 Remove the spark plug and pour 7 cc 1 4 oz 1 2 tablespoon of...

Страница 34: ...34 NOTES...

Страница 35: ...HEDGE CLIPPER OPERATOR S MANUAL 35 NOTES...

Страница 36: ...SupportDepartmentat1 800 673 1558from8 00am to 5 00 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and serial number of your unit to help your Consumer Product Sup...

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