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WARNING
IMPROPER USE OR CARE OF THIS UNIT, OR
FAILURE TO WEAR PROPER PROTECTION CAN
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. READ AND
UNDERSTAND THE RULES FOR SAFE
OPERATION AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL.
INTRODUCTION
ECHO Hedge Trimmers, Models HCR-161ES and
HCR-171ES are lightweight, high performance, petrol
engined units designed for hedge and shrub trimming.
Do not use this unit for any purpose other than
aforementioned.
Read and understand the entire operator’s manual
before using this machine.
Follow all danger warnings in this manual.
Never allow children to use the machine.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible
for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or
their property.
This Manual provides the information necessary for
operation and maintenance.
For future reference, you should keep this operator’s
manual.
If this operator’s manual has become illegible through
impairment or is lost, please purchase a new one from
your ECHO dealer.
When renting or lending this machine to a person who
will operate it, always include this operator’s manual,
which provides explanation and instructions.
When transferring a product, please deliver it attaching
the operator’s manual.
Introduction ................................................................
2
Decals and Symbols ..................................................
3
Safety .........................................................................
4
Operating Techniques ...............................................
6
Description .................................................................
7
Operation ...................................................................
8
CONTENTS
Maintenance and Care .............................................. 12
Trouble shooting ........................................................ 13
Servicing .................................................................... 14
Storage ...................................................................... 17
Disposal procedure ................................................... 18
Specifications ............................................................ 19
Declaration of Conformity .......................................... 20
If you have any questions or problems, please contact
your ECHO dealer.
Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in
this literature are as accurate as known at the time of
publication, but are subject to change without notice.
Illustrations may include optional equipment and
accessories, and may not include all standard
equipment.
Feature of this model: “ES” START
“ES” START
generates enough revolving power to
rotate crankshaft up to a speed to ignite the engine and
bring almost no kickback.
“ES” START
makes engine start far easier than you
ever expect.