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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 Starter.
4. FRONT HAND FRONT HANDLE (SHC-1700, SHC-2100) - SHC-1700 and SHC-2100 handle contains an interlock
switch that stops the engine whenever handle is released.
5. GRIP, FRONT (LEFT) HAND, (SHC-2400, HCA-2400) - Cushioned grip for Left Hand.
6. "SLIDE SWITCH" - mounted on top of the Throttle Trigger Housing. Move switch FORWARD to RUN, BACK to
STOP.
7. 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.
8. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, depress gradually for
best operating technique. DO NOT hold trigger while starting.
9. BLADES - Double reciprocating blades mounted to a blade support bar. Double sided blades, are capable of
cutting on either side of the blade.
10. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.
11. 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.
12. CHOKE CONTROL - The choke control lever is located on the top of the air filter case. Lift the lever UP to "COLD
START" to close the choke for Cold Starting. Push the lever all the way DOWN for the "RUN" position.
13. 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.
14. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
15. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.
16. SPARK PLUG - .
17. 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. Built in accordance with
SAEJ335, this product is approved for use on U.S. Forest Land and within the states of California, Maine, Oregon
and Washington if the spark arresting screen is in place and in good repair.
18. GEAR HOUSING ASSEMBLY (HCA-2400) - Gear housing assembly cutting angle is adjustable through a 90° arc.
19. GEAR HOUSING ASSEMBLY (SHC-1700, 2100, 2400) - Gear housing assembly fixed straight extension.
20. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Contains the Flexible Drive Cable.
21. 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.
22. 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.
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.
