Table Of Contents; Introduction; The Operator's Manual; The Safety Manual - Echo HCA-265 Operator's Manual

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ntroductIon
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 and the SAFETY MANUAL you found in the same package. You will
find both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.
the operator
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 for future reference. It explains possible hazards involved with
the use of Hedge Clippers and what measures you should take to make
their use safer.
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able of ontents
Introduction ....................................................................... 2
- The Operator's Manual .............................................. 2
- The Safety manual ..................................................... 2
Safety ................................................................................ 3
- Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information . 3
- International Symbols ................................................ 3
- Personal Conditions and Safety Equipment .............. 4
- Equipment .................................................................. 6
Emissions Control ............................................................. 6
Description ........................................................................ 7
Contents ............................................................................ 9
Assembly........................................................................... 9
- Drive Shaft Assembly / Power Head ........................ 9
- Throttle Linkage and Ignition Leads ....................... 10
- Balance and Adjust Unit .......................................... 11
Operation ......................................................................... 11
- Fuel .......................................................................... 11
- Adjusting Cutting Angle .......................................... 13
- Rotate Cutter Assembly ........................................... 14
- Starting Cold Engine ................................................ 14
- Starting Warm Engine .............................................. 15
- Stopping Engine ....................................................... 16
- Hedge Trimming ...................................................... 16
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Maintenance .................................................................... 17
- Skill Level ................................................................ 17
- Maintenance Intervals .............................................. 17
- Air Filter .................................................................. 18
- Fuel Filter ................................................................. 18
- Spark Plug ................................................................ 19
- Cooling System ........................................................ 19
- Exhaust System ........................................................ 20
- Carburetor Adjustment ............................................. 22
- High Altitude Operation
- Lubrication ............................................................... 23
- Sharpening Blades ................................................... 25
- Blade Adjustment ..................................................... 25
Troubleshooting .............................................................. 26
Storage ............................................................................ 27
Specifications .................................................................. 28
Warranty Statements ....................................................... 29
Servicing Information ..................................................... 32
- Parts/Serial Number ................................................. 32
- Service ..................................................................... 32
- ECHO Consumer Product Support .......................... 32
- Warranty Card .......................................................... 32
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ....................... 32
Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this
literature are as accurate as known at the time of publica-
tion, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations
may include optional equipment and accessories, and may
not include all standard equipment.
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