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- Page 1 Hedge Clipper Operator's Manual MODEL HC-150 WARNING Read rules for safe operation 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. X753003163 X7532247103 11/09...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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. You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. -
Page 3: Safety
edge lipper peratOr anual afety manual safety symbols and Important InformatIon Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre- ceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. - Page 4 Hearing Protection are cooler. ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. 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.
- Page 5 edge lipper peratOr anual Repetitive Stress 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 hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI).
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Page 6: Equipment Check
Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment com- bination. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual. -
Page 7: 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. - Page 8 FRONT HANDLE WITH GUARD - Comfortable, textured finish provides anti-slip grip. Guard protects hand from the blades. Warning decals are located on guard. bLADEs - Double reciprocating blades mounted to a blade support bar. The blades are double sided, capable of cut- ting on either side.
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Page 9: Contents
After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. 1 - Hedge Clipper Assembly 1 - Operator’s Manual... -
Page 10: Install Blade Stiffener
blade stIffener removal 1. Move stop switch to stop position. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire. WARNING Hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Use a socket and extension when adjust- ing blade bolts or blade locknuts in order to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades. -
Page 11: Operation
WARNING Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting ECHO requirements are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance prob- lems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement. -
Page 12: Fuel
Handling Fuel DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. •... -
Page 13: Starting Cold Engine
If blades move, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Ad- justment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer. 6. Throttle Trigger After engine warm-up, grip the rear handle and front handle. -
Page 14: Starting Warm Engine
Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to assure 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. -
Page 15: Hedge Trimming
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. -
Page 16: Skill Levels
Level 1 = Easy to do. Most required tools come with unit. Level 2 = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required. ECHO offers REPOWER Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier. maIntenance Intervals SKILL DAILY OR... -
Page 17: Air Filter
edge lipper peratOr anual aIr fIlter Level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) cleaning brush Parts required: REPOWER AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. -
Page 18: Spark Plug
spark plug Level 2. Tools required: T-wrench, Feeler gauge, Soft metal brush Parts required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) other- wise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. - Page 19 edge lipper peratOr anual 1. Remove spark plug lead and spark plug. 2. Remove (4) starter cover hex socket bolts and starter. 3. Remove bottom right (A) and bottom left (B) hex socket bolts from cylinder cover. 4. Remove heat shield bolt (C) from the muffler cover. 5.
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Page 20: Exhaust System
exhaust system Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools required: 3 mm Hex wrench, Cross Head Screwdriver, Soft metal brush Parts required: Screen, Gasket 1. Remove engine cover. See “Cleaning Cooling System” for step by step instructions. 2. Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. - Page 21 edge lipper peratOr anual Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Tools required: 4 mm Hexagon wrench, Wood or plastic scraper Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover (3 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A) and heat shield (B).
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Page 22: Carburetor Adjustment
Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized ECHO dealer. 1. Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is avail- able, idle speed screw (A) should be set to the specifications found on page 28 “Specifications”... -
Page 23: Lubrication
edge lipper peratOr anual lubrIcatIon Blades Level 1. Tools required: Clean rag, 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) cleaning brush Parts required: 20W Engine Oil (lubrication), 50-50 mixture of kerosene and 20W oil (cleaning). WARNING Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. -
Page 24: Sharpening Blades
If a power grinder is used DO NOT allow blade to over heat. º 6. Install blade stiffener (see “Blade Stiffener Remove/Install instruc- tions”). 7. Lubricate blades (see “Lubrication instructions”). IMPORTANT Blades should only be removed and reinstalled by an Authorized ECHO Servicing Dealer, otherwise premature wear or internal damage may occur. -
Page 25: Blade Adjustment
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. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
roubleshootIng r o t r o t i a r i l l r o t r e l i l y i l y r o t r e l f f u r e l h t i r u t r / n r i a... -
Page 27: Storage
edge lipper peratOr anual torage WARNING During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Long Term Storage (over 30 days) Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage mainte- nance which includes the following: 1. -
Page 28: Specifications
pecIfIcatIons MODEL ------------------------------------------HC-150 Length ---------------------------------------------1,040 mm (41.0 in.) Width ----------------------------------------------240 mm (9.45 in.) Height ---------------------------------------------200 mm (7.87 in.) Weight, dry ---------------------------------------4.98 kg (11.0 lb.) Type of Engine -----------------------------------Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder, gasoline engine Displacement -------------------------------------21.2 cc (1.29 cu.in.) Bore ------------------------------------------------32.2 mm (1.27 in.) Stroke ----------------------------------------------26.0 mm (1.02 in.) Exhaust System ----------------------------------Spark arrestor muffler or spark arrestor muffler with catalyst Carburetor-----------------------------------------Zama w/purge... -
Page 29: Warranty Statements
The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as prescribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your ECHO unit to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made. - Page 30 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.
- Page 31 HOW WILL A COVERED PART BE CORRECTED? If there is a defect in a part covered by this warranty, any ECHO Inc. Authorized Service Dealer will correct the defect. You will not have to pay anything to have the part adjusted, repaired or replaced. This includes any labor and diagnosis for warranted repairs performed by the dealer. In addition, engine parts not expressly covered under this warranty but whose failure is a result of a failure of a covered part will be warranted.
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Page 32: Servicing Information
ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the ECHO Web Site for updated information. safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer. A $5.00 shipping charge will be required for each video. ECHO, INCORPORATED...