Lubrication - Echo HC-180 Operator's Manual

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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. Avoid touching blades whenever possible,
and always wear gloves to protect hands.
1. Move stop switch to stop position.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug.
3. Brush loose debris from blade and coat both sides of blade with the
50-50 cleaning mixture.
4. Allow cleaning mixture to soften the remaining gummy residue then
wipe it from the blade.
5. Apply clean oil to the entire length of the blade. Be certain the
blade bolts are lubricated.
6. Wipe excess oil from the blade before putting the unit back in
service.
DANGER