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OPERATOR’S MANUAL MANUEL D’UTILISATION BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG MANUALE D’ISTRUZIONI M O D E L ENGLISH HCAA-2400A HCAA-2401A HCAA-2403A FRANÇAIS HCAA-2404A DEUTSCH ITALIANO WARNING, SEE OPERATOR’S MANUAL LIRE SOIGNEUSEMENT CE MANUEL AVANT TOUTE UTILISATION ACHTUNG: BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG LESEN! ATTENZIONE, LEGGETE IL MANUALE D’ISTRUZIONI...
INTRODUCTION 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 found in the package. You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.
Locate this safety decal on your unit. Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS...
EQUIPMENT Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed; - Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/ or replace as needed. - Inspect fuel lines, tank and area around carburettor for fuel leaks. DO NOT operate unit if leaks are found. - Check that the blade assembly is firmly attached and in safe operating condition.
Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the Shaft Hedge Clipper handles. Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands. Special vibration reducing gloves such as ECHO’s Pro-Comfort are designed to provide additional comfort. Hearing Protection -- ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used.
SAFE OPERATION DETERMINE OPERATION AREA - Review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contribute to unsafe conditions. DO NOT operate unit if any wires (power, telephone, cable, etc.) are closer than 5 m to any part of the operator or unit.
EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ’ S ANUAL EXTENDED OPERATION / EXTREME CONDITIONS Vibration and Cold -- 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. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensations followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers.
10 % of ethyl alcohol. Recommended mixture ratio; 50 : 1 (2 %) for ISO-L-EGD Standard (ISO/CD 13738), JASO FC, FD grade and ECHO Premium 50 : 1 oil. - Do not mix directly in engine fuel tank.
EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ’ S ANUAL Storage; Fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area. As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, air tight container. Store in a well ventilated, unoccupied building, away from sparks and flames.
PERATION ADJUSTING CUTTING ANGLE WARNING Never adjust cutting assembly with engine running. WARNING Hedge clipper blades are sharp. Always wear gloves when adjusting cutting assembly. Indexing ring WARNING DO NOT stand hedge clipper on end when adjusting cutting angle, otherwise serious injury may result ¼...
EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ’ S ANUAL HEDGE TRIMMING 1. Hold trimmer firmly and squeeze throttle trigger to accelerate engine. 2. Tilt trimmer so cutting teeth are angled slightly toward the hedge or shrub and proceed to cut. WARNING Never remove hands from unit when blades are moving. WARNING The engine continues running even when the blades have stopped due to an obstruction.
Your ECHO product is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance.
EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ’ S ANUAL Drive shaft assembly NOTE Hedge Clipper drive shaft should be greased every 25-50 hours of operation. Tools required: 4 mm Hexagonal Wrench, 8 mm Open End Wrench, Clean Rag, Small Brush. Parts required: Lithium Based Grease. WARNING Shaft Hedge Clipper Blades are very sharp.
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KIORITZ CORPORATION 7-2 SUEHIROCHO 1-CHOME OHME ; TOKYO 198-8711 JAPAN declares that the hereunder specified new unit: PORTABLE HEDGE TRIMMER Brand : ECHO Type : HCAA-2400A,HCAA-2401A HCAA-2403A,HCAA-2404A assembled by: ECHO, INCORPORATED 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, Ilinois 60047-1564 U.S.A. complies with:...
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EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ’ S ANUAL HCAA-2400A Serial Number S56435001001 and up HCAA-2401A Serial Number S56535001001 and up HCAA-2403A Serial Number S56635001001 and up HCAA-2404A Serial Number S56735001001 and up Tokyo, December 1st 2007 Authorized Representative in Europe: Company: Countax Limited...
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