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ITALIANO OPERATOR’S MANUAL HEDGE TRIMMER BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG TRAGBARE MOTORHECKENSCHERE MANUALE D’ISTRUZIONI TAGLIASIEPI HCR-161ES HCR-171ES WARNING READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. WARNUNG LESEN SIE DIE BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG SORGFÄLTIG DURCH UND BEFOLGEN SIE DIE SICHERHEITSBESTIMMUNGEN, WEIL SONST DAS RISIKO SCHWERER VERLETZUNGEN BESTEHT.
INTRODUCTION ECHO Hedge Trimmers, Models HCR-161ES and If you have any questions or problems, please contact HCR-171ES are lightweight, high performance, petrol your ECHO dealer. engined units designed for hedge and shrub trimming. Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in Do not use this unit for any purpose other than this literature are as accurate as known at the time of aforementioned.
Make sure the decal is legible and that you understand illustration found in the “DESCRIPTION” section will and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be help you locate them. read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer.
• If you have any questions or problems, please contact your ECHO dealer. • Be familiar with all the controls and the proper use of the machine. • Wear proper clothing to protect legs and other exposed parts of your body.
THE FINGERS OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS IS protection be worn at all times. BROUGHT ABOUT BY EXPOSURE TO COLD AND VIBRATION. ACCORDINGLY, YOUR ECHO TRIMMER HAS SHOCK MOUNT AND RUBBERED GRIP. DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE INTENSITY OF VIBRATION TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE HANDLES.
OPERATING TECHNIQUES • Before trimming, check the area and remove all • Do not force the blades and only move as quickly as the blades will allow. obstacles and objects that could be thrown. • Stop the engine and disconnect from ignition cable before: - cleaning or when clearing a blockage;...
DESCRIPTION (X505-002030) 1. Safety decal - Part number X505-002030 12. Silencer cover 2. Front handle - Handle located on the frame. 13. Frame 3. Throttle trigger lockout - Device that prevents the 14. Fuel tank - Contains fuel and fuel filter. accidental operation of the throttle trigger until 15.
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. CAUTION - Avoid spilling petrol or oil.
ROTATING OPERATION Moving direction of the cutting blade In order to enable an operator to do hedge and shrub trimming work in an effortless and comfortable position, Throttle trigger lockout the rear handle can be rotated (C ↔ D) with the moving direction of the cutting blade (A ↔...
SAFE STARTING TECHNIQUES DANGER NEVER TRY TO START THE ENGINE BY POSITIONING YOURSELF ON THE BLADE SIDE. NOTE • Check unit for loose nuts, bolts and screws before starting. • Always clear work area of debris before starting operation. • When pulling starter handle, use short pulls, 1/2 to 2/3 of rope length.
STOPPING ENGINE Ignition switch 1. Release throttle trigger and allow engine to idle. STOP 2. Turn ignition switch to STOP position. WARNING IF ENGINE DOES NOT STOP, MOVE CHOKE LEVER TO CLOSED POSITION. CHECK AND REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE AGAIN.
No fuel at • Fuel line clogged • Clean cranks carburettor carburettor • Carburettor • Ask your ECHO dealer • Carburettor • Ask your ECHO dealer Fuel at cylinder No fuel at cylinder • Fuel mixture is too rich • Open choke Silencer wet with •...
SERVICING • If you have any questions or problems, please contact your ECHO dealer. CLEANING AIR FILTER (Before Each Use) Air cleaner cover Air filter NOTE • If filter is excessively dirty or no longer fits properly, replace it. • Ensure that the filter is completely dry before reinstalling it.
(As Needed) CAUTION If you experience any problems with sharpening the blade, we recommend that you take it to you ECHO dealer. NOTE Use a disk grinder, endless abrasive belt, or smooth flat file. 1. Remove all nuts and bolts securing cutters to frame bar.
ADJUSTING CARBURETTOR (As Required) WARNING WHEN CARBURETTOR ADJUSTMENT IS COMPLETED, BLADES SHOULD NOT MOVE AT IDLE, OTHERWISE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT. Every unit is test run at the factory and the carburettor is fine tuned for maximum performance. Before adjusting carburettor, clean or replace air filter, T : Idle speed adjuster start engine and run several minutes to bring it to operating temperature.
STORAGE LONG TERM STORAGE (Over 30 Days) WARNING DO NOT STORE IN AN ENCLOSURE WHERE FUEL FUMES MAY ACCUMULATE OR REACH AN OPEN FLAME OR SPARK. Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage maintenance which includes the following: 1.
Mark Material >PA6-GF< Nylon 6 - Glass fiber >PP-GF< Polypropylene - Glass fiber >PE-HD< Polyethylene • Please contact your ECHO dealer in case you do not know how you should dispose of waste oil / plastic parts.
10 % of ethyl alcohol. Two stroke, air-cooled engine oil. 50 : 1 for ISO-L- EGD Standard (ISO/CD 13738), JASO FC, FD grade and ECHO Premium 50 : 1 oil. Ratio 50 : 1 (2 %) Fuel consumption at maximum engine power L / h 0.46...
Conformity assessment procedure followed ANNEX V HCR-161ES HCR-171ES Measured sound power level dB(A) Guaranteed sound power level dB(A) HCR-161ES Serial Number 36004353 and up HCR-171ES Serial Number 36003461 and up Tokyo, November 1st 2007 Authorized Representative in Europe: Company: Countax Limited Address: Countax House, Haseley Trading Estate, Great Haseley, Oxfordshire OX44 7PF, U.K.