After Each Use; Sharpening Blades - Echo HCR-161ES Operator's Manual

Bolts
Bolt
Locknut
LUBRICATING BLADES
(Every 4 Hours of Operation)
Apply a few drops of oil the each bolt slots at the
bottom of blades.
CLEANING BLADES

(After Each Use)

Remove gummy residue from blades with a 50 : 50
mixture of kerosene (paraffin) and machine oil.
NOTE
Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp blades.

SHARPENING BLADES

(As Needed)
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.
2. Remove cutters.
3. Hold a cutter in a vice.
4. File and reshape the cutter edges as shown.
5. If frame bar is deformed or damaged, replace with
new one.
(A): 6 mm radius
(B): 100° (Approx.)
(C): 45°
6. Check blade tightness.
Tighten blade bolts until snug with 10 mm wrench.
Loosen 1/2 turn
Loosen bolts 1/2 turn.
Hold bolts from turning and tighten locknuts with
other 10 mm wrench.
LUBRICATING GEAR HOUSING
(Every 15 - 20 Hours of Operation)
1. Clean dirt from grease fitting.
2. Carefully pump grease in fitting. DO NOT force
Grease fitting
grease. Too much pressure will force grease past
seals and cause damage. Apply 1 - 2 pumps of
grease every 15 - 20 hours of operation.
NOTE
Use good quality lithium multi grease.
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