Rotating Operation - Echo HCR-161ES Operator's Manual

Moving direction of
the cutting blade
A
B
Cutting blade
Rotation lock button
A button to lock the rotation
of the rear handle.
Throttle trigger lockout
Rotation
D
C
Throttle trigger
Rear handle
Lock positions
45° to the right
45° to the left
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ROTATING OPERATION

In order to enable an operator to do hedge and shrub
trimming work in an effortless and comfortable position,
the rear handle can be rotated (C ↔ D) with the moving
direction of the cutting blade (A ↔ B) as its axis.
The rotation can be located at 45° and 90° to the right
and left respectively.
Procedure
1. Unlock the locked rotation by pressing the rotation
lock button.
2. Rotate the rear handle to the specified position (45°
or 90° to the right or left).
When the lock position is reached, a click emanates.
3. Grip the throttle trigger while pressing the throttle
trigger lockout and the rotation lock button is pushed
out to lock the rotation of the rear handle.
WARNING
NEVER FAIL TO STOP THE ENGINE BEFORE
ROTATING OPERATION!
90° to the right
90° to the left