Hedge And Shrub Trimming Operation; Rotating Operation - Echo HCR-1501 Operator's Manual

Rotating operation

1. Cutting blade
2. Rotation lock button
3. Throttle trigger

Hedge and shrub trimming operation

4. Rear handle
5. Throttle trigger lockout
Lock positions
45° to the right
45° to the left
Hedge and shrub trimming 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 re-
spectively.
Procedure
Never fail to stop the engine before rotating operation!
Failure to observe these instructions will cause the product
to be held unsteadily and could result in serious injury.
1. Unlock the locked rotation by pressing the rotation lock but-
ton.
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.
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WARNING
90° to the right
90° to the left