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- Page 1 1Top cover ENGLISH (Original instructions) OPERATOR'S MANUAL HEDGE TRIMMER HC-1501 HC-156 WARNING READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
- Page 2 Always keep your manual in a place where it is readily accessible. If you have lost your manual or it is damaged and no longer readable, please purchase a new one from your ECHO DEALER.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents For safe use of your product....................4 Warning notices ......................4 Other indicators ......................4 Symbols ......................... 4 Location in which the safety decal is attached............... 5 Handling fuel........................6 Handling the engine....................... 7 Handling the product ..................... 8 Packing list........................ -
Page 4: For Safe Use Of Your Product
For safe use of your product For safe use of your product Be careful to read this section before using your product. The precautions described in this section contain important safety information. Please observe them carefully. You must also read the precautions that appear in the body of the manual itself. Text following a [diamond mark] mark describes the potential consequences of failing to observe the precaution. -
Page 5: Location In Which The Safety Decal Is Attached
If the decal becomes unreadable due to wear and tear or damage, or peels off and is lost, please purchase a replacement decal from your ECHO DEALER and attach it in the location shown in the illustrations below. Ensure that the decal is readable at all times. -
Page 6: Handling Fuel
For safe use of your product Handling fuel DANGER Always keep well away from fire when refuelling Fuel is highly inflammable and leads to a risk of fire if mishandled. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. Be careful to observe the following instructions. ... -
Page 7: Handling The Engine
For safe use of your product Handling the engine WARNING Starting the engine Put safety first in the case of fire or smoke Be particularly careful to observe the following precau- If fire comes from the engine or smoke appears from tions when starting the engine: any area other than the exhaust vent, first distance ... -
Page 8: Handling The Product
For safe use of your product Handling the product General precautions WARNING Operator's manual Loaning or assigning your product Be careful to read the operator's manual When loaning your product to another party, ensure properly before using your product in or- that the person borrowing the product receives the op- der to ensure correct operation. - Page 9 For safe use of your product WARNING Users of the product Vibration and cold The product should not be used by: It is believed that a condition called Raynaud's Phenome- people who are tired non which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be ...
- Page 10 For safe use of your product WARNING Remove foreign objects and obstructions before Do not operate the product one-handed working with the product Keep both hands on handles while the engine is run- ning. Never operate the product with only one hand. ...
- Page 11 For safe use of your product WARNING Do not use the product to cut hard objects Never use the product getting on a ladder or a stool Do not use the product to cut hard objects such as Do not overreach or stand on unstable surfaces. wires or steel plates.
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Page 12: Packing List
Packing list The following parts are packed separately in the packing box. When you have unpacked the box, please check the parts that it contains. Contact your ECHO DEALER if anything is missing or broken. Number Part name... -
Page 13: Description
Description Description Front handle Handle located on the cutting device. 10. Silencer cover Cover for the silencer to prevent opera- Carburettor Device for mixing fuel and air in the correct tor contact with hot exhaust. proportions. 11. Gear housing Housing to support the gears that reduce Throttle trigger lockout Device that prevents the acci- the speed of engine to cutting attachment. -
Page 14: Before You Start
10 % of ethyl alcohol. Recommended mixture ratio; 50 : 1 (2 %) for ISO-L-EGD Standard (ISO/CD 13738), JASO FC, FD grade and ECHO recommended oil. - Never use two-stroke oil intended for water-cooled engines, motor-cycle engines. -
Page 15: Engine Operation
Engine operation Engine operation Starting the engine WARNING When starting the engine, observe the precautions described from Page 4 in the section "For safe use of your prod- uct" to ensure that you operate the product correctly. If the cutter blade moves even though the throttle trigger is in the idle speed position when the engine is started, adjust the carburettor before using the product. -
Page 16: Stopping The Engine
Engine operation Engine warm-up Once the engine starts, allow it to warm up for 2 to 3 minutes at idling (i.e. low speed). Warming the engine helps to lubricate its internal workings more smoothly. Allow the engine to warm up fully, especially when it is cold. -
Page 17: Hedge And Shrub Trimming Operation
Hedge and shrub trimming operation Hedge and shrub trimming operation Basic hedge trimming operation NOTE This product is designed to cut shrubs and hedges with branches no larger than 6 mm in diameter. When starting to trim, run the engine at full throttle. Cutting at less at than full speed can damage the clutch by allowing it to slip. -
Page 18: Maintenance And Care
Maintenance and care Maintenance and care Servicing guidelines Area Maintenance Page Before use Monthly Air filter Clean/Replace • Fuel filter Inspect/Clean/Replace • Spark plug Inspect/Clean/Adjust/Replace • Carburettor Adjust/Replace and adjust • Cooling system Inspect/Clean • Silencer Inspect/Tighten/Clean • Gear housing Grease •... - Page 19 Maintenance and care Carburettor adjustment WARNING When carburettor adjustment is completed, cutter blade should not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. CAUTION When starting, idle speed adjuster (T) should be adjusted not to move the cutter blade. When there is some trouble with the carburettor, contact your dealer.
- Page 20 Maintenance and care Check fuel system Check before every use. After refuelling, make sure fuel does not leak or exude from around fuel pipe, fuel grommet or fuel tank cap. In case of fuel leakage or exudation there is a danger of fire. Stop using the machine immediately and request your dealer to inspect or replace.
- Page 21 Maintenance and care Adjusting gap between blades (As needed) Loosen the locknuts 1/2 turn with T-wrench. Tighten the blade bolts until snug with 10 mm open end wrench. Loosen the bolts 1/4 - 1/2 turn. Hold the bolts from turning and tighten the locknuts. When bolt adjustment is correct, there should be a gap of 0.25 - 0.50 mm between the cutter blades and the flat washers, and the flat washer beneath each bolt head should turn freely.
- Page 22 Maintenance and care Troubleshooting table Problem Diagnosis Cause Solution The engine does There is no fuel in the fuel tank Fuel supply not start The ignition switch is in the Stop posi- Move to the Start position tion ...
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Page 23: Storage
Storage Storage Long-term storage (30 days or more) WARNING Do not store in sealed locations filled with fuel gas, or close to naked flames or sparks. You could cause a fire. When storing the product for long periods of time (30 days or more), ensure that the following preparations for stor- age are carried out. -
Page 24: Disposal Procedure
Disposal procedure Disposal procedure Dispose of waste oil in accordance with local regulations. Major plastic parts making up the product have codes showing their materials. The codes refer to the following materials; dispose of those plastic parts in accordance with local regulations. Mark Material >PA6-GF<... -
Page 25: Specifications
Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol or more than 10% of ethyl alcohol. Two stroke, air-cooled engine oil. ISO-L-EGD Stand- ard (ISO/CD 13738), JASO FC/FD grade and ECHO recommended oil. Mixing ratio 50: 1 part (2%) -
Page 26: Declaration Of Conformity
JAPAN This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. declares that the hereunder specified new unit: PORTABLE HEDGE TRIMMER Brand: ECHO Type: HC-1501 HC-156 complies with: * the requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC (use of harmonized standard EN ISO 10517: 2009) - Page 27 1Notes and rear cover MEMORANDUM...
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