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- Page 1 Hedge Clipper Operator's Manual MODEL HC-150 WARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully. ECHO provides this Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. X753002062 X7532245502 04/06...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
NTRODUCTION Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-job dependability. Read and understand this manual. You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages. -
Page 3: Safety
EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ANUAL AFETY MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. - Page 4 Wear no-slip, heavy-duty work gloves to improve your grip on the handle. Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands. Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting, durable clothing;...
- Page 5 EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ANUAL Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI).
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Page 6: Equipment Check
Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual. -
Page 7: Description
Locate the safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information. - Page 8 FRONT HANDLE / GUARD - Comfortable, textured finish provides anti-slip grip for front hand. Guard protects hand from the blades. Warning decals are located on guard. BLADES - Double reciprocating blades mounted to a blade support bar. The blades are double sided, capable of cutting on either side.
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Page 9: Contents
PERATOR ANUAL ONTENTS After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. __ 1 - Hedge Clipper Assembly __ 1 - Operator’s Manual... -
Page 10: Install Blade Stiffener
INSTALL BLADE STIFFENER 1. Move stop switch to stop position. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire. WARNING DANGER Hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Use a socket and extension when adjusting blade bolts or blade locknuts in order to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades. -
Page 11: Remove Blade Stiffener
EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ANUAL BLADE STIFFENER REMOVAL 1. Move stop switch to stop position. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire. WARNING DANGER Hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Use a socket and extension when adjusting blade bolts or blade locknuts in order to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades. -
Page 12: Operation
Echo premium Power Blend Universal 2-Stroke Oil may be mixed may require the use of automatic fuel at 50:1 ratio for application in all Echo engines sold in the past shut-off containers to reduce fuel regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. -
Page 13: Starting Cold Engine
Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to assure blades do not move at idle. If blades move, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer. 6. Throttle Trigger After engine warm-up, grip the handle to depress the throttle trigger lockout, and gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed. -
Page 14: Starting Warm Engine
Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to assure blades do not move at idle. If blades move, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Adjustment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position. -
Page 15: Hedge Trimming
ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If task is not listed, see your ECHO Dealer for repairs. SKILL LEVELS Level 1 = Easy to do. -
Page 16: Maintenance Intervals
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS n i l t I - t l i t l i n i l l f f s t l t n i l l i ® y l l . . n... -
Page 17: Air Filter
EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ANUAL AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) cleaning brush Parts required: 90008 REPOWER AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. -
Page 18: Spark Plug
SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: T-wrench, Feeler gauge, Soft metal brush Parts required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit P/N 90074C IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. - Page 19 EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ANUAL 1. Remove spark plug lead and spark plug. 2. Remove (4) starter cover hex socket bolts and starter. 3. Remove bottom right (A) and bottom left (B) hex socket bolts from cylinder cover. 4. Remove heat shield bolt (C) from the muffler cover. 5.
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Page 20: Exhaust System
The cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period. ECHO strongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this important maintenance service. -
Page 21: Carburetor Adjustment
Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to assure blades do not move at idle. If blades move, readjust carburetor according to these instructions, or see your ECHO Dealer Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. -
Page 22: Lubrication
LUBRICATION Blades Level 1. Tools required: Clean rag, 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) cleaning brush Parts required: 20W Engine Oil (lubrication), 50-50 mixture of kerosene and 20W oil (cleaning). WARNING DANGER Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. -
Page 23: Sharpening Blades
ANUAL Gear Box Assembly Level 1. Tools required: Grease Gun, Clean rag Parts required: ECHO LUBE 14 oz. (P/N 91015) or Lithium Based ® Grease. 1. Clean dirt from the grease fitting (A). 2. Carefully pump grease into fitting (A). DO NOT force grease. Too much pressure will force grease past seals and cause damage. - Page 24 If a power grinder is used DO NOT allow blade to over heat. º 6. Install blade stiffener (see “Blade Stiffener Remove/Install instruc- tions”). 7. Lubricate blades (see “Lubrication instructions”). IMPORTANT Blades should only be removed and reinstalled by an Authorized ECHO Servicing Dealer, otherwise premature wear or internal damage may occur.
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Page 25: Troubleshooting
EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ANUAL ROUBLESHOOTING r o t r o t i a r i l l r o t r e l i l y i l y r o t r e l f f u r e l h t i r u t r / n... -
Page 26: Storage
TORAGE WARNING DANGER During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Long Term Storage (over 30 days) Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage mainte- nance which includes the following: 1. -
Page 27: Specifications
EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ANUAL PECIFICATIONS MODEL ------------------------------------------ HC-150 Length -------------------------------------------- 1,040 mm (41.0 in.) Width --------------------------------------------- 240 mm (9.45 in.) Height -------------------------------------------- 200 mm (7.87 in.) Weight, dry -------------------------------------- 4.98 kg (11.0 lb.) Type of Engine ---------------------------------- Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder, gasoline engine Displacement ------------------------------------ 21.2 cc (1.29 cu.in.) Bore ----------------------------------------------- 32.2 mm (1.27 in.) Stroke --------------------------------------------- 26.0 mm (1.02 in.) -
Page 28: Servicing Information
• Purchasing from your Echo Dealer. • Manuals are available by sending a written request stating the model number and serial number of your Echo unit, part number of the manual, your name and address, and mail to the address below.