Table Of Contents; Introduction; The Operator's Manual; The Safety Manual - Echo HC-150 Operator's Manual

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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.
THE OPERATOR
Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
place for future reference. It contains specifications and information for
operation, starting, stopping, maintenance, storage, and assembly
specific to this product.

THE SAFETY MANUAL

Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
place for future reference. It explains possible hazards involved with
the use of this product and what measures you should take to make
their use safer.
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ABLE OF ONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................... 2
- The Operator's Manual ....................................... 2
- The Safety Manual ............................................. 2
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information ..... 3
Safety ......................................................................... 3
- Decals ................................................................. 3
- International Symbols ........................................ 4
Safety Instructions .................................................... 4
- Personal Conditions and Safety Equipment ....... 4
- Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions ............ 5
- Equipment ........................................................... 5
- Safe Operation .................................................... 6
Emissions Control ...................................................... 6
Description ................................................................ 7
- Contents ............................................................. 7
Specifications ............................................................ 9
Assembly ................................................................. 10
- Install Blade Stiffener ....................................... 10
- Remove Blade Stiffener .................................... 10
Pre-Operation ........................................................... 11
- Fuel ................................................................... 11
Operation ................................................................. 12
- Starting Cold Engine ......................................... 12
- Starting Warm Engine ...................................... 13
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- Stopping Engine ............................................... 13
- Hedge Trimming ............................................... 14
Maintenance ............................................................ 14
- Skill Levels ........................................................ 14
- Maintenance Intervals ...................................... 15
- Air Filter ........................................................... 16
- Fuel Filter .......................................................... 16
- Spark Plug ........................................................ 17
- Cooling System ................................................ 17
- Exhaust System ................................................ 18
- Carburetor Adjustment ..................................... 19
- Lubrication ....................................................... 20
- Sharpening Blades ............................................ 21
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 22
Storage ..................................................................... 23
Servicing Information .............................................. 24
- Parts .................................................................. 24
- Service .............................................................. 24
- ECHO Consumer Product Support ................... 24
- Warranty Card .................................................. 24
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ................ 24
Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this
literature are as accurate as known at the time of publica-
tion, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations
may include optional equipment and accessories, and may
not include all standard equipment.