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Echo HCA-2400 Operator's Manual

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Shaft Hedge Clipper
Operator's Manual
MODELS:
SHC-1700
- Type 1
SHC-1700
- Type 1E - S/N 00504768 & Up
SHC-2100
- Type 1
SHC-2100
- Type 1E - S/N 00506456 & Up
SHC-2400
- Type 1
SHC-2400
- Type 1E - S/N 00501001 &Up
HCA-2400
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual and a
Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could
result in serous injury.
X7502248801
- S/N 001001 & Up
- S/N 001001 & Up
- S/N 001001 & Up
- Type 1E - S/N 00501001 & Up
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
WARNING
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PERATOR
DANGER
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  • Page 1 - Type 1E - S/N 00501001 & Up WARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serous injury.

  • 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 and the SAFETY MANUAL you found in the same package. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages.

  • Page 3: Manual Safety Symbols And Important Information

    ANUAL AFETY YMBOLS AND Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, information messages preceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. This symbol accompanied by the words WARNING and DANGER calls attention to an act or condition that can lead to serious personal injury to operator and bystanders.

  • Page 4: Decals

    Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions 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 5: International Symbols

    • Check that front loop handle and shoulder strap/ or shoulder/ waist harness are adjusted for safe, comfortable operation. • Tighten the blade angle adjustment lever before operating the HCA-2400. IMPORTANT Always store and transport Shaft Hedge Clipper in a stable, horizontal position.

  • Page 6: Fuel

    FUEL WARNING Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. •...
  • Page 7 Hedge Clipper handles. 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; • Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves.

  • Page 8: Safe Operation

    SAFE OPERATION Determine Operation Area • Provide all operators of this equipment with the Operator's Manuals and instructions for safe operation. • Review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contribute to unsafe conditions. DO NOT operate unit if any wires (power, telephone, cable, etc.) are closer than 4.5 M (15 ft.) to any part of the operator or unit.
  • Page 9 Operation (HCA) • Never adjust blade angle of HCA while standing. • Only adjust cutting angle with HCA resting flat on the ground, with the engine stop switch in the "STOP" position. • Adjust cutting angle by moving locking lever (A) up. Depress blade indexing lever (B) and change blade angle with rear cutter assembly handle.

  • Page 10: Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions

    • Limit the hours of operation. Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the trimmer or other hand-held power equipment is not required. • If you experience discomfort, redness and swelling of the fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling, consult your physician before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration.

  • Page 11: Description

    The ECHO product you have purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly of Models SHC-2100, SHC-2400 and HCA-2400 is required. 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.
  • Page 12 SHC-1700, 2100 SHC-2400, HCA-2400 SHC-1700 SHC-2100 SHC-2400 HCA-2400...
  • Page 13 24. HEDGE CLIPPER SAFETY VIDEO - P/N 99922202800 (Not included with unit and English version only) is available for your review and purchase at a cost of $5.00 from ECHO, INC. or any authorized ECHO dealer. The video over- views safety precautions and proper operating techniques provided in detail in the Safety Manual, and is supple- mental to the Safety Manual.

  • Page 14: Specifications

    Flywheel Magneto, CDI (capacitor discharge ignition) with ESG NGK BPM-7A (Gap 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) Mixed (Gasoline and Two-stroke Oil) 50:1 ECHO High Performance, two-stroke air cooled engine oil 89 Octane unleaded. DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol, more than 10% ethyl alcohol or 15% MTBE.

  • Page 15: Assembly

    SSEMBLY ( HCA-2400, SHC-2100, 2400) SHC-1700 is Factory Assembled in the box. GEAR HOUSING ASSEMBLY (SHC-2400, HCA-2400) Tools Required: 8mm x 10mm Open End Wrench, 4 mm Hex Wrench Parts Required: Power Head/Drive Shaft Assembly and Gear Housing Assembly. NOTE Hedge Clipper Blades are very sharp.

  • Page 16: Throttle Cable And Ignition Leads

    THROTTLE LINKAGE INSTALLATION (SHC-2400, HCA-2400) NOTE The engine is delivered separated from shaft tube. The throttle linkage and stop switch wires are attached to the rear handle. Close choke and remove air filter cover. Loosen outer 10mm nut (A) on throttle linkage.

  • Page 17: Pre-Operation

    (wood alcohol) is NOT approved. Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD Standard (ISO/CD 13738), must be used. Echo brand Premium 50:1 oil meets this standard. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD approved oil, such as Echo Premium 50:1 Two-stroke Oil, will void the two-stroke engine warranty.

  • Page 18: Equipment Check

    • Check that the blade assembly is firmly attached and in safe operating condition. Dull, loose or damaged blades should not be used. • Tighten the Blade angle adjustment lever before operating the HCA-2400. • Check that front (loop) handle and shoulder strap/ or shoulder/waist harness are adjusted for safe, comfortable operation.

  • Page 19: Determine Operation Area

    • Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 M (50 ft.) while the trimmer is in use. PERATION • Provide all operators of this equipment with the operator's manual and instructions for safe operation.

  • Page 20: Starting Cold Engine

    WARNING Blades should not move at idle. If blades move, readjust carburetor according to Carburetor Adjustment instructions in the manual or see your ECHO dealer, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Stop Switch - Start/Run. Move Stop Switch button away from the STOP position.

  • Page 21: Starting Warm Engine

    Rapidly pull starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires (or maximum five (5) pulls. NOTE HCA-2400 "Ignition/Idle Interlock" must be held tight against the grip or engine will stop at idle. After engine fires or five (5) pulls, move choke lever back to "RUN"...

  • Page 22: Stopping Engine

    "Ignition/Idle Interlock" lever and throttle trigger in wide open position. Rapidly pull starter handle/rope (D) until engine fires. NOTE HCA-2400 "Ignition/Idle Interlock" must be held tight against the grip or the engine will stop at idle. STOPPING ENGINE SHC UNITS Release Throttle.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    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 the task is not listed, see your ECHO Dealer for repairs. SKILL LEVEL Level 1 = Easy to do.

  • Page 24: Maintenance Intervals

    MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Maintenance Component/System Procedure Air Filter Clean / Replace Fuel Strainer Clean/Replace Fuel Line Inspect Carburetor Inspect/Rebuild/ Replace Choke System Inspect/Clean/ Replace Cooling System Inspect/Clean Muffler Spark Inspect/Clean Arrestor Drive Shaft Grease Gear Housing Grease Recoil Starter Rope Inspect/Clean Fuel Leaks Inspect/Replace Spark Plug...

  • Page 25: Air Filter

    Clean rag, funnel, and an approved fuel container. Parts Required: (SHC- 1700/2100) 90008 REPOWER AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. (SHC-2400/HCA-2400) 90030 REPOWER AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. WARNING Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result.

  • Page 26: Spark Plug

    Tools Required: T-Wrench. Feeler gauge. Preferably a wire gauge. Brush. Parts Required: Spark Plug, (SHC-1700/2100) NGK BPM-7A P/N 15901010630 (SHC-2400, HCA-2400) NGK BPM-7Y P/N 99944500071 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean.

  • Page 27: Exhaust System

    Remove spark plug lead from the spark plug and throttle linkage end from the carburetor swivel. Remove the four screws that retain the engine cover. Two at the top of the starter, two on either side of the front. Lift the cover from the engine and lay to the front of the hedge clipper.

  • Page 28: Carburetor Adjustment Emission

    CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Emission Models (with limiter caps) Level 2. Tools required: Screwdriver, Tachometer (ECHO P/N 99051130017). Parts required: None. NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with EPA Phase 1 and California Emission Regulations. In addition, the carburetor is equipped with HI and LO needle adjustment limiters that prevent settings outside acceptable limits.

  • Page 29: Carburetor Adjustment Non Emission

    CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Non Emission Models (without limiter caps) Tools required: Screwdriver, Tachometer (ECHO P/N 99051130017). NOTE If carburetor has limiter caps follow "Carburetor Adjustment" procedures for Emission models on previous page. Idle Speed Adjustment Turn "idle" speed adjustment screw (C) CW (clockwise) until blades begin to move, then turn screw out CCW (counter clockwise) until blades stop moving.

  • Page 30: Lubrication

    Apply 1-2 pumps of grease every 15-20 hours of operation. Lubrication should be performed as follows: • Commercial Use - Grease weekly or every 25 hours of use. • Consumer Use - Grease every 25 hours of use. DANGER SHC-1700, 2100, 2400 HCA-2400...

  • Page 31: Sharpening Blades

    File each edge carefully. Follow the original shape of the blade. IMPORTANT If a power grinder is used DO NOT allow blade to over heat. Lubricate blades. See "Blade Lubrication Instructions", page 30 this section. DANGER EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ANUAL SHC-1700, 2100, 2400 HCA-2400...

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    Cooling system plugged Spark arrestor screen plugged WARNING DANGER Remedy Clean Clean See your ECHO dealer See your ECHO dealer Open choke Clean/replace air filter Adjust carburetor See your ECHO dealer Turn switch on See your ECHO dealer See your ECHO dealer Adjust 0.65mm (0.026in.)

  • Page 33: Storage

    TORAGE 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 maintenance which includes the following: Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach of children. WARNING Do not store in enclosure where fuel fumes may accumulate or reach an open flame or spark or serious personal injury may result.
  • Page 34 NOTES...
  • Page 35 EDGE LIPPER PERATOR ANUAL NOTES...

  • Page 36: Servicing Information

    The card plus proof of purchase provides you the assur- ance that authorized warranty work will be done. It also provides a direct link between you and ECHO if we find it necessary to contact you. ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT MANUALS...

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