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Hedge Clipper
Operator's Manual
MODEL HC-155
WARNING
Read rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully. ECHO provides
this Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and under-
stood for proper and safe operation.
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2 Introduct Ion 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 ort eraop ’s manual 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 assembl
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Hedge Cliprep 3 O t pera Or 's Manual s aytef unalam ytefas lobmyss dna I tna tmrpo I t formna Ino Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre- ceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. CIRCLE AND sLAsH syMbOL DANGER This symbol means the specific action The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word shown is prohibited. Ignoring these
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4 lpersona dnco It Ino and feasyt qeu Ipment WARNING Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit. Physical Condition Proper Clothing Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: Wear snug fitting, durable clothing; • if you are tired or sick, • Pants should have long legs, shirts
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Hedge Clirpep 5 O t erap Or 's Manula 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). An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs thr
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6 equ Ipment check WARNING Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment com- bination. 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. • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.
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Hedge Clirpep 7 O t pera Or 's Manual d cesr Ipt Ion 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. 1 15 8 2 14 12 11 3 7 10 9 5 13 4 6 16 Right Front Handle Guard Hot Decal (near muffler) P/N X505002310 P/N X505002610 P/N X505000290
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8 1. FRONT HANDLE WITH GUARD - Comfortable, textured finish provides anti-slip grip. Guard protects hand from the blades. Warning decals are located on guard. 2. bLADEs - Double reciprocating blades mounted to a blade support bar. The blades are double sided, capable of cut- ting on either side. 3. bLADE sTIFFENER - Attaches to top of blades and guides material being cut into blades. 4. sPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 5. CHOKE - The choke control lever is located on the f
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Hedge Clipper 9 O t rape Or 's Manalu c stntnoe 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 1 - Safety Manual 1 - Warranty Registration Card 1 - Blade Cover a y ssmble NOTE For normal cutting, Echo strongly recommends the blade stiffener be installed. In extreme conditions, such as commercial cutting, or wh
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10 blade st Iffenre al remov 1. Move stop switch to stop position. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire. A WARNING Hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Use a socket and extension when remov- ing locknuts in order to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades. 3. Remove blade stiffener locknuts (A). 4. Remove blade stiffener. NOTE B Assure blade bolts (B) are tightened securely. 5. Secure blades with locknuts (A). NOTE Use new locknuts ev
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Hedge Clipper 11 O t pera Or 's Mnuala o t pear Ino WARNING Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. WARNING Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. This unit is equipped with a spark arr
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12 Handling Fuel DANGER 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. • Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize. • NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT or RUNNING! • DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground. • DO N
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Hedge Clirpep 13 O t pera Or 's Manual rta st Ing cold eng Ine A WARNING Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Avoid touching blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands. NOTE The blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove blade cover before using the unit. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position. B 2. Choke C Move choke (B) to the Cold Start ( ) (CLOSED) position. 3. Purge
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14 rta st Ing mra w eng Ine The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke. A WARNING The blades must not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to assure blades do not move at idle. If blades move, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Ad- justment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch (
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Hedge Clipper 15 O t prae Or 's Mlanua egehd tr Imm Ing WARNING Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconscious- ness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your face and body. WARNING Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Avoid touching blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to pro
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16 ks Ill sevell Level 1 = Easy to do. Common tools may be required. Level 2 = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required. TM ECHO offers REPOWER Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier. am Ienenantc I sla v retn SKILL DAILY OR 3 MONTHS MAINTENANCE EVERY YEARLY 600 COMPONENT/SYSTEM LEVEL BEFORE OR 90 PROCEDURE REFUEL HOURS REQ'D USE HOURS Air Filter Inspect/Clean 1 I / C * R * Choke Shutter Inspect/Clean 1 I / C Fuel Filter Inspect/Replace 1 I * I /
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Hedge Cliprep 17 O t pera Or 's Manual a Ir f I ter l Level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) Cleaning brush TM Parts required: 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. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt from inside cover. 3. Remove air filter and lightly brush debris from filter. Replace filter if it is damaged,
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18 rka sp plug Level 2. Tools required: T-wrench, Feeler gauge, Soft metal brush TM Parts required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) other- wise severe engine damage may occur. 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 0.65 mm clean. Remaining sand will damage engine. (0.026 in.) 3. Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode. 4.
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Hedge Clipper 19 O t pera Or 's Mnuala 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove muffler cover (2 screws). 3. Remove starter cover (7 screws). 4. Use brush to remove dirt from cylinder fins. IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 5. Assemble components in reverse order. exhaust system Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools required: 3 mm Hex wrench, Cross Head Screwdriver, Soft metal brush Parts required: Screen, Gasket 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug,
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20 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2 Tools required: 3 mm Hexagon wrench, Wood or plastic scraper Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover A C (4 screws). B 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A), heat shield (B), and eyeplate (C). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder exhaust port. IMPORTANT Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port. Do not scratch the c
