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14 s T ar TIng mar w eng Ine A The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke. WARNING The blades must not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to as- sure 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 switc
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Hedge Clipper 15 O t pera Or 's Maluan ro T a TIng oaerp TIon HC-165/185 Hedge Clipper throttle handles are adjustable for operator comfort at all angles of operation. A WARNING Stop engine before rotating throttle handle, otherwise serious per- sonal injury may result. C B 45º DANGER right Changing throttle handle angle may change exhaust direction. Use a grip and operating position that blows exhaust away from you. Rotating Throttle Handle 1. Move stop switch (A) to STOP p
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16 hedge Tr Imm Ing DANGER Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, serious in- jury, 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 protect hands. 1. Hold trimmer firmly and s
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Hedge Clipper 17 O t pera Or 's Maluan ks Ill levels 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 In Tenan Ce In T asl v er 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
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18 a Ir f Il Ter 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, fuel soaked, very dirty, or the ru
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Hedge Cliperp 19 O t rpae Or 's Manual rak ps 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 clean. Remaining sand will damage engine. 0.65 mm 3. Adjust spark plug gap by bending
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20 1. Remove muffler cover. 2. Remove starter cover and clean dirt and dust from fins. IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 3. Assemble components in reverse order. exsauh T sys Tem Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools required: 4 mm Hex wrench, Cross Head Screwdriver, Soft metal brush Parts required: Screen, Gasket 1. Remove muffler cover. 2. Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 3. Remove exhaust guide
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Hedge Clipper
Operator's Manual
MODEL HC-165
HC-185
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.
X750010194
X7502255304
12/09
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2 In Trodu CTIon 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. HC165_185es_032007.pmd The oprae Tro ’s anualm 1 Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe place for future reference. It contains specifications and information Hedge Clipper Operator's Manual for operatio
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Hedge Clipper 3 O t pera Or 's Manual s fae Ty namalu sfea Ty symbols and Impor T an T Inormaf TIon 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. CIRCLE AND sLAsH syMbOL DANGER This symbol means the specific action The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word shown is prohibited. Ignoring these “DANGER” calls att
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4 ersonalp Cond ITIno nda safe Ty que Ipmen T 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, shirt
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Hedge Cliperp 5 O t aper Or 's Manual 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 ru
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6 equ Ipmen T Che Ck WARNING Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combi- nation. 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 Cliperp 7 O t pear Or 's Manual d es Cr Ip TIon 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. 2 1 9 3 4 5 6 10 7 8 17 16 15 Hot Decal (near muffler) 14 P/N X505002310 Support Handle Guard 11 13 12 Throttle Handle P/N X505002610 P/N X532000800 P/N X505000270
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8 1. sUPPORT HANDLE WITH GUARD - Comfortable, textured finish provides anti-slip grip for front hand. Guard protects hand from the blades. Warning decals are located on guard. 2. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be depressed before Throttle Trigger can be activated. 3. THROTTLE HANDLE - 5-position handle can be rotated right or left 45 or 90 degrees, and locked into position for a secure grip. Handle contains the Stop Switch, Throttle Lockout Lever, Handle Rotation Release Button, an
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Hedge Cliperp 9 O t aper Or 's Manual Con Ten Ts 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. HC165_185es_032007.pmd 1 1 - Hedge Clipper Assembly 1 - Operator’s Manual Hedge Clipper Operator's Manual 1 - Safety Manual MODEL HC-165 HC-185 1 - Warranty Registration Card 1 - Blade Cover WARNING Read rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully.
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10 blade s TIffener al remov 1. Move stop switch to stop position. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire. 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. A NOTE Assure blade bolts (B) are tightened securely. B 5. Secure blades with locknuts (A). NOTE Use new locknuts ev
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Hedge Clipper 11 O t pera Or 's Manual o pera TIon 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 spa
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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 NO
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Hedge Cliperp 13 O t rpae Or 's Manual s T ar TIng 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. • When engine is started, confirm there is no abnormal vibration or sound. If there is abnormal vibration or sound, ask your dealer to repair. NOTE The blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove blade cover before using
