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Hedge Clipper
Operator's Manual
MODELS:
HC-1500 - Type 1E Serial Number 001001 - 999999
HC-1500 - Type 2E Serial Number 672901 - 999999
HC-1600 - Type 1E Serial Number 526701 - 999999
HC-2000 - Type 1E Serial Number 523201 - 999999
HC-2400, 2410 - Type 1E Serial Number 001001 - 999999
HC-2400, 2410 - Type 2E Serial Number 001001 - 999999
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
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2 INTRODUCTION 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 operations tips and SAFETY messages. WARNING DANGER 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 a
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HEDGE CLIPPER 3 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION 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. IMPORTANT The e
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4 INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS Symbol Symbol Symbol Symbol Symbol form/shape Symbol form/shape Symbol form/shape description/application Symbol form/shape description/application description/application description/application Carburetor adjustment Carburetor adjustment Read and understand Fuel and oil mixture - High speed mixture - Low speed mixture owners manual. Wear eyes, ears and Safety/Alert Carburetor adjustment Finger Severing head protection - Idle speed Avoid all power Do not operate clos- H
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HEDGE CLIPPER 5 OPERATOR'S MANUAL FUEL WARNING 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! NEVER refuel a unit with the engine running. DO NOT fill fuel tanks
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6 Physical Condition -- Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: if you are tired or sick, if you are taking medication, if you have taken alcohol or drugs Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye Protection -- Eye protection that meet ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements must be worn whenever you operate the Hedge Clipper. Hand Protection -- Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the handles. Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine
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4.5 m (15 ft.) HEDGE CLIPPER 7 OPERATOR'S MANUAL SAFE OPERATION Determine Operation Area Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Review the area to be trimmed. Look for hazards that could contribute to unsafe conditions. Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 4.5 m (15 ft.) while the Hedge Clipper is in use. Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and instructions for
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8 EXTENDED OPERATION/EXTREME CONDITIONS Vibration and Cold It is believed that a condition called Raynauds Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensations followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers. The following precautions are strongly recommended because the minimum exposure which might trigger the ailment is unknown. Keep your body warm,
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HEDGE CLIPPER 9 OPERATOR'S MANUAL DESCRIPTION EMISSION CONTROL - Emissions Models The ECHO product you purchased has been factory The emission control system for this engine is EM (Engine pre-assembled for your convenience. Modification). After opening the carton, check for damage. Immedi- IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION ately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for ENGINE FAMILY : 2EHXS.0214RA DISPLACEMENT : 21.2cc ENGINE COMPLIANCE
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10 1 2 12 13 3 10 20 6 14 15 7 8 HC-1500, 1600 11 16 9 4 7 8 14 13 5 18 12 HC-2000, 2400, 2410 17 6 10 16 11 15 19
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HEDGE CLIPPER 11 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 1. OPERATOR'S MANUAL - Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep manual in a safe location for future reference, i.e., operation, maintenance, storage and specifications. 2. SAFETY MANUAL - Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep manual in a safe location of safe operating techniques. 3. POWER HEAD - Factory Assembled to the gear housing assembly. Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter. 4. RE
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12 SPECIFICATIONS ME ODEL HC-1500 1HE C-1600 1EHE C-2000 1 HC-2400 1 HC-2410 1E HC-1500 2E HC-2400 2E HC-2410 2E Lm ength 960m 1133mm 990mm 1030mm 1280mm (37.8 in.) (44.6 in.) (39.0 in.) (40.6 in.) (50.4 in.) Wm idth 225m 240mm 240mm 240mm 240mm (8.9 in.) (9.4 in.) (9.4 in.) (9.4 in.) (9.4 in.) Hm eight 190m 200mm 230mm 210mm 210mm (7.5 in.) (7.9 in.) (9.1 in.) (8.3 in.) (8.3 in.) Wg eight, dry 4.4 k 5.3 kg 5.2 kg 5.2 kg 5.2 kg (9.7 lb.) (11.7 lb.) (11.4 lb.) (11.4 lb.) (11.4 lb.) Type of Engine
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HEDGE CLIPPER 13 OPERATOR'S MANUAL ASSEMBLY HC MODELS ARE PRE-ASSEMBLED IN THE BOX. Tools Required: None Parts Required: None PRE-OPERATION FUEL Fuel Requirements R+M Gasoline - Use 89 Octane [ ] (mid grade or higher) gasoline 2 known to be good quality. Gasoline may contain up to 15% MTBE (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methyl (wood) alcohol is NOT approved. Two Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD (ISO/CD 13738) and J.A.S.O. FC Standards, must be us
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14 Handling Fuel WARNING 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! NEVER refuel a unit with the engine running. DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS fill f
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4.5 m (15 ft.) HEDGE CLIPPER 15 OPERATOR'S MANUAL EQUIPMENT CHECK Before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed; Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed. Inspect fuel lines, tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks. DO NOT operate unit if leaks are found. Never adjust blades when the engine is operating. Inspect hand guard for damage. Replace if damaged or missing. Check that the blade assembly is firmly attached a
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4.5 m (15 ft.) 16 OPERATION Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator's Manual and instructions for Safe Operation. Before starting the unit, equip yourself and any other person working within the 4.5 m (15 ft.) Safety Zone with the required Protective Equipment and clothing. During operation, the complete unit, especially the gear box may become very hot, too hot to touch. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation. Do not operate this product indoors or in inadeq
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HEDGE CLIPPER 17 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 4. START - PULL ROPE Lay the hedge clipper on a flat clear area and pull the recoil starter handle (D) until engine fires. 5. OPEN CHOKE - RUN. Move choke (B) to the RUN (OPEN) position. Restart engine if necessary and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes. WARNING DANGER H L The blades should not move at idle. If blades move, readjust carburetor according to "Carburetor Adjustment" instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer, oth
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18 STOPPING ENGINE 1. RELEASE THROTTLE. Allow engine to idle for a minute. 2. STOP SWITCH - STOP. Move stop switch (A) to STOP position. WARNING DANGER If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine. Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using hedge clipper again. MAINTENANCE Your ECHO Hedge Clipper is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your He
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HEDGE CLIPPER 19 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Daily 3 6 or Yearly Maintenance Before Every Months Months Component/System Every or 600 Use Refuel or 100 or 300 Procedure 4 Hours Hours Hours Hours Ae ir Filter Inspect/Replac IC / C I* / R Fe uel Strainer Inspect/Replac IR Fe uel Line Inspect/Replac I*IR Ce arburetor Inspect/Replac C) R(1 Ce hoke System Inspect/Replac I Cn ooling System Inspect/Clea IC / C I / Me uffler Spark Arrestor Inspect/Clean/Replac IR / C Ge ear Housing Greas I (
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20 AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush TM 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. Brush accumu- lated dirt from the air cleaner area. 2. Remove the air cleaner cover. Clean and inspect the element for damage. If element is fuel soaked and very dirty, replace. 3. If element can be cleaned and reused, be certa
