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Hedge Clipper
Operator's Manual
MODEL HC-245
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 Itroductn Ino 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. HC235es_030706.pmd the rot opera ’s mnuala Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe 1 place for future reference. It contains specifications and information for operation, starting, stopping, maintenance,
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Hedge Clipper 3 O t pera Or 's Manula s ftyea lmanua safety oymslbs dna I tna topmr I t aormfn Ion 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 th
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4 ersonalp ondc It Ino nda safety que 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. Proper Clothing Physical Condition Wear snug fitting, durable clothing; Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves. • if you are tired or sick,
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Hedge Cliprep 5 O t pera 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 runs th
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6 equ Ipment ckech 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 Clipper 7 O t pera Or 's Maluan d cser Itp Ino 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 14 13 2 11 12 6 10 7 9 8 15 5 3 4 Right Front Handle Guard Hot Decal (near muffler) P/N 89016006361 P/N X505000270 P/N X505000280
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8 1. bLADEs - Double reciprocating single side blades mounted to a blade support bar. 2. sUPPORT HANDLE WITH GUARD - FOR RIGHT HAND - Rubber non-slip grip, guard protects hand from the blades. Warning decals are located on guard. 3. sPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 4. PURGE bULb - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purging air from the carburetor. Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank retur
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Hedge Cliprep 9 O t pera Or 's Manual c ontents The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. 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. HC235es_030706.pmd 1 ___ 1 - Hedge Clipper Assembly Hedge Clipper Operator's Manual MODELS HC-245 ___ 1 - Operators Manual ___ 1 - Safety Manual ___ 1 - Warranty Registration Card WA
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10 o t pera Ion 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. Allow unit to cool before performing service. Wear WARNING Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation. This unit is equipped with
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Hedge Clirpep 11 O t erap Or 's Manual 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 o
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12 rta st Ing dolc 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. 2. Choke Move choke (B) to the Cold Start ( ) (CLOSED) position. 3. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is
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Hedge Clipper 13 O t erap Or 's Mlanau A tra ts Ing ram w eng Ine 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
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14 edgeh tr Imm Ing WARNING Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause uncon- sciousness, 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 protect hands. 1. Always grip support han
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Hedge Clirpep 15 O t erap Or 's Manual ks Ill vlelse 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. ma Ientencan I asl v nert 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 /
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16 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, fuel soaked, very dirty, or the ru
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Hedge Clirpep 17 O t pera Or 's Manual ark 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 clean. Remaining sand will damage engine. 0.65 mm 3. Adjust spark plug gap by bending oute
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18 1. Remove muffler cover (A). 2. Remove starter cover (B) 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. A B uethasx system Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools required: 4 mm Hex wrench, Cross Head Screwdriver, Soft metal brush Parts Required: Screen, Gaskets 1. Disconnect spark plug lead. 2. Remove muffler cover. 3. Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from
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Hedge Clipper 19 O t erap Or 's Mlauan Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Tools required: 4 mm Hex wrench, Wood or plastic scraper Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover B A (2 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A) and heat shield (B). 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 n
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20 IMPORTANT If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1,100 feet ASL, the carburetor must be re-adjusted when operating the engine below 1,100 feet ASL, otherwise severe engine damage may result. 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 emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized ECHO
