Echo HCA-265 manual

W ARNING 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 serious injury . Shaft Hedge Clipper Operator ’ s Manual MODEL HCA-265 X750010666 1 1/09 X7502024706[...]

2 Copyright© 2010 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. I n t r o d u c t I o n W elcome 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. Y ou will nd both easy to use and full of help[...]

S h a f t h e d g e C l i p p e r 3 O p e r a t O r ’ S M a n u a l I n t e r n a t I o n a l s y m b o l s Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Hot Surface Carburetor adjust- ment - Idle speed Carburetor adjust- ment - High speed mixture Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape[...]

4 Physical Condition Y our 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 meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements must be worn whenever you operate the un[...]

S h a f t h e d g e C l i p p e r 5 O p e r a t O r ’ S M a n u a l Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the ngers, 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 develo[...]

6 Emission Control Label (located on Engine) (EXAMPLE ONL Y , information on label varies by F AMIL Y). e q u I p m e n t W ARNING 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 w[...]

S h a f t h e d g e C l i p p e r 7 O p e r a t O r ’ S M a n u a l 1 2 3 4 5 d e s c r I p t I o n Locate these 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 P AR TS ORDERING instructions f[...]

8 1. POWER HEAD - Factory Assembled. Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil Starter . 2. THROTTLE HANDLE - FOR RIGHT HAND - Contains Stop Switch, Throttle Lockout, and Throttle T rigger . 3. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is prevented unless throttl[...]

S h a f t h e d g e C l i p p e r 9 O p e r a t O r ’ S M a n u a l ____ 1 - Power Head ____ 1 - Drive Shaft /Gear Case Assembly ____ 1 - Operators Manual ____ 1 - Hedge Clipper Safety Manual ____ 1 - W arranty Registration Card ____ 1 - Shoulder Harness ____ 1 - Blade Cover ____ 1 - T -W rench ____ 1 - 4 mm Hex W rench ____ 1 - 8 mm/10 mm W renc[...]

10 5. T ighten two (2) drive shaft clamp bolts (B) securely . 6. Route throttle linkage and ignition lead assembly along shaft and clip as shown. B B t h r o t t l e l I n k a g e a n d I g n I t I o n l e a d s 1. Close choke and remove air lter cover . 2. Place throttle linkage (C) through adjustment xture (D) and install wire end into larg[...]

S h a f t h e d g e C l i p p e r 11 O p e r a t O r ’ S M a n u a l NOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty . Read and follow instructions in the Storage section of this manual. W ARNING Alternative fuels, [...]

12 After use • DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur . Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container . Storage - Fuel storage laws vary by locality . Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area. As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, airtight container . Store in a well-ventilated, unoccupie[...]

S h a f t h e d g e C l i p p e r 13 O p e r a t O r ’ S M a n u a l a d j u s t I n g c u t t I n g a n g l e W ARNING Never adjust cutting assembly with engine running. W ARNING Hedge clipper blades are sharp. Always wear gloves when adjust- ing cutting assembly . W ARNING DO NOT stand hedge clipper on end when adjusting cutting angle, otherwis[...]

14 r o t a t e c u t t e r a s s e m b l y Always use the unit from the right-hand side of your body – NEVER from the left side. Rotate cutter assembly 180 degrees on driveshaft in order to avoid cutting directly above your head, and to avoid contact with hot mufer . 1. Loosen gearcase clamping screw (A), hand guard clamping screw (B), and rem[...]

S h a f t h e d g e C l i p p e r 15 O p e r a t O r ’ S M a n u a l 3. Pur ge Bulb Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and ows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times. 4. Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a at area and keep movable attachment parts clear of all obstacles. Firmly grasp right hand g[...]

16 s t o p p I n g e n g I n e 1. Thr ottle Release throttle and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine. 2. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) to STOP position. W ARNING If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP posi- tion, close choke - COLD ST AR T position - to stall engine. Have your ECHO dealer repair st[...]

S h a f t h e d g e C l i p p e r 17 O p e r a t O r ’ S M a n u a l m a I n t e n a n c e W ARNING Moving parts can amputate ngers 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 obstr[...]

18 a I r f I l t e r Level 1. T ools r equired: 25 - 50 mm (1 - 2 in.) Cleaning Brush Parts r equired: REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FIL TER KIT . 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air lter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air lter cover . B[...]

S h a f t h e d g e C l i p p e r 19 O p e r a t O r ’ S M a n u a l s p a r k p l u g Level 2. T ools Requir ed: T -W rench, feeler gauge, soft metal brush Parts Requir ed: REPOWER TM T une-Up Kit IMPOR T ANT 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 foulin[...]

20 IMPOR T ANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder ns. 5. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder ns. 6. Remove grass and leaves from the grid between the recoil starter and fuel tank. 7. Assemble components in reverse order . e x h a u s t s y s t e m Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. T ools Requir ed: Cross Head Scre[...]

S h a f t h e d g e C l i p p e r 21 O p e r a t O r ’ S M a n u a l Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. T ools r equired: 4mm Hex W rench, W ood or plastic scraper Parts Requir ed: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove mufer cover (1 screw). 2. Place piston at top dead center . Remove mufer (A) and heat sh[...]

22 c a r b u r e t o r a d j u s t m e n t Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break- in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required. High Altitude Operation Th[...]

S h a f t h e d g e C l i p p e r 23 O p e r a t O r ’ S M a n u a l l u b r I c a t I o n Blades Level 1. T ools Requir ed: Clean rag, brush , oil can Parts Requir ed: 20W Engine Oil (lubrication), 50-50 mixture of kerosene and 20W oil (cleaning) W ARNING Always disconnect spark plug wire before servicing cutting at- tachment. Blades are very sh[...]

24 Drive Shaft Assembly Level 1 NOTE Hedge Clipper drive shaft should be greased every 25 hours of operation. T ools r equired: 4 mm hex wrench, 8mm open end wrench, clean rag, small brush. Parts r equired: POWER BLENDX TM 14 oz. cartridge P/N 91015 or Lithium-based Grease. W ARNING Blades are very sharp. W ear gloves to protect hands, otherwise se[...]

S h a f t h e d g e C l i p p e r 25 O p e r a t O r ’ S M a n u a l s h a r p e n I n g b l a d e s Level 3. T ools r equired: Flat le, screwdriver Parts r equired: None W ARNING Hedge Clipper Blades are very sharp. W ear gloves to protect hands. IMPOR T ANT Blades should only be removed and reinstalled by an Authorized ECHO Servicing Dealer [...]

26 t r o u b l e s h o o t I n g DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely ammable and may cause re and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by ground- ing spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. T R A H C G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T M E L B O R P E N I G N E m e l b o r Pk c e h Cs u t a t Se s u a C[...]

S h a f t h e d g e C l i p p e r 27 O p e r a t O r ’ S M a n u a l IMPOR T ANT Always store and transport shaft hedge clippers in a stable, horizontal position. Always install blade cover , and return cutting assembly to folded/locked position for travel/storage. Long T erm Storage (over 30 days) Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of[...]

28 MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- HCA-265 Length ------------------------------------------------------- 2365 mm (93.1in.) W idth -------------------------------------------------------- 245 mm (9.65 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 250 mm (9.84 in.) W eight (dry) ----------------------[...]

S h a f t h e d g e C l i p p e r 29 O p e r a t O r ’ S M a n u a l ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA AFTER 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited W arranty , provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in material and workmanship . Under normal u[...]

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S h a f t h e d g e C l i p p e r 31 O p e r a t O r ’ S M a n u a l ECHO INCORPORA TED EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIW A BRANDS The Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) and ECHO Incorporated (ECHO Inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on [...]

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