Echo HC-155 manuale d’uso

Specifications, descriptions and illustrativ e material in th is literature are as accurate as known at the time of publ ication, but are subject to change without notice . Illustrations ma y include optional equipment and accessories, and ma y not include all standard equipment. Operator ’ s Manual X7502256706 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. X7722271404 / X[...]

2 X7502256706 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS HC-155 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents ................ ................ ................. ................ ................ ................ ............. ................ ................ . 2 Introductio n ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ .[...]

HC-155 INTRODUCTION X7502256706 3 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. INTRODUCTION W elcome to the ECHO f amily . This ECHO product w as designed and manuf actured to provide long lif e and on-the-job dependability . Read and understand this man ual and the SAFETY MANU AL. Y ou will find both easy to use and full of helpful oper ating tips and SAFETY messages. The[...]

4 X7502256706 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY HC-155 Additional or Replacement Manuals Replacement Operator , Safety Man uals, and P ar ts Catalogs are a vailab le from your ECHO dealer or at www .echo-usa.com or by contacting ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Ro ad, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Alw ays chec k the ECHO Web Site f or updated inf or mation.[...]

HC-155 SAFETY X7502256706 5 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. International Symbols Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Symbol Description Read and understand owners manual. Fuel and oil mixture Carburetor Adjustment - Low speed mixture Carburetor Adjustment - High speed mixture Wear eye, ear and head protection Finger severing Safety/Alert [...]

6 X7502256706 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY HC-155 Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Prope r clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit. Physical Condition Y our judgment and ph ysical dexte r ity m[...]

HC-155 SAFETY X7502256706 7 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. The ignition components  of thi s machine generate an electromagnetic field  during opera tion which may interfere with some pacemakers.  To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating [...]

8 X7502256706 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY HC-155 All over head electrical conductors and com munications wires can have electricity flow with high voltages. This unit is not insulated against el ectrical current. Never touch wires directly or indirectly, otherwise serious injury or death may resul t. Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequ[...]

HC-155 EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST / EVAPORATIVE) X7502256706 9 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. • Check unit f or loose/missing n uts, bolts, and scre ws. Tighten and/or repla ce as needed. • Check that the cutting attachment is fir mly attach ed and in saf e operating condition. Dull, loose or damaged b lades should not be used. Moving parts can amputate fi[...]

10 X7502256706 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION HC-155 DESCRIPTION Locate the saf ety decal(s) on your unit. Mak e sure the decal(s) is legib le and that you understand an d follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a ne w one can be ordered from y our ECHO dealer . See P AR TS ORDERING instru ctions f or specific inf or mation. Hand[...]

HC-155 DESCRIPTION X7502256706 11 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. 1. SUPPORT HANDLE - FOR LEFT HAND - Comfort able, textured finish provides anti-slip grip. Guard protects hand from the blade s. Warning decals are located on guard 2. BLADES - Double reciprocating blades mounte d to a blade s upport bar. The blades are double sided, capable of cutting on either[...]

12 X7502256706 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. CONTENTS HC-155 CONTENTS After opening the car ton, check f or damage . Immediately not ify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damag ed or missing par ts. Use the contents list to ch eck f or missing par ts. ____ 1 - Hedge Clipper Assemb ly ____ 1 - Operat or’ s Manual ____ 1 - Emission Control W arranty Statemen t[...]

HC-155 ASSEMBLY X7502256706 13 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY This model is f actor y assemb led. Note: F or Nor mal cutting, Echo strongly reco mmends the blade guard be installed. In e xtreme conditio ns, such as commercial cutting or when cutting th ic k and/or dense branches , efficiency may be increased by tr imming without the blade g uard. P a[...]

14 X7502256706 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION HC-155 Install Blade Guard 1. Mov e stop s witch to stop position 2. Disconnect spark plug wire. Hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Use a socket and extension when adjusting blade bolts or blade locknut s in order to keep hands at a safe distance from s[...]

HC-155 OPERATION X7502256706 15 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. Fuel Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% etha nol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting ECHO requirements are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gaso line engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machi[...]

16 X7502256706 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION HC-155 Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approv ed fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-strok e oil to gasoline . 3. Close container and shak e to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline , close fuel container , and remix. Spilled fuel is a lead[...]

HC-155 OPERATION X7502256706 17 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. 2. Choke Mov e choke (B) to Cold Star t ( ) (closed) position. 3. Purge Bulb Pump purge b ulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank retur n line. Pump b ulb an additional 4 or 5 times. 4. Recoil Star ter La y the unit on a flat, clear area. Grip the support handle secur[...]

18 X7502256706 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION HC-155 1. Stop Switch Mov e stop s witch (A) awa y from the ST OP position. 2. Purge Bulb Pump purge b ulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump b ulb an additional 4 or 5 times. 3. Recoil Star ter Place the unit on a f lat, clear area. Grip the suppor t han [...]

HC-155 OPERATION X7502256706 19 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. Hedge Trimming Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas . Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, serious injury, or death . Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from yo ur face and body. Hedge Clipper blades are very [...]

20 X7502256706 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE HC-155 MAINTENANCE Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Ke ep 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 befo re removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servic[...]

HC-155 MAINTENANCE X7502256706 21 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. Air Filter Level 1. 1. Close choke (Cold Start P osition [ ]). This prev ents dir t from entering the carbureto r throat when the air filter is remov ed. Brush accumulated dir t from air cleaner area. 2. Remov e air filter co ver . Br ush dir t from inside cov er . 3. Replace filter if it is dam[...]

22 X7502256706 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE HC-155 Spark Plug Level 2. Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise se v ere engine damage may occur . 1. Remov e spark plug and check f or f ouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a n ew one. DO NO T sand blast to clean. Remaining sand will dam[...]

HC-155 MAINTENANCE X7502256706 23 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. Exhaust System Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. 1. Remov e spark plug lead. 2 . Re m ove mu f f l e r c ove r. 3. Place piston at T op Dead Center (TDC) to pre vent carbon/dir t from entering cylinder . 4. Remov e ex haust guide (A), gasket (B), and screen (C) from muffler body . 5. Clean carbon d[...]

24 X7502256706 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE HC-155 4. Inspect heat shield, and replace if dama ged. 5. Install heat shield, muffler , and ey eplate. 6. Tighten muffler mountin g bolts (or nuts) to 80-95 in•lbf (90-110 kgf•cm). 7. Install muffler co ver and attach spark plug lead. 8. Star t engine, and w ar m to operating temper ature. 9. Sto[...]

HC-155 MAINTENANCE X7502256706 25 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. Lubrication Blades Level 1. Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. To uching them may lead to severe personal injury. Avoid touchi ng blades whenever possible, and always we ar gloves to protect hands. 1. Mov e stop s witch to stop position. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. 3. Brush [...]

26 X7502256706 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE HC-155 1. Clean dir t from the grease fitting ( A ). 2. Apply 1-2 pumps of grease int o fitting, DO NOT o ver fill. Leav e room f or the grease to e xpand during operation 3. Wipe e xcess grease from around grease fitting. Blades Blades should only b e removed and reinstalled by an A uthorized ECHO Ser[...]

HC-155 MAINTENANCE X7502256706 27 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. 8. Connect spark plug wire. Adjustment Level 2. Hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Use long hex wrenches and sockets with extensions when tightenin g blade screws and blade locknuts to kee p hands at a safe distance from sha rp blades. 1. Tight[...]

28 X7502256706 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. TROUBLESHOOTING HC-155 TROUBLESHOOTING Fuel vapors are extremely flamm able and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ig nition spark by grounding spark plug nea r cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. ENGINE PROBLEM TR OUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Check Status Cause Remedy Eng[...]

HC-155 STORAGE X7502256706 29 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. STORAGE The muffler and surroun ding cover become hot during operation. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may resu lt. Long Term Storage (Over 30 Days) Do not store y our unit f or a prolonge[...]

30 X7502256706 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. SPECIFICATIONS HC-155 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL HC-155 (20) HC-155 (24) Length 1052 mm (41.4 in.) 1154 mm (45.4 in.) Width 272 mm (10.7 in.) Height 201 mm (7.9 in.) Weight (dry) 5.2 kg (11.5 lb.) Engine Type Air cooled, two-stroke, single cyli nder gasoline e ngine Bore 32.2 mm (1.27 in.) Stroke 26.0 mm (1.02 in.) Disp[...]

HC-155 WARRANTY STATEMENTS X7502256706 31 © 9/2013 ECHO Inc. WARRANTY STATEMENTS ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 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 materia l and workmanship.[...]

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