Echo HC-245 manual

W ARNING R ead 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. Hedge Clipper Operator's Manual MODEL HC-245 X7502256103 X750010633 01/10[...]

2 Maintenance .................................................................14 - Skill Levels ...........................................................14 - Maintenance Intervals ...........................................15 - Air Filter ...............................................................16 - Fuel Filter ............................[...]

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 CAUTION The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “CAUTION” calls attention to an act or condition which may lead to minor or moderate personal injury if not avoided. I n t e r n a t I o n a l s y m b o l s s a f e t y m a n u a l s a f e t y s y m b o l s a n d I m p o r t a [...]

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 W ear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE re- quirements whenever you operate the unit. H[...]

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 DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. Read the Manuals • Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator’ s Manual and Safety Manual for instructions on[...]

6 e q u I p m e n t c h e c k W ARNING 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[...]

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 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 P/N X505000270 P/N X505000280 Right Front Handle Guard P/N 89016006361 Hot Decal (near mufer) d e s c r I p t I o n 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 de[...]

8 1. BLADES - Double reciprocating single side blades mounted to a blade support bar . 2. SUPPOR T HANDLE WITH GUARD - FOR RIGHT HAND - Rubber non-slip grip, guard protects hand from the blades. W arning decals are located on guard. 3. SP ARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 4. PURGE BULB - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine dra[...]

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 c o n t e n t s 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. ___ 1 - Hedge Cl[...]

10 o p e r a t I o n 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 obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Allow unit to cool before p[...]

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 Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container , and remix. IMPOR T ANT Spi[...]

12 s t a r t I n g c o l d e n g I n e W ARNING Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. T ouching them may lead to severe personal injury . A void 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 sw[...]

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 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 (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 posit[...]

14 W ARNING Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. T ouching them may lead to severe personal injury . A void touching blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands. 1. Always grip support handle with right hand and throttle handle with left hand. 2. Hold trimmer rmly and squeeze throttle trigger to accelerate engine. 3. T ilt [...]

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 m a I n t e n a n c e I n t e r v a l s s k I l l l e v e l s Level 1 = Easy to do. Common tools may be required. Level 2 = Moderate difculty . Some specialized tools may be required. ECHO offers REPOWER TM Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier . COMPONENT/S[...]

16 a I r f I l t e r Level 1. T ools requir ed: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 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 .[...]

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 s p a r k p l u g Level 2. T ools requir ed: T -wrench, Feeler gauge, Soft metal brush Parts r equired: 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 fouling, worn [...]

18 A B 1. Remove mufer cover (A). 2. Remove starter cover (B) and clean dirt and dust from ns. IMPOR T ANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder ns. 3. 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: 4 mm Hex wrench, Cross Head Screwdriver, Soft metal b[...]

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 Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. T ools requir ed: 4 mm Hex wrench, W ood or plastic scraper Parts Requir ed: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover (2 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center . Remove mufer (A) and heat shield (B)[...]

20 IMPOR T ANT 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. T ools requir ed: Screwdriver , T achometer (ECHO P/N 99051 130017). Parts r equired: None. NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the [...]

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 l u b r I c a t I o n Blades Level 1. T ools requir ed: Clean rag, 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) cleaning brush Parts r equired: 20W Engine Oil (lubrication), 50-50 mixture of kerosene and 20W oil (cleaning). W ARNING Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. T ouching them may lead to severe pe[...]

22 s h a r p e n I n g b l a d e s Level 3. T ools requir ed: Flat le, Screwdriver Parts r equired: None W ARNING Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. T ouching them may lead to severe personal injury . A void touching blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. 2. Slide blades to allow le[...]

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 b l a d e a d j u s t m e n t Level 2. T ools requir ed: (2) 10 mm Sockets and Extensions Parts r equired: None W ARNING Hedge clipper blades are very sharp. T ouching them may lead to severe personal injury . Use a socket and extension when adjust - ing blade bolts or blade locknuts i[...]

24 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[...]

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 t o r a g e W ARNING During operation the mufer or catalytic mufer and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of ammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Long T erm Storage (over 30 days) Do not[...]

26 s p e c I f I c a t I o n s MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- HC-245 Length ------------------------------------------------------ 1,342 mm (52.8 in.) W idth -------------------------------------------------------- 251 mm (9.88 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 212 mm (8.35 in.) W eight,[...]

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 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 Warranty , provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in mater ial and workmanship . Under normal use [...]

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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 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 your 20[...]

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