Echo HC-152 manual

Specifications, descriptions and illustrati ve material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without not ice. Illustrations may inclu de optional equipment and accessories, and may not include all standard equipment. Operator ’ s Manual X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. X7722271404 / X77 [...]

2 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS HC-152 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents .................................................................................... .......................... ................. 2 Introduction ................................................... .......................................... ...............[...]

HC-152 INTRODUCTION X7532249501 3 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. INTRODUCTION Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product wa s designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-job dependability. Read and understand this manual and the SAFETY MANUAL. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operat ing tips and SAFETY messages. The Operator[...]

4 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY HC-152 Additional or Replacement Manuals Replacement Operator, Sa fety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs are availab l e from your ECHO dealer or at www.echo-usa.com or by contacting ECHO Inc ., 400 Oakwood Road, La ke Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check th e ECHO Web Site for updated information. Safety[...]

HC-152 SAFETY X7532249501 5 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. International Symbols 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 wh en operating unit. Physical Condition Your judgment and p[...]

6 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY HC-152 Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting, durable clothing; • Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves. • DO NOT WEAR SHORTS, • DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY, or clothing with loose or hanging items that could become entangled in moving parts or surrounding gro wth. Wear sturdy work s[...]

HC-152 SAFETY X7532249501 7 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and te ndons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause sorene ss, swelling, numbness, weakness , and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand a ctivities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive S[...]

8 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY HC-152 Avoid Hot Surfaces • Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. Avoid contact during and immediately a fter operation. Never perform blade maintena nce procedures while engine is running. Equipment Use only ECHO approved attachments . Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attach[...]

HC-152 EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE) X7532249501 9 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE) EPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER III The emission control system fo r the engine is EM (engine modification) and, if the second to last cha racter of the Engine Family on the Emission Control Information label (s[...]

10 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION HC-152 DESCRIPTION Locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legib le and that you und erstand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot b e read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information. Right Front Ha[...]

HC-152 DESCRIPTION X7532249501 11 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. 1. FRONT HANDLE WITH GUARD - Comfortable, textured finish provides anti-slip grip. Guard pr otects hand from the blades. Warning decals a re located on g uard 2. BLADES - Double reciprocating blades mounted to a blade s upport bar. The blades are double sided, cap able of cutting on either side.[...]

12 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. CONTENTS HC-152 CONTENTS After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents li st to check for missing parts. ____ 1 - Hedge Clipper Assembly ____ 1 - Operator’s Manual ____ 1 - Safety Manual ____ 1 - Emission Control Warranty[...]

HC-152 ASSEMBLY X7532249501 13 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY This model is factory assembled. Note: For Normal cutting, Echo strongly reco mmends the blade guard be installed. In extreme condition s, such as commercial cutting or when cutting thick and/or dense b ranches, efficiency may be increased by trimming without the blade guard. Parts Require[...]

14 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY HC-152 4. Remove first four blade locknuts (A) and washers in front of front handle/guard. Do not remove blade bolts. 5. Tighten blade bolts (B) until snug. Insta ll blade guard, then washers 6. Loosen blade bolts ½ turn. Secure blade guard with new locknuts (A). Hold blade bolts from turning using a 10m[...]

HC-152 OPERATION X7532249501 15 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION 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 r e removing obstructions , clearing debris, or servicin[...]

16 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION HC-152 • NEVER refuel a unit when t he engine is HOT or RUNNING! • DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS fil l fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground. • DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Wipe up spil ls immediately. • Securely tighten fuel tank cap a nd close fuel container after refueling. • Inspect f[...]

HC-152 OPERATION X7532249501 17 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position. 2. Choke Move choke (B) to Cold Start ( ) (closed) position. 3. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times. 4. Recoil Starter Lay the unit on a flat[...]

18 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION HC-152 Starting Warm Engine The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke. The blades must not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may resu lt. Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to assu re blades do not move at idle. If blades move, readjust carb[...]

HC-152 OPERATION X7532249501 19 © 4/2013 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 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE HC-152 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 r e removing obstructions , clearing debris, or serv[...]

HC-152 MAINTENANCE X7532249501 21 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. Air Filter Level 1. 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This preve nts 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. Replace filter if it is damaged, fuel s[...]

22 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE HC-152 Spark Plug Level 2. Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise severe engine damage may o c cur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a n ew one. DO NOT sand blast to clean. Remaining sand will damage e[...]

HC-152 MAINTENANCE X7532249501 23 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. Exhaust System Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove engine cover (A) and mu ffler cover (B). 3. Place piston at Top Dead Cent er (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylind er. 4. Remove exhaust guide (C), gasket (D), and screen (E) from muffler body. 5. Clea[...]

24 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE HC-152 4. Inspect heat shield, and replace if dama ged. 5. Install heat shield and muffler. 6. Tighten muffler mounting bolts (or nuts) to 80-95 in•lbf (90-110 kgf•cm). 7. Install engine cover and attach spa rk plug lead. 8. Start engine, and warm to operat ing temperature. 9. Stop engine, and re-t[...]

HC-152 MAINTENANCE X7532249501 25 © 4/2013 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. Move stop switch to stop position. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. 3. Brush lo[...]

26 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE HC-152 1. Clean dirt from the grease fitting (A). 2. Apply 1-2 pumps of grease into fit ting, DO NOT over fill. Leave room for the grease to expand during operation 3. Wipe excess grease from around grease fitting. Blades Blades should only b e removed and reinstalled by an Authorized ECHO Servicing De[...]

HC-152 MAINTENANCE X7532249501 27 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. Adjustment Level 2. Hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lea d to severe personal injury. Use a socket and extension when adjusting bla de bolts or blade locknuts in order to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades. 1. Tighten blade bolts until s nug, then loosen blade [...]

28 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. TROUBLESHOOTING HC-152 TROUBLESHOOTING Fuel vapors are extremely flam mable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test fo r ignition 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-152 STORAGE X7532249501 29 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. STORAGE The muffler and surroun ding cover become hot during operation. Always keep exhaust area c lear 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 your unit for a prolon ge[...]

30 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. SPECIFICATIONS HC-152 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL HC-152 Length 1074 mm (42.3 in.) Width 274 mm (10.8 in.) Height 199 mm (7.83 in.) Weight (dry) 5.33 kg (11.8 lb.) Engine Type Air cooled, two-stroke, single cyli nder gasoline engine Bore 32.2 mm (1.27 in.) Stroke 26.0 mm (1.02 in.) Displacement 21.2 cc (1.29 cu. in.) Exh[...]

HC-152 WARRANTY STATEMENTS X7532249501 31 © 4/2013 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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