Echo HC-245 manual

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 X7502256105 © 05/2013 ECHO Inc. X7722271404 / [...]

2 X7502256105 © 05/2013 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS HC-245 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents .................................................... .......................................................... ................. 2 Introduction ................................................... .........................................................[...]

HC-245 INTRODUCTION X7502256105 3 © 05/2013 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. Th[...]

4 X7502256105 © 05/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY HC-245 Additional or Replacement Manuals Replacement Operator , Safety Man uals, and Parts Catalogs are a vailab le from yo ur ECHO dealer or at www .echo-usa.com or by contacting ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Alwa ys chec k the ECHO W eb Site for update d information. S[...]

HC-245 SAFETY X7502256105 5 © 05/2013 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/o r safety precautions are not followed. Prope r clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit. Physical Condition Y our judgment and[...]

6 X7502256105 © 05/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY HC-245 Proper Clothing W ear snug fitting, durab le clothing; • P ants should hav e long legs , shirts with long sleev es. • DO NO T WEAR SHOR TS, • DO NO T WEAR TIES , SCAR VES, JEWELR Y , or clothi ng with loose o r hanging items that could become entangled in mo ving par ts or surrounding growt h. [...]

HC-245 SAFETY X7502256105 7 © 05/2013 ECHO Inc. Repetitive Stress Injuries It is belie ved that overusing the m uscles and tendons of the fingers, hands , ar ms, and sh oulders may cause sorene ss, s welling, numbness , weakness, an d extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand a c tivities ma y put y ou at a high risk for de v eloping a [...]

8 X7502256105 © 05/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY HC-245 A v oid Hot Surfaces • K eep e xhaust area clear of flammab le debri s . A void contact during and immediately after 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-approve[...]

HC-245 EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE) X7502256105 9 © 05/2013 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 [...]

10 X7502256105 © 05/2013 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION HC-245 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. Rig[...]

HC-245 DESCRIPTION X7502256105 11 © 05/2013 ECHO Inc. 1. BLADES - Double reciprocating single side blade s mounted to a blade support ba r. 2. SUPPORT HANDLE WITH GUARD - FOR RIGHT HAND - Rubber non-slip grip, guar d protects hand from the blades. Warnin g decals are located on guard. 3. SPARK PLUG - Provid es spark to ignite fuel mixture. 4. PURG[...]

12 X7502256105 © 05/2013 ECHO Inc. CONTENTS HC-245 CONTENTS After opening the car ton, chec k for damage . Immediately not ify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of d amaged or missing par ts. Use the contents list to check f or missing par ts. ____ 1 - Hedge Clipper Assemb ly ____ 1 - Operat or’ s Manual ____ 1 - Emission Control W arranty Statemen t[...]

HC-245 OPERATION X7502256105 13 © 05/2013 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 mach[...]

14 X7502256105 © 05/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION HC-245 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 lea[...]

HC-245 OPERATION X7502256105 15 © 05/2013 ECHO Inc. Starting Cold Engine 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. Note: The b lade cov er is used for tr anspor tation and storage. Remov e blade co ver bef ore using the[...]

16 X7502256105 © 05/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION HC-245 Starting Warm Engine The star ting procedure is the same as Cold Star t e xcept DO NO T 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, readjus[...]

HC-245 OPERATION X7502256105 17 © 05/2013 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[...]

18 X7502256105 © 05/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE HC-245 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 servi[...]

HC-245 MAINTENANCE X7502256105 19 © 05/2013 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 co ver . 3. Replace filter if it is da[...]

20 X7502256105 © 05/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE HC-245 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 da[...]

HC-245 MAINTENANCE X7502256105 21 © 05/2013 ECHO Inc. Exhaust System Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. 1. Disconnect spark plug lead. 2 . R e mo ve m u ff l er c ove r . 3. Place piston at T op Dead Center (TDC) to pre vent carbon/dir t from entering cylinder . 4. Remov e e xhaust guide (A), gasket (B & C), and scre en (D) from muffler body . 5. [...]

22 X7502256105 © 05/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE HC-245 Carburetor Adjustment The blades must not mo ve at idle, otherwise serious personal injury ma y result. Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to as sure blades do not move at idle. If blades move, readjust carburetor according to these instructions, or see your ECHO Dealer. Engine Bre[...]

HC-245 MAINTENANCE X7502256105 23 © 05/2013 ECHO Inc. Lubrication Blades Level 1. Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. To uching them may lead to severe personal injury. Avoid touching blades whenever possibl e, and always wear gloves to protect hands. 1. Mov e stop s witch to stop position. 2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug. 3. Brush [...]

24 X7502256105 © 05/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE HC-245 1. Clean dir t from the grease fit ting. 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 Servici[...]

HC-245 MAINTENANCE X7502256105 25 © 05/2013 ECHO Inc. Adjustment Level 2. Hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead 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 bl ade bolts until snug, then loosen bl ade[...]

26 X7502256105 © 05/2013 ECHO Inc. TROUBLESHOOTING HC-245 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 En[...]

HC-245 STORAGE X7502256105 27 © 05/2013 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 prolong[...]

28 X7502256105 © 05/2013 ECHO Inc. SPECIFICATIONS HC-245 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL HC-245 Length 1342 mm (52.8 in.) Width 251 mm (9.88 in.) Height 212 mm (8.35 in.) Weight (dry) 6.3 kg (13.89 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.) Ex[...]

HC-245 WARRANTY STATEMENTS X7502256105 29 © 05/2013 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[...]

30 X7502256105 © 05/2013 ECHO Inc. WARRANTY STATEMENTS HC-245 PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES  [...]

HC-245 NOTES X7502256105 31 © 05/2013 ECHO Inc. NOTES[...]

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