Echo HC-152 - Manual (Page 13)

HC-152 ASSEMBLY
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ASSEMBLY
This model is factory assembled.
Note: For Normal cutting, Echo strongly recommends the blade guard be installed. In extreme conditions,
such as commercial cutting or when cutting thick and/or dense branches, efficiency may be increased
by trimming without the blade guard.
Parts Required: Blade Guard, Blade Lock Nuts (P/N 43302206460), Washers
Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Avoid
touching blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands.
Follow blade bolt adjustment instructions exactly. Failure to do so could result in damage to blades or
gearbox.
Remove Blade Guard
1. Move stop switch 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 locknuts in order to
keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades.
3. Remove blade guard locknuts (A) and washers. Do not
remove blade bolts.
4. Remove blade guard
5. Tighten blade bolts (B) until snug, then loosen ½ turn.
6. Secure blades with new locknuts (A). Hold blade bolts from turning using a 10mm wrench.
Note: Use new locknuts every time blade guard is installed or removed.
Install Blade Guard
1. Move stop switch 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 locknuts in order to
keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades.
3. Lay unit on muffler side and hold securely in place.
A
B
A
B