Echo HC-152 - Manual (Page 25)

HC-152 MAINTENANCE
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Lubrication
Blades
Level 1.
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.
1. Move stop switch to stop position.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug.
3. Brush loose debris from blade and coat both sides of blade
with the 50-50 cleaning mixture.
4. Allow cleaning mixture to soften the remaining gummy
residue then wipe it from the blade..
5. Apply clean oil to the entire length of the blade. Be certain
the blade bolts are lubricated.
6. Wipe excess oil from the blade before putting the unit back
in service.
Gear Box
Level 1.
Parts Required: 20W Engine Oil (blade lubrication), 50-50
mixture of kerosene and 20W oil (blade
cleaning)
Parts Required: POWER BLENDX TM 14 oz. or Lithium Base
Grease.