Echo HC-155 - Manual (Page 2)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS HC-155
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents............................................................................................................................................... 2
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................ 3
The Operator’s Manual................................................................................................................................ 3
The Safety Manual ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Servicing information ......................................................................................................................................... 3
Parts/Serial Number .................................................................................................................................... 3
Service......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Echo Consumer Product Support................................................................................................................ 3
Warranty Registration.................................................................................................................................. 3
Additional or Replacement Manuals............................................................................................................ 4
Safety ................................................................................................................................................................ ‘ 4
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information..................................................................................... 4
International Symbols .................................................................................................................................. 5
Personal Condition and Safety Equipment.................................................................................................. 6
Equipment ................................................................................................................................................... 8
Emission Control (Exhaust / Evaporative) ......................................................................................................... 9
EPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER III............................................................................................. 9
Description ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
Contents........................................................................................................................................................... 12
Assembly ......................................................................................................................................................... 13
Remove Blade Guard ............................................................................................................................... 13
Install Blade Guard ................................................................................................................................... 14
Operation ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Fuel............................................................................................................................................................ 15
Starting Cold Engine.................................................................................................................................. 16
Starting Warm Engine ............................................................................................................................... 17
Stopping Engine ........................................................................................................................................ 18
Hedge Trimming ........................................................................................................................................ 19
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................... 20
Skill Levels................................................................................................................................................. 20
Maintenance Intervals ............................................................................................................................... 20
Air Filter ..................................................................................................................................................... 21
Fuel Filter................................................................................................................................................... 21
Spark Plug ................................................................................................................................................. 22
Cooling System ......................................................................................................................................... 22
Exhaust System......................................................................................................................................... 23
Carburetor Adjustment .............................................................................................................................. 24
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................................. 25
Blades........................................................................................................................................................ 26
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................... 28
Storage ............................................................................................................................................................ 29
Long Term Storage (Over 30 Days) .......................................................................................................... 29
Specifications ................................................................................................................................................... 30
Warranty Statements ....................................................................................................................................... 31
Notes................................................................................................................................................................ 33