Echo HC-185 - Manual (Page 21)

HC-165/185 OPERATION
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4. Grip the throttle handle. Press the throttle lockout lever
down with palm of hand and squeeze throttle trigger (D) to
reset rotation release button (B), and lock handle in position.
Note: If the throttle trigger does not operate after rotating
throttle handle, move throttle handle slightly left and right
until detent engages and throttle trigger operates
normally.
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 your face and body.
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. Always grip support and throttle handles.
2. Hold trimmer firmly and squeeze throttle trigger to
accelerate engine.
3. Tilt trimmer so cutting teeth are angled slightly toward the
hedge or shrub and proceed to cut.
Never remove hands from unit when blades are moving.
The engine continues running even when the blades have
stopped due to an obstruction. If this occurs, stop the
engine, disconnect ignition cable and remove the
obstruction
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