Echo HCA-266 - Manual (Page 17)

HCA-266 OPERATION
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DO NOT stand hedge trimmer on end when adjusting
cutting angle, otherwise serious injury may result.
1. Place unit on a flat clear area. Assure stop switch is in the
“STOP” position.
2. Pull out indexing ring (A), and turn ¼ turn to lockout
position.
3. Turn hedge trimmer ¼ turn so that indexing ring faces
downward.
4. Release hand-guard blade lock (B) with right hand, while
holding blade-adjustment handle (C) with left hand.
5. Rotate blades to desired cutting position.
6. Turn indexing ring ¼ turn to lock blade in place.
Gear case assembly becomes HOT during use. Always
grip assembly at blade-adjustment handle when making
cutting angle adjustments, otherwise serious injury may
result.
Rotate Cutter Assembly
Always use the unit from the right-hand side of your body – NEVER from the left side. Rotate cutter
assembly 180 degrees on driveshaft in order to avoid cutting directly above your head, and to avoid contact
with hot muffler.
1. Loosen gearcase clamping screw (A), hand guard clamping
screw (B), and remove gearcase locating screw (C).
2. Rotate cutter assembly 180-degrees on driveshaft until
locating hole in driveshaft is visible through locating hole in
gearcase.
3. Install gearcase locating screw (C), and securely tighten all
hardware.
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B
B
C
C
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B