Echo HC-245 - Manual (Page 2)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS HC-245
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 .................................................................................. 5
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 ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 12
Fuel ............................................................................................................................................ 13
Starting Cold Engine .................................................................................................................. 15
Starting Warm Engine................................................................................................................ 16
Stopping Engine......................................................................................................................... 16
Hedge Trimming ........................................................................................................................ 17
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 18
Skill Levels ................................................................................................................................. 18
Maintenance Intervals................................................................................................................ 18
Air Filter...................................................................................................................................... 19
Fuel Filter ................................................................................................................................... 19
Spark Plug ................................................................................................................................. 20
Cooling System.......................................................................................................................... 20
Exhaust System ......................................................................................................................... 21
Carburetor Adjustment............................................................................................................... 22
Lubrication ................................................................................................................................. 23
Blades ........................................................................................................................................ 24
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................... 26
Storage ............................................................................................................................................ 27
Long Term Storage (Over 30 Days)........................................................................................... 27
Specifications................................................................................................................................... 28
Warranty Statements ....................................................................................................................... 29
Notes ............................................................................................................................................... 31