Echo HC-185 - Manual (Page 15)

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HC-165/185 Hedge Clipper rear handles are adjustable for operator
comfort at all angles of operation.
WARNING
Stop engine before rotating throttle handle, otherwise serious per-
sonal injury may result.
DANGER
Changing rear handle angle may change exhaust direction. Use a
grip and operating position that blows exhaust away from you.
Rotating Rear Handle
1. Move stop switch (A) to STOP position.
2. Press handle rotation release button (B) to unlock rear handle rota-
tion.
NOTE
Throttle trigger must be at idle position in order to press the rota-
tion lock button.
3. Rotate rear handle (C) right or left to the 45º or 90º detent setting. A
slight "CLICK" will be heard as the detent is engaged.
4. Grip the rear handle. Press the throttle lockout lever down with
palm of hand and squeeze throttle trigger (D) to reset rotation re-
lease button (B), and lock handle in position.
NOTE
If the throttle trigger does not operate after rotating rear handle,
move rear handle slightly left and right until detent engages and
throttle trigger operates normally.
B
A
45º
right
45º left
C
90º
right
90º left
D
B