Echo HC-185 - Manual (Page 2)

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Introduction ..................................................................... 2
- The Operator's Manual ............................................. 2
- The Safety manual ................................................... 2
Safety .............................................................................. 3
- Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information 3
- International Symbols .............................................. 3
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment .............. 4
- Equipment Check ..................................................... 6
Emission Control ............................................................ 6
Description ...................................................................... 7
Contents .......................................................................... 9
Assembly......................................................................... 9
- Blade Guard Removal ............................................ 10
- Install Blade Guard ................................................ 10
Operation ....................................................................... 11
- Fuel ........................................................................ 11
- Starting Cold Engine .............................................. 13
- Starting Warm Engine ............................................ 14
- Stopping Engine ..................................................... 14
- Rotating Operation ................................................. 15
- Hedge Trimming .................................................... 16
Maintenance .................................................................. 16
- Skill Levels ............................................................ 16
- Maintenance Intervals ............................................ 17
- Air Filter ................................................................ 18
- Fuel Filter ............................................................... 18
- Spark Plug .............................................................. 19
- Cooling System ..................................................... 19
- Exhaust System ...................................................... 20
- Carburetor Adjustment ........................................... 21
- High Altitude Operation ...................................... 21
- Lubrication ............................................................. 22
- Sharpening Blades ................................................. 23
- Blade Adjustment ................................................... 24
Troubleshooting ............................................................ 25
Storage .......................................................................... 26
Specifications ................................................................ 27
Warranty Statements ..................................................... 28
Servicing Information ................................................... 32
- Parts/Serial Number ............................................... 32
- Service ................................................................... 32
- ECHO Consumer Product Support ........................ 32
- Warranty Card ........................................................ 32
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ..................... 32
Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this
literature are as accurate as known at the time of publica-
tion, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations
may include optional equipment and accessories, and may
not include all standard equipment.
I
nTroduCTIon
Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-job-
dependability. Read and understand this manual and the SAFETY MANUAL. You will find both easy to use and full of
helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages.
The operaTor
’
s manual
Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Contains specifications and
information for safety, operation, maintenance, storage, and assembly
specific to this product.
The safeTy manual
Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Explains possible hazards
and the measures you should take to insure safe operation.
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Operator's Manual
M O D E L HC-165
HC-185
WARNING
Read rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully. ECHO provides this
Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for
proper and safe operation.
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