Echo HCA-265 - Manual (Page 14)

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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 hard-
ware.
warning
Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands
when rotating cutter assembly or serious personal injury may
result.
warning
During operation, the complete unit, especially the drive shaft
housing and gearcase may become too hot to touch. Avoid contact
when rotating cutter assembly.
startIng cold engIne
NOTE
The blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove
blade cover before using the unit.
warning
The attachment will operate immediately when the engine starts
and could result in loss of control and possible serious injury. Keep
movable parts of the attachment off the ground and away from
objects that could become entangled or thrown.
1. Stop Switch
Move stop switch button (A) forward away from the STOP
position.
2. Close Choke
Move choke lever (B) to Cold Start ( ) Position.
a
B
C
C
D
a
B