Echo HC-150 - Manual (Page 2)

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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. You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and
SAFETY messages.
THE OPERATOR
’
S MANUAL
Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
place for future reference. It contains specifications and information for
operation, starting, stopping, maintenance, storage, and assembly
specific to this product.
THE SAFETY MANUAL
Copyright© 2006 By Echo, Incorporated
All Rights Reserved.
Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
place for future reference. It explains possible hazards involved with
the use of this product and what measures you should take to make
their use safer.
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ABLE OF
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ONTENTS
Introduction .................................................................. 2
- The Operator's Manual .......................................... 2
- The Safety Manual ................................................ 2
Safety ............................................................................ 3
- Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information . 3
- International Symbols ........................................... 3
- Personal Conditions and Safety Equipment .......... 3
- Equipment .............................................................. 6
Emissions Control ......................................................... 6
Description ................................................................... 7
Contents ....................................................................... 9
Assembly ...................................................................... 9
- Install Blade Stiffener ........................................... 10
- Remove Blade Stiffener ........................................ 11
Operation ..................................................................... 12
- Fuel ....................................................................... 12
- Starting Cold Engine ............................................. 13
- Starting Warm Engine .......................................... 14
- Stopping Engine ................................................... 15
- Hedge Trimming ................................................... 15
Maintenance ............................................................ 16
- Skill Levels ........................................................ 16
- Maintenance Intervals ...................................... 16
- Air Filter ........................................................... 17
- Fuel Filter .......................................................... 17
- Spark Plug ........................................................ 18
- Cooling System ................................................ 18
- Exhaust System ................................................ 20
- Carburetor Adjustment ..................................... 21
- Lubrication ....................................................... 22
- Sharpening Blades ............................................ 23
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 25
Storage ..................................................................... 26
Specifications .......................................................... 27
Servicing Information .............................................. 28
- Parts/Serial Number .......................................... 28
- Service .............................................................. 28
- ECHO Consumer Product Support ................... 28
- Warranty Card .................................................. 28
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ................ 28
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.