Echo HC-235 manual

W ARNING Users of this equipment risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. ECHO provides an opera- tor ’ s manual and a safety manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. Failure to do so could result in serious injury . Hedge Clipper Operator's[...]

2 Copyright© 2013 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. Specications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and accesso- ries, and may not include all standard equipment. T Able of [...]

H edge C lipper 3 O pera tOr ' s M anual CAUTION The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “CAUTION” calls attention to an act or condition which may lead to minor or moderate personal injury if not avoided. INTeRNA TIoNAl symbols s AfeTy mANuAl sAfeTy symbols ANd ImpoRT ANT INfoRmA TIoN Symbol description/application Symbol form/sha[...]

4 Physical Condition Y our judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • if you are tired or sick, • if you are taking medication, • if you have taken alcohol or drugs. Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye Protection W ear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE re- quirements whenever you operate the unit. H[...]

H edge C lipper 5 O pera tOr ' s M anual DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. Read the Manuals • Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator’ s Manual and Safety Manual for instructions on Safe Operation. [...]

6 An Emission Control Label is located on the engine. (This is an EXAMPLE ONL Y , information on label varies by engine F AMIL Y). e mIssIoN C oNTRol ( exhAusT & ev ApoRA TIve ) EP A 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER III PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY (EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD) The 50 or 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span sel[...]

H edge C lipper 7 O pera tOr ' s M anual 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Right Front Handle Guard Hot Decal (near mufer) d esCRIpTIoN Locate the safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer . See[...]

8 1. BLADES - Double reciprocating single side blades mounted to a blade support bar . 2. SUPPOR T HANDLE WITH GUARD - FOR RIGHT HAND - Rubber non-slip grip, guard protects hand from the blades. W arning decals are located on guard. 3. SP ARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 4. PURGE BULB - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine dra[...]

H edge C lipper 9 O pera tOr ' s M anual C oNTeNTs The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. ___ 1 - Hedge Clipper Assembly ___ 1 - [...]

10 W ARNING Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting ECHO requirements are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance prob- lems, loss of power , overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to,[...]

H edge C lipper 11 O pera tOr ' s M anual Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container , and remix. IMPOR T ANT Spilled fuel is a le[...]

12 sT ARTING Cold eNGINe W ARNING Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. T ouching them may lead to severe personal injury . A void touching blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands. NOTE The blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove blade cover before using the unit. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch (A) away [...]

H edge C lipper 13 O pera tOr ' s M anual sToppING eNGINe 1. Thr ottle Release throttle and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off engine. 2. Stop Switch Move stop switch (A) to STOP position. W ARNING If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP posi- tion, close choke - COLD ST AR T position - to stall engine. Have y[...]

14 hedGe TRImmING W ARNING Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. T ouching them may lead to severe personal injury . A void touching blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands. 1. Always grip support handle with right hand and throttle handle with left hand. 2. Hold trimmer rmly and squeeze throttle trigger to accelerate en[...]

H edge C lipper 15 O pera tOr ' s M anual skIll levels Level 1 = Easy to do. Most required tools come with unit. Level 2 = Moderate difculty . Some specialized tools may be required. ECHO offers REPOWER TM Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier . COMPONEN T/SYST EM MAINTENA NCE PROCEDURE SKILL LEVEL REQ'D DA ILY[...]

16 AIR fIl TeR Level 1. Parts r equir ed: Air Filter 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air lter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air lter cover . Brush dirt from inside cover . 3. Remove air lter and lightly brush debris from lter [...]

H edge C lipper 17 O pera tOr ' s M anual sp ARk pluG Level 2. Parts r equir ed: Spark Plug NGK BPM-8Y IMPOR T ANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) other- wise severe engine damage may occur . 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT san[...]

18 A B 1. Remove mufer cover (A). 2. Remove starter cover (B) and clean dirt and dust from ns. IMPOR T ANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder ns. 3. Assemble components in reverse order . exhAusT sysTem Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Parts Requir ed: Screen, Gaskets 1. Disconnect spark plug lead. 2. Remove mufer[...]

H edge C lipper 19 O pera tOr ' s M anual Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Parts Requir ed: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover . 2. Place piston at top dead center . Remove mufer (A) and heat shield (B). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder - exhaust port[...]

20 A IMPOR T ANT If the engine is adjusted for operation above 1,100 feet ASL, the carburetor must be re-adjusted when operating the engine below 1,100 feet ASL, otherwise severe engine damage may result. Level 2. Parts r equir ed: None. NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations. Carbu[...]

H edge C lipper 21 O pera tOr ' s M anual lubRICA TIoN Blades Level 1. Parts r equir ed: 20W Engine Oil (lubrication), 50-50 mixture of kerosene and 20W oil (cleaning). W ARNING Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. T ouching them may lead to severe personal injury . A void touching blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect ha[...]

22 shARpeNING blAdes Level 2. Parts r equir ed: None W ARNING Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. T ouching them may lead to severe personal injury . A void touching blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands. 1. Disconnect spark plug wire. 2. Slide blades to allow le clearance using slots on bottom of blades. Do not pry [...]

H edge C lipper 23 O pera tOr ' s M anual blAde AdjusTmeNT Level 2. Parts r equir ed: None W ARNING Hedge clipper blades are very sharp. T ouching them may lead to severe personal injury . Use a socket and extension when adjust- ing blade bolts or blade locknuts in order to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades. IMPOR T ANT Blades sh[...]

24 DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely ammable and may cause re and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by ground- ing spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. T R A H C G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T M E L B O R P E N I G N E m e l b o r Pk c e h Cs u t a t Se s u a Cy d e m e R e n i g n E - s k [...]

H edge C lipper 25 O pera tOr ' s M anual s ToRAGe W ARNING During operation the mufer or catalytic mufer and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of ammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Long T erm Storage (over 30 days) Do not store your unit for a[...]

26 s peCIfICA TIoNs MODEL ---------------------------------------------------- HC-235 Length ------------------------------------------------------ 1,1 13 mm (43.81 in.) W idth -------------------------------------------------------- 273 mm (10.75 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 215 mm (8.5 in.) W eight, dry ----[...]

H edge C lipper 27 O pera tOr ' s M anual ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited W arranty , provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in material and workmanship . Under normal use and maintenance f[...]

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