Echo HC-245 specifications International Symbols, Personal Condition and Safety Equipment

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HC-245

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAFETY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International Symbols

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Symbol

Description

Symbol

Description

Symbol

Description

Symbol

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read and

 

 

 

Fuel and oil

 

Carburetor

 

Carburetor

 

understand

 

 

 

 

Adjustment - Low

 

Adjustment - High

 

 

 

 

mixture

 

 

 

owners manual.

 

 

 

 

speed mixture

 

speed mixture

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wear eye, ear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carburetor

 

and head

 

 

 

Finger severing

 

Safety/Alert

 

Adjustment - Idle

 

protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Avoid all power

 

Do not operate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

lines. This unit is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

closer than 15 M

 

Emergency Stop

 

 

 

Hot Surface

 

not insulated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(50 ft.) from

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

against electrical

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

electrical hazard.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

current.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wear hand and

 

 

 

DO NOT smoke

 

Plan retreat path

 

 

 

foot protection.

 

 

 

 

from falling

 

Primer Bulb

 

 

 

 

near fuel

 

 

 

Use two handed

 

 

 

 

objects

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Choke Control

 

 

 

 

 

DO NOT allow

 

Wear slip

 

“Cold Start”

 

 

 

Ignition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

flames or sparks

 

 

Position (Choke

 

 

 

ON / OFF

 

 

resistant footwear

 

 

 

 

 

near fuel

 

 

Closed)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Choke Control

 

 

 

Do not operate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

without guards in

 

 

Keep bystanders at least

 

“Run” Position

 

 

 

place.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.5 meters (15 ft.) away.

 

(Choke Open)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Personal Condition and Safety Equipment

Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit.

Physical Condition

Your 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

Eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements must be worn whenever you operate the unit.

Hand Protection

Wear no-slip, heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the handles. Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands.

Breathing Protection

Wear a facemask to protect against dust.

Hearing Protection

ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used.

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Contents Operator’s Manual Table of Contents Servicing Information IntroductionManual Safety Symbols and Important Information SafetyAdditional or Replacement Manuals Personal Condition and Safety Equipment International SymbolsVibration and Cold Proper ClothingHot Humid Weather Read the Manuals Repetitive Stress InjuriesClear the Work Area Keep a Firm GripAvoid Hot Surfaces EquipmentProduct Emission Durability Emission Compliance Period Emission Control Exhaust & EvaporativeEPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. Tier Description Description Operation ContentsAssembly Handling Fuel FuelFuel Requirements Mixing Instructions Purge Bulb Starting Cold EngineStopping Engine Starting Warm EngineHedge Trimming Skill Levels MaintenanceMaintenance Intervals Fuel Filter Air FilterCooling System Spark PlugSpark Arrestor Screen Exhaust Port CleaningExhaust System High Altitude Operation Carburetor AdjustmentEngine Break-In Gear Box LubricationBlades Sharpening Level BladesAdjustment Level Engine Problem Troubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingLong Term Storage Over 30 Days StorageModel SpecificationsOWNER’S Responsibility Warranty StatementsWarranty Statements HC-245 S64911001001/S64911999999 S72412001001/S72412999999