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INTRODUCTION

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 found in the same package. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages.

WARNING DANGER

Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides an Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.

THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL

contains specifications and information for operation, starting, stopping, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this product.

THE SAFETY MANUAL

explains possible hazards involved with the use of Hedge Clippers and what measures you should take to make their use safer.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction ...............................................................

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Stopping Engine ...............................................

18

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The Operator's Manual .......................................

2

Maintenance ............................................................

18

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The Safety Manual .............................................

2

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SkillLevels ........................................................

18

Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information .....

3

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Maintenance Intervals ......................................

19

Safety .........................................................................

3

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Air Filter ...........................................................

20

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Decals .................................................................

3

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Fuel Filter ..........................................................

20

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International Symbols ........................................

4

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Spark Plug ........................................................

21

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Equipment ..........................................................

4

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Cooling System ................................................

21

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Fuel .....................................................................

5

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Exhaust System ................................................

22

- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment .........

5

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Carburetor Adjustment Emission .....................

23

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Safe Operation ....................................................

7

- Carburetor Adjustment Non Emission .............

24

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Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions ............

8

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Lubrication .......................................................

25

Description ................................................................

9

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Blade Stiffener Remove/Install .........................

27

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Contents .............................................................

9

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Sharpening Blades ............................................

28

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Emissions Control ..............................................

9

Troubleshooting ......................................................

29

Specifications ..........................................................

12

Storage .....................................................................

30

- ModelsHC-1500/1600/2000/2400/2410 .............

12

Servicing Information ..............................................

32

Assembly .................................................................

12

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Parts ..................................................................

32

Pre-Operation ...........................................................

13

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Service ..............................................................

32

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Fuel ...................................................................

13

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Warranty Card ..................................................

32

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Equipment Check ..............................................

15

- Additional or Replacement Manuals ................

32

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Determine Operation Area ................................

15

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Manual Ordering Instructions ..........................

32

Operation .................................................................

16

 

 

 

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Starting Cold Engine .........................................

16

Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this

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Starting Warm Engine ......................................

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literature are as accurate as known at the time of publica-

Copyright© 2002 By Echo, Incorporated

 

tion, but are subject to change without notice. Illustra-

 

tions may include optional equipment and accessories,

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and may not include all standard equipment.