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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. 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

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.

Hedge Clipper

Operator's Manual

MODELS HC-235

WARNING

Readrulesforsafeoperationandallinstructionscarefully. ECHOprovidesthis Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.

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03/07

Table of Contents

 

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

2

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

2

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

2

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

3

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Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information3

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

3

- Personal Conditions and Safety Equipment............

4

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

6

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

6

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

7

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

9

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

9

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

9

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

9

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

12

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

13

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

13

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Hedge Trimming....................................................

14

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

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Skill Levels............................................................

14

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

15

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

16

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

16

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

17

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

17

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

18

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Carburetor Adjustment..........................................

19

 

- High Altitude Operation......................................

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

21

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

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Blade Adjustment..................................................

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

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

25

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

26

Warranty Statements.....................................................

27

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

32

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Parts/Serial Number..............................................

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

32

- ECHO Consumer Product Support........................

32

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

32

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

32

Specifications, 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.