Echo HC-235 Introduction, the operators manual, the safety manual, Table of Contents

2

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 will find both easy to use and full of helpful operations tips and SAFETY messages.

the operator's manual

Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Contains specifications and information for safety, operation, maintenance, storage, and assembly specific to this product.

the safety manual

Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Explains possible hazards and the measures you should take to insure safe operation.

Hedge Clipper

Operator's Manual

MODELS HC-235

WARNING

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

X7502255400	X750010200
	03/07

Table of Contents
Introduction		2
-	The Operator's Manual	2
-	The Safety Manual	2
Safety		3
-	Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information3
-	International Symbols	3
- Personal Conditions and Safety Equipment		4
-	Equipment	6
Emissions Control		6
Description		7
Contents		9
Assembly		9
Operation		10
-	Fuel	10
-	Starting Cold Engine	12
-	Starting Warm Engine	13
-	Stopping Engine	13
-	Hedge Trimming	14

Copyright© 2013 By Echo, Incorporated

All Rights Reserved.

Maintenance		14
-	Skill Levels	15
-	Maintenance Intervals	15
-	Air Filter	16
-	Fuel Filter	16
-	Spark Plug	17
-	Cooling System	17
-	Exhaust System	18
-	Carburetor Adjustment	19
	- High Altitude Operation	19
-	Lubrication	21
-	Sharpening Blades	22
-	Blade Adjustment	23
Troubleshooting		24
Storage		25
Specifications		26
Warranty Statements		27
Servicing Information		32
-	Parts/Serial Number	32
-	Service	32
- ECHO Consumer Product Support		32
-	Warranty Card	32
-	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.