Echo HCA-265 manual

Shaft Hedge Clipper

Operator’s Manual

MODEL HCA-265

warning

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. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.

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Contents

11/09 Introduction the operator’s manual the safety manual Table of Contents Safety Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information international symbols personal condition and safety equipment Page Page equipment Emission Control (exhaust & evaporative) EPA 2010 and Later Hot Decal (near muffler) Description POWER HEAD THROTTLE HANDLE - FOR RIGHT HAND THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT STOP SWITCH HAND GUARD / BLADE LOCK Contents Assembly drive shaft/power head throttle linkage and ignition leads balance and adjust unit Operation fuel Fuel Requirements Two Stroke Oil Handling Fuel Mixing Instructions After use Storage adjusting cutting angle rotate cutter assembly starting cold engine starting warm engine stopping engine hedge trimming Maintenance skill level maintenance intervals air filter fuel filter spark plug cooling system exhaust system Spark Arrestor Screen Exhaust Port Cleaning carburetor adjustment Engine Break-In High Altitude Operation lubrication Blades Gear Housing Assembly Drive Shaft Assembly sharpening blades blade adjustment Troubleshooting Storage Specifications Warranty Statements Page Page Servicing Information parts/serial number service echo consumer product support warranty registration additional or replacement manuals