Echo HC-150 Trimmer User Manual


 
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HEDGE TRIMMING
NOTE
This unit is designed to cut shrubs and hedges with branches no
larger than 6 mm (1/4 in.) in diameter.
1. Hold trimmer firmly and squeeze throttle trigger to accelerate engine.
2. Tilt trimmer so cutting teeth are angled slightly toward the hedge or
shrub and proceed to cut.
WARNING DANGER
Never remove hands from unit when blades are moving.
WARNING DANGER
The engine continues running even when the blades have stopped
due to an obstruction. If this occurs, stop the engine, disconnect
ignition cable and remove the obstruction.
MAINTENANCE
Your ECHO unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help
your unit achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your
unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOURSELF or have
the ECHO Dealer do it, each maintenance task has been graded. If task is not listed, see your ECHO Dealer for repairs.
SKILL LEVELS
Level 1 = Easy to do. Most required tools come with unit.
Level 2 = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.
Level 3 = Experience required. Specialized tools are required. Echo recommends that the unit be returned to your
ECHO dealer for service.
ECHO offers REPOWER
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Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier. Just below each task
heading are listed the various part numbers required for that task. See your ECHO dealer for these parts.