Echo HC-155 Trimmer User Manual


 
HC-155 DESCRIPTION
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1. SUPPORT HANDLE - FOR LEFT HAND - Comfortable, textured finish provides anti-slip grip. Guard protects
hand from the blades. Warning decals are located on guard
2. BLADES - Double reciprocating blades mounted to a blade support bar. The blades are double sided, capable of
cutting on either side.
3. BLADE GUARD- Reduces risk of contact with blades and helps guide material into cutters
4. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
5. PURGE BULB - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purging air from
the carburetor. Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump purge
bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
6. CHOKE - The choke control lever is located on the front of the air cleaner case. Move choke lever to "COLD
START" ( ) to close the choke for Cold Starting. Move choke lever to "RUN" ( ) position to open choke.
7. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.
8. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
9. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.
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THROTTLE HANDLE - FOR RIGHT HAND - Contains Stop Switch, Throttle Lockout and Throttle Trigger.
11. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be depressed before Throttle Trigger can be activated.
12. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. Trigger Lockout must be depressed fully
before Throttle Trigger will move. During acceleration, depress gradually for best operating technique.
13. STOP SWITCH - "TOGGLE SWITCH" located on the left side of the throttle handle. Move switch UP to
RUN, DOWN to STOP.
14. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until recoil starter engages, then quickly and firmly. DO NOT
pull rope all the way out or allow the handle to snap back, damage to the starter will occur.
15. SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER OR SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER WITH CATALYST -The muffler
controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of
carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris.
16. BLADE COVER
- Used to cover blades during transportation or storage. Remove blade cover before using unit.