Echo HC-165 Trimmer User Manual


 
He d g e Cl i p p e r
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p e r a t O r 's Ma n u a l
s T a r T I n g C o l d e n g I n e
WARNING
• Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to
severe personal injury. Avoid touching blades whenever possible,
and always wear gloves to protect hands.
• When engine is started, conrm there is no abnormal vibration or
sound. If there is abnormal vibration or sound, ask your dealer to
repair.
NOTE
The blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove
blade cover before using the unit.
1. Stop Switch
Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position.
2. Choke
Move choke (B) to the Cold Start ( ) (CLOSED) position.
3. Purge Bulb
Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and ows freely in the
clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
4. Recoil Starter
Lay the unit on a at, clear area. Grip the support handle securely
with one hand, and pull the recoil starter handle (D) until engine
res (or 5 pulls maximum).
5. Choke
After engine res or 5 pulls, move choke (B) to the RUN (
) (OPEN) position. Restart engine if necessary and allow unit to
warm up at idle for several minutes.
B
D
A
C
NOTE
If engine does not start with choke in “Run” position after 5 pulls,
repeat instructions 2 - 5.
WARNING
The blades must not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury
may result. Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to as-
sure blades do not move at idle.
If blades move, readjust carburetor according to “Carburetor Ad-
justment” instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer.
6. Throttle Trigger
After engine warm-up, grip the handle to depress the throttle trigger
lockout, and gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine
RPM to operating speed.