Echo HC-245 Trimmer User Manual


 
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1. BLADES - Double reciprocating single side blades mounted to a blade support bar.
2. SUPPORT HANDLE WITH GUARD - FOR RIGHT HAND - Rubber non-slip grip, guard protects hand from
the blades. Warning decals are located on guard.
3. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
4. 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 ows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an
additional 4 or 5 times.
5. 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.
6. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable lter element.
7. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.
8. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel lter.
9. THROTTLE HANDLE - FOR LEFT HAND - Contains the Stop Switch, Throttle Lockout, and Throttle Trigger.
10. 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.
11. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the rear handle. Move switch FORWARD to RUN, BACK
to STOP.
12. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be depressed before Throttle Trigger can be activated.
13. SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER OR SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER WITH CATALYST -The mufer or
catalytic mufer controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of
carbon from leaving the mufer. Keep exhaust area clear of ammable debris.
14. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until recoil starter engages, then quickly and rmly. DO NOT
pull rope all the way out or allow the handle to snap back, damage to the starter will occur.
15. BLADE COVER - Used to cover blades during transportation or storage. Remove blade cover before using unit.