Echo HCA-265 Trimmer User Manual


 
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1. POWER HEAD - Factory Assembled. Includes the Engine, Clutch, Fuel System, Ignition System and Recoil
Starter.
2. THROTTLE HANDLE - FOR RIGHT HAND - Contains Stop Switch, Throttle Lockout, and Throttle Trigger.
3. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be held during starting. Operation of the throttle trigger is
prevented unless throttle trigger lockout lever is engaged.
4. STOP SWITCH - Controls engine ignition. Move switch forward to start and run engine, back to “STOP” position
to stop engine.
5. HAND GUARD / BLADE LOCK - Locks blade in place for travel / storage. Always assure blade cover is in-
stalled when locking blade.
6. BLADE INDEXING RING- Pull ring out and turn 1/4 turn to lockout position when adjusting blade angle.
7. BLADES - Double reciprocating blades mounted to a blade support bar. Double-sided blades are capable of cutting
on either side of the blade.
8. GEAR HOUSING ASSEMBLY - Gear housing contains drive gears for transmitting power to cutting blades. Piv-
oting design permits blades to articulate 180 degrees in 15-degree increments.
9. BLADE ADJUSTMENT HANDLE - Provides secure hand grip for adjusting cutting blade angle.
10. SUPPORT HANDLE - FOR LEFT HAND - Cushioned hand grip for gripping drive shaft assembly.
11. DRIVE SHAFT ASSEMBLY - Includes the ex drive shaft, rear handle assembly, harness ring, cushioned front
shaft grip, and safety decals.
12. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Controls engine speed. Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During accelera-
tion, depress gradually for best operating technique.
13. BLADE COVER - Used to cover blade during transport and storage. Remove blade cover before using unit.
14. 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.
15. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel lter.
16. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until 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.
17. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.
18. 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 purge
bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
19. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable lter element.
20. CHOKE CONTROL - Located on the top of the air cleaner housing. Move the lever to “COLD START” ( ) to
close the choke for Cold Starting. Move lever to “RUN” ( ) position after engine res.
21. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
22. TOP GUARD - Protects arm from the hot engine.
23. SHOULDER HARNESS - An adjustable strap that suspends the unit from the operator.