Echo HCA-2400 Trimmer User Manual


 
HEDGE CLIPPER
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
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B
A
C
HCA-2400
SHC-1700,
2100, 2400
Drive Shaft Assembly
NOTE
Hedge Clipper drive shaft should be greased every 25-50 hours of
operation.
Tools required: 8 mm Open End Wrench, Screwdriver, Clean Rag,
Small Brush.
Parts required: Lithium Based Grease.
WARNING DANGER
Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect hands, otherwise
serious personal injury may result.
1. Loosen gear housing assembly locating screw (A) and mounting
screws (C). Remove the gear box from the drive shaft housing.
2. Pull the drive shaft (B) from the housing, wipe clean and re-coat
with a thin coating [1/2 oz. (15 ml)] of lithium based grease.
3. Slide the drive shaft back in the drive housing being careful not to
get dirt on the flex shaft.
4. Install the gear housing assembly.
SHARPENING BLADES
Level 2.
Tools required: Flat file, Small Screwdriver
Parts required: Lithium Based Grease.
NOTE
Hedge Clipper Blades are very sharp. Wear gloves to protect
hands.
1. Use screwdriver to separate upper and lower cutters equal distance
apart.
2. File each edge carefully. Follow the original shape of the blade.
IMPORTANT
If a power grinder is used DO NOT allow blade to over heat.
3. Lubricate blades. See "Blade Lubrication Instructions", page 30
this section.