Echo HC-185 User Manual

Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to chan

10 X7502255307© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE) HC-165/185EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE)EPA 2010 and Later

HC-165/185 DESCRIPTIONX7502255307 11© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.DESCRIPTIONLocate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that y

12 X7502255307© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.DESCRIPTION HC-165/1851. SUPPORT HANDLE - Comfortable, textured finish provides anti-slip grip. Guard protects hand fr

HC-165/185 CONTENTSX7502255307 13© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.CONTENTSAfter opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer

14 X7502255307© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.ASSEMBLY HC-165/185ASSEMBLYThis model is factory assembled. Note: For Normal cutting, Echo strongly recommends the b

HC-165/185 ASSEMBLYX7502255307 15© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.Install Blade Guard 1. Move stop switch to stop position2. Disconnect spark plug wire.Hedge clipper

16 X7502255307© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.OPERATION HC-165/185OPERATIONMoving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loos

HC-165/185 OPERATIONX7502255307 17© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.• Fuel tanks/cans may be under pressure. Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equal

18 X7502255307© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.OPERATION HC-165/185Starting Cold EngineHedge Clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe persona

HC-165/185 OPERATIONX7502255307 19© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.Starting Warm EngineThe starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke

2 X7502255307© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.TABLE OF CONTENTS HC-165/185TABLE OF CONTENTSTable of contents ...

20 X7502255307© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.OPERATION HC-165/185Rotating OperationHC-165/185 Hedge Clipper throttle handles are adjustable for operator comfort at

HC-165/185 OPERATIONX7502255307 21© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.4. Grip the throttle handle. Press the throttle lockout lever down with palm of hand and squeeze t

22 X7502255307© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.MAINTENANCE HC-165/185MAINTENANCEMoving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and

HC-165/185 MAINTENANCEX7502255307 23© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.Air FilterLevel 1.1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the

24 X7502255307© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.MAINTENANCE HC-165/185Spark PlugLevel 2.Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise severe engine dam

HC-165/185 MAINTENANCEX7502255307 25© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.Exhaust SystemSpark Arrestor ScreenLevel 2.1. Remove muffler cover.2. Place piston at Top Dead C

26 X7502255307© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.MAINTENANCE HC-165/185Carburetor AdjustmentThe blades must not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may res

HC-165/185 MAINTENANCEX7502255307 27© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.LubricationBladesLevel 1.Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe

28 X7502255307© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.MAINTENANCE HC-165/1851. Clean dirt from the grease fitting (A).2. Apply 1-2 pumps of grease into fitting, DO NOT over

HC-165/185 MAINTENANCEX7502255307 29© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.AdjustmentLevel 2. Hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe person

HC-165/185 INTRODUCTIONX7502255307 3© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.INTRODUCTIONWelcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provi

30 X7502255307© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.TROUBLESHOOTING HC-165/185TROUBLESHOOTINGFuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Neve

HC-165/185 STORAGEX7502255307 31© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.STORAGE The muffler and surrounding cover become hot during operation. Always keep exhaust area clea

32 X7502255307© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.SPECIFICATIONS HC-165/185SPECIFICATIONSMODEL HC-165 HC-185Length 1185 mm (45.59 in.) 1263 mm (49.72 in.) Width 275 m

HC-165/185 WARRANTY STATEMENTSX7502255307 33© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.WARRANTY STATEMENTSECHO LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BE

34 X7502255307© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.WARRANTY STATEMENTS HC-165/185 PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES

HC-165/185 NOTESX7502255307 35© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.NOTES

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4 X7502255307© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.SAFETY HC-165/185Additional or Replacement ManualsReplacement Operator, Safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs are availabl

HC-165/185 SAFETYX7502255307 5© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.International Symbols Personal Condition and Safety EquipmentUsers of this product risk injury to them

6 X7502255307© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.SAFETY HC-165/185Eye ProtectionEye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1, CE, or CSA Z94.3 requirements must be worn wheneve

HC-165/185 SAFETYX7502255307 7© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.Vibration and ColdIt is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the finge

8 X7502255307© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.SAFETY HC-165/185Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poiso

HC-165/185 SAFETYX7502255307 9© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects awa