Echo HC-235 User Manual

WARNING Read rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully. ECHO provides this Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be

10f u e lNOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe engi

He d g e Cl i p p e r11Op e r a t O r 's Ma n u a l Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of

12s 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 to

He d g e Cl i p p e r13Op e r a t O r 's Ma n u a l s t o p p I n g e n g I n e1. Throttle Release throttle and allow engine to return to id

14h e d g e t r I m m I n g ma I n t e n a n c e WARNING Moving parts can amputate ngers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and lo

He d g e Cl i p p e r15Op e r a t O r 's Ma n u a l m a I n t e n a n c e I n t e r v a l ss k I l l l e v e l s Level 1 = Easy to do. Commo

16a I r f I l t e rLevel 1.Tools required: 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.) cleaning brushParts required: REPOWERTM AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT.1. Close c

He d g e Cl i p p e r17Op e r a t O r 's Ma n u a l s p a r k p l u gLevel 2.Tools required: T-wrench, Feeler gauge, Soft metal brushParts re

18AB1. Remove mufer cover (A).2. Remove starter cover (B) and clean dirt and dust from ns.IMPORTANT DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt fro

He d g e Cl i p p e r19Op e r a t O r 's Ma n u a l Exhaust Port CleaningLevel 2.Tools required: 4 mm Hex wrench, Wood or plastic scraperPar

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20High Altitude Operation This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to 1,100 fe

He d g e Cl i p p e r21Op e r a t O r 's Ma n u a l l u b r I c a t I o nBlades Level 1.Tools required: Clean rag, 25 or 50 mm (1 or 2 in.)

22s h a r p e n I n g b l a d e sLevel 3.Tools required: Flat le, ScrewdriverParts required: None WARNING Hedge Clipper blades are very sh

He d g e Cl i p p e r23Op e r a t O r 's Ma n u a l b l a d e a d j u s t m e n tLevel 2.Tools required: (2) 10 mm Sockets and ExtensionsPar

24tr o u b l e s h o o t I n g WARNING Fuel vapors are extremely ammable and may cause re and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by groun

He d g e Cl i p p e r25Op e r a t O r 's Ma n u a l st o r a g e WARNING During operation the mufer or catalytic mufer and surrounding cove

26sp e c I f I c a t I o n sMODEL ---------------------------------------------------- HC-225 Length ---------------------------------------------

He d g e Cl i p p e r27Op e r a t O r 's Ma n u a l ECHO LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010ECHO

28PURCHASED REPAIR PARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES

He d g e Cl i p p e r29Op e r a t O r 's Ma n u a l ECHO INCORPORATED EMISSION CONTROL WARRANTY STATEMENTFOR ECHO AND SHINDAIWA BRANDSThe Envi

He d g e Cl i p p e r3Op e r a t O r 's Ma n u a l CAUTIONThe safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “CAUTION” calls attention to an

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He d g e Cl i p p e r31Op e r a t O r 's Ma n u a l n o t e s

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4Physical Condition Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • if you are tired or sick, •

He d g e Cl i p p e r5Op e r a t O r 's Ma n u a l DANGERDo not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine e

6PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY (EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD)The 300 hour emission compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer cert

He d g e Cl i p p e r7Op e r a t O r 's Ma n u a l 6789101112131415P/N X505000270P/N X505000280Handle GuardP/N X505002310Hot Decal (near mufer

81. BLADES - Double reciprocating single side blades mounted to a blade support bar. 2. SUPPORT HANDLE WITH GUARD - FOR RIGHT HAND - Rubber non-slip

He d g e Cl i p p e r9Op e r a t O r 's Ma n u a l co n t e n t sThe ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your conveni