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WARNING DANGERREAD INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW RULES FORSAFE OPERATION.FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.

ATTENZIONE PERICOLOLEGGERE ATTENTAMENTE LE ISTRUZIONI E SEGUIRE LEREGOLE PER OPERARE IN SICUREZZA.LA MANCATA OSSERVANZA DI QUESTA AVVERTENZAPOTREBBE CAUSARE GRAVI LESIONI.

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MANUALE D’ISTRUZIONITAGLIASIEPI

HC-1500HC-1600

OPERATOR’S MANUALHEDGE TRIMMER

BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNGTRAGBARE

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WARNING DANGERIMPROPER USE OR CARE OF THIS UNIT, ORFAILURE TO WEAR PROPER PROTECTION CANRESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. READ ANDUNDERSTAND THE RULES FOR SAFEOPERATION AND ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THISMANUAL.

INTRODUCTIONECHO Hedge Trimmers, Models HC-1500 and HC-1600 are lightweight, high performance, petrol enginedunits designed for hedge and shrub trimming.

This Manual provides the information necessary foroperation and maintenance.

Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material inthis literature are as accurate as known at the time ofpublication, but are subject to change without notice.

Illustrations may include optional equipment andaccessories, and may not include all standardequipment.

Introduction ................................................................ 2Decals and Symbols .................................................. 3Safety ......................................................................... 4Operating Techniques ............................................... 6Description ................................................................. 7Operation ................................................................... 8

CONTENTS

Maintenance and Care .............................................. 11Trouble shooting ........................................................ 12Servicing .................................................................... 13Storage ...................................................................... 16Specifications ............................................................ 17Declaration of Conformity .......................................... 18

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• Read and understand the entire operator’s manualbefore using this machine.

• Follow all danger warnings in this manual.

• Locate this safety decal on your unit. The completeunit illustration found in the “DESCRIPTION” sectionwill help you locate them. Make sure the decal islegible and that you understand and follow theinstructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new onecan be ordered from your ECHO dealer.

DECALS AND SYMBOLS

Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application Symbol form/shape Symbol description/application

Carefully read the operator’smanual

This symbol accompanied by thewords WARNING and DANGERcalls attentions to an act or acondition which can lead toserious personal injury or death.

Circle and slash symbol meanswhatever is shown is prohibited.

CAUTION indicates a potentiallyhazardous situation which, if notavoided, may result in minor ormoderate injury.

Wear eyes, ears and headprotection

Carburettor adjustment-Idle speed

Carburettor adjustment-High speed mixture

Carburettor adjustment-Low speed mixture

Petrol and oil mixture

CAUTION

This enclosed message providestips for use, care andmaintenance of the unit.

Emergency stop

NOTE

Guaranteed sound power level

Purge bulb(Primer)

Part number 890617-07660

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OPERATOR SAFETY

• Read this Trimmer Operator’s Manual carefully.Be sure you understand how to operate this unitproperly before you use it.

• If you have any questions or problems, please contactyour ECHO dealer.

• Be familiar with all the controls and the proper use ofthe machine.

• Wear proper clothing to protect legs and otherexposed parts of your body.

• Wear non-skid sole shoes. Do not wear open-toedshoes or operate unit while bare footed.

• Wear eye and hearing protection devices.

• Use caution when handling fuel. Put the caps backtightly on both the fuel can and the trimmer fuel tank.Move at least 3 m from the re-fuelling point and besure there is no leakage of fuel from the fuel tank capor the fuel system before starting the engine.

• Do all cutting at full throttle speed. Cutting at less atthan full speed can damage the clutch by allowing itto slip.

SAFETY

WARNING DANGERTRIMMER USERS RISK INJURY TOTHEMSELVES AND OTHERS IF THE TRIMMER ISUSED IMPROPERLY, AND/OR SAFETYPRECAUTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED. PROPERCLOTHING AND SAFETY GEAR MUST BE WORNWHEN OPERATING TRIMMER.

• Start the unit on the ground with the throttle set atidle. Do not start if the blades are obstructed by theground or any other object.

• Inspect area that trimmer will be used in. Removestones, metal objects and any other object that couldjam or damage the trimmer.

• Never allow children to use the machine.

• Do not allow anyone to hold the material you arecutting.

• Keep a firm grip on the trimmer with bothhands, the right hand on the front handle, the lefthand on the rear handle.

• Operate this petrol engine powered equipment in awell-ventilated area only.

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WARNING DANGERALWAYS STOP THE ENGINE WHEN A BLADEJAM OCCURS. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVEAN OBJECT CAUSING A BLADE JAM IF THEENGINE IS RUNNING. PHYSICAL INJURY CANOCCUR IF A BLADE JAM IS REMOVED AND THEBLADES START MOVING.

WARNING DANGERUSE A FIRM GRIP WITH THUMBS AND FINGERSENCIRCLING THE HANDLES. A FIRM GRIP WILLHELP YOU KEEP CONTROL OF THE TRIMMER.NEVER OPERATE THE TRIMMER ONLY ONEHAND OR BODILY INJURY CAN OCCUR.

• Always carry the trimmer with the engine stopped andthe HOT silencer away from your body.

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Painful or numb fingers?See your doctor

• Dress properly! Do not wear loose clothing orjewellery, they can be caught in moving parts. Use ofsturdy gloves, non-skid footwear, and safety glassesis recommended.

• While operating the machine be always sure of asecure position.

• Wear non-slip, heavy-duty work gloves to improveyour grip on the trimmer handles. The gloves alsohelp reduce the transmission of machine vibrations toyour hands.

PROTECTING OTHERS

Spectators, children, fellow workers and animals mustbe warned to come no nearer than 10 m while thetrimmer is in use.People working in the area near you should wear thesame protective equipment as the operator.

Never allow children to use the machine.

Always be aware of your surroundings and stay alertfor possible hazards that you may not hear due to thenoise of the machine.

PHYSICAL CONDITION

Your judgement and dexterity may be impaired if youare ill or have taken alcohol or other substances knownto affect the way you would normally function.

WARNING DANGERPRECAUTION AGAINST VIBRATIONAND COLDIT IS BELIEVED THAT A CONDITION CALLEDRAYNAUD’S PHENOMENON WHICH AFFECTSTHE FINGERS OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS ISBROUGHT ABOUT BY EXPOSURE TO COLD ANDVIBRATION.ACCORDINGLY, YOUR ECHO TRIMMER HASSHOCK MOUNT AND RUBBERED GRIP.DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE INTENSITY OFVIBRATION TRANSMITTED THROUGH THEHANDLES.EXPOSURE TO COLD AND VIBRATION MAYCAUSE TINGLING AND BURNING, FOLLOWEDBY LOSS OF COLOUR AND NUMBNESS IN APERSON’S FINGERS.WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU TAKE THEFOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS BECAUSE THEMINIMUM EXPOSURE WHICH MIGHT TRIGGERTHE AILMENT IS UNKNOWN.

• KEEP YOUR BODY WARM - ESPECIALLYHEAD, NECK, FEET AND ANKLES, AND HANDSAND WRISTS.

• MAINTAIN GOOD BLOOD CIRCULATION BYPERFORMING VIGOROUS ARM EXERCISESDURING FREQUENT WORK BREAKS, ANDALSO BY NOT SMOKING.

• LIMIT THE NUMBER OF HOURS OFOPERATION.TRY TO FILL A PART OF EACH WORK DAYWITH JOBS WHERE OPERATING THE TRIMMEROR OTHER HAND-HELD POWER TOOLS IS NOTREQUIRED.

• IF YOU EXPERIENCE DISCOMFORT,REDNESS AND SWELLING OF THEFINGERS, FOLLOWED WHITENING AND LOSSOF FEELING, CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIANBEFORE EXPOSING YOURSELF FURTHER TOCOLD AND VIBRATION.

PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

• Always wear protection goggles that meet the nationalstandards.

• Wear hearing protection. If you use the unit for lessthan two hours per day, we recommend that hearingprotection be worn at all times.

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• Before trimming, check the area and remove allobstacles and objects that could be thrown.

• Do not force the blades and only move as quickly asthe blades will allow.

• Stop the engine and disconnect from ignition cablebefore: - cleaning or when clearing a blockage;checking, maintenance or working on the machine.

• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. Neveradd fuel to a machine with a running or hot engine.

• Do not attempt to repair the machine unless you arequalified to do so.

• Do not operate the machine with a damaged orexcessively worn cutting device.

• Always ensure all handles and guards are fitted whenusing the machine. Never attempt to use anincomplete machine or one fitted with an unauthorizedmodification.

• When transporting or storing the machine always fitthe blade cover.

• To reduce fire hazard keep engine and silencer freeof debris, leaves or excessive grease.

• Handle blade with care, contacting with metal bladesmay cause injury.

• Plan to trim regularly to make it easier to keep neatedges and to avoid having to make more than onepass.

• When starting to trim, run the engine at full throttle.

WARNING DANGERBEFORE TRIMMING, BE SURE TO READ ANDUNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE OPERATOR’SMANUAL TO AVOID THE CHANCE OF SERIOUSINJURY.

OPERATING TECHNIQUES

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1. Operator’s manual - Included with unit. Readbefore operation and keep for future reference tolearn proper, safe operating techniques.

2. Cutting device - That part of the assemblyof cutter blade and shear plate together with anysupporting part, which performs the cutting action.

3. Guard - Guard between the front handle andcutting device for protecting the hand from injuriesif the hand slips off the handle.

4. Front handle - Handle located on the cuttingdevice.

5. Carburettor - Device for mixing fuel and air in thecorrect proportions.

6. Throttle trigger lockout - Device that prevents theaccidental operation of the throttle trigger untilmanually released.

7. Rear handle - Handle located furthest from thecutting device.

DESCRIPTION

8. Throttle trigger - Device activated by theoperator’s finger, for controlling the engine speed.

9. Air cleaner cover - Covers air filter.

10. Starter handle - Pull handle to start the engine.

11. Fuel tank cap - For closing the fuel tank.

12. Ignition switch - Device for allowing the engine tobe started and stopped.

13. Fuel tank - Contains fuel and fuel filter.

14. Gear housing - Housing to support the gears thatreduce the speed of engine to cutting attachment.

15. Silencer cover - Cover for the silencer to preventoperator contact with hot exhaust.

16. Blunt extension - An extending blunt part of thecutting device. (Applicable to double edged bladeunit)

17. Blade cover - Cover for blade used when unit isbeing transported.

18. Safety decal - Part number 890617-07660

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OPERATION

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WARNING DANGER••••• HANDLE FUEL CAREFULLY. IT IS EXTREMELY

FLAMMABLE. FOLLOW ALL RULES LISTEDBELOW TO HELP PREVENT FIRE OREXPLOSION WHICH MAY RESULT IN SEVEREINJURY OR DEATH.

••••• AFTER REFUELLING, TIGHTEN FUEL CAPFIRMLY AND CHECK FOR LEAKAGE. IN CASEOF FUEL LEAKAGE, REPAIR BEFORESTARTING OPERATION SINCE THERE IS ADANGER OF FIRE.

• Never smoke or allow flame or sparks near fuel.

• Always fill the fuel tank outdoors. Never pour fuelindoors.

• Always remove the fuel cap slowly to relieve anypressure build-up in the tank.

• Never refuel the engine when it is hot or running.

• Always use an approved, safe fuel container.

• It is not permitted to fill fuel above the shoulder levelof fuel tank.

• After fuelling, always wipe away spilled fuel.

• Do not overfill the fuel tank. Always move at least 3 maway from the fuelling spot and make sure there is nofuel leaking from the trimmer before starting theengine.

• Never store the trimmer with the fuel in the tank - afuel leak could start a fire.

• Always tighten fuel caps on trimmer and container.

HANDLING FUEL

CAUTIONWhenever opening the fuel tank, always loosenthe cap slowly and wait for the pressure in thefuel tank to equalize before removing the fillercap.

FUEL• Fuel is a mixture of regular grade petrol and an air-

cooled 2-stroke engine oil of reputable brand name.Minimum 89 Octane unleaded petrol is recommended.Do not use fuel containing methyl alcohol or morethan 10 % of ethyl alcohol.

• Recommended mixture ratio; 50 : 1 (2 %) for ISO-L-EGD Standard (ISO/CD 13738), JASO FC grade andECHO Premium 50 : 1 oil.

NOTEStored fuel ages. Do not mix more fuel than youexpect to use in thirty (30) days. Do not mix directly infuel tank.

- Do not mix directly in engine fuel tank.

- Avoid spilling petrol or oil. Spilled fuel should alwaysbe wiped up.

- Handle petrol with care, it is highly inflammable.

- Always store fuel in approved container.

Fuel tank

Shoulderlevel

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NOTE• Use short pulls, 1/2 to 2/3 rope length, when

pulling starting rope.

• Do not allow the starter handle to snap backagainst the housing.

• Always hold the unit firmly and make sure thecutting blades are free of obstructions beforestarting.

Ignition switchSTART

Throttle trigger

SAFE STARTING TECHNIQUES

1. Turn the ignition switch to the START position.

2. Move choke control lever up to CLOSED position.

3. Push purge bulb 3 to 4 times or until fuel is visible inclear fuel return line.

4. Pull starter handle until first firing sound.

5. Move choke control lever down to OPEN position.

6. Restart engine and allow it to warm up.

STARTING COLD ENGINE

7. Depress throttle trigger lockout and graduallysqueeze throttle trigger.

WARNING DANGERCUTTER BLADES WILL START MOVING ASENGINE ATTAINS CLUTCH ENGAGEMENTSPEED.

HC-1500

HC-1600

Ignition switchSTART

Purge bulb

CLOSE

Choke lever

OPEN

Throttole triggerlockout

Throttole triggerlockout

Starter handle

WARNING DANGERWHEN ENGINE IS STARTED, CONFIRM IF THEREIS NOT ANY ABNORMAL VIBRATION OR SOUND.IF THERE IS ABNORMAL VIBRATION OR SOUND,ASK YOUR DEALER TO REPAIR.

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STARTING WARM ENGINE1. Turn ignition switch to START position.

2. Move choke control lever down to OPEN position.

3. Push purge bulb 3 to 4 times or until fuel is visible inclear fuel return line.

4. Pull starter handle.

STOPPING ENGINE1. Release throttle trigger and allow engine to idle.

2. Turn ignition switch to STOP position.

NOTEIf engine does not starting after four pulls, use coldstarting procedure.

WARNING DANGERIF ENGINE DOES NOT STOP, MOVE CHOKELEVER TO CLOSED POSITION. CHECK ANDREPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH BEFORESTARTING THE ENGINE AGAIN.

Ignition switchSTOP

Throttle trigger

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Ignition switchSTOP

Starter handle

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1. Hold trimmer firmly and squeeze throttle trigger toaccelerate engine.

2. Tilt trimmer so cutting teeth are angled slightlytoward the hedge or shrub and proceed to cut.

• Keep both hands on handles while engine is running.

• If blades jammed, stop engine, disconnect ignitioncable and clean blades.

• Do not overreach or stand on unstable surfaces.

• If blades strike an obstruction or are prevented fromfunctioning properly, stop engine and inspect bladesfor damage.

• Do not operate the machine with a damaged orexcessively worn cutting device.

• To avoid damage, do not run at full throttle withoutload.

• When two or more trimmers are being operated, keepa safe distance between operators.

WARNING DANGER• WHEN STARTING TO TRIM, RUN THE ENGINE

AT FULL THROTTLE.

• NEVER REMOVE HANDS FROM UNIT WHENBLADES ARE MOVING.

• THE ENGINE CONTINUES RUNNING EVENWHEN THE BLADES HAVE STOPPED DUE TOAN OBSTRUCTION. IF THIS OCCURS, STOPTHE ENGINE, DISCONNECT IGNITION CABLEAND REMOVE THE OBSTRUCTION.

OPERATE SAFELY AND AVOIDDAMAGE TO TRIMMER

HEDGE TRIMMING

NOTEThis unit is designed to cut shrubs and hedges withbranches no larger than 6 mm in diameter.

AREA MAINTENANCE PAGE BEFORE USE MONTHLY

Air Filter Clean/Replace 13 •

Fuel Filter Inspect/Clean/Replace 13 •

Spark Plug Inspect/Clean/Adjust/Replace 13 •

Carburettor Adjust/Replace and adjust 15 •

Cooling System Inspect/Clean 15 •

Silencer Inspect/Tighten/Clean 15 •

Gear Housing Grease 14 •-10h

Starter Rope Inspect/Replace - •

Blades Inspect/Clean/Lubricate 14 •

Fuel Leaks Inspect 13 •

Screws, Bolts and Nuts Inspect/Tighten/Replace - •

Fuel Line Inspect - •

IMPORTANTTime intervals are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of requiredmaintenance.Record dates of monthly and yearly inspections.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

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TROUBLE SHOOTING

WARNING DANGER• ALL TRIMMER SERVICE OPERATIONS, OTHER

THAN ITEMS LISTED IN THE OPERATOR’SMANUAL, SHOULD BE PERFORMED BYCOMPETENT SERVICE PERSONNEL.

• FUEL VAPORS ARE EXTREMELY FLAMMABLEAND MAY CAUSE FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION.NEVER TEST FOR IGNITION SPARK BYGROUNDING SPARK PLUG NEAR CYLINDERPLUG HOLE, OTHERWISE SERIOUSPERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT.

Engine

Enginecranks

Enginedoes notcrank

Engineruns

Trouble

- hard to start- does not start

Fuel atcarburettor

Fuel at cylinder

Spark at end ofplug wire

Spark at plug

Dies oracceleratespoorly

No fuel atcarburettor

No fuel atcylinder

Silencer wet withfuel

No spark at endof plug wire

No spark at plug

Cause

• Fuel filter clogged• Fuel line clogged• Carburettor

• Carburettor

• Fuel mixture is too rich

• Ignition switch off• Electrical problem

• Spark gap incorrect• Covered with carbon• Fouled with fuel• Spark plug defective

• Internal engine problem

• Air filter dirty• Fuel filter dirty• Fuel vent plugged• Spark plug• Carburettor• Cooling system plugged• Exhaust port/silencer

plugged

Remedy

• Clean or replace• Clean• Ask your ECHO dealer

• Ask your ECHO dealer

• Open choke• Clean/replace air filter• Adjust carburettor• Ask your ECHO dealer

• Turn switch on• Ask your ECHO dealer

• Adjust 0.6 to 0.7 mm• Clean or replace• Clean or replace• Replace plug

• Ask your ECHO dealer

• Clean or replace• Clean or replace• Clean• Clean and adjust/replace• Adjust• Clean• Clean

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Filter

Fuel filter in tank

CLEANING AIR FILTER(Before Each Use)

CLEANING FUEL FILTER(Check Periodically)

1. Pick up fuel filter through fuel tank opening with apiece of steel wire or the like.

2. Clean filter in a suitable cleaner or replace it ifnecessary.

3. Reinstall the filter.

SERVICING

1. Close choke, remove wing nut and air filter.

2. Carefully brush dirt from filter or clean with anonflammable solvent if necessary. Dry it completelybefore installation.

3. Reinstall filter, cover and wing nut.

NOTE• If filter is excessively dirty or no longer fits properly,

replace it.

• Ensure that the filter is completely dry beforereinstalling it.

CHECK SPARK PLUG(Check Periodically)

1. Check plug gap.

2. Inspect electrode for wear.

3. Inspect insulator for oil or other deposits.

4. Replace plug if needed and tighten to 15 - 17 N•m(150 to 170 kgf•cm).

NOTECorrect gap setting is 0.6 to 0.7 mm.

CHECK FUEL SYSTEM(Check Before Every Use)1. After refuelling, make sure fuel does not leak or

exude from around fuel pipe, fuel grommet or fueltank cap.

2. In case of fuel leakage or exudation there is adanger of fire. Stop using the machine immediatelyand request your dealer to inspect or replace.

• If you have any questions or problems, please contactyour ECHO dealer.

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CLEANING BLADES(After Each Use)

Remove gummy residue from blades with a 50 - 50mixture of kerosene (paraffin) and machine oil.

CAUTIONIf you experience any problems with sharpeningthe blade, we recommend that you take it to youECHO dealer.

NOTEUse a disk grinder, endless abrasive belt, or smoothflat file.

SHARPENING BLADES(As Needed)

1. Remove all nuts and bolts securing cutters to framebar.

2. Remove cutters.

3. Hold a cutter in a vice.

4. File and reshape the cutter edges as shown.

5. If frame bar is deformed or damaged, replace withnew one.

(A): 6 mm radius

(B): 100° (Approx.)

(C): 40° to 43°

NOTEWear gloves to protect hands from sharp blades.

LUBRICATING GEAR HOUSING(Every 10 Hours of Operation)

1. Clean dirt from grease fitting.

2. Carefully pump grease in fitting.DO NOT force grease.Too much pressure will force grease past seals andcause damage.Apply 1-2 pumps of grease every 10 hours ofoperation.

NOTEUse good quality lithium multi grease.

LUBRICATING BLADES(Every 4 Hours of Operation)

Apply a few drops of oil the each bolt slots at thebottom of blades.

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ADJUSTING CARBURETTOR(As Required)

WARNING DANGERWHEN CARBURETTOR ADJUSTMENT ISCOMPLETED, BLADES SHOULD NOT MOVE ATIDLE, OTHERWISE SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURYMAY RESULT.

Every unit is test run at the factory and the carburettor isfine tuned for maximum performance.

Before adjusting carburettor, clean or replace air filter,start engine and run several minutes to bring it to operatingtemperature.

CAUTIONWhen starting, idle speed adjuster should beadjusted not to move the blades.When there is some trouble with the carburettor,contact your dealer.

1. Idle Speed Adjustment.Stop engine. Turn low speed needle anticlockwiseuntil it stops.Start engine and turn idle speed adjustment screwclockwise until the blades begin to move, then turnthe screw anticlockwise until the blades stopmoving. Turn screw anticlockwise an additional 1/2turn.

2. Accelerate to full throttle for 2 to 3 seconds to clearexcess fuel from engine then return to idle.Accelerate to full throttle to check for smoothtransition from idle to full throttle.

T : Idle speed adjuster

L : Low speed mixture adjuster

Recoil starter housing

Fins

Silencer

CLEANING SILENCER AND EXHAUSTPORT (Check Periodically)

1. Carefully remove housing halves.

2. Remove and disassemble silencer.

3. Clean deposits from cylinder exhaust port andsilencer.

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Clogged fins will cause poor engine cooling.

CLEANING CYLINDER FINS (CheckPeriodically)

1. Carefully remove housing and clean dirt and dustfrom fins.

2. Reinstall housing.

NOTE

Be careful not to scratch the cylinder or piston whencleaning the cylinder exhaust port.

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Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time(30 days or longer) without performing protectivestorage maintenance which includes the following:

1. Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reachof children and other unauthorized persons.

2. Place the ignition switch in the STOP position.

3. Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt and debrisfrom exterior of unit.

4. Perform all periodic lubrication and services that arerequired.

5. Tighten all the screws, bolts and nuts.

6. Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoilstarter handle several times to remove fuel from thecarburettor.

7. Remove the spark plug and pour 1/2 tablespoon offresh, clean, 2-stroke engine oil into the cylinderthrough the spark plug hole.

A. Place a clean cloth over the spark plug hole.

B. Pull the recoil starter handle 2 or 3 times todistribute the oil inside the engine.

C. Observe the piston location through the sparkplug hole. Pull the recoil starter handle slowlyuntil the piston reaches the top of its travel andleave it there.

8. Install the spark plug (do not connect ignition cable).

9. Lubricate the blades with a heavy coat of oil toprevent rust.

STORAGE

WARNING DANGERDO NOT STORE IN AN ENCLOSURE WHEREFUEL FUMES MAY ACCUMULATE OR REACH ANOPEN FLAME OR SPARK.

LONG TERM STORAGE(Over 30 Days)

NOTE• For future reference, you should keep this

operator’s manual.• If this operator’s manual has become illegible

through impairment or is lost, please purchase anew one from your ECHO dealer.

• When renting or lending this machine to a personwho will operate it, always include this operator’smanual, which provides explanation andinstructions.

• When transferring a product, please deliver itattaching the operator’s manual.

Ignition switchSTOP

Throttle trigger

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Ignition switchSTOP

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Mass :

Unit with specified cutting blade, empty tank kg 4.7 5.7

Unit with specified cutting blade, full tank kg 4.9 6.1

Volume :

Fuel tank L 0.30 0.50

Cutting device :

Type Dual action, double sided

Length mm 580 725

Pitch mm 35

Height mm 21

Gear ratio and lubrication : 5.9 reduction and good quality lithium grease

External Dimensions :

length × width × height mm 960 × 235 × 200 1,135 × 240 × 215

Engine :

Type Air cooled Two stroke single cylinder

Engine displacement mL (cm³) 21.2

Maximum shaft brake power(Referred to ISO 8893) kW 0.56 0.6

Engine speed at maximum power r/min 6,500 6,500

Recommended maximum engine speed r/min 10,000

Recommended engine idling speed r/min 3,000

Engine speed at beginning of clutch engagement r/min 3,800 3,700

Carburettor Diaphragm type

Ignition Flywheel magneto - CDI system

Spark plug CHAMPION RCJ-8Y CHAMPION RCJ-7Y

Starter Recoil starter

Clutch Automatic Centrifugal

Fuel : Regular grade petrol. Minimum 89 Octaneunleaded petrol is recommended. Do not use fuelcontaining methyl alcohol or more than 10 % ofethyl alcohol.

Oil Two stroke, air-cooled engine oil. 50 : 1 for ISO-L-EGD Standard (ISO/CD 13738), JASO FC gradeand ECHO Premium 50 : 1 oil.

Ratio 50 : 1 (2 %)

Fuel consumption at engine maximum power L / h 0.56 0.6

Specific fuel consumption at engine maximum

power g/(kW•h) 740

Sound Pressure Level :(Referred to EN 27917) LpAav = dB(A) 95 94

Guaranteed Sound Power Level :(2000/14/EC) LWA = dB(A) 110 109

Vibration levels : (Referred to ISO 7916)

Idling m/s² 10.2 3.6

Racing m/s² 15.0 6.1

SPECIFICATIONS

HC-1500 HC-1600

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DECLARATION “CE” OF CONFORMITY

The undersigned manufacturer:

KIORITZ CORPORATION7-2 SUEHIROCHO 1-CHOMEOHME ; TOKYO 198-8711JAPAN

declares that the hereunder specified new unit:

PORTABLE HEDGE TRIMMER

Brand : ECHOType : HC-1500

HC-1600

complies with:*the requirements of Directive 98/37/EC (1998)(use of harmonized standard ISO 10517 (EN 774))

*the requirements of Directive 89/336/EEC(use of harmonized standards EN 50081-1, EN 50082-1, EN 55014 & EN 55022)

*the requirements of Directive 2002/88/EC*the requirements of Directive 2000/14/EC

Conformity assessment procedure followed ANNEX V

HC-1500 HC-1600Measured sound power level dB(A) 107 106Guaranteed sound power level dB(A) 110 109

Tokyo,April 1st 2004

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MEMORANDUM

X753-001 77 4X753 224-460 4GB

7-2 SUEHIROCHO 1-CHOME, OHME, TOKYO 198-8711, JAPANPHONE: 81-428-32-6118. FAX: 81-428-32-6145.

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