Echo HC-230 User Manual

WARNING DANGER
Read rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully. ECHO provides this
Operator's Manual and a Safety Manual. Both must be read and understood for
proper and safe operation.
Hedge Clipper
Operator's Manual
MODELS HC-230
HC-231
X7502255100
X750009840
12/06

Echo HC-230 Specifications

General

Brand	Echo
Model	HC-230
Category	Lawn and Garden Equipment
Language	English

Summary

Safety

Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information

Explains safety alerts, symbols, and keywords used throughout the manual and on the product.

Personal Condition and Safety Equipment

Details required safety gear, proper clothing, and personal condition for safe operation.

Operator Preparedness

Physical Condition

Assesses operator's physical and mental state for safe operation.

Eye and Hearing Protection

Specifies requirements for eye and hearing protection during operation.

Proper Clothing and Weather

Safe Operation Practices

Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI)

Addresses risks of RSI/CTS and provides prevention methods.

General Operating Safety

Equipment Check

Approved Attachments

Use only ECHO approved attachments to prevent serious injury.

Unit Security and Leaks

Product Description

Safety Decals

Importance of locating, understanding, and following safety decals.

Operation

Fuel Handling and Requirements

Covers warnings about fuel use and specific fuel requirements for the engine.

Fuel and Oil

Two Stroke Oil Specifications

Fuel Handling Precautions

Covers warnings about flammable fuel, storage, and refueling safety.

Fuel Mixing Ratio

Provides instructions and a chart for mixing fuel and oil at 50:1 ratio.

Hedge Trimming

Trimming Technique

Hold trimmer firmly, squeeze throttle, and angle teeth toward hedge.

Safety During Trimming

Warns against removing hands while blades move and engine obstruction.

Air Filter Maintenance

Cleaning and Replacement

Step-by-step guide for cleaning or replacing the air filter.

Fuel Filter Maintenance

Fuel Filter Replacement

Carburetor Adjustment

Engine Break-In Requirement

Idle Speed Adjustment

Blade Lubrication

Cleaning and Oiling

Lubrication Safety

Emphasizes safety when handling sharp blades.

Sharpening Blades

Blade Sharpening Technique

Sharpening Precautions

Warnings about not overheating blades and blade safety.

Troubleshooting

Engine Start Problems

Common causes and remedies for engine not starting or starting hard.

Engine Performance Issues

Troubleshooting for engine running issues, stalling, or poor acceleration.

Storage

General Storage Precautions

Long Term Storage Procedure

Detailed steps for preparing the unit for storage over 30 days.