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Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

2 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. TABLE OF CONTENTS HC-152 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of contents ............................................................................................................................... 2Introduction ...................................................................

Page 3 - always

HC-152 INTRODUCTION X7532249501 3 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. INTRODUCTION Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-job dependability. Read and understand this manual and the SAFETY MANUAL. You will find both easy to use and full of helpful o...

Page 4 - Replacement Operator, Safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs; are available from your ECHO dealer or at; Safety Videos; SAFETY; Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information

4 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY HC-152 Additional or Replacement Manuals Replacement Operator, Safety Manuals, and Parts Catalogs are available from your ECHO dealer or at www.echo-usa.com or by contacting ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the EC...

Page 5 - Physical Condition

HC-152 SAFETY X7532249501 5 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. International Symbols Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Users of this product risk injury to themselves and others if the unit is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operati...

Page 6 - Proper Clothing

6 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY HC-152 Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting, durable clothing; • Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves. • DO NOT WEAR SHORTS, • DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY, or clothing with loose or hanging items that could become entangled in moving parts...

Page 7 - Repetitive Stress Injuries

HC-152 SAFETY X7532249501 7 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. Repetitive Stress Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers, hands, arms, and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness, and extreme pain in those areas. Certain repetitive hand activities may put you...

Page 8 - Avoid Hot Surfaces; • Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. Avoid contact; Equipment; damaged blades should not be used.

8 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. SAFETY HC-152 Avoid Hot Surfaces • Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris. Avoid contact during and immediately after operation. Never perform blade maintenance procedures while engine is running. Equipment Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may ...

Page 9 - An Emission Control Label; Product Emission Durability (Emission Compliance Period)

HC-152 EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE) X7532249501 9 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE) EPA 2010 and Later and/or C.A.R.B. TIER III The emission control system for the engine is EM (engine modification) and, if the second to last character of the Engine Fami...

Page 10 - DESCRIPTION; Right Front Handle Guard

10 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. DESCRIPTION HC-152 DESCRIPTION Locate the safety decal(s) on your unit. Make sure the decal(s) is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer. See PARTS ORDERING instruc...

Page 11 - BLADE COVER

HC-152 DESCRIPTION X7532249501 11 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. 1. FRONT HANDLE WITH GUARD - Comfortable, textured finish provides anti-slip grip. Guard protects hand from the blades. Warning decals are located on guard 2. BLADES - Double reciprocating blades mounted to a blade support bar. The blades are doub...

Page 12 - CONTENTS

12 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. CONTENTS HC-152 CONTENTS After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. ____ 1 - Hedge Clipper Assembly ____ 1 - Operator’s Manual ____ 1 - Sa...

Page 13 - ASSEMBLY; This model is factory assembled.; Remove Blade Guard; Lay unit on muffler side and hold securely in place.

HC-152 ASSEMBLY X7532249501 13 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY This model is factory assembled. Note: For Normal cutting, Echo strongly recommends the blade guard be installed. In extreme conditions, such as commercial cutting or when cutting thick and/or dense branches, efficiency may be increased by t...

Page 14 - Note: Use new locknuts every time blade guard is installed or

14 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. ASSEMBLY HC-152 4. Remove first four blade locknuts (A) and washers in front of front handle/guard. Do not remove blade bolts. 5. Tighten blade bolts (B) until snug. Install blade guard, then washers 6. Loosen blade bolts ½ turn. Secure blade guard with new locknuts...

Page 15 - OPERATION; Fuel; Fuel Requirements; Gasoline; must be used. Echo brand premium Power Blend X; Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets these standards. Engine; Echo premium Power Blend X; Handling Fuel; Use an approved fuel container.

HC-152 OPERATION X7532249501 15 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removi...

Page 16 - NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT or RUNNING!; After use; Starting Cold Engine; Note: The blade cover is used for transportation and storage.

16 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION HC-152 • NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT or RUNNING! • DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors. ALWAYS fill fuel tanks outdoors over bare ground. • DO NOT overfill fuel tank. Wipe up spills immediately. • Securely tighten fuel tank cap and close fuel con...

Page 17 - Choke

HC-152 OPERATION X7532249501 17 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position. 2. Choke Move choke (B) to Cold Start ( ) (closed) position. 3. Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb (C) until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or ...

Page 18 - Stop Switch; Stopping Engine; Throttle

18 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. OPERATION HC-152 Starting Warm Engine The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke. The blades must not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to assure blades do ...

Page 19 - Tilt trimmer so cutting teeth are angled slightly toward the

HC-152 OPERATION X7532249501 19 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. Hedge Trimming Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, serious injury, or death. Exhaust can cause serious burns. ALWAYS position unit so that exhaust is directed away from your...

Page 20 - MAINTENANCE; Skill Levels; Level 1; = Moderate difficulty. Some specialized tools may be required.; REPOWER; Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier.; Maintenance Intervals; the frequency of required maintenance.; MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES:; grease every 25 hours of use.

20 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE HC-152 MAINTENANCE Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause severe injuries. Keep hands, clothing and loose objects away from all openings. Always stop engine, disconnect spark plug, and make sure all moving parts have come to a complete stop before re...

Page 21 - Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap

HC-152 MAINTENANCE X7532249501 21 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. Air Filter Level 1. 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. 2. Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt from inside c...

Page 22 - Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded; Cooling System; Overheating and engine seizure can occur when:

22 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE HC-152 Spark Plug Level 2. Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT san...

Page 23 - Spark Arrestor Screen; damage the catalytic element inside muffler.; Exhaust Port Cleaning; Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove

HC-152 MAINTENANCE X7532249501 23 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. Exhaust System Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. 1. Remove spark plug lead.2. Remove engine cover (A) and muffler cover (B).3. Place piston at Top Dead Center (TDC) to prevent carbon/dirt from entering cylinder. 4. Remove exhaust guide (C), gasket (D...

Page 24 - High Altitude Operation; Check idle speed and reset if necessary. If a tachometer is

24 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE HC-152 4. Inspect heat shield, and replace if damaged.5. Install heat shield and muffler.6. Tighten muffler mounting bolts (or nuts) to 80-95 in•lbf (90-110 kgf•cm). 7. Install engine cover and attach spark plug lead.8. Start engine, and warm to operatin...

Page 25 - Blades; Allow cleaning mixture to soften the remaining gummy; Gear Box

HC-152 MAINTENANCE X7532249501 25 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. Lubrication Blades Level 1. Hedge Clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Avoid touching blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands. 1. Move stop switch to stop position.2. Disconnect...

Page 26 - Leave room for the grease to expand during operation; Sharpening; Slide blades to allow file clearance using slots (A) on bottom

26 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. MAINTENANCE HC-152 1. Clean dirt from the grease fitting (A).2. Apply 1-2 pumps of grease into fitting, DO NOT over fill. Leave room for the grease to expand during operation 3. Wipe excess grease from around grease fitting. Blades Blades should only be removed and ...

Page 27 - Adjustment; Tighten blade bolts until snug, then loosen blade bolts 1/2

HC-152 MAINTENANCE X7532249501 27 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. Adjustment Level 2. Hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Use a socket and extension when adjusting blade bolts or blade locknuts in order to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades. 1. Tigh...

Page 28 - TROUBLESHOOTING; ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

28 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. TROUBLESHOOTING HC-152 TROUBLESHOOTING Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by grounding spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTIN...

Page 29 - STORAGE; reaches the top of its travel and leave it there.

HC-152 STORAGE X7532249501 29 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. STORAGE The muffler and surrounding cover become hot during operation. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. Long Term Storage (Over 3...

Page 30 - SPECIFICATIONS

30 X7532249501 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. SPECIFICATIONS HC-152 SPECIFICATIONS MODEL HC-152 Length 1074 mm (42.3 in.) Width 274 mm (10.8 in.) Height 199 mm (7.83 in.) Weight (dry) 5.33 kg (11.8 lb.) Engine Type Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Bore 32.2 mm (1.27 in.) Stroke 26.0 mm (1...

Page 31 - WARRANTY STATEMENTS

HC-152 WARRANTY STATEMENTS X7532249501 31 © 4/2013 ECHO Inc. WARRANTY STATEMENTS ECHO LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorporated’s Limited Warranty, provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from ...

Page 33 - NOTES