Operator's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS HC-2020
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................................................. 3
Servicing Information .................................................................................. 3
Parts/Serial Number............................................................................. 3
Service................................................................................................. 4
ECHO Consumer Product Support...................................................... 4
Product Registration ............................................................................ 4
Additional Literature............................................................................. 4
Safety.......................................................................................................... 5
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information............................. 5
International Symbols .......................................................................... 6
Personal Condition and Safety Equipment .......................................... 7
Equipment.......................................................................................... 12
Emission Control (Exhaust & Evaporative) .............................................. 13
CARB And EPA Emissions Control Information ................................ 13
Description ................................................................................................ 14
Contents.................................................................................................... 15
Assembly................................................................................................... 15
Operation .................................................................................................. 16
Fuel.................................................................................................... 16
Starting Cold Engine.......................................................................... 20
Starting Warm Engine........................................................................ 22
Stopping Engine ................................................................................ 23
Hedge Trimming ................................................................................ 24
Maintenance ............................................................................................. 25
Skill Levels ......................................................................................... 25
Maintenance Intervals........................................................................ 26
Air Filter ............................................................................................. 27
Fuel Filter........................................................................................... 28
Spark Plug ......................................................................................... 29
Cooling System.................................................................................. 30
Exhaust System................................................................................. 31
Carburetor Adjustment....................................................................... 33
Lubrication ......................................................................................... 34
Blades................................................................................................ 35
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 37
Storage ..................................................................................................... 39
Long Term Storage (Over 30 Days)................................................... 39
Specifications............................................................................................ 40
Product Registration.................................................................................. 42