Operator’s Manual HC-2210/2810 Hedge Trimmer The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Read and understand all provided literature before use. Failure to do so could result in serious injury. This product complies with CAN ICES-2/NMB-2.
TABLE OF CONTENTS HC-2210/2810 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents........................................................................................ 2 Introduction ................................................................................................. 3 Servicing Information .................................................................................. 3 Parts/Serial Number............................................................................. 3 Service ..........................
HC-2210/2810 INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories, and may not include all standard equipment. Read and understand all provided literature. Literature contains specifications and information for safety, operation, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this product.
SAFETY HC-2210/2810 Service Service of this product during the warranty period must be performed by an Authorized ECHO Service Dealer. For the name and address of the Authorized ECHO Service Dealer nearest you, ask your retailer or call: 1-800-432-ECHO (3246). Dealer information is also available on our Web Site www.echo-usa.com. When presenting your unit for Warranty service/ repairs, proof of purchase is required.
HC-2210/2810 SAFETY The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “WARNING” calls attention to an act or condition which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided. The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word “CAUTION” calls attention to an act or condition which may lead to minor or moderate personal injury if not avoided. The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit.
SAFETY Symbol HC-2210/2810 Description Symbol Wear hand and foot protection. Use two handed DO NOT smoke near fuel Choke Control “COLD START” Position (Choke Closed) Ignition ON / OFF Do not operate without guards in place. Choke Control “RUN” Position (Choke Open) L Description Carburetor Adjustment - Low speed mixture Safety/Alert Avoid all power lines. This unit is not insulated against electrical current.
HC-2210/2810 SAFETY Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov The muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover may become extremely hot. Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area, otherwise serious personal injury may occur. 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 operating unit.
SAFETY HC-2210/2810 Eye Protection ◆ ◆ Eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements must be worn whenever you operate the unit. For additional safety, a full-face shield may be worn over safety glasses or goggles to provide protection from sharp branches or flying debris. Hand Protection Wear sturdy, no-slip, rubber work gloves to improve your grip on the handles.
HC-2210/2810 SAFETY Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue, which may lead to heat stroke. Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler. The components of this machine generate an electromagnetic field during operation, which may interfere with some pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult with their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine.
SAFETY HC-2210/2810 Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI) 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 at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury (RSI). An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the area.
HC-2210/2810 SAFETY Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. Read the Manuals • Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator’s Manual for instructions on Safe Operation. Clear the Work Area • Spectators and fellow workers must be warned, and children and animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 m (50 ft.) while the unit is in use.
SAFETY HC-2210/2810 Equipment Use only ECHO attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO, INC. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual. ◆ Check unit for loose or missing nuts, bolts, and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed.
HC-2210/2810 EMISSION CONTROL EMISSION CONTROL (EXHAUST & EVAPORATIVE) CARB And EPA Emissions Control Information The emission control system for the engine is EM (engine modification) and, if the second to last character of the Engine Family on the Emission Control Information label (sample below) is “B”, “C”, “K”, or “T”, the emission control system is EM and TWC (3way catalyst). The fuel tank/fuel line emission control system is EVAP (evaporative emissions).
DESCRIPTION HC-2210/2810 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. Safety label is for example only. Your label my appear slightly different. 16 13 6 8 5 11 7 4 14 2 15 1 9 10 12 3 1. Throttle Handle 2. Throttle Trigger Lockout 3. Throttle Trigger 4. Stop Switch 5.
HC-2210/2810 8. Blades 9. Air Filter 10. Recoil Starter Handle 11. Fuel Tank 12. Fuel Tank Cap 13. Blade Cover 14. Purge Bulb 15. Choke 16. Spark Plug CONTENTS CONTENTS The ECHO product you purchased has been factory pre-assembled for your convenience. Due to packaging restrictions, some assembly may be necessary. 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.
ASSEMBLY HC-2210/2810 ASSEMBLY This model is factory assembled. 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 removing obstructions, clearing debris, or servicing unit. Engine exhaust IS HOT, and contains Carbon Monoxide (CO), a poison gas. Breathing CO can cause unconsciousness, serious injury, or death.
HC-2210/2810 OPERATION Fuel Diesel fuels and alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol), E -85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting ECHO requirements are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of diesel or alternative fuels may cause performance problems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement.
OPERATION ◆ ◆ HC-2210/2810 AVOID repeated or prolonged skin contact. AVOID inhaling oil mists or vapors. ECHO branded 2-stroke oils may be mixed at 50:1 ratio for application in all ECHO engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. Handling Fuel Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling, or serious personal injury may result. ◆ Use an approved fuel container. Mark fuel containers as containing 2-stroke mixture fuel. ◆ DO NOT smoke near fuel.
HC-2210/2810 Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline. 4. Add remaining gasoline, close fuel container, and remix. OPERATION Fuel to Oil Mix – 50:1 Ratio US Metric Gas Oil Gas Oil gal. fl.oz. L cc 1 2.6 5 100 2 5.2 10 200 5 13 25 500 Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions.
OPERATION HC-2210/2810 Starting Cold Engine Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Avoid touching blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands. Note: The blade cover is used for transportation and storage. Remove blade cover before using the unit. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position. 2. Choke Move choke (B) to COLD START ( ) (closed) position. 3.
HC-2210/2810 5. OPERATION Choke After engine fires (or 5 pulls), move choke (B) to the RUN ( ) (open) position. Restart engine if necessary and allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes. C C B Note: If engine does not start with choke in “RUN” position after 5 pulls, repeat instructions 2 - 5. The blades must not move at idle, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Periodic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to assure blades do not move at idle.
OPERATION 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch (A) away from the STOP position. 2. HC-2210/2810 A 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 5 times. 3. C C B Recoil Starter Place the unit on a flat, clear area. Grip the support handle securely with one hand, and pull the recoil starter handle (D) until engine starts. D Note: If engine does not start after 5 pulls, use Cold Start Procedure. Stopping Engine 1.
HC-2210/2810 2. OPERATION Stop Switch Move stop switch (A) to STOP position. A If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine. Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using unit again. Rotating operation This model is equipped with a roating throttle handle that can be turned 90° to either side of vertical operating position to help reduce operator fatigue and improve precision trimming.
MAINTENANCE HC-2210/2810 Note: The throttle trigger will not operate when the throttle handle is not fully locked into position. Hedge Trimming Hedge Trimmer 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. Always grip support handle with right hand, and throttle handle with left hand. 2. Hold trimmer firmly and squeeze throttle trigger to accelerate engine. 3.
HC-2210/2810 MAINTENANCE Operating a poorly maintained unit can result in serious injuries to operator or bystanders. Always follow all maintenance instructions as written, otherwise serious personal injury may result. Your unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, we recommend that you take your unit to a Servicing Dealer for maintenance.
MAINTENANCE HC-2210/2810 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE COMPONENT/SYSTEM Inspect 3 Fuel System REQUIRED SKILL LEVEL 1 Three Months Air Filter Replace * Fuel Filter Fuel Cap Gasket Spark Plug Muffler Spark Arrestor Cylinder Exhaust Port Gear Housing 1 Inspect * Inspect/Clean/Replace * Inspect/Clean/De-carbon Grease 1 2 1 Yearly Fuel Filter Inspect/Replace * Fuel Cap Gasket Replace * 1 IMPORTANT NOTE - Time intervals shown are maximum.
HC-2210/2810 2. Remove air filter cover. Brush dirt from inside cover. 3. Replace filter if it is damaged, fuel soaked, very dirty, or the rubber sealing edges are deformed. MAINTENANCE • Lightly brush debris from filter. • Soak heavily soiled filters in water/detergent solution to loosen dirt, then brush lightly. • Rinse with clean water and allow to dry completely before reuse. 4. Install air filter in air filter case. 5. Install air filter cover. Fuel Filter Level 1.
MAINTENANCE HC-2210/2810 Spark Plug Level 2. Parts Required: Spark Plug Use only NGK BPMR-8Y 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 sand blast to clean. Remaining sand will damage engine. 3. Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode. 4. Tighten spark plug to 150-170 kgf • cm (130-150 in • lbf). 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) Cooling System Level 2.
HC-2210/2810 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove engine cover (A). 3. Use brush to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. MAINTENANCE C A DO NOT use a metal scraper to remove dirt from the cylinder fins. 4. Assemble components in reverse order. Exhaust System Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2.
MAINTENANCE 1. Remove spark plug lead. 2. Remove 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), and screen (E) from muffler body. 5. Clean carbon deposits from muffler components. Note: When cleaning carbon deposits, be careful not to damage the catalytic element inside muffler. HC-2210/2810 B E D C 6. Replace screen if it is cracked, plugged, or has holes burned through. 7.
HC-2210/2810 3. MAINTENANCE Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean deposits from cylinder exhaust port. Never use a metal tool to scrape carbon from the exhaust port. Do not scratch the cylinder or piston when cleaning the exhaust port. Do not allow carbon particles to enter the cylinder. 4. Inspect heat shield, and replace if damaged. 5. Install heat shield and muffler. 6. Tighten muffler mounting bolts (or nuts) to 90-110 kgf•cm (80-95 in•lbf). 7.
MAINTENANCE HC-2210/2810 High Altitude Operation This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting, emission, and durability performance up to 1,100 feet above sea level (ASL) (96.0 kPa). To maintain proper engine operation above 1,100 feet ASL the carburetor may need to be adjusted by an authorized ECHO service dealer.
HC-2210/2810 MAINTENANCE Hedge Trimmer 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 spark plug wire from spark plug. 3. Brush loose debris from blade and coat both sides of blade with the 50- 50 cleaning mixture. 4. Allow cleaning mixture to soften the remaining gummy residue then wipe it from the blade. 5.
MAINTENANCE 3. Remove the grommet next to the grease icon then add grease as illustrated. 4. Reinstall the grommet securely in the hole otherwise, it may become lost. HC-2210/2810 Blades Hedge trimmer blades are very sharp, touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Use long hex wrenches and sockets with extensions when tightening blade screws and blade lock nuts to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades.
HC-2210/2810 MAINTENANCE Use new lock nuts each time blade guard is installed. See dealer for correct nuts. 7. Lubricate blades (see “Lubrication”). 8. Connect spark plug wire. Adjustment Level 2. Locking ability of hedge trimmer blade lock nuts will diminish each time they are removed. Replace if turning resistance is not felt when installing lock nuts. 1. Tighten blade screws securely. 2. Hold blade screws (A) to prevent turning, and tighten lock nuts (B).
TROUBLESHOOTING HC-2210/2810 TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Check Fuel at carburetor Status Cause Remedy No fuel at carburetor Fuel strainer or fuel line obstructed Clean or replace No fuel at cylinder Carburetor See your dealer See your dealer OPEN choke Engine starts hard Fuel at cylinder Muffler wet with fuel Fuel mixture too rich Clean or replace air filter or Adjust carburetor Engine does not start See your dealer Spark at end of plug wire No spark Sp
HC-2210/2810 TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Engine does not crank Check Status N/A Cause Internal engine problem Remedy See your dealer 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.
STORAGE HC-2210/2810 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. Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to severe personal injury. Avoid touching blades whenever possible, and always wear gloves to protect hands.
HC-2210/2810 SPECIFICATIONS 8. Drain fuel tank completely. Press purge bulb 6-7 times to remove remaining fuel from carburetor then drain the tank again. Close choke, start and run the engine until it stops due to lack of fuel. 9. Allow engine to cool. Remove the spark plug lead from the spark plug. Remove the spark plug. Pour 7 cc (0.25 oz.) of fresh, clean, two-stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole. a. Place a clean cloth over the spark plug hole. b.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION MODEL HC-2210/2810 HC-2210 HC-2810 Fuel Tank Capacity 0.37 lit. (12.5 US fl. oz.) Starter System Automatic Recoil Starter Clutch Centrifugal Type Gear Case Ratio 4.6:1 Cutter Double Reciprocating Blade, Double Edge Length 501mm (19.7 in.) 624 mm (24.6 in.) Pitch 35mm (1.38 in.) Height 24mm (0.94 in.) Maximum Diameter Cut: Soft Material 25.4mm (1 in.) Woody Material 13mm (1/2 in.
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