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Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time
(30 days or longer) without performing protective
storage maintenance which includes the following:
1. Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach
of children and other unauthorized persons.
2. Place the ignition switch in the STOP position.
3. Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt and debris
from exterior of unit.
4. Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are
required.
5. Tighten all the screws, bolts and nuts.
6. Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil
starter handle several times to remove fuel from the
carburettor.
7. Remove the spark plug and pour 1/2 tablespoon of
fresh, clean, 2-stroke engine oil into the cylinder
through the spark plug hole.
A. Place a clean cloth over the spark plug hole.
B. Pull the recoil starter handle 2 or 3 times to
distribute the oil inside the engine.
C. Observe the piston location through the spark
plug hole. Pull the recoil starter handle slowly
until the piston reaches the top of its travel and
leave it there.
8. Install the spark plug (do not connect ignition cable).
9. Lubricate the blades with a heavy coat of oil to
prevent rust.
STORAGE
WARNING
DANGER
DO NOT STORE IN AN ENCLOSURE WHERE
FUEL FUMES MAY ACCUMULATE OR REACH AN
OPEN 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 a
new one from your ECHO dealer.
• When renting or lending this machine to a person
who will operate it, always include this operator’s
manual, which provides explanation and
instructions.
• When transferring a product, please deliver it
attaching the operator’s manual.
Ignition switch
STOP
Throttle trigger
HC-1500
HC-1600
Ignition switch
STOP
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