Echo HC-2210, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ne 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...

Page 2: ...nt 8 Equipment 12 Emission Control Exhaust Evaporative 14 CARB and EPA Emissions Control Information 14 Description 15 Contents 16 Assembly 16 Operation 17 Fuel 17 Starting Cold Engine 21 Starting War...

Page 3: ...n maintenance storage and assembly specific to this product Scan QR codes for more information For additional literature including safety manuals where applicable or questions regarding terms used in...

Page 4: ...cation operation or maintenance of this product call the ECHO Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 432 ECHO 3246 from 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before ca...

Page 5: ...nal injury or death if not avoided 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...

Page 6: ...vering Emergency Stop Hot Surface Wear hand and foot protection Use two handed DO NOT smoke near fuel Choke Control COLD START Position Choke Closed Ignition ON OFF Choke Control RUN Position Choke Op...

Page 7: ...power lines This unit is not insulated against electrical current Carburetor Adjustment Low speed mixture Plan retreat path from falling objects Purge Bulb DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Wea...

Page 8: ...ed improperly and or safety precautions are not followed Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating unit Physical Condition Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good If you...

Page 9: ...her plant matter such as pollen Make sure the mask does not impair your vision and replace the mask as needed to prevent air restrictions Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting durable clothing Pants shoul...

Page 10: ...t is believed that a condition called Raynaud s Phenomenon which affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold Exposure to vibration and cold may ca...

Page 11: ...on Instead try to maintain a straight wrist position Also when grasping use your whole hand not just the thumb and index finger Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest your hands Reduce t...

Page 12: ...n ladders Do not over reach Avoid Hot Surfaces Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris Avoid contact during and immediately after operation Never perform blade maintenance procedures while engine...

Page 13: ...is or servicing unit DO NOT start or operate unit unless all guards and protective covers are properly assembled to unit NEVER reach into any opening while the engine is running Moving parts may not b...

Page 14: ...uel line emission control system is EVAP evaporative emissions Evaporative emissions for California models are only applicable to fuel tanks and fuel feed lines An Emission Control Label is located on...

Page 15: ...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 e...

Page 16: ...r of damaged or missing parts Use the contents list to check for missing parts ASSEMBLY This model is factory assembled 1 Blades 2 Blade Guard 3 Spark Plug 4 Choke Lever 5 Purge Bulb 6 Air Filter 7 Th...

Page 17: ...ks that can start fires around dry vegetation This unit is equipped with a spark arrestor to prevent discharge of hot particles from the engine Metal cutters can also create sparks if the cutter strik...

Page 18: ...o use an ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FD certified oil will void the two stroke engine warranty 2 Stroke engine oil contains petroleum distillates and other additives that may be harmful if...

Page 19: ...ll 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 container after refueling Insp...

Page 20: ...re the use of automatic fuel shut off containers to reduce fuel spillage Storage Fuel storage laws vary by locality Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area As a precaution store...

Page 21: ...ion and storage Remove scabbard 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 Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb C unt...

Page 22: ...tructions 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 If blades move readjust...

Page 23: ...readjust carburetor according to Carburetor Adjustment instructions in this manual or see your dealer 1 Stop Switch Move stop switch A away from the STOP position 2 Purge Bulb Pump purge bulb C until...

Page 24: ...n stop switch is moved to STOP position close choke COLD START position to stall engine Have your dealer repair stop switch before using unit again Rotating Operation This model is equipped with a rot...

Page 25: ...e 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...

Page 26: ...can 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 neces...

Page 27: ...on integrity Replacement is recommended based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection COMPONENT SYSTEM MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE REQUIRED SKILL LEVEL Daily or Before Use Air Filter Inspect Clea...

Page 28: ...ulated dirt from air cleaner area 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 Lightly brush...

Page 29: ...he fuel line and filter from the tank and install a new filter Note Federal EPA regulations require all model year 2012 and later gasoline powered engines produced for sale in the United States to be...

Page 30: ...170 kgf cm 130 150 lbf in Cooling System Level 2 To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of air carries combustion heat aw...

Page 31: ...creen Level 2 Parts Required Spark Arrestor Screen Gasket 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...

Page 32: ...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 cyli...

Page 33: ...ssions will stabilize Idle speed can be adjusted as required High Altitude Operation This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting emission and durability performance up to 1...

Page 34: ...1 Parts required ECHO Red Armor Blade Cleaner Lubricant or 20W Engine Oil blade lubrication 50 50 mixture of kerosene and 20W oil blade cleaning Hedge Trimmer blades are very sharp Touching them may l...

Page 35: ...very 20 hours of operation 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 Blades Hedge trimmer bl...

Page 36: ...sconnect spark plug wire 3 Remove blade guard 4 Slide blades to allow file clearance using slots A on bottom of blade Do not pry against cutting edges 5 File each edge carefully Follow the original sh...

Page 37: ...turning and tighten lock nuts B TROUBLESHOOTING ENGINE PROBLEM TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Check Status Cause Remedy Engine starts hard or Engine does not start Fuel at carburetor No fuel at carbur...

Page 38: ...ngine runs but dies or Engine does not accelerate properly Air filter Air filter dirty Normal wear Clean or replace Fuel filter Fuel filter dirty Contaminants or residue in fuel Replace filter or repl...

Page 39: ...rt hedge trimmers in a stable horizontal position Support gear case and cutting blades to prevent excessive flexing which may cause damage to these components Always install scabbard when transporting...

Page 40: ...avel and leave it there 10 Install the spark plug Connect the spark plug lead to the spark plug SPECIFICATIONS MODEL HC 2210 HC 2810 Length 1 063 mm 41 9 in 1 193 mm 47 in Width 272 mm 10 7 in Height...

Page 41: ...ntrifugal Type Gear Case Ratio 4 6 1 Cutter Double Reciprocating Blade Double Edge Length 501 mm 19 7 in 624 mm 24 6 in Pitch 35 mm 1 38 in Height 24 mm 0 94 in Maximum Diameter Cut Soft Material 25 4...

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