Echo HCS-3020, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...equipment and accessories and may not include all standard equipment x7722271404 x772000164 HCS 3020 4020 HEDGE TRIMMER Burn Hazard The muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover may become ex...

Page 2: ...able of Contents 2 Introduction 4 The Operator s Manual 4 The Safety Manual 4 Servicing Information 4 Parts Serial Number 4 Service 4 Echo Consumer Product Support 5 Product Registration 5 Additional...

Page 3: ...vels 23 Maintenance Intervals 24 Air Filter 25 Fuel Filter 25 Spark Plug 26 Cooling System 26 Exhaust System 27 Carburetor Adjustment 29 Lubrication 30 Blades 31 Troubleshooting 34 Storage 35 Long Ter...

Page 4: ...ld take to insure safe operation SERVICING INFORMATION Parts Serial Number Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER Parts and Assemblies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO De...

Page 5: ...eplacement 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...

Page 6: ...maintenance of the unit CIRCLE AND SLASH SYMBOL This symbol means the specific action shown is prohibited Ignoring these prohibitions can result in serious or fatal injury International Symbols Symbol...

Page 7: ...rating unit Avoid all power lines This unit is not insulated against electrical current Do not operate closer than 15 M 50 ft from electrical hazard DO NOT Allow Flames or Sparks Near Fuel Ignition ON...

Page 8: ...environments and reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands Hearing Ear Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used Breathing Protection Operators who...

Page 9: ...the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this machine In the absence of such information ECHO does not recommend the use of this machine by anyone who has a pacemaker Extended Operation Extreme Con...

Page 10: ...es 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 t...

Page 11: ...he Operator s Manual and Safety 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...

Page 12: ...d not be used 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...

Page 13: ...tank fuel line emission control system is EVAP evaporative emissions Evaporative emissions for California models are only applicable to fuel tanks An Emission Control Label is located on the engine Th...

Page 14: ...e 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 instructions for spe...

Page 15: ...d fuel filter 9 THROTTLE HANDLE FOR LEFT HAND Contains the Stop Switch Throttle Lockout and Throttle Trigger 10 THROTTLE TRIGGER Spring loaded to return to idle when released Trigger Lockout must be d...

Page 16: ...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 Operator s Manual X...

Page 17: ...tive 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 pe...

Page 18: ...iner DO NOT smoke near fuel DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel Fuel tanks cans may be under pressure Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize NEVER refuel a unit when the engi...

Page 19: ...aution store fuel in an approved airtight container Store in a well ventilated unoccupied building away from sparks and flames Stored fuel ages Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty 30...

Page 20: ...handle D with left hand until engine fires or 5 pulls maximum 5 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...

Page 21: ...ic carburetor adjustment may be necessary to assure blades do not move at idle If blades move readjust carburetor according to Carburetor Adjustment instructions in this manual or see your ECHO Dealer...

Page 22: ...ontains 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 f...

Page 23: ...ct hands from sharp edges and hot surfaces Your ECHO unit is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service Regular scheduled maintenance will help your unit achieve that goal If you are unsur...

Page 24: ...recommended based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection Air Filter Level 1 Choke Shutter Inspect Clean 1 Fuel System Inspect 3 1 Cooling System Inspect Clean 2 Recoil Starter Rope Inspec...

Page 25: ...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...

Page 26: ...Y 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 sa...

Page 27: ...and dust from fins 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 1 Remove spark plug lead 2 Remov...

Page 28: ...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 s...

Page 29: ...peed can be adjusted as required High Altitude Operation This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting emission and durability performance up to 1 100 feet above sea level AS...

Page 30: ...counter clockwise to decrease idle speed When carburetor adjustment is completed the cutting attachment should not move at idle otherwise serious personal injury may result Lubrication Blades Level 1...

Page 31: ...before putting the unit back in service Gear Box Level 1 1 Clean dirt from the grease fitting 2 Apply 1 2 pumps of grease into fitting DO NOT over fill Leave room for the grease to expand during oper...

Page 32: ...sconnect spark plug wire 3 Slide blades to allow file clearance using slots on bottom of blades Do not pry against cutting edges 4 Follow the original shape and file each cutting edge carefully to avo...

Page 33: ...when adjusting blade bolts or blade lock nuts in order to keep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades 1 Tighten blade screws A securely 2 Hold blade screws A to prevent turning and tighten lock n...

Page 34: ...ur Echo dealer Fuel at cylinder No fuel at cylinder Carburetor See your Echo dealer Muffler wet with fuel Fuel Mixture too rich OPEN choke Clean replace air filter Adjust car buretor See your Echo dea...

Page 35: ...ve storage maintenance which includes the following 1 Store unit in a dry dust free place out of the reach of children Engine runs but dies or does not acceler ate properly Air filter Air filter dirty...

Page 36: ...ompletely 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 the engine to co...

Page 37: ...Spark Plug NGK BPM8Y Gap 0 65 mm 0 026 in Fuel Mixed Gasoline and Two stroke Oil Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1 Power Blend XTM or ECHO Red Armor ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FD two stroke air cooled...

Page 38: ...43800 3 2016 ECHO Inc Height 23 mm 0 9 in Maximum Diameter Cut Soft Material 25 4 mm 1 in Woody Material 13 mm 1 2 in Idle Speed 3 300 RPM Clutch Engagement Speed 5 100 RPM Wide Open Throttle Speed W...

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