Echo HC-185 - Manual (Page 12)

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DESCRIPTION HC-165/185
1. SUPPORT HANDLE - Comfortable, textured finish provides anti-slip grip. Guard protects hand from the
blades. Warning decals are located on guard
2. THROTTLE TRIGGER LOCKOUT - This lever must be depressed before Throttle Trigger can be
activated.
3. THROTTLE HANDLE - 5-position handle can be rotated right or left 45 or 90 degrees, and locked into
position for a secure grip. Handle contains the Stop Switch, Throttle Lockout Lever, Handle Rotation
Release Button, and Throttle Trigger.
4. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Controls engine speed and resets Handle Rotation Release Button. Throttle
Trigger Lockout must be fully depressed before Throttle Trigger will operate. Trigger returns to idle
position when released. Squeeze trigger gradually for smooth acceleration.
5. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable filter element.
6. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
7. BLADE GUARD- Reduces risk of contact with blades and helps guide material into cutters.
8. BLADES - Double reciprocating blades mounted to a blade support bar. The blades are double sided,
capable of cutting on either side.
9. CHOKE - The choke control lever is located on the front of the air cleaner case. Move choke lever to
"COLD START" ( ) to close the choke for Cold Starting. Move choke lever to "RUN" ( ) position to
open choke.
10. PURGE BULB - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purging
air from the carburetor. Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return
line. Pump purge bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
11. SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER OR SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER WITH CATALYST -The muffler
controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of
carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris.
12. FUEL TANK - Contains fuel and fuel filter.
13. HANDLE ROTATION RELEASE BUTTON - Push button in to release handle, then rotate handle to
desired angle. Squeeze and release Throttle Trigger once to reset button and lock handle in new
position.
14. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of the rear handle. Move switch FORWARD to
RUN, BACK to STOP.
15. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank opening.
16. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull handle slowly until recoil starter engages, then quickly and firmly.
DO NOT pull rope all the way out or allow the handle to snap back, damage to the starter will occur.
17. BLADE COVER - Used to cover blades during transportation or storage. Remove blade cover before
using unit.