Echo HC-150 - Manual (Page 10)

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A
B
INSTALL BLADE STIFFENER
1. Move stop switch to stop position.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire.
WARNING DANGER
Hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them may lead to
severe personal injury. Use a socket and extension when adjusting
blade bolts or blade locknuts in order to keep hands at a safe
distance from sharp blades.
3. Lay unit on muffler side and hold securely in place.
4. Remove first four blade locknuts (A) and washers in front of
front handle/guard. Do not remove blade bolts.
5. Tighten blade bolts (B) until snug. Install blade stiffener, then
washers.
6. Loosen blade bolts ½ turn. Secure blade stiffener with new locknuts
(A). Hold blade bolts from turning using a 10mm wrench.
NOTE
Use new locknuts every time blade stiffener is installed.
IMPORTANT
If blade stiffener is damaged or show signs of wear, replace it.
NOTE
Washers (C) should be movable by hand after blade bolts are
adjusted properly.
C