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ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
ITALIANO
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MANUEL D'UTILISATION
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUALE PER L'OPERATORE
HCAA-2401A-LW
HCAA-2403A-LW
WARNING
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE RULES FOR
SAFE OPERATION.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
AVERTISSEMENT
LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT LES INSTRUCTIONS ET SUIVRE LESRÈGLES DE
SECURITÉ.LE NON-RESPECT DES RÈGLES DE SÉCURITÉ ENTRAÎNE UN
RISQUE DE BLESSURE GRAVE.
WARNUNG
LESEN SIE DIE BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG SORGFÄLTIG DURCH, UND
BEFOLGEN SIE DIE SICHERHEITSREGELN. ANDERNFALLS BESTEHT DAS
RISIKO SCHWERER VERLETZUNGEN.
AVVERTENZA
LEGGERE E SEGUIRE ATTENTAMENTE LE ISTRUZIONI PER LAVORARE IN
CONDIZIONI DI MASSIMA SICUREZZA. LA MANCATA OSSERVANZA DELLE
ISTRUZIONI POTREBBE PROVOCARE LESIONI GRAVI.
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1Top cover
ENGLISH
(Original instructions)
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
SHAFT HEDGE TRIMMER
ATTACHMENT
HCAA-2401A-LW
HCAA-2403A-LW
WARNING
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
Important information
2Important information
Please ensure that you read the operator's manual before using your product.
Intended use of this product
ECHO Hedge Trimmers are lightweight, high-performance, petrol engined units designed for hedge and shrub trim-
ming.
Do not use this unit for any purpose other than aforementioned.
Users of the product
You should not use this product until you have read the operator's manual carefully and fully absorbed its content.
This product should not be used by anyone who has failed to read the operator's manual properly, is suffering from a
cold, tiredness or otherwise in poor physical condition, or children.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their prop-
erty.
About your operator's manual
This manual contains necessary i nformation abo ut the operation and maintena nce of your prod uct. Please rea d it care-
fully and absorb its contents.
Always keep your manual in a place where it is readily accessible.
If you have lost your manual or it is damaged and no longer readable, please purchase a new one from your ECHO
DEALER.
The units used in thi s manual are SI units (I nternational System of Unit s). Figures in parentheses are reference values,
and there may be a slight conversion error in some cases.
Loaning or assigning your product
When loaning the pro duct described in t his manual to anoth er party, ensure that th e person borrowing and working with
the product receives the operat or's ma nual alo ng with the product . If you assi gn your prod uct t o another pa rty, pleas e
enclose the operator's manual with the product when handing it over.
Enquiries
Please contact your ECHO DEALER for requests regarding information about your product, the purchase of consum-
ables, repairs, and other such enquiries.
Notices
The content of this manual may be changed without notice for the purpose of upgrades to the product. Some of the
illustrations used may differ from the product itself in order to make the explanations clearer.
Please consult your ECHO DEALER if anything is unclear or of concern.
Manufacturer
YAMABIKO CORPORATION
7-2 SUEHIROCHO 1-CHOME, OHME, TOKYO 19 8-8760, JAPAN
Authorized Representative in Europe
Atlantic Bridge Limited
Atlantic House, PO Box 4800, Earley, Reading RG5 4GB, United Kingdom
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Contents
For safe use of your product...............................................................................................4
Warning notices.............................................................................................................4
Other indicators .............................................................................................................4
Symbols.........................................................................................................................4
Location in which the safety decal is attached...............................................................5
Handling the product . ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...6
Packing list........................................................................................................................10
Description........................................................................................................................11
Before you start ................................................................................................................12
Assembly.....................................................................................................................12
Adjusting Cutting Angle ...............................................................................................14
Hedge and shrub trimming operation ...............................................................................16
Basic hedge trimming operation..................................................................................16
Maintenance and care ........................................... ............................................. ....... ...... .17
Maintenance and care .................................................................................................17
Storage .............................................................................................................................21
Storage........................................................................................................................21
Long-term storage (30 days or more)..........................................................................21
Disposal procedure...........................................................................................................22
Specifications....................................................................................................................23
Declaration of conformity..................................................................................................24
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For safe use of your product
Be careful to read this section before using your product.
For safe use of your product
The precautions described in this section contain important safety information. Please observe them carefully.
You must also read the precautions that appear in the body of the manual itself.
Text following a [diamond mark] mark describes the potential consequences of failing to observe the precaution.
Warning notices
Situations where there is a risk of phy sic al inju ry to the op erator and other people are indicated in this manual and on th e product
itself by the following warning notices. Always read and observe them carefully in order to ensure safe operation.
DANGER WARNING CAUTION
This symbol accompanied by the
word "DANGER" calls attentions to
an act or a condition which will lead to
serious personal injury or death of operators and bystanders.
Other indicators
As well as warning notices, this manual uses the following explanatory symbols:
This symbol accompanied by the
word "WARNING" calls attentions to
an act or a condition which can lead to
serious personal i njury or death o f operators and bystanders.
"CAUTION" indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate inju ry.
NOTE IMPORTANT
Circle and slash symbol means whatever is
shown is prohibited.
This enclosed mes sage pro vides tips
for use, care and mai nte nan ce of the
product.
Framed text featuring the word "IM-
PORTANT" contains important in formation about the use, checking,
maintenance a nd storag e of t he product described in this manual.
Symbols
In this manual and o n the pro duct i tself, a series of exp lanato ry sym bols is use d. Pleas e make s ure that yo u fully und erstan d what
each symbol means.
Symbol form/shape Symbol description/applica-
tion
Carefully read the operator's
manual
Wear eyes, ears and head
protection
Safety / Alert Keep clear electrical sources
Finger severing Environmental protection!
Symbol form/shape Symbol description/applica-
tion
Beware of high-temperature
areas
Beware of electric shocks
Keep bystanders away 15 m
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For safe use of your product
Location in which the safety decal is attached
The safety decal shown below has been attached to the products described in this manual. Ensure that you understand what
the decal means before using your product.
If the decal b ecomes unre adable due t o wear and t ear or damage , or peels off and is lost, pl ease purcha se a replace ment decal
from your dealer and attach it in the location shown in the illustrations below. Ensure that the decal is readable at all times.
1. Safety decal (Part number 890617-12361)
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For safe use of your product
Handling the product
General precautions
WARNING
Operator's manual
Be careful to read the operator's manual
properly before using your pr oduct in order to ensure correct operation.
Failure to do so co uld lead to an acci dent or
serious inju ry.
Do not use the product for anything
other than its intended purpose
You must not use the product for any purpose other
than those described in the operator's manual.
To do so could lead to an accident or serious injury.
Do not modify the product
You must not modify the product.
To do so could lead to an accident or serious injury. Any
malfunction resulting from a modification to the product will
not be covered by the manufacturer's warranty.
Loaning or assigning your product
When loaning your product to another party, ensure
that the person borrowing the product receives the operator's manual along with it.
If you assign your product to another party, please enclose the o perator's manual with the produc t when
handing it over.
Failure to do so could lead to an accident or serious injury.
Being prepared in case of an injury
In the unlikely event of an accident or injury, please ensure
that you are prepared.
First aid kit
Towels and wipes (to stop any bleeding)
Whistle or mobile phone (for calling outside help)
If you are unable t o pe rform fi rst aid or call for outside hel p,
the injury could worsen.
Do not use the pr oduct unless it has been checke d
and maintained
You must not use the product unless it has been
checked and maintained. Always ensure that the product is checked and maintained on a regular basis.
Failure to do so could lead to an accident or serious injury.
Precautions for use
DANGER
Always stop the engine when a blades jam occurs
Do not attempt to remove an object causing a blades jam if the engine is running.
Physical injury can occur if a blades jam is removed and the blades starts moving.
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For safe use of your product
WARNING
Users of the product
The product should not be used by:
people who are tired
people who have taken alcohol
people who are on medication
people who are pregnant
people who are in poor physical
condition
people who have not read the operator's manual
children
Failure to observe these instruc-
tions could lead to an accident.
The ignition system of this product generates electro-
magnetic fields during operation. Magnetic fields can
cause pacemaker interfe rence o r pa cemak er failur e. T o
reduce health risks, we recomme nd that pacema ker users consult their physician and the pacemaker manufacturer before operating this product.
Environment of use and operation
Do not use the product in places w here there is no sure
foothold, such as on steep slopes or after rainfall, as
such places are slippery and dangerous.
Maintain footing and balance at all times. Do not stand
on slippery, uneven or unstable surfaces. Do not work
in odd positions or on ladders. Do not over reach.
Do not operate the product at night or in dark places
with poor visibility.
Heavy protective clothi ng can increase operator fatigue
which may lead to heat st roke. Schedule heavy work for
early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler.
When cutting a branch that is unde r tension, be alert for
spring-back so that you will not be struc k by the moving
branch.
A serious injury could result if you fall or slip, or fail to oper-
ate the product correctly.
Transport of the product
When transporting in the situati ons des cribed b elow, turn
off the engine and ensure that the cutter blades has
stopped moving, then fit the blade cover and position the
silencer away from yourself.
Moving to the place where you are working
Moving to another area while you are working
Leaving the place where you have been working
Failure to observe these precautions could cau s e burns or
serious inju ry.
When transporting the product by car, empty the fuel
tank, fit the blade cover, and secure the product firmly
in place to prevent it from moving around.
When carrying the articulated hedge trimmer by hand,
the cutter attachment should be pointing ba ckward with
the cutter blade in the retracted or transporting position.
Travelling by car with fuel in the fuel tank cou ld lead to a fire.
Vibration and cold
It is believed that a condition called Raynaud's Phenomenon which affects the finger s of certain ind ividuals may be
brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and bu rning,
followed by loss of colour and numbness in the fingers.
The following precautions are strongly recommended because the minimum exposure which might trigger the ailment is unknown.
Keep your body warm, especially the head and neck,
feet and ankles, and hands and wrists.
Maintain good blood circulation by perform ing vigorous
arm exercises during frequ ent work breaks, and also by
not smoking.
Limit the number of hours of operation.
Try to fill each day wi th jobs wher e operating the hedge
trimmer or other hand-held power equipment is not required.
If you experience discomfort redness and sw elli ng of
the fingers, followed by whitening and loss of feeling,
consult your physician before ex posing yourself further
to cold and vibration.
Failure to observe thes e instructions could result in d amage
to your health.
Repetitive stress injuries
It is believed that over-using the muscles and tendons of
the fingers, hands, arms and shoulders may cause soreness, swelling, numbness, weakness and extreme pain to
the areas just mentioned. Certai n repetitive hand activities
may put you at a high risk for developing a repetitive
stress injury (RSI).
To reduce the risk of RSI, do the following:
Avoid using your wrist in a bent, extended or twisted
position.
Take periodic breaks to minimize repetition and rest
your hands. Reduce the speed and force in which you
do the repetitive movement.
Do exercises to strengthen hand and arm muscles.
See a doctor if you feel tingling, numbness or pain in
your fingers, hands, wrists or arms. The sooner RSI is
diagnosed, the more likely permanent nerve and muscle
damage can be prevented.
Failure to observe thes e instructions could result in d amage
to your health.
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For safe use of your product
WARNING
Remove foreign objects and obstructions before
working with the product
Inspect area that the product will be used in. Remove
stones, metal objects and any other object that could
jam or damage the product.
An accident or serious injury can occur if foreign objects
throw the cutting device.
Do not use the product when the cutter blades is
moving at idle speed
To do so could lead to an accident or serious injury.
You must not use the product while the cutter blad es is
moving if the Hedge Trimmer is ru nning with the throttle
trigger in the idle speed position. Tur n off the engine immediately and adjust the carburettor.
Turn off the engine immediately if anything goes
wrong
In the following situations, turn off th e engin e imme diately
and ensure that the cutting device has stopped before
checking each area of the product. Replace any damaged
parts.
If the cutting device hits a rock, tree, post, o r other such
obstruction while you work.
If the product suddenly starts to vibrate abnormally.
Continuing to use parts when they are damaged could lead
to an accident or serious injury.
The area within a 15 m radius is a danger zone
The area within a 15 m radius of the product is a danger
zone. Be careful to observe the following precautions
while working with the product.
Do not allow children and other people or pets to enter
the danger zone.
If another person enters the danger zone, turn off the
engine to stop the blades.
When approaching the operator, signal to him by, for
example, throwing twigs from o utside the danger zone,
and then check that en gine has been switched off and
the blades has stopped moving.
Do not allow anyone to hold the material you are cutting.
Any contact with the cutter blades could cause serious inju-
ry.
Operation
Never remove hands from the product when the blades
are moving.
Only adjust cutting angle with unit resting flat on the
ground, with the switch in the "STOP" position. Never
adjust blade angle while standing.
Failure to observe these instructions will c ause the product
to be held unsteadily and could result in serious injury.
Make sure that the cutt er blades is stopped before
putting the product on the ground
When you turn off the engine, check to ensure the cutter
blades has stopped moving before you lower the product to the ground.
Even if the engine has been turned off, the blades can still
cause an injury while free-wheeling.
Remove debris from the silencer
If objects such as grasses, leaves, twigs or excessive
grease got stuck over the area around the silencer of
the engine, stop the engine and re move th em pa ying attention not to touch hot spots.
Failure to do so could lead to a fire.
WARNING
Do not use the product to cut hard objects
Do not use the product to cut hard objects such as
wires or steel plates.
If the blades strikes an obstruction or is prevent ed from
functioning properly, stop the engine and inspect the
blades for damage.
Failure to follow these instructions could cause breakage of
the product or an accident.
Never use the product getting on a ladder or a stool
Do not overreach or stand on unstable surfaces.
Do not use the product w hen bein g at the top of the ladder or standing on a stool.
Failure to do so could lead to an accident or serious injury.
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For safe use of your product
Protective gear
WARNING
Wear protective gear
Always wear the following protective gear when working
with the hedge trimmer.
a Head protection (helmet): Pro tec ts the hea d
b Ear muffs or ear plugs: Protect the hearing
c Safety goggles: Protect the eyes
d Safety gloves: Protect the hands from cold and vibration
e Work clothes that fit (long sleeves, long trousers): Pro-
tect the body
f Heavy duty, non-slip protective boots or non-slip work
shoes : Protect the feet
Failure to observe these precautions coul d result in damage
to your sight or hearing, or lead to a serious injury.
When necessary, please use the protective gear below.
Dust mask: Protects the breathing apparatus
Bee net: To deal with attacks by bees
Full face shield: When trimming overhead, wea r head pro-
tection meeting CE with a full face shie ld .
Wear proper clothing
Do not wear ties, jewellery, or loose, dangling clothing which could be
caught in the unit. Do not wear open toed footwear, or go bare-foot or bar elegged.
Failure to observe these precautions could result in damage to your sight or
hearing, or lead to a serious injury.
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Packing list
The following parts are packed separately in the packing box.
When you have unpacked the box, please check the parts that it contains.
Contact your dealer if anyt hing is missing or broken.
Packing list
1. Shaft hedge trimmer attachment
2. Blade cover
3. Storage hook assembly
4. Socket wrench
5. Spanner
6. Operator's manual
1. Cutter and gearcas e assembly
2. Blade cover
3. Hand guard assembly
4. Safety decal
5. Socket wrench
6. L-wrench
7. Spanner
8. Operator's manual
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Description
Description
1. Gear housing assembly Gear housing contains drive
gears for transmitting power to cutting blades.
2. Cutter bar and cutter blades That part of the assembly
of cutter blade and shear plate together with any supporting part, which performs the cutting action.
3. Blunt exte nsion An extending blunt part of the cutting device.
4. Cutter assembly adjustment lever Provides secure
hand grip for adjusting cutting blade angle.
5. Latch lock Fixes the angle of the cutter.
6. Latch release Safety device to preven t the latch lock from
being released unexpectedly.
7. Knob Releases the rotation regulation when it is pulled.
8. Blade cover When transporting or storing the product always fit the blade cover.
9. Outer tube Part of the unit that p rovides a casing fo r power transmission shaft.
10. Hand guard Guar d between the front hand le and cutting
device for protecting the hand from injuries if the hand
slips off the handle.
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Before you start
Before you start
Assembly
WARNING
Read the operator's manual carefully to ensure that you assemble the product c orrectly.
Using a product that has been incorrectly assembled could lead to an accident or serious injury.
Power head shaft/lower shaft assembly
(HCAA-2401A-LW)
Power head shaft/lower shaft assembly
1. Set power head/shaft assembly on a level surface.
2. Pull locator pin out, and turn anticlockwise 1/4 turn to locko ut
position.
3. Remove vinyl cap from attachment drive shaft.
4. Carefully fit attachment driv e s ha ft a ssem bly in to c ou ple r to
decal assembly line, making sure that the inner lower drive
shaft engages into the square upper drive shaft socket.
5. Select desired blade position by align ing one of the hol es in
1. Locator pin
2. Coupler
3. Decal assembly line
4. holes
lower shaft with locator pin position.
1. Locator pin 2. Clamping knob
Installing the cutter and gearcase assembly
1. Gearcase
2. Clamp screw
3. Index screw
6. Rotate locator pin 1/4 turn clockwise to engage lower shaft
hole. Insure locator pin is fully engaged by twisting lower
drive shaft. Locator p in should snap flush in cou pler. Full en gagement will prevent further shaft rotation.
7. Secure lower shaft assembly to coupler by tighte ning clamping knob.
(HCAA-2403A-LW)
Removing the gearcase
1. Place the Grass Trimmers/Brushcutters on a clean, flat surface in an upright position.
2. Loosen, but do not remove the gearcase clamp screw.
3. Loosen the gearcase index screw until it is almost free.
4. Pull and rotate the shield, gearcase, un til it slid es off the ou ter tube.
1. Hand guard 2. Clamp screw
Install the hand guard
1. Measure 616 mm from the bottom end of the ou ter tube and
make a mark on the tube.
2. Slide the hand guard up the outer tube, m ak ing sure its pro truding collar faces tow ard the end of the tube and its cl amp
slot faces down.
3. Position the hand guard so the front of the protruding collar
aligns with the mark on the outer tube.
4. Tighten the clamp screw a few turns. Do not completely
tighten until the h edge tri mmer cut ter a ssembly has b een in stalled and the optimum hand guard position has been determined. When positi oned properly, the end of the cutter bar
will fit into the notch on the guard.
5. When the proper location is set, tighten the clamp screw.
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Before you start
Attach safety decal
WARNING
The provided decal offer important safety information
about articulating hedge trimmers. Do not oper ate, or allow others to operate, this machine unless the decal is
properly installed.
1. Safety decal 2. Outer tube
1. Blade cover
2. Clamp screw
3. Index screw
1. Clean the outer tube so the decal will adhere properly.
2. Peel the backing off of the multiple warning decal and attach
it below the similar decal on the lower part of outer tube.
Make sure the decal faces up and that it is legible from the
operator's position.
Install the cutter and gearcase assembly
WARNING
The cutter blades are ve ry s harp. Do no t handle the cutter assembly unless the blade cover is in place.
IMPORTANT
Always wear gloves when working with or near the cutter assembly.
1. Make sure the cutter bar is locked in the storage/transport
position (folded back) and the blade cover is installed over
the cutter blades.
2. Insert the end of the outer tube into the hedge trimmer cutter
gearcase clamp assembly and push until it bottoms. The outer tube should go into the gearcase about 35 mm. If the outer
tube stops before bot toming , rotate it unti l you feel th e inne r
driveshaft engage the gearcase. Then push the outer tube
all the way in.
3. Rotate the gearcase assembly so that index screw aligns
with the hole in the outer tube. With the pow erhead in the upright position, the cutter assembly will appear to be upside
down (while in the storage/transport position).
4. Tighten the hedge trimmer gearcase index screw first, then
the gearcase clamp screw.
5. Adjust the guard/cutt er rest so that the tip of the cutter ba r fits
into the support not ch. Mak e sure th e cutter bar a lso lift s out
of the notch easily. Then tighten the guard clamp screw.
1. Support notch 2.Blade cover
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Before you start
Adjusting Cutting Angle
DANGER
Never adjust cutting assembly with engine running.
Failure to do so could lead to an injury or serious accident.
WARNING
Hedge trimmer blades are sharp. Always wear gloves when adjusting cutting assembly.
Wear heavy duty gloves when working with the hedge trimmer blades. When replacing the hedge trimmer blades
during a trimming task, ensure that the engine is switched off and that the blades have stopped.
Do not stand hedge trimmer on end when adjusting cutting angle, otherwise serious injury may result.
Gear case assembly be comes HO T during use . Always grip as sembly at blade-a djustmen t handle w hen mak ing cutting angle adjustments, otherwise serious injury may result.
Failure to do so could lead to an injury or serious accident.
Adjusting the hedge trimmer cutter assembly
1. Position the hedge trimmer on a flat, level surface with the
engine resting on the fuel tank guard. Make sure the blade
cover is in place on the blade.
2. Pull the tip of hand guard, and remove the cutter assembly.
1. Cutter assembly
2. Hand guard
1. Adjustment lever
2. Latch release
1. Latch lock
3. With your right hand, grasp the outer tube near the handle.
With your left hand, grip the adjustment lever on the cutter
assembly. With the index finger of your left hand, press the
latch release. With your left thumb, press the latch lock.
4. While holding the latch release d own, pivot the c utter assembly using the adjus tment lever un til it is at the desired cutting
angle.
5. Release the latch l oc k and the latch release. Make sure the
latch lock and the latch release return securely to the s traight
ahead position.
6. Remove the blade cover from the cutter blade. The engine
now may be star ted.
1. Adjustment lever
IMPORTANT
The latch release provides an interlock to help prevent inadvertent depression of the latch lock.
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Cutter assembly position
1. Knob
Before you start
The cutter assembly can be ad justed to ten differe nt positio ns
ranging from 135° to 270° from the outer tube as shown. Always make sure the lock latch is securely locked after each
adjustment.
Adjusting for Storage or Transportation
1. With the engine off, install the blade cover onto the blade.
2. Rotate the cutter assembly so it is parallel to the tube. The
rotation is restricted at the position of 135° by the lock pin.
Pull the knob and release the lock pin.
3. Make sure the latch lock and the latch release return sec urely to a locking position.
4. Fit the tip of the cutter assembl y i nto the s tora ge position of
the hand guard and fix it.
5. Make sure the blade cover is in place on the cutters before
storing or transporting.
1. Support notch
2. Blade cover
WARNING
Never run the engine when adjusting the cutter assembly to the storage position.
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Hedge and shrub trimming operation
Hedge and shrub trimming operation
Basic hedge trimming operation
NOTE
This product is designed to cut shrubs and hedges with branches no larger than 6 mm in diameter.
When starting to trim, run the engin e at full throttl e. Cu tti ng at les s at tha n full spee d can dama ge the clut ch by allo w ing it to
slip. When you do not conduct trimming or cutting work, do not run the engine at full throttle.
Working Position
Hold the control handle with your right hand, and the shaft with
your left hand.
Your left arm should be exte nde d to the mos t co mfo r tab le po -
sition.
Useing the Hedge Trimmer
Preparations
Use lopping shears to cut thick branches first.
Cutting Sequence
If a radial cut is necessary, cut a little at a time in several
passes.
Cutting Techniques
Vertical cut:
Swing the blade up and down in an arc as you move
along the hedge. Use both sides of the cutting blade.
Cut without stand ing directly next to the hedge, e.g. wi th
a flower bed between operator and hedge.
Overhead Cut:
Hold the shaft upright with a 90° blade angle to cut an
upper surface of a hedge.
Horizontal Cut:
Hold the cutting blade at an angle of 0° to 10° as you
swing the hedge trimmer horizontally.
Swing the blade in an arc towards the out sid e of the
hedge so tha t the cuttings are swept on to the ground.
Cut without standing directly in front of the hedge, e.g.
reach over a flower bed.
Cut close to the g round from a standing position, e.g., fo r
low shrubs.
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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
If you have any questions or problems, please contact your dealer.
General maintenance
IMPORTANT
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of emission control devices and system may be performed by any repair establishment or
individual. However, warranty repairs must be performed by a dealer or service center authorized by YAMABIKO CORPORATION and use of parts that are not equivalent in performance and durability to authorized parts may impair the effectiveness of
the emission control system and may have a bearing on the outcome of the warranty claim.
WARNING
Non-standard accessories, cutting attachment, or replacement parts may not operate properly with your unit and
may cause damage and lead to personal injury.
Before performing any maintenance, repair, or cleaning work on the unit, make sure the engine and cutting attachment are completely stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire before performing service or maintenance.
Fasteners
Make sure nuts, bolts , and screw (except carburet tor adjusting
screws) are tight.
15/25-Hour Maintenance
1. Gearcase grease fitt ings
Gearcase lubrication
1. Clean dirt from grease fitting.
2. Lubricate the cutter assembly gearbox by pumping one or
two strokes of urea-base grease int o the grease fitting using
a lever-type grease gun.
CAUTION
Over lubricating can cause the gearcase to operate
sluggishly and can cause grease to leak out.
Drive shaft lubrication
1. Loosen the gearcase clamp bolt.
2. Remove the index bolt from gearcase.
3. Remove the outer tube from the gear housing.
1. Outer tube
2. Gearcase clam p bol t
3. Gearcase
4. Index bolt
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Maintenance and care
1. Drive sh aft
50-Hour Maintenance
4. Pull the drive shaft from the outer tube, and wipe clean. Recoat with a thin coating 15 mL of grease.
5. Slide the drive shaft back into the outer tube, being careful
not to get dirt on the drive shaft.
6. Align the screw hole in gear case with the locating hole in
outer tube, install and tighten index bolt, and tighten gearcase clamp bo lt.
Gearcase lubrication
To perform this opera tion, first re move the g earcase from the outer tube as follows:
1. Clean dirt from grease fitting.
2. Loosen the gearcase clamp bolt.
3. Remove the index bolt from the gearcase.
CAUTION
Do not remove the D-shaped shim washer from the
gearcase clamp. The shim washer prevents damage
from overtightening the tube clamp bolt.
1. Outer tube
2. Gearcase clamp bolt
3. Gearcase
4. Index bolt
1. Gearcase grease fitt ings
4. Slide the gearcase out of the tube. Using a grease gun,
pump urea-base grease (about 10 grams) in to the grease fi tting on the gearcase.
5. Clean up excess grease, then reassemble the gearcase
onto the outer tube. Make sure the index bolt fits into the hole
on the outer tube. Securely tighten both bolts.
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Care for cutting blades
CAUTION
Wear gloves to protect hands from sharp blades.
Failure to observe th ese precautions could lead to injury.
1. Bolt slots
Maintenance and care
Lubricating blades (Every 4 hours of operation)
Apply a few drops of oil the each bolt slots at the bottom of
blades.
Cleaning blades (After each use)
Remove gummy r esidue from blade s with a 50 : 50 mixture of
kerosene (paraffin) and machine oil.
Adjusting gap between blades (As needed)
Loosen the locknuts 1/2 turn with T-wrench.
Tighten the blade bol ts until snug with 10 m m ope n e nd wrench.
Loosen the bolts 1/4 - 1/2 turn.
Hold the bolts from turning and tighten the locknuts.
1. Locknut
2. Bolt
When bolt adjustment is correct, there should be a gap of 0.25 -
0.50 mm between the cutter bla des and the fla t washers, and the
flat washer beneath each bolt head should turn freely.
3. Loosen 1/4 - 1/2 turn
4. Washer
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Maintenance and care
Troubleshooting table
Additional problems
Diagnosis Cause Solution
Attachment moves at engine idle. Engine idle too high. Adjust.
Broken clutch spring or wor n
clutch spring boss.
Loose attachment holder. Inspect and re-tighten holders se-
Excessive vibration . Warped or damaged cuttin g at-
tachment.
Loose gearcase. Tighten gearcase securely.
Bent main shaft/worn or dam-
aged bushings.
Attachment will not move. Shaft not installed in power-
head or gearcase.
Broken shaft. Consult your dealer
Damaged gearcase. Consult your dealer
Checking and mainten ance requires sp ecialis t knowledge. If yo u are unable to ch eck and main tain the produc t or deal with a
fault yourself, consult your dealer. Do not attempt to dismantle the product.
Consult your dealer in the event of a problem that is not covered in the table above, or other such concerns.
For spare parts and con sumables, plea se use only ge nuine parts and des ignated products and component s. Using parts from
other manufacturers or non-designated components may result in a malfunction.
Replace spring/sho es as required,
check idle speed.
curely.
Inspect and replace at tachment as
required.
Inspect and replace as nece ssary.
Inspect and reinstall as required.
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Storage
Storage
(HCAA-2401A-LW)
Storage hook installation
IMPORTANT
Always install blade cover when transporting or storing unit.
1. Insert small end of hook into locating hole on attachment
shaft.
2. Slide plastic cap onto end of attachment shaft.
1. Attachment shaft
2. Hook
3. Plastic cap
Long-term storage (30 days or more)
WARNING
Do not store in sealed locations filled with fuel gas, or close to naked flames or sparks.
You could cause a fire.
Storage
IMPORTANT
Always install blade cover when transporting or storing unit.
1. Clean and lubricate cutting blades and gear case.
2. Apply a light coating of machine oil along entire length of
blades and on blade bolts.
3. Install blade cover onto hedge trimmer cutting blades.
4. Store hedge trimmer attachment in a dry, dust free place out
of the reach of children, using supplied storage hook.
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Disposal procedure
Disposal procedure
Dispose of waste oil in accordance with local regulations.
Major plastic pa rts making up the produc t have codes showing
their materials.
The codes refer to the following materials; dispose of those
plastic parts in accordance with local regulations.
Mark Material
>PA6-GF< Nylon 6 - Glass fiber
>PP-GF< Polypropylene - Glass fiber
>PE-HD< Polyethylene
Please contact your dealer in case you do not know how you
should dispose of waste oil / plastic parts.
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Specifications
Specifications
HCAA-2401A-LW HCAA-2403A-LW
External dimensions:
Length × Width × Height mm 1514 × 136 × 128 843 × 108 × 89
Mass:
Unit with specified cutting attach me nt kg 2.3 1. 8
Cutting attachment:
Type
Effective cutting length
Pitch
Height
Gear Ratio:
Reduction ratio
Lubrication
mm
mm
mm
Dual action, double sided blade
519
30
20
5.63
Good quality urea-base grease
Sound Pressure Level: (ISO 10517) L
K
)
pA
Sound Power Level: (ISO 10 517) L
Vibration levels: (ISO 10517) a
hv,eq
Front handle
Rear handle
Uncertainty:K
WAd
pAd
(= L
(= L
pAeq
+
L Handle U Handle
dB(A) 98.2 93.6 94.7
+ KWA) dB(A) 108.7 105.7 106.5
WAeq
2
m/s
m/s
m/s
5.5
2
5.3
2
5.0
4.9
6.9
5.0
Applicable models PAS-265ES SRM-222ES
These specifications are subject to change without notice.
5.1
5.7
5.0
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Declaration of conformity
The undersigned manufacturer:
YAMABIKO CORPORATION
7-2 SUEHIR OCHO 1-CHOME
OHME; TOKYO 198-8760
JAPAN
This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.
declares that the hereunder specified new unit:
PORTABLE HEDGE TRIMMER
Brand: ECHO
Type: HCAA-2401A-LW
HCAA-2403A-LW
Declaration of conformity
complies with:
* the requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC (use of harmonized standard EN ISO 10517: 2009)
* the requirements of Directive 2004/108/EC until 19th April 20 16 (us e of harm oni ze d stan dard EN ISO 14982: 2009)
and 2014/30/EU from 20th April 2016 (use of harmonized standard EN ISO 14982: 2009)
* the requirements of Directive 2000/14/EC
Conformity assessment procedure followed ANNEX V
Measured sound power level dB(A) 107
Guaranteed sound power level dB(A) 110
Measured sound power level dB(A) 104 105
Guaranteed sound power level dB(A) 107 108
HCAA-2401A-LW Serial Number 35001001 and up
HCAA-2403A-LW Serial Number 35001001 and up
Tokyo, January 1st 2016
HCAA-2401-LW + PAS-265ES
HCAA-2403-LW + SRM-222ES
L Handle U Handle
YAMABIKO CORPORATION
The authorized representative in Europe who is auth orized to
compile the technical file.
Company: Atlantic Bridge Limited
Address: Atlantic House, PO Box 4800,
Earley, Reading RG5 4GB, UK
Masayuki Kimura Mr. Philip Wicks
General Manager
Quality Assurance Dept.
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MEMORANDUM
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PHONE: 81-428-32-6118. FAX: 81-428-32-6145.
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1Couvercle supérie ur
FRANÇAIS
(Notice originale)
MANUEL D'UTILISATION
OUTIL DE TAILLE-HAIES AVEC
ARBRE
HCAA-2401A-LW
HCAA-2403A-LW
AVERTISSEMENT
LIRE ATTENTIVEMENT LES INSTRUCTIONS ET SUIVRE LES
RÈGLES DE SÉCURITÉ.
LE NON-RESPECT DES RÈGLES DE SÉCURITÉ ENTRAÎNE UN
RISQUE DE BLESSURE GRAVE.
Information importante
2Information importante
Lire attentivement le manuel d'utilisation avant d'utiliser l'appareil pour la première fois.
Utilisation de l'appareil
Les taille-haies ECH O sont des machine s légères, très perf ormantes, équipées d' un moteur à essenc e et conçues pour
tailler haies et arbustes.
Ne pas utiliser cet appareil pour d'autres applications que celles mentionnées ci-dessus.
Utilisateurs de l'appareil
Lire attentivement c e manu el d' utili sation et in tégrer l es inform ations qu 'il contie nt avant d'uti liser l' apparei l pou r la pre-
mière fois.
Toute personne n'ayant pas lu attentivement ce manuel d'utilisation, enrhumée, fatiguée ou en mauvaise condition
physique ne doit pas utiliser cet appareil. Ne pas laisser un enfant manipuler l'appareil.
L'utilisateur est tenu pour responsable en cas d'accidents ou de risques pouvant entraîner des blessures corporelles
ou des dommages matériels.
A propos du manuel d'utilisation
Ce manuel contien t les inform ations néce ssai res à l 'util isati on et à l'en tret ien de l'ap pareil . L'ut ilisa teur do it donc le l ire
attentivement et intégrer les informations qu'il contient.
Toujours conserver le manuel à portée de main.
En cas de perte d u manuel ou s i ce dernie r a été détéri oré et n'es t plus lisibl e, s'adresse r au REVENDEUR ECHO pour
en obtenir un nouveau.
Les unités utilisé es dans ce ma nue l sont les unités SI (Sys tèm e in tern ati onal d'unités). Les chiffres indiqués entre pa-
renthèses sont des valeurs de référence. De légères erreurs de conversion peuvent survenir dans certains cas.
Prêt ou cession de l'appareil à un tiers
Si l'appareil décrit da ns ce man uel est prê té à un tiers , veiller à lui confi er égaleme nt le manu el d'util isation fourn i avec
l'appareil. Si l'appareil est cédé à un tiers, transmettre le manuel d'utilisation fourni avec l'appareil lors de la vente.
Renseignements
Contacter un REVENDEUR ECHO pou r toute demande d'informa tion concernant l' appareil, l'achat de co nsommables,
les réparations ou pour tout autre renseignement.
Remarques
ECHO se réserve le droit de modifier sans préavis le contenu de ce manuel en fonction des améliorations apportées
au produit. Il se peut q ue c ert ain s d es s c hém as de c e m an uel soient différents de l' app arei l. C e s di fférences ont pour
objectif de rendre les explications plus claires.
En cas de doute, consulter un REVENDEUR ECHO.
Fabricant
YAMABIKO CORPORATION
7-2 SUEHIROCHO 1-CHOME, OHME, TOKYO 19 8-8760, JAPON
Représentant autorisé en Europe
Atlantic Bridge Limited
Atlantic House, PO Box 4800, Earley, Reading RG5 4GB, Royaume-Uni
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