HC-165/185 ASSEMBLYX7502255307 15© 9/2013 ECHO Inc.Install Blade Guard1. Move stop switch to stop position2. Disconnect spark plug wire.Hedge clipper blades are very sharp. Touching them maylead to severe personal injury. Use a socket and extensionwhen adjusting blade bolts or blade locknuts in order tokeep hands at a safe distance from sharp blades.3. Remove correct number of lock nuts (A) necessary to installblade guard. Assure blade bolts (B) are tightened securely.Blade guard must be installed as close as possible tosupport handle.4. Align holes in blade guard with blade bolts, then install bladeguard.5. Secure blade guard with new locknuts (A)Note: Use new locknuts every time blade guard is installed orremovedIf blade guard is damaged or show signs of wear, replace it.AB