Echo HCA-265ES-LW Operator's Manual

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17Before you startAdjusting Cutting AngleAdjusting the hedge trimmer cutter assembly1. Position the hedge trimmer on a flat, level surface with theengine resting on the fuel tank guard. Make sure the bladecover is in place on the blade.2. Pull the tip of hand guard, and remove the cutter assembly.3. With your right hand, grasp the outer tube near the handle.With your left hand, grip the adjustment lever on the cutterassembly. With the index finger of your left hand, press thelatch release. With your left thumb, press the latch lock.4. While holding the latch release down, pivot the cutter assem-bly using the adjustment lever until it is at the desired cuttingangle.5. Release the latch lock and the latch release. Make sure thelatch lock and the latch release return securely to the straightahead position.6. Remove the blade cover from the cutter blade. The enginenow may be started.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 bladesduring 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 becomes HOT during use. Always grip assembly at blade-adjustment handle when making cut-ting angle adjustments, otherwise serious injury may result. Failure to do so could lead to an injury or serious accident.1. Cutter assembly2. Hand guard1. Adjustment lever2. Latch release1. Latch lock1. Adjustment leverIMPORTANTThe latch release provides an interlock to help prevent inad-vertent depression of the latch lock.