Echo Hedge Trimmer Model HC 1500 Information

Dimensions

• The dimensions of both the 1E and 2E are 3 feet 2 inches long, 8.9 inches wide and 7.5 inches high. They weigh 9.7 lbs. You can replace the air filters and the blades on these hedge trimmers.

Engine

• All models of the 1500 series of trimmers feature a two-stroke, one-cylinder engine which uses a mixture of gasoline and oil. The engine is air-cooled, which keeps the engine from overheating when you are operating it. The engine stroke is 1.02 inches and the engine bore is 1.27 inches. The engine stroke is the total length that the pistons can travel within the cylinder, and the engine bore is the diameter of the cylinders. The fuel tank can hold up to 10.1 fl. oz.

Features

• The idle speed of this hedge trimmer is 3,000 revolutions per minute (rpm), and it comes with a double-edge reciprocating blade. The cutting length of the blade is 21 inches, and the cutting height is 0.83 inches. The blade connects to a support bar to keep it steady while you are operating the trimmer.

  Both models come with a toggle switch, which is located on the handle. This switch allows you to quickly switch from the on or off position. The 1500 series has an anti-slip grip, which helps you hold onto the machine even if your hands are wet. It also has a guard around the blades to protect the blades from debris and protect you from injury.

  The handle of the hedge trimmer also has throttle trigger and throttle lockout buttons. The choke switch is on the choke case and it helps you with cold starting your trimmer when you haven't used it in a while.

Interior

• The 1500 series hedge trimmers come with a Spark Arrestor muffler and a Zama C1U carburetor. It uses the BPM-7A spark plug and a capacity discharge ignition system, and it features a flywheel magneto system. The trimmer comes with a pumping primer bulb, which passes new fuel from the fuel tank to the carburetor.