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How can I fix my HC-1000 hedge trimmer?

Dear Sir / Madam,
I have a problem with my Echo HC-1000 hedge trimmer. It starts very easily, then, after it has reached working temperature, it stops. I have to allow it to cool down before it can be re-started, but then, after a few minutes, it stops again. I have to allow it to cool down again before re-starting, etc, etc,

I have checked the unit and found that, when it has stopped, there is no spark (no high tension voltage) at the plug then, after it has cooled down, I get a spark. I put the plug back in and it starts easily.

Is the problem with the ignition module?

regards,
Javaid,
Javaid Iqbal, November 2007
the repsonse from Matt implies the machine is economically unrepairable (which I find hard to belive). Perhaps Matt could expand on his few words by providing what he thinks the problem with the machine is.

Javaid, November 2007
BIN IT!

MATT, November 2007