Echo SHRED'N'VAC ES-210 User's Manual
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1. Universal 2 Stroke Oil meets these stan dards Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO L EGD and J A S O FC certified oil such as Echo premium Power Blend will void the two stroke engine watranty Emission related parts only are covered for two years regardless of two stroke oil used per the statement listed in the Emission Defect Warranty Explanation IMPORTANT Echo premium Power Blend Universal 2 Stroke Oil may be mixed at 50 1 ratio for application in all Echo engines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals Mixing Instructions 1 Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline Add the proper amount of 2 stroke oil to gasoline Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline Add remaining gasoline and remix Install fuel container cap and wipe any spilled fuel from container and surrounding area MAVEN Handling Fuel WARNING DANGER Fuelis VERY flammable Use extreme care when mixing storing or handling or serious personal injury may result e Use an approved fuel container DO NOT smoke near fuel e DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel e Fuel tanks cans may be under pressure Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize e NEVER refuel a unit when the engine is HOT e NEVER refuel a unit with the engine running e DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors ALWAYS fill fuel tanks o2. hE tm EE 1 STOP SWITCH SLIDE SWITCH mounted on top of handle Push forward to start and run Slide back to stop 2 THROTTLE TRIGGER Spring loaded to return to idle when released During acceleration press trigger gradually for best operating technique 3 SPARK PLUG Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture 4 SPARKARRESTOR CATALYTIC MUFFLER MUFFLER The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission The spark arrestor screen prevents hot glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris 5 RECOIL STARTER HANDLE Pull recoil handle slowly until starter engages then quickly and firmly When engine starts return handle slowly DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur 6 SIDE HANDLE Provides grip for right hand when vacuuming 7 FUEL TANK CAP Covers and seals fuel tank 8 AIR CLEANER Contains replaceable air filter element 9 HOUSING COVER Covers blade area and activates safety interlock switch when closed Engine will not run if safety switch is not activated 10 THROTTLE POSITION LEVER Pull back to increase engine speed Friction washers maintain throttle lever setting 11 SHOULDER STRAP Secures debris bag to shoulder 12 VACUUM PIPE Sucks in materials to be shredded 13 DEBRIS BAG Collects shredded material 8 MECHO BLOWER PIPES Twist lock design PRIMER BULB Pumping primer bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel
3. Allow the engine to warm up at a fast idle for a few minutes 3 Control engine speed with throttle trigger A or for continuous use set engine speed with throttle position lever B Rotate throttle position lever forward for lower speed back for higher speed 4 Use lower speed to blow debris from hard surfaces 5 Additional speed may be necessary to clean debris snow etc from lawns and flowerbeds NOTE Never use a higher speed setting than necessary to perform a task Remember the higher the engine speed the louder the blower noise Minimize dust by using blower at lower speeds Keep debris on your property Be Smart be a good neighbor SHRED N Vac OPERATOR S MANUAL 15 SHRED N VAC OPERATION WARNING DANGER Flying debris hazard Never operate unit as a vacuum unless discharge elbow is installed and debris bag is securely cinched to elbow Failure to follow instructions can result in serious injuries 1 Adjust debris bag strap to support bag on operator s shoulder Bag must not be folded at intake area or intake will clog Further adjustment may be necessary as the debris bag fills and becomes heavier 2 Grip top handle with left hand and rear handle with right hand Keep unit to your right side so hot exhaust will be directed away from you 3 Operate unit with beveled end of tube facing downward Keep tube opening close to material being vacuumed for best results NOTE Vacuum a
4. cleaning every 6 months is required All recommendations to replace are based on the finding of damage or wear during inspection I AIR FILTER Level 1 Tools required 25 50mm 1 2 in cleaning brush Parts required Air Filter NOTE Clean daily 1 Close choke Cold Start Position J This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed Brush accumulated dirt from the air cleaner area 2 Remove the air cleaner cover Clean and inspect the element for damage If element is fuel soaked and very dirty replace 3 If element can be cleaned and reused be certain e still fits the cavity in the air cleaner cover e is installed with the original side out FUEL FILTER Level 1 Tools required 200 250 mm 8 101n length of wire with one end bent into a hook clean rag funnel and an approved fuel container Parts required Fuel Filter WARNING DANGER Fuelis VERY flammable Use extreme care when mixing storing or handling 1 Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel tank 2 Use the fuel line hook to pull the fuel line and filter from the tank 3 Remove the filter from the line and install the new filter SHRED N Vac OPERATOR S MANUAL 1 i i r A 18 MECHO SPARK PLUG Level 2 Tools required T Wrench Feeler gauge Parts Required _REPOWER Tune Up Kit P N 90074 1 Remove spark plug and ch
5. your Consumer Product Support Representative WARRANTY REGISTRATION You may register your Echo equipment using the warranty registration card or register on line at www echo usa com Registering provides a direct link between you and Echo if we find it necessary to contact you ADDITIONAL OR REPLACEMENT MANUALS Safety Manuals in English Spanish or English French are available free of charge from your ECHO dealer or at www echo usa com Operator s and Parts Manuals are available by e Downloading free from www echo usa com e Purchasing from your Echo Dealer e Manuals are available by sending a written request stating the model number and serial number of your Echo unit part number of the manual your name and address and mail to the address below Safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer A 5 00 shipping charge will be required for each video Available Parts Catalog ES 210 Serial Number 05001001 05999999 Part Number 99922203283 MEGHO ECHO INCORPORATED 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich IL 60047 www echo usa com
6. from the fuel tank priming the carburetor for starting Pump primer bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times CHOKE Choke is located on the side of the air cleaner Move choke lever to COLD START f to close choke for cold starting Move choke lever to RUN position to open choke SPECIFICATIONS MODEL ES 210 Hand Held Length 330mm 13 0in w o vacuum attachment Width w rear handle 285 mm 11 2 in Height 340mm 13 4 in Weight dry 4 1 kg 9 0 1b w o blowerpipes Engine Type Air cooled two stroke single cylinder gasoline engine Displacement 21 2cc 1 39 cu in Bote 32 2mm 1 27 in Stroke 26 0mm 1 10in Carburetor Zama Diaphragm model C1U w primer bulb Ignition System Flywheel Magneto capacitor discharge ignition type Spark Plug N
7. B midway between idle and full throttle positions 3 Choke Move choke C to Cold Start pq Position 4 Primer Bulb Pump primer bulb D until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times IMPORTANT Recoil starter Use short pulls only 45 60 cm 18 24 in of rope for starting Do not allow the rope to snap back in Always hold the unit firmly 5 Recoil Starter Place the unit on a flat clear area Firmly grasp throttle grip with left hand and rapidly pull recoil starter handle rope E until engine fires 5 pulls maximum 6 Choke After engine fires or 5 pulls move choke lever C to Run J position then pull starter handle rope until engine starts and runs Allow unit to warm up at idle for several minutes NOTE If engine does not start with choke in Run position after 5 pulls repeat instructions 7 After engine warm up gradually depress throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed SHRED N Vac OPERATOR S MANUAL 13 STARTING WARM ENGINE The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke 1 Stop Switch Move stop switch button A away from the STOP position 2 Throttle Position Lever Move throttle position lever B forward to idle position 3 Primer Bulb Pump primer bulb D until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line Pump bulb
8. GK BPM 8Y Gap0 65 mm 0 026 in Exhaust System Spark Arrestor Muffler Fuel Mixed Gasoline and Two stroke O11 Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1 two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline 89 Octane unleaded DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol more than 10 ethyl alcohol or 15 MTBE Oil Power Blend Premium Universal 2 Stroke Oil Fuel Tank Capacity 0 5 lit 16 9 US fl oz Recoil Starter System Automatic Recoil Starter Centrifugal Type Wide Open Throttle Speed RPM 7000 9000 Idle Speed RPM 2400 3200 Maximum Air Volume 7 7 m min 271 cu ft min Maximum Air Speed w pipes MPH 65 m sec 145 mph Sound Level at 50 ft dB A scale per ANSI B 175 2 71 dB A SHRED N Vac OPERATOR S MANUAL 9 ASSEMBLY WARNING DANGER Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result BLOWER APPLICATION Install Blower Pipes 1 Align grooves in straight pipe with pegs on blower housing and slide pipe onto housin
9. ION AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT WARNING DANGER SHRED N VAC users risk injury to themselves and others if the SHRED N VAC is used improperly and or safety precautions are not followed Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating SHRED N VAC Physical Condition Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good e if you are tired or sick e if you are taking medication e if you have taken alcohol or drugs Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well Eye Protection Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87 1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the unit Hand Protection Wear no slip heavy duty work gloves to improve your grip on the blower handle Gloves also reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands Breathing Protection Wear a facemask to protect against dust Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting durable clothing e Pants should have long legs shirts with long sleeves e DONOT WEAR SHORTS e DONOT WEARTIES SCARVES and JEWELRY Wear sturdy work shoes with nonskid soles DONOT WEAR OPEN TOED SHOES e DONOTOPERATEUNIT BAREFOOTED Keep long hair away from engine and blower intake Retain hair with cap or net Hot Humid Weather Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke Schedule heavy work for early morning o
10. MECHO SHRED N VAC Operator s Manual MODEL WARNING DANGER The muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover may become Wibi extremely hot Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area otherwise serious personal injury may occur ES 210 Serial Number 05001001 05999999 A WARNING A The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully ECHO provides this Operator s Manual which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation X7531130200 X753000720 03 03 2 MECHO INTRODUCTION Welcome to the ECHO family This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on the job dependability Read and understand this manual You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and SAFETY messages THE OPERATOR S MANUAL Read and understand this manual before operation Keep it in a safe place for future reference It contains specifications and information for operation starting stopping maintenance storage and assembly specific to this product TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction SHRED N VAC Operation The Operator s Manual SHRED N VAC Troubleshooting Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information 3 Maintenance Skill Levels Maintenance Intervals I
11. ac OPERATOR S MANUAL 23 WARNING DANGER During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result Long Term Storage Over 30 Days Do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time 30 days or longer without performing protective storage mainte nance which includes the following 1 Store unit in a dry dust free place out of the reach of children WARNING DANGER Do not store where fuel fumes may accumulate or reach an open flame or sparks 2 Place the stop switch in the STOP position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris from exterior ofunit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all screws and nuts 6 Drain the fuel tank completely and pull the recoil starter handle several times to remove fuel from the carburetor 7 Remove the spark plug and pour 7cc 1 4 oz of fresh clean ECHO 2 stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole MAINTENANCE KITS 90008 REPOWER Air and Filter Kit REPOWER Tune Up Kit P N 90074 A Place a clean cloth over the spark plug hole B Pull the recoil starter handle 2 3 times to distribute the oil inside the engine C Observe the piston location through the spark plug hole Pull the recoil h
12. alance at all times Do not stand on slippery uneven or unstable surfaces Do not work in odd positions or on ladders Do not perform Maintenance or Assembly procedures with engine running EMISSION CONTROL EPA Phase 2 The emission control system for this engine is EM Engine Modification IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY 3EHXS 0214EA DISPLACEMENT 21 2 cc EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD 300 Hours THIS ENGINE MEETS U S EPA PH 2 EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SMALL NONROAD ENGINES REFER TO OWNER S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS E lt orrz CoRR GA Emission Control Label located on Engine EXAMPLE ONLY information on label varies by FAMILY PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY The 300 hour emission durability compliance period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable emissions regulations provided that approved maintenance procedures are followed as listed in the Maintenance Section of this manual SuHrR_ep N Vac OPERATOR S MANUAL DESCRIPTION CONTENTS eases EMISSIONS AND WARRANTY JePe D Straight Pipe Pipe with Nozzle SHRED N VAC Suction Tube Elbow Pipe Debris Bag Operator s Manual Warranty Registration Card ECHO Emissions and Warranty Statement T Wrench Echo Power Blend 2 stroke oil sample 12 11 STATEMENTS FOR TYPE 1E MODELS pd a l EFE
13. aler Muffler wet with fuel Fuel Mixture too rich Open choke Engine cranks Praline a filter starts hard just carburetor doesn t See your Echo dealer start Spark at end No spark Stop switch off Turn switch to ON of plug wire Electrical problem See your Echo dealer Interlock switch See your Echo dealer Spark at plug No spark Spark gap incorrect Adjust to 65mm 0 026 in Covered with carbon Clean or replace Fouled with fuel Clean or replace Plug defective Replace plug Air Airfiter Air Air fiter dity Air fiter dity Normalwear Normalwear Clean or replace or Clean or replace Fuel ME Fuel filter dirty Contaminants residues in Replace fuel Fuelvent vent Fuel vent Fuel vent plugged Contaminants residues in fuel in fuel Clean or Clean or replace Engine runs but dies or Spark Plug Plug dirty worn Clean and adjust or replace does not properly Cooling System Cooling system Extended operation in dirty plugged dirty dusty locations Spark Arrestor Screen Spark arrestor screen Normal wear Replace plugged Engine does N A N A Internal engine problem See your Echo dealer not crank Engine runs Blower pipe Pipe clogged Build up of debris blower doesn t weak uneven WARNING DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and or explosion Never test for ignition spark by ground ing spark plug against cylinder otherwise serious personal injury may result STORAGE SyHrRe_ep N V
14. an additional 4 or 5 times 4 Recoil Starter Place the unit on a flat clear area Firmly grasp throttle grip with left hand and rapidly pull recoil starter handle rope E until engine fires IMPORTANT Recoil starter Use short pulls only 45 60 cm 18 24 in of rope for starting Do not allow the rope to snap back in Always hold the unit firmly NOTE If engine does not start after 5 pulls use Cold Start Procedure STOPPING ENGINE 1 Throttle Trigger Throttle Position Lever Release throttle trigger F Move throttle position lever B forward to idle position and allow engine to return to idle before shutting engine off 2 Stop Switch Move stop switch A to STOP position WARNING DANGER If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP position close choke COLD START position to stall engine Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using blower again 14 MECHO BLOWER OPERATION WARNING Ad DANGER Always wear safety glasses hearing protection and a face filter mask or serious personal injury may result Do not point the blower pipe in the direction of people or pets Never operate unit without either housing cover grill or vacuum tube installed on unit securely otherwise bodily harm may result Read the Safety Section carefully IMPORTANT To avoid engine damage due to over revving do not block blower pipe 1 Use only during appropriate hours 2
15. andle slowly until the piston reaches the top of its travel and leave it there Install the spark plug do not connect ignition cable Remove blower vacuum pipes from unit SERVICING INFORMATION PARTS Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER Parts and Assemblies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO Dealer When you do need to buy parts always have the Model Number and Serial Number of the unit with you You can find these numbers on the engine housing For future reference write them in the space provided below Model Number Serial Number _ SERVICE An Authorized ECHO Service Dealer must perform Service of this DEALER product during the warranty period For the name and address of the Call Authorized ECHO Service Dealer nearest you ask your retailer or call 1 800 432 ECHO 3246 Dealer information is also available on our 1 800 432 E C H O Web Site When presenting your unit for Warranty service repairs or proof of purchase is required www echo usa com ECHO CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT aa oat CONSUMER PRODUCT you require assistance or have questions concerning the application operation or maintenance of this product you may call the ECHO SUPPORT Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 673 1558 from 8 30 am 1 800 673 1558 to 4 30 pm Central Standard Time Monday through Friday Before i i calling please know the model and serial number of your unit to help 8 30 4 30 Mon Fri C S T
16. ction works best at higher engine speeds Avoid using vacuum in areas where rocks or other large hard debris may be vacuumed into unit Clear these areas with blower first blowing light debris into a pile Use attachment to vacuum pile 4 Empty bag when debris level reaches intake opening To empty bag move stop switch to Stop position and wait for blower to stop running Loosen Velcro strap at elbow and slide bag off elbow Open other end of bag and empty contents Close bag and reattach to blower Secure bag with Velcro strap SHRED N VAC TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Check elbow and debris bag and clear as needed Make sure bag is not folded over at intake during use Obstructions in vacuum tube Check vacuum tube and remove obstructions Unit stopped suddenly during Object stuck in fan housing area Remove vacuum tube and check fan vacuuming and now starter won t area Remove object work Unit runs but doesn t vacuum or Elbow or debris bag clogged has poor suction Unit jams repeatedly during use Material being vacuumed too big or Use vacuum for leaves and small too hard for blades to shred twigs maximum 1 4 diameter x 3 long Vacuum tube difficult to install or Tube housing fit tight Apply small amount of soapy water to remove from unit end of tube to ease assembly or removal Turns tube 1 4 turn to loosen forremoval 16 MECHO MAINTENANCE Your ECHO blower is designed to provide ma
17. eck for fouling worn and rounded center electrode 2 Clean the plug or replace with a new one DO NOT sand blast to clean Remaining sand will damage engine 3 Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode 4 Tighten spark plug to 145 155 kg cm 125 135 in Ib 0 026 in COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING Level 2 Tools required 25 50mm 1 2 in cleaning brush 3 mm hex wrench cross head screwdriver Parts Required None if you are careful IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the engine Overheating and engine seizure can occur when e Air intakes are blocked preventing cooling air from reaching the cylinder e Dust and grass build up on the outside of the cylinder This build up insulates the engine and prevents the heat from leaving Removal of cooling passage blockages or cleaning of cooling fins is considered Normal Maintenance Any failure attributed to lack of maintenance is not warranted Cleaning Grill 1 Remove accumulated debris from crankcase intake grill above the fuel tank SHRED N Vac OPERATOR S MANUAL 19 Cleaning Cylinder Fins 1 Remove spark lead and spark plug 2 Remove four 3 mm hex screws side handle and recoil starter 3 Remove engine cover five screws pull cover away from engine Loosely install spark plug to prevent dirt from
18. enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown NOTE within the circle is prohibited This enclosed message provides tips for use care and maintenance of the unit SAFETY DECALS Hot Decal near muffler Locate these safety decals on your unit Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on them If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information P N 89016006361 General Warning Decal located on top of blower housing A amp P N 89016009461 Sound Label located on blower housing Category II Measured at 50 ft 15m per ANSI B175 2 P N X5080001 40 MECHO INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS Read and under Fuel and oil stand Operator s mixture Wear eyes ears Finger and head Severing protection Wear hand protection Use two handed Wear slip resistant foot wear DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel DO NOT smoke near fuel SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION Ignition Primer ON OFF Bulb Choke Control Emergency Cold Start Stop Position Choke Closed Choke Control Adjustment Run High speed Position mixture Choke Open Carburetor Carburetor adjustment Low speed mixture Carburetor Adjustment Idlespeed PERSONAL CONDIT
19. entering cylinder Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air to pass freely 4 Remove spark plug and loosely reassemble engine cover recoil Starter and side handle 5 Tighten all screws securely 6 Install spark plug and spark plug lead EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2 Tools required Cross Head Screwdriver 3 mm Hex Wrench soft metal brush Parts Required Spark arrestor screen P N 14586240630 Gasket P N 1458664203 1 IMPORTANT Carbon deposits in muffler will cause a drop in engine output and overheating Spark arrestor screen must be checked periodically 1 Remove spark plug lead and spark plug 2 Remove four 3 mm hex screws side handle and recoil starter 3 Remove engine cover five screws pull cover away from engine Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air to pass freely 4 Remove screen cover A B gasket C and spark arrestor screen D from muffler body Replace screen if plugged with carbon deposits 5 Install spark arrestor screen gasket and covers 6 Loosely reassemble engine cover recoil starter and side handle 7 Tighten all screws securely 8 Install spark plug and spark plug lead 20 MECHO Cylinder Exhaust Port Level 3 IMPORTANT The cylinder exhaust port must be inspected and cleaned of excess carbon every 3 months or 90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period ECHO strongly recommends tha
20. fort redness and swelling of the fingers tingling numbness or pain in the fingers followed by whitening and loss of feeling consult your physician hands wrists or arms The sooner RSI before further exposing yourself to cold and vibration CTS is diagnosed the more likely perma nent nerve and muscle damage can be Repetitive Stress Injuries proven It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers hands arms and shoulders may cause soreness swelling numbness weakness and extreme pain in those areas Certain repetitive hand activities may put you at a high risk for developing a Repetitive Stress Injury RSI An extreme RSI condition is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome CTS which could occur when your wrist swells and squeezes a vital nerve that runs through the area Some believe that prolonged expo sure to vibration may contribute to CTS CTS can cause severe pain for months or even years EQUIPMENT e Check unit for loose missing nuts bolts and screws Tighten and or replace as needed Inspect fuel lines tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks DO NOT operate unit if leaks are found e Do not use blower if any part is missing or damaged e Do not use any attachment accessory or replacement part unless it is recommended in this Operator s Manual e Avoid contact during and immediately after operation Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris Allow the engine and muffler to completely co
21. g 2 Turn straight pipe clockwise to lock into place 3 Align grooves in fan head nozzle with pegs on straight pipe and slide fan head nozzle onto straight pipe 4 Turn fan head nozzle clockwise to lock into place VACUUM SHREDDING APPLICATION Install Vacuum Tube and Bag Assembly 1 Turn knob A counter clockwise until hinged housing cover is free to open for vacuum tube installation 2 While holding housing cover open Install vacuum tube into blower housing with bevel end facing downward and secure vacuum tube with clamp B Clamp fits under slotted guides C NOTE Engine will not start operate unless safety interlock switch D is activated by the vacuum tube 3 Remove blower pipe assembly from unit 10 MECHO 4 Align grooves in discharge elbow with pegs on blower and slide elbow D on to blower Turn elbow counterclockwise to lock in place Elbow must angle back toward operator position as shown 5 Place debris bag opening over flared end of elbow and cinch bag E securely with Velcro strap PRE OPERATION FUEL Fuel Requirements Gasoline Use 89 Octane R M 2 mid grade or higher gasoline known to be good quality Gasoline may contain up to 15 MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether Gasohol containing methyl wood alcohol is NOT approved Two Stroke Oil A two stroke engine oil meeting ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O FC Standards must be used Echo brand premium Power Blend
22. nternational Symbols Air Filter Safety Instructions Fuel Filter Personal Condition and Safety Equipment Spark Plug Extended Operation Extreme Conditions Cooling System Equipment Exhaust System Safe Operation Shredder Blade Emission Control Debris Bag Description Carburetor Adjustment Contents Troubleshooting Specifications Storage Assembly Servicing Information Blower Application Vacuum Shredding Application Pre Operation ECHO Consumer Product Support Warranty Card Operation Additional or Replacement Manuals Starting Cold Engine Starting Warm Engine Stopping Engine Specifications descriptions and illustrative material in this Blower Operation literature are as accurate as known at the time of publica tion but are subject to change without notice Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories and may Copyright 2003 By Echo Incorporated not include all standard equipment All Rights Reserved S HRED N Vac OPERATOR S MANUAL 3 MANUAL SAFETY SYMBOLS AND IMPORTANT INFORMATION Throughout this manual and on the product itself you will find safety alerts and helpful informational messages preceded by symbols or key words The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you This symbol accompanied by the words WARNING and DANGER calls attention to an act or condition that can lead to serious personal injury to operator and bystanders IMPORTANT The
23. ny hours of trouble free service Regular scheduled maintenance will help your blower achieve that goal If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance To help you decide whether you want to DO IT YOURSELF or have the ECHO Dealer do it each maintenance task has been graded If task 1s not listed see your ECHO Dealer for repairs SKILL LEVEL Levell Easy to do Most required tools come with unit Level2 Moderate difficulty Some specialized tools may be required Level3 Experience required Specialized tools are required Echo recommends that the unit be returned to your ECHO dealer for service ECHO offers REPOWER Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier Just below each task heading are listed the various part numbers required for that task See your ECHO dealer for these parts MAINTENANCE INTERVALS 3 6 COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MONTHS MONTHS SYSTEM PROCEDURE REFUEL OR 90 OR 270 HOURS Recommended Echo Dealer Maintenance Procedures _ Do it Yourself Maintenance Procedures Inspect Tighten Replace MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE LETTER CODES I INSPECT R REPLACE C CLEAN IMPORTANT NOTE Time intervals shown are maximum Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE NOTES 1 Replacement will be required for Commercial use after 600 hours For Consumer use
24. ol before performing any maintenance activity 6 MECHO SAFE OPERATION WARNING A DANGER Noise Control e Follow local noise regulations on sound levels and hours of operations Use only during appropriate hours Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death Read the Manuals e Never use a higher speed setting then e Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator s Manual and A to perform a task The higher Safety Manual for instructions on Safe Operation the engine speed the louder the blower noise Clear the Work Area e Be a good neighbor e Review area to be cleared Look for potential hazards such as stones or metal objects Avoid Hot Surfaces e Spectators and fellow workers must be warned and children and e During operation the muffler or catalytic animals prevented from coming nearer than 15 m 50 ft while the unit muffler and surrounding cover may is in use become extremely hot Avoid contact Do not point blower at people or animals during and immediately after operation e Take wind conditions into account avoid open doors and windows Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris Allow the engine and Keep A FirmGrip muffler to completely cool before perform e Hold handles with fingers together encircling handles ing any maintenance activity Keep A Solid Stance e Maintain footing and b
25. r late afternoon hours when temperatures are cooler SHRED N Vac OPERATOR S MANUAL 5 EXTENDED OPERATION EXTREME CONDITIONS Vibration and Cold To reduce the risk of RSI CTS do the It is believed that a condition called Raynaud s Phenomenon which following affects the fingers of certain individuals may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold Exposure to vibration and cold may Avoid using your wrist in a bent ex cause tingling and burning sensations followed by loss of color and tended or twisted position Instead try to numbness in the fingers The following precautions are strongly maintain a straight wrist position Also recommended because the minimum exposure which might trigger the when grasping use your whole hand not ailment is unknown just the thumb and index finger e Take periodic breaks to minimize repeti e Keep your body warm especially the head neck feet ankles hands tion and rest your hands and wrists e Reduce the speed and force with which e Maintain good blood circulation by performing vigorous arm you do the repetitive movement exercises during frequent work breaks and also by not smoking e Do exercises to strengthen the hand and e Limit the hours of operation Try to fill each day with jobs where arm muscles operating the unit or other hand held power equipment is not e Immediately stop using all power equip required ment and consult a doctor if you feel e If you experience discom
26. run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli ance with emission regulations This carburetor does not have acceleration adjustment needle 1 Before adjusting the carburetor clean or replace the air filter and spark arrestor screen and install blower pipes 2 Start engine and run for several minutes to reach operating temperature 3 Stop engine Turn red HI speed needle A CCW counter clockwise to stop 4 Idle Speed Adjustment with tachometer eStart engine and turn idle speed adjustment screw B to idle RPM found on page 8 Specifications section of this manual 5 Accelerate to full throttle for 2 3 seconds to clear excess fuel from engine then return to idle Accelerate to full throttle to check for smooth transition from idle to full throttle If engine stops or stalls after full warm up return the unit to your authorized ECHO dealer for repair 6 Check HI speed RPM at W O T Wide Open Throttle HI speed RPM should be set to specifications found on page 8 Specifica tions of this manual 7 Check idle speed and reset if necessary S RED N Vac OPERATOR S MANUAL 2 7 Hina 22 MECHO TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Poson cree sone cose memey Fuel at carburetor No fuel at carburetor Fuel strainer clogged Clean or replace Fuel line clogged Clean or replace Carburetor See your Echo dealer Fuel at cylinder No fuel at cylinder See your Echo de
27. t you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this important maintenance service SHREDDER BLADE Level 1 WARNING A DANGER Never remove vacuum tube or open fan guard when SHRED N VAC is running or serious personal injury may result Always wear heavy duty work gloves when working in shredder blade area 1 With engine stopped remove spark plug wire loosen clamp and pull vacuum tube from unit 2 Remove accumulated debris from blade and inspect for damage IMPORTANT Do not operate SHRED N VAC if shredder blade is damaged or broken Return unit to Echo Dealer for service 3 Install vacuum tube Refer to Installing Vacuum Tube page 9 in assembly section for correct assembly procedures DEBRIS BAG Level 1 Parts Required None Shake dust from bag and inspect for hole or tears Inspect zipper and clean debris from teeth to assure complete closing of zipper CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Engine Break In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break in before carburetor adjustments can be made During the break in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize Idle speed can be adjusted as required High Altitude Adjustment High altitude adjustment is not required for proper operation of this engine Level 2 Tools required Screwdriver tachometer Echo P N 99051130017 Parts required None NOTE Every unit is
28. utdoors over bare ground e Securely tighten fuel cap after refueling e Inspect for fuel leakage If fuel leakage is found do not start or operate unit until leakage is repaired SHRED N Vac OPERATOR S MANUAL 17 IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocar bon emissions Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut off contain ers to reduce fuel spillage Contact your ECHO dealer for ordering information After Refueling e Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit e Move at least 3 m 10 ft from refueling location before starting the engine After use e DO NOT store a unit with fuel in its tank Leaks can occur Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container Storage Fuel storage laws vary by locality Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area As a precaution store fuel in an approved airtight container Store in a well ventilated unoccupied building away from sparks and flames Do not store fuel longer than 30 days IMPORTANT Stored fuel ages Do not mix more fuel than you expect to use in thirty 30 days ninety 90 days when a fuel stabilizer is added IMPORTANT Stored two stroke fuel may separate ALWAYS shake fuel container thor oughly before each use 12 MECHO OPERATION STARTING COLD ENGINE 1 Stop Switch Move stop switch button A away from the STOP position 2 Throttle Position Lever Move throttle position lever
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