Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ES-255 Echo
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SHRED'N'V AC ® Operator's Manual MODEL ES-255 X75001 1944 1 1/09 X7501 180704 W ARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully . ECHO provides this Operator's Manual, which must be read and understood for proper and safe opera- tion.
2 Copyright© 2010 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. T a b l e o f C o n T e n T s Introduction ................................................................ 2 - The Operator's Manual ....................................... 2 Safety .
3 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l s a f e T y m a n u a l s a f e T y s y m b o l s a n d I m p o r T a n T I n f o r m a T I o n Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will nd safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre - ceded by symbols or key words.
4 Physical Condition Y our judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • if you are tired or sick, • if you are taking medication, • if you have taken alcohol or drugs. Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye Protection W ear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.
5 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death.
6 e q u I p m e n T C h e C k W ARNING Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combi - nation. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO.
7 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l d e s C r I p T I o n Locate the safety decal on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer .
8 1. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 2. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of handle. Push forward to start and run. Slide back to stop. 3. SP ARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 4. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions.
9 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l a s s e m b l y W ARNING Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. b l o w e r a p p l I C a T I o n Install Blower Pipes 1.
10 v a C u u m / s h r e d d I n g a p p l I C a T I o n Remove Blower Pipes 1. Release locking ring (C) with a coin or screwdriver , and rotate ring so that lock symbol (A) is at top of ring. 2. Remove pipes from locking ring. Install V acuum T ube 1.
11 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l Install Bag 1. Stand unit upright on blower base. 2. Release locking ring (C) with a coin or screwdriver , and rotate so that lock symbol (A) is at top of ring. 3. Align locking ribs (L) on elbow with recesses (D) in locking ring, and slide elbow into locking ring.
12 NOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty . Read and follow instructions in the Storage section of this manual.
13 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline. 2. Add the proper amount of 2-stroke oil to gasoline. 3. Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline.
14 s T a r T I n g C o l d e n g I n e 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. 2. Thr ottle Position Lever Move throttle position lever (B) midway between idle and full throttle positions. 3. Choke Move choke (C) to Cold Start ( ) Position.
15 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l s T a r T I n g w a r m e n g I n e 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.
16 Read the Safety Section carefully . IMPOR T ANT T o avoid engine damage due to over -revving, do not block blower pipe. 1. Use only during appropriate hours.
17 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l 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 lls and becomes heavier .
18 Y our ECHO blower is designed to provide many 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.
19 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l f u e l f I l T e r Level 1. T ools r equir ed: 200-250 mm (8-10 in.) length of wire with one end bent into a hook. Clean rag, funnel, and an approved fuel container . Parts r equir ed: REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FIL TER KIT .
20 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) C o o l I n g s y s T e m Level 2. T ools r equir ed: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) cleaning brush, 4 mm Hex W rench. Parts Requir ed: None, if you are careful. IMPOR T ANT T o maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder n area.
21 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l e x h a u s T s y s T e m Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. T ools r equir ed: Cross Head Screwdriver , 4 mm Hex W rench, Soft metal brush Parts Requir ed: Spark arrestor screen, Gasket 1.
22 A B Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. T ools r equir ed: 4 mm Hex W rench., W ood or plastic scraper Parts Requir ed: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover (2 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center .
23 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l s h r e d d e r b l a d e Level 1. W ARNING Never remove vacuum tube or open fan guard when SHRED ‘N’ V AC ® is running or serious personal injury may result. Always wear heavy-duty work gloves when working in shredder blade area.
24 C a r b u r e T o r a d j u s T m e n T 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.
25 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely ammable and may cause re and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by ground- ing spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result.
26 s T o r a g e W ARNING During operation the mufer or catalytic mufer and surrounding cover becomes hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of ammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result.
27 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l s p e C I f I C a T I o n s MODEL ---------------------------------------------------------- ES-255 Length ------------------------------------------------------------ 340 mm (13.
28 ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorpor ated’ s Limited W arranty , provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in material and work manship .
29 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES .
30 ECHO INCORPORA TED EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIW A BRANDS The Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) and ECHO Incorporated (ECHO Inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2010 and later equipment/small of f-road engine (SORE).
31 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l n o T e s.
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