Echo SHRED N VAC ES-231 Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 ® SHRED 'N' VAC Operator's Manual MODEL ES-231 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. X753000372 X7531130702 03/06...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
NTRODUCTION 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. -
Page 3: Safety
® 'N' V HRED PERATOR ANUAL AFETY 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. -
Page 4: Personal Condition And Safety Equipment
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; • Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves. - Page 5 ® 'N' V HRED PERATOR ANUAL Repetitive Stress Injuries 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).
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Page 6: Equipment Check
Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combination. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual. -
Page 7: Description
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 ORDER- ING instructions for specific information. -
Page 8: Contents
__ 1 - Elbow Pipe __ 1 - Debris Bag __ 1 - Operator's Manual __ 1 - Warranty Registration Card __ 1 - ECHO Emissions and Warranty Statement __ 1 - T-Wrench __ 1- Echo Power Blend 2-stroke oil sample... -
Page 9: Assembly
® 'N' V HRED PERATOR ANUAL SSEMBLY 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 housing. -
Page 10: Operation
(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 Universal 2-Stroke Oil meets these standards. Engine... -
Page 11: Starting Cold Engine
® 'N' V HRED PERATOR ANUAL Handling Fuel IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions. Some states may require the use of automatic fuel WARNING DANGER shut-off containers to reduce fuel Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or spillage. -
Page 12: Starting Warm Engine
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). -
Page 13: Stopping Engine
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. BLOWER OPERATION WARNING DANGER Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection and a face filter mask or serious personal injury may result. -
Page 14: Shred Nvac Operation
® ‘ ’ SHRED 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. -
Page 15: Maintenance
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 is not listed, see your ECHO Dealer for repairs. -
Page 16: Air Filter
AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) cleaning brush. Parts required: 90030 REPOWER Air and Filter Kit NOTE Clean daily. 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. -
Page 17: Spark Plug
® 'N' V HRED PERATOR ANUAL SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: T-Wrench, Feeler gauge Parts Required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit P/N 90074 IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM-8Y spark plug (BPMR-8Y in Canada) otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. -
Page 18: Exhaust System
Cleaning Cylinder Fins 1. Remove four 3 mm hex screws, side handle and recoil starter. 2. Remove engine cover (four screws), pull cover away from engine. Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air to pass freely. 3. Loosely reassemble engine cover then recoil starter and side handle. -
Page 19: Shredder Blade
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 that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this important maintenance service. SHREDDER BLADE Level 1. -
Page 20: Debris Bag
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 run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with Emission Regulations. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
® 'N' V HRED PERATOR ANUAL ROUBLESHOOTING n i l n i l n i l t l i f l f f t ' n c t i c t i t n I c t i i t c t l i f t l i f / s t... -
Page 22: Storage
2. Place the stop switch in the "STOP" position. 7. Remove the spark plug and pour 7cc (1/4 oz.) of fresh, clean ECHO 2-stroke engine oil into the cylinder 3. Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt and debris through the spark plug hole. -
Page 23: Specifications
® 'N' V HRED PERATOR ANUAL PECIFICATIONS ® MODEL ----------------------------------------------------- ES-231 SHRED 'N' VAC Length ------------------------------------------------------- 335 mm (13.2 in.) (w/o blower pipes) Width (w/rear handle) ------------------------------------- 305 mm (12.0 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 375 mm (14.8 in.) (in blower configuration w/side handle) Weight (dry) ------------------------------------------------ 4.9 kg (10.8 lb.)(w/o blower pipes) Engine Type ------------------------------------------------ Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Displacement ----------------------------------------------- 22.8 cc (1.39 cu. -
Page 24: Servicing Information
• Purchasing from your Echo Dealer. • 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.