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- Page 1 SHRED'N'VAC Operator's Manual MODEL wARNiNg 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. X7501180704 ® ES-255 X750011944 11/09...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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
afeTy manual safeTy symbols and ImporTanT InformaTIon Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre- ceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation of those symbols and key words and what they mean to you. - Page 4 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.
- Page 5 • Take wind conditions into account: avoid open doors and win- dows. • Do not point blower at people or animals. • Review area to be cleared. Look for potential hazards such as stones or metal objects.
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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 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. Read and comply with all safety instructions listed in this manual and safety manual. -
Page 7: Description
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. See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific information. -
Page 8: Contents
) position to open choke. SHRED'N'VAC ® Operator's Manual MODEL ES-255 WARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides this Operator's Manual, which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation. X753002680 X7531180000 08/06 ) to close choke... -
Page 9: Assembly
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 (E) on upper blower pipe with recesses (D) in locking ring, and slide upper blower pipe into locking ring. -
Page 10: Vacuum/Shredding Application
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 Vacuum Tube 1. Turn knob (I) counter clockwise until hinged housing cover is free to open for vacuum tube installation. - Page 11 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.
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Page 12: Operation
Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meeting ECHO requirements are NOT approved for use in ECHO 2-stroke gasoline engines. Use of alternative fuels may cause performance prob- lems, loss of power, overheating, fuel vapor lock, and unintended machine operation, including, but not limited to, improper clutch engagement. -
Page 13: Handling Fuel
Handling Fuel DANgER Fuel is VERY flammable. Use extreme care when mixing, storing or handling or serious personal injury may result. • Use an approved fuel container. • DO NOT smoke near fuel. • DO NOT allow flames or sparks near fuel. •... -
Page 14: Starting Cold Engine
sTarTIng Cold engIne 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. 2. Throttle Position Lever Move throttle position lever (B) midway between idle and full throttle positions. 3. Choke Move choke (C) to Cold Start ( 4. -
Page 15: Starting Warm Engine
Move stop switch (A) to “STOP” position. wARNiNg If engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to STOP posi- tion, close choke - COLD START position - to stall engine. Have your ECHO dealer repair stop switch before using blower again. hred peratOr aNual... -
Page 16: Operating Blower
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. IMPORTANT Use reduced speed only when performing light-duty tasks or to comply with local noise regulations. -
Page 17: Shred'n'vac ® Operation
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. -
Page 18: 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 19: Air Filter
aIr fIlTer Level 1. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) Cleaning brush. Parts required: REPOWER AIR & FUEL FILTER KIT. NOTE Clean daily. 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from air cleaner area. -
Page 20: Spark Plug
spark plug Level 2. Tools required: T-Wrench, Feeler gauge Parts Required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit IMPORTANT Use only NGK BPM8Y spark plug otherwise severe engine damage may occur. 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. -
Page 21: Exhaust System
Cleaning Cylinder Fins 1. Remove engine cover (two screws), pull cover away from engine. Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air to pass freely. 2. Loosely reassemble engine cover with two screws. 3. Tighten all screws securely. exhausT sysTem Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. -
Page 22: Exhaust Port Cleaning
Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. Tools required: 4 mm Hex Wrench., Wood or plastic scraper Parts Required: As needed: Heat Shield Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover (2 screws). Place piston at top dead center. Remove muffler (A) and heat shield (B). -
Page 23: Shredder Blade
Remove accumulated debris from blade and inspect for damage. IMPORTANT Do not operate SHRED ‘N’ VAC ® or broken. Return unit to Echo Dealer for service. Install vacuum tube. Refer to “Install Vacuum Tube and Bag Assembly” (page 9) in assembly section for correct assembly procedures. -
Page 24: Carburetor Adjustment
NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli- ance with emission regulations. Carburetor adjustments, other than idle speed, must be performed by an authorized ECHO dealer. Idle Adjustment Before adjustment make sure that: •... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
roubleshooTIng r o t i l y s t r t ' n e r i l i f r e t l i f r e t r o t y l r i l o r o t t ' n DANgER Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. -
Page 26: Storage
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. -
Page 27: Specifications
Length ------------------------------------------------------------340 mm (13.4 in.) (w/o pipes) Width --------------------------------------------------------------260 mm (10.2 in.) Height -------------------------------------------------------------350 mm (13.8 in.) Weight w/blower pipes ------------------------------------------4.8 kg (10.6 lb.) Weight w/vac pipes ----------------------------------------------5.9 kg (13.0 lb.) Engine Type ------------------------------------------------------Air cooled, two-stroke, single cylinder gasoline engine Displacement -----------------------------------------------------25.4cc (1.55 cu. -
Page 28: Warranty Statements
The owner shall demonstrate reasonable care and use, and follow preventative maintenance, storage, fuel and oil usage as prescribed in the operator’s manual. Should a product difficulty occur, you must, at your expense, deliver or ship your ECHO unit to an authorized ECHO servicing dealer for warranty repairs (within the applicable warranty period), and arrange for pick-up or return of your unit after the repairs have been made. - Page 29 89 octane or higher. Gasohol which contains a maximum 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% MTBE (methyl/tertiary/butyl/ether) is also approved. The prescribed mixing ratio of gasoline to oil is listed on the ECHO oil label and covered in your operator’s manual.
- Page 30 HOW WILL A COVERED PART BE CORRECTED? If there is a defect in a part covered by this warranty, any ECHO Inc. Authorized Service Dealer will correct the defect. You will not have to pay anything to have the part adjusted, repaired or replaced. This includes any labor and diagnosis for warranted repairs performed by the dealer. In addition, engine parts not expressly covered under this warranty but whose failure is a result of a failure of a covered part will be warranted.
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Page 32: Servicing Information
ECHO Inc., 400 Oakwood Road, Lake Zurich, IL 60047 (800-673-1558). Always check the ECHO Web Site for updated information. Safety Videos are available from your Echo dealer. A $5.00 shipping charge will be required for each video. ECHO, iNCORPORATED...