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SHRED 'N' VAC
Operator's Manual
MODEL
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.
X7531135201
®
ES-210
WARNING
DANGER
X753002111
12/04

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  • Page 1 ® SHRED 'N' VAC Operator's Manual MODEL ES-210 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. X7531135201 X753002111 12/04...
  • 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: Manual Safety Symbols And Important Information

    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.
  • Page 4: International Symbols

    VAC®. Physical Condition Hearing Protection Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever • if you are tired or sick, unit is used. • if you are taking medication, • if you have taken alcohol or drugs.
  • Page 5: Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions

    ® 'N' V HRED PERATOR ANUAL EXTENDED OPERATION EXTREME CONDITIONS Vibration and Cold To reduce the risk of RSI/CTS, do the following: It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be brought about by •...
  • Page 6: Safe Operation

    SAFE OPERATION Noise Control WARNING DANGER • Follow local noise regulations on sound levels and hours of operations. Use only Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated during appropriate hours. areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death.
  • Page 7: Description

    __ 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 1.
  • Page 8: Specifications

    13. DEBRIS BAG - Collects shredded material. 14. BLOWER PIPES - Twist lock design. 15. PRIMER BULB - Pumping primer bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel 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.
  • Page 9: Assembly

    ® 'N' V HRED PERATOR ANUAL SSEMBLY Required Tools: Screwdriver 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: Vacuum/Shredding Application

    5. 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. 6. Place debris bag opening over flared end of elbow, and cinch bag (E) securely with Velcro strap.
  • Page 11: Pre-Operation

    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 IMPORTANT regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions.
  • Page 12: Operation

    PERATION 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 ( ) Position. 4.
  • Page 13: Starting Warm Engine

    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.
  • Page 14: Blower Operation

    BLOWER OPERATION WARNING 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.
  • Page 15: Shred Nvac

    ® 'N' V HRED PERATOR ANUAL ‘ ’ 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.
  • Page 16: 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 17: Air Filter

    ® 'N' V HRED PERATOR ANUAL AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) cleaning brush. Parts required: 90008 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.
  • Page 18: Spark Plug

    SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: T-Wrench, Feeler gauge Parts Required: REPOWER Tune-Up Kit P/N 90074C 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one. DO NOT sand blast to clean.
  • Page 19: Exhaust System

    ® 'N' V HRED PERATOR ANUAL Cleaning Cylinder Fins 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. Loosely install spark plug to prevent dirt from entering cylinder.
  • Page 20: 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 21: Carburetor Adjustment

    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-...
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING r o t r o t i a r i l l r o t r e l i l y i l y r o t r e l f f u r e l h t i r u t r / n r i a...
  • Page 23: 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 3. Remove accumulation of grease, oil, dirt and debris cylinder through the spark plug hole.
  • 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.

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