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Echo Shred 'N' Vac ES-2100 Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
SHRED 'N' VAC
MODEL Type 1E
SHRED 'N' VAC PLUS
MODEL Type 1E
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.
X7501135201
®
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this
product contains chemicals known
to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
WARNING
ES-2100
Serial Number 001001 & Up
™
ES-2400
Serial Number 001001 & Up
DANGER
89861009662
10/99

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  • Page 1 SHRED 'N' VAC MODEL Type 1E SHRED 'N' VAC PLUS MODEL Type 1E 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. X7501135201 ®...

  • 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

    ANUAL AFETY YMBOLS AND Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will find safety alerts and helpful, information 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...

  • Page 4: Decals

    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 5: International Symbols

    - Do not use Shred 'N' Vac if any part is missing or damaged. - Have repairs done only by an authorized ECHO Service dealer. - Do not use any attachment, accessory or replacement part unless it is recommended in this Operator's Manual.

  • Page 6: Personal Condition And Safety Equipment

    Breathing Protection Wear a face mask to protect against dust. Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used. WARNING DANGER users risk injury to themselves and others if the power blower/Shred 'N' Vac ®...

  • Page 7: Safe Operation

    Proper Clothing - Wear snug fitting, durable protective clothing; • Pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves. • DO NOT WEAR SHORTS, • DO NOT WEAR TIES, SCARVES, JEWELRY. Wear sturdy protective safety shoes or boots with non-skid soles; •...

  • Page 8: Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions

    Noise Control - Follow local noise regulations on sound levels and hours of opera- tions. Use only during appropriate hours. - Never use a higher speed setting then necessary to perform a task. The higher the engine speed the louder the blower noise. - Be a good neighbor.

  • Page 9: Description

    ESCRIPTION After opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or ECHO Dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. EMISSION CONTROL The emission control system for this engine is EM (Engine Modification).

  • Page 10: Es-2100/2400 Major Components

    ES -2100/2400 MAJOR COMPONENTS 1. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of handle. Push forward to start and run. Slide back to stop. 2. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 3. MUFFLER/SPARK ARRESTOR - The spark arrestor muffler controls the exhaust noise while the spark arrestor prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler where they could possibly start a fire.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    NGK BPM-7Y Gap 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) Spark Arrestor Muffler Mixed (Gasoline and Two-stroke Oil) 50:1 ECHO High Performance, two-stroke air cooled engine oil 89 Octane unleaded. DO NOT use fuel containing methyl alcohol, more than 10% ethyl alcohol or 15% MTBE.

  • Page 12: Assembly

    SSEMBLY WARNING 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. 2. Turn straight pipe clockwise to lock it into place. 3.
  • Page 13 4. Remove blower pipe assembly from unit. 5. Align grooves in vacuum elbow with pegs on blower housing and install vacuum elbow. 6. Turn vacuum elbow clockwise to lock it into place. 7. Place debris bag opening over end of vacuum elbow and secure with velcro strap (E).

  • Page 14: Pre-Operation

    NOT approved. Two-Stroke Oil - A two-stroke engine oil meeting ISO-L-EGD Standard (ISO/CD 13738), must be used. Echo brand Premium 50:1 oil meets this standard. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO-L-EGD approved oil, such as Echo Premium 50:1 Two-stroke Oil, will void the two-stroke engine warranty.

  • Page 15: Operation

    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, air tight container. Store in a well ventilated, unoccu- pied building, away from sparks and flames. Do not store fuel longer than 30 days.

  • Page 16: Starting Warm Engine

    2. Close Choke - Cold Start. Move choke (B) to "Cold Start" Position. 3. Primer Bulb -Prime. Pump primer bulb (C) 10 times. Fuel will be visible and flow freely in the clear fuel tank return line. IMPORTANT Recoil starter: Use short pulls - only 1/2-2/3 of rope for starting. Do not allow the rope to snap back in.

  • Page 17: Stopping Engine

    For maximum shredding a higher speed setting is required. The ECHO ES-2100 can be run at any speed from 2500 RPM to 7500 RPM once the engine has broken in (approximately after 3 fuel tanks).

  • Page 18: Operating Blower

    NOTE Never use a higher speed setting than necessary to perform a task. Remember, the higher the engine speed, the louder the blower noise. Be Smart - be a good neighbor. 4. Set engine speed with throttle position knob (F). 5.

  • Page 19: 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 the task is not listed, see your ECHO Dealer for repairs.

  • Page 20: Maintenance Intervals

    MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Component/System Air Filter Inspect/Replace Fuel Strainer Clean/Replace Fuel Line Inspect/Replace Carburetor Inspect/Rebuild/Replace Choke System Inspect/Clean/Replace Cooling System Inspect/Clean Muffler Spark Arrestor Inspect/Clean Vacuum Bag Inspect/Replace Recoil Starter Rope Inspect/Clean Fuel Leaks Inspect/Replace Spark Plug Clean/Replace Ignition System Clean/Replace Screws/Nuts/Bolts Inspect/Tighten/Replace I = Inspect, R = Replace...

  • Page 21: Air Filter

    AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1 in. or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: 90008 REPOWER 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from the air cleaner area.

  • Page 22: Spark Plug

    SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: 13 x 19 mm (1/2 x 3/4 in.) T-Wrench, Feeler gauge (preferably a wire gauge), Brush Parts Required: Spark Plug, NGK BPM-7Y, P/N 99944500071 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode.

  • Page 23: Exhaust System

    EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools required: 13 x 19 mm (1/2 x 3/4 in.) T-Wrench, Cross Head Screwdriver, Soft metal brush Parts Required: Screen P/N 14586240630, Gasket Lid P/N 14586642031 Remove engine cover (A). See “Cleaning Cooling System” page 22 for step by step instructions.

  • Page 24: Debris Bag

    CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Emission Models Level 2. Tools required: Screwdriver with 2mm blade width, ECHO Tachometer P/N 99051130017 Parts required: none. NOTE Do not adjust carburetor unless necessary. If you have difficultly, see your ECHO dealer.
  • Page 25 Final Adjustment IMPORTANT Limiter caps prevent exceeding C.A.R.B. and E.P.A. emission limits and over rich adjustment, but not over lean adjustment, which can cause engine failure: Do not exceed recommended HI speed engine R.P.M. during operation, or for long periods during adjustment. 1.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING P roblem E ngine - starts hard E ngine - does not start E ngine Fuel at C ranks carburetor Fuel at cylinder S park at end of plug wire S park at plug E ngine does not crank E ngine D ies or accelerates poorly runs...

  • Page 27: Storage

    7. Remove the spark plug and pour 7 cc (1/4 oz.; 1/2 tablespoon) of fresh, clean ECHO 2-stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole. Place a clean cloth over the spark plug hole.

  • Page 28: Servicing Information

    Operator's Manual made payable to ECHO, INCORPORATED. State on a sheet of paper model number and serial number of the ECHO unit you have, part number of the manual (if known), your name and address and mail to address above: Available Parts Lists ES-2100 Type 1E S/N 001001 &...

  • Page 29: Sup22203474 Supplement

    J.A.S.O. FC. El aceite de calidad Echo 50:1 cumple con estas normas. Los problemas del motor debidos a una lubricación inadecuada por no usar un aceite certificado ISO-L-EGD y J.A.S.O.FC, tal como aceite de dos tiempos 50:1 de calidad óptima de Echo, anulará la garantía del motor de dos tiempos.

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