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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. X7531130200 ® ES-210 Serial Number 05001001 - 05999999 WARNING...
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.
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.
DO NOT smoke near fuel. WARNING DANGER 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. • DO NOT WEAR SHORTS, •...
EXTENDED OPERATION EXTREME CONDITIONS Vibration and Cold It is believed that a condition called Raynaud’s Phenomenon, which affects the fingers of certain individuals, may be brought about by exposure to vibration and cold. Exposure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning sensations, followed by loss of color and numbness in the fingers.
SAFE OPERATION WARNING Do not operate this product indoors or in inadequately ventilated areas. Engine exhaust contains poisonous emissions and can cause serious injury or death. Read the Manuals • Provide all users of this equipment with the Operator’s Manual and Safety Manual for instructions on Safe Operation.
16. CHOKE - Choke is located on the side of the air cleaner. Move choke lever to "COLD START" ( for cold starting. Move choke lever to "RUN" ( PECIFICATIONS MODEL ----------------------------------------------------- ES-210 Hand Held Length ------------------------------------------------------- 330 mm (13.0 in.) (w/o vacuum attachment) Width (w/rear handle) ------------------------------------- 285 mm (11.2 in.) Height ------------------------------------------------------- 340 mm (13.4 in.)
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 into place. 3.
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4. 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. 5. Place debris bag opening over flared end of elbow, and cinch bag (E) securely with Velcro strap.
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 regardless of ratio specified in those manuals. Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline.
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.
Move stop switch (A) to “STOP” position. WARNING 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. DANGER ®...
BLOWER OPERATION WARNING 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.
‘ ’ SHRED OPERATION ® WARNING 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.
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.
AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) cleaning brush. Parts required: Air Filter NOTE Clean daily. 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from the air cleaner area. 2.
SPARK PLUG Level 2. Tools required: T-Wrench, Feeler gauge Parts Required: REPOWER 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.
Cleaning Cylinder Fins 1. Remove spark 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. Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air to pass freely.
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.
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-...
ROUBLESHOOTING 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 Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion.
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. AINTENANCE 90008 REPOWER...
• 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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