Echo ES-255 SHRED 'N' VAC, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover may become extremely hot Always keep clear of exhaust and muffler area otherwise serious personal injury may occur The engine exhaust from this product conta...

Page 2: ...EPA 2010 and Later 10 Description 11 Contents 13 Assembly 14 Blower Application 14 Install Blower Pipes 14 Remove Blower Pipes 15 Vacuum Shredding Application 16 Operation 17 Fuel 18 Starting Cold Eng...

Page 3: ...retailer or call 1 800 432 ECHO 3246 Dealer information is also available on our Web Site When presenting your unit for Warranty service repairs proof of purchase is required Echo Consumer Product Su...

Page 4: ...jury or death if not avoided The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word WARNING calls attention to an act or condition which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided The safety...

Page 5: ...ment High speed mixture Wear eye ear and head protection Finger severing Safety Alert Carburetor Adjustment Idle speed Emergency Stop Hot Surface Idle Speed Fast speed Wear hand protection Use two han...

Page 6: ...on the handles Gloves also provide protection against cuts and scratches cold environments and reduce the transmission of machine vibration to your hands Hearing Ear Protection ECHO recommends wearing...

Page 7: ...nd operation instructions to minimize risk of injury Failure to follow instructions may result in painful wrist hand arm injuries It is believed that a condition called Raynaud s Phenomenon which affe...

Page 8: ...nt and consult a doctor if you feel tingling numbness or pain in the fingers hands wrists or arms The sooner RSI CTS is diagnosed the more likely permanent nerve and muscle damage can be prevented All...

Page 9: ...screws Tighten and or replace as needed Do not use blower if any part is missing or damaged Have repairs done only by an authorized ECHO Service dealer Moving parts can amputate fingers or cause seve...

Page 10: ...uel line emission control system is EVAP evaporative emissions Evaporative emissions for California models are only applicable to fuel tanks An Emission Control Label is located on the engine This is...

Page 11: ...cal s is legible and that you understand and follow the instructions on it If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDERING instructions for specific informa...

Page 12: ...o close the choke for Cold Starting Move choke lever to RUN position to open choke 7 PURGE BULB Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank purging air from the carbu...

Page 13: ...ng 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 ____ 1 Power Head ____ 1 Blower Pipe upper _...

Page 14: ...gine running or serious personal injury may result Install Blower Pipes 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 t...

Page 15: ...t force connection 6 Hold main pipe and turn fan head pipe clockwise engaging positive locking channels until connection is firm Note Blower use will eventually loosen pipe connections Exclusive posit...

Page 16: ...n vacuum tube into locking rib K and turn the vacuum tube clockwise so that it is locked Note Engine will not start operate unless safety interlock switch K is activated by the vacuum tube Install Bag...

Page 17: ...all moving parts have come to a complete stop before removing obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit Blower housing may contain shredder blades and other sharp edges that can cause serious inj...

Page 18: ...738 and J A S O FD Standards must be used Echo brand premium Power Blend X Universal 2 Stroke Oil meets these standards Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an ISO L...

Page 19: ...storage container 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 airtight container Store in a wel...

Page 20: ...position and if necessary restart engine Note If engine does not start with choke in RUN position after 5 pulls repeat instructions 3 6 7 Throttle Position Lever After engine starts move throttle posi...

Page 21: ...cedure Stopping Engine 1 Throttle Trigger Throttle Position Lever Release throttle trigger Move throttle position lever B forward to idle position and allow engine to return to idle before shutting of...

Page 22: ...fully To avoid engine damage due to over revving do not block blower pipe 1 Use only during appropriate hours 2 Allow the engine to warm up at a fast idle for a few minutes 3 Control engine speed with...

Page 23: ...bag off elbow Open other end of bag and empty contents Close bag and reattach to blower Secure bag with Velcro strap Note Vacuum action works best at higher engine speeds Avoid using vacuum in areas...

Page 24: ...tools may be required Level 2 Moderate difficulty Some specialized tools may be required ECHO offers REPOWERTM Maintenance Kits and Parts to make your maintenance job easier Maintenance Intervals MAI...

Page 25: ...xtreme care when mixing storing or handling or serious personal injury may result 1 Use a clean rag to remove loose dirt from around fuel cap and empty fuel tank 2 Use the fuel line hook to pull the f...

Page 26: ...es cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the engine Overheating and engine seizure can occur when Air intakes are blocked preven...

Page 27: ...and spark arrestor screen E from muffler Replace screen if plugged with carbon deposits Note When cleaning carbon deposits be careful not to damage the catalytic element inside muffler 3 Clean carbon...

Page 28: ...performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize Idle speed can be adjusted as required High Altitude Operation This engine has been factory adjusted to maintain satisfactory starting em...

Page 29: ...1 Never remove vacuum tube or open fan guard when SHRED N VAC is running or serious personal injury may result Always wear heavy duty work gloves when working in shredder blade area 1 With engine stop...

Page 30: ...See your Echo dealer See your Echo dealer Spark at plug No spark Spark gap incorrect Covered with carbon Fouled with fuel Plug defective Adjust to 0 65mm 0 026 in Clean or replace Clean or replace Re...

Page 31: ...sition 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris from exterior of unit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all the screws and nuts 6 Drain fuel tank c...

Page 32: ...8Y Gap 0 65 mm 0 026 in Fuel Mixed Gasoline and Two stroke Oil Fuel Oil Ratio 50 1 Power Blend XTM or ECHO Red Armor ISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FD two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasolin...

Page 33: ...All units for homeowner or non income producing use will be covered by this limited warranty for YH HDUV from date of purchase EXCEPTIONS RU WZR VWURNH HQJLQH SRZHUHG SURGXFWV WKH HOHFWURQLF LJQLWLRQ...

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