ES-255
OPERATION
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SHRED ‘ N’ VAC
®
Operation
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.
Debris bag is flammable and could be ignited if allowed to
contact hot muffler cover or exhaust. Keep bag away from
hot surfaces at all times.
1. Adjust debris bag strap to support bag on operator’s
shoulder. Bag must not be folded at intake area, or intake
will clog. Further adjustment may be necessary as the
debris bag fills and becomes heavier.
2. Grip throttle control handle with left hand, and lower
handle/stand with right hand.
3. Operate unit with beveled end of tube facing downward.
Keep tube opening close to material being vacuumed for
best results.
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. 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 where rocks or
other large, hard debris may be vacuumed into unit. Clear these areas with blower first, blowing light
debris into a pile. Use attachment to vacuum pile.
SHRED ‘ N’ VAC
®
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Remedy
Unit runs, but doesn’t vacuum or
has poor suction
Elbow or debris bag clogged Check elbow and debris bag, and
clear as needed. Make sure bag
is not folded over at intake during
use.
Obstructions in vacuum tube Check vacuum tube, and remove
obstructions. Avoid wet leaves.
Unit stopped suddenly during
vacuuming, and now starter won’t
work
Object stuck in fan housing
area
Remove vacuum tube and check
fan area. Remove object.
Unit jams repeatedly during use
Material being vacuumed too
big or too hard for blades to
shred
Use vacuum for leaves and small
twigs, maximum 1/4” diameter x
3” long
Vacuum tube difficult to install or
remove from unit
Tube/housing fit tight.
Apply small amount of soapy
water to end of tube to ease
assembly or removal. Turns tube
1/4 turn to loosen for removal.
