Echo SHRED 'N' VAC ES-252, 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: ...ption 11 Contents 13 Assembly 14 Blower Application 14 Install Blower Pipes 14 Remove Blower Pipes 15 Vacuum Shredding Application 15 Operation 17 Fuel 17 Starting Cold Engine 19 Starting Warm Engine...

Page 3: ...ING INFORMATION Parts Serial Number Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER Parts and Assemblies for your ECHO products are available only from an Authorized ECHO Dealer When you do need to buy parts alwa...

Page 4: ...a c El Algod n No 8 Por Blvd Constituci n San Salvador El Salvador 503 22742220 Guatemala Femco S A i e Felix Montes CIA S A Calzada Aguilar Batres 27 23 Zona 12 Guatemala 01012 502 2442 3277 Honduras...

Page 5: ...d WARNING calls attention to an act or condition which CAN lead to serious personal injury or death if not avoided The safety alert symbol accompanied by the word CAUTION calls attention to an act or...

Page 6: ...on Symbol Description Read and understand owners manual Fuel and oil mixture Carburetor Adjustment Low speed mixture Carburetor Adjustment High speed mixture Wear eye ear and head protection Finger se...

Page 7: ...on Operators who are sensitive to dust or other common airborne allergens may need to wear a dust mask to prevent inhaling these materials while operating unit Dust masks can provide protection agains...

Page 8: ...culation by performing vigorous arm exercises during frequent work breaks and also by not smoking Limit the hours of operation Try to fill each day with jobs where operating the unit or other hand hel...

Page 9: ...dius outside the 15 m 50 ft zone there is still a risk of injury from thrown objects Bystanders should be encouraged to wear eye protection If you are approached stop the engine Avoid blowing debris t...

Page 10: ...e stop before removing obstructions clearing debris or servicing unit DO NOT start or operate unit unless all guards and protective covers are properly assembled to unit NEVER reach into any opening w...

Page 11: ...s on your unit Make sure the decal 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 The safety decal is f...

Page 12: ...S 252 1 Stop Switch 2 Spark Plug 3 Fuel Tank 4 Fuel Tank Cap 5 Choke 6 Recoil Starter Handle 7 Purge Bulb 8 Spark Arrestor Muffler Spark Arrestor Muffler with catalyst 9 Blower Pipes 10 Throttle Posit...

Page 13: ...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 1 Blower Pipe lowe...

Page 14: ...er pipe into fan case until a clicking sound is heard 3 Align tabs D with grooves E and slide lower blower pipe over upper pipe until there is light resistance Do not force connection 4 Hold upper pip...

Page 15: ...ut of fan case 3 Remove screwdriver Vacuum Shredding Application Install Vacuum Tube 1 Turn knob I counter clockwise until hinged housing cover is free to open for vacuum tube installation 2 Opening h...

Page 16: ...re short locking rib C faces downward Slide elbow pipe into fan case until a clicking sound is heard 3 Place debris bag opening over flared end of elbow D and cinch bag securely with Velcro strap E Re...

Page 17: ...of this manual Fuel containing more than 25 ethanol is NOT approved for use in ECHO 2 stroke gasoline engines Fuel containing more than 25 ethanol may cause performance problems loss of power overhea...

Page 18: ...ired amount of gasoline 2 Add the proper amount of 2 stroke oil to gasoline 3 Close container and shake to mix oil with gasoline 4 Add remaining gasoline close fuel container and remix Spilled fuel is...

Page 19: ...e unit on a flat clear area Firmly grasp throttle handle with left hand and rapidly pull recoil starter handle rope E until engine fires or maximum 5 pulls 6 Choke Move choke lever C to RUN position a...

Page 20: ...ure Stopping Engine 1 Throttle Trigger Throttle Position Lever Release throttle trigger F Move throttle position lever B forward to idle position and allow engine to return to idle before shutting off...

Page 21: ...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 throttle trigger F or for continuous use...

Page 22: ...elcro 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 blowi...

Page 23: ...airs Skill Levels Level 1 Easy to do Common tools may be required Level 2 Moderate difficulty Some specialized tools may be required Maintenance Intervals MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE LETTER CODES I INSPECT...

Page 24: ...ver Fuel Filter Level 1 Fuel is VERY flammable Use extreme 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 em...

Page 25: ...side of the cylinder This build up insulates the engine and prevents the heat from leaving Removal of cooling passage blockages or cleaning of cooling fins is considered Normal Maintenance Any failure...

Page 26: ...y 7 Attach spark plug lead Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2 1 Remove spark plug lead from spark plug and remove engine cover 2 Place piston at top dead center Remove muffler A and heat shield B 3 Use a w...

Page 27: ...ep hands clear of moving parts during adjustmemt otherwise serious bodily injury may occur Before adjustment make sure that Check for correct spark plug BPM 8Y P N 15901019830 and gap 026 in 0 65 mm T...

Page 28: ...working in shredder blade area 1 With engine stopped remove spark plug wire remove vacuum tube from unit 2 Remove accumulated debris from blade and inspect for damage Do not operate SHRED N VAC if shr...

Page 29: ...N 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 R...

Page 30: ...position 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...

Page 31: ...ischarge ignition type Spark Plug NGK BPM 8Y Gap 0 65 mm 0 026 in Fuel Mixed Gasoline and Two stroke Oil Gasoline Oil Ratio 50 1 Gasoline Use 89 Octane unleaded Do not use fuel containing methyl alcoh...

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