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    SHRED'N'V AC ® Operator's Manual MODEL ES-255 X75001 1944 1 1/09 X7501 180704 W ARNING Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully . ECHO provides this Operator's Manual, which must be read and understood for proper and safe opera- tion.[...]

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    2 Copyright© 2010 By Echo, Incorporated All Rights Reserved. T a b l e o f C o n T e n T s Introduction ................................................................ 2 - The Operator's Manual ....................................... 2 Safety ......................................................................... 3 - Manual Safety Symbols [...]

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    3 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l s a f e T y m a n u a l s a f e T y s y m b o l s a n d I m p o r T a n T I n f o r m a T I o n Throughout this manual and on the product itself, you will nd safety alerts and helpful, informational messages pre - ceded by symbols or key words. The following is an explanation[...]

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    4 Physical Condition Y our judgment and physical dexterity may not be good: • if you are tired or sick, • if you are taking medication, • if you have taken alcohol or drugs. Operate unit only if you are physically and mentally well. Eye Protection W ear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 or CE requirements whenever you operate the unit. Han[...]

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    5 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l DANGER 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 instruc[...]

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    6 e q u I p m e n T C h e C k W ARNING Use only ECHO approved attachments. Serious injury may result from the use of a non-approved attachment combi - nation. ECHO, INC. will not be responsible for the failure of cutting devices, attachments or accessories which have not been tested and approved by ECHO. Read and comply with all safety instructions[...]

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    7 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l d e s C r I p T I o n Locate the safety decal on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand and follow the instruc- tions on them. If a decal cannot be read, a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer . See P AR TS ORDERING instructions for specic[...]

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    8 1. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 2. STOP SWITCH - "SLIDE SWITCH" mounted on top of handle. Push forward to start and run. Slide back to stop. 3. SP ARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 4. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions. 5. FUEL T ANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank. 6. RECOIL ST AR T[...]

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    9 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l a s s e m b l y W ARNING Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. b l o w e r a p p l I C a T I o n Install Blower Pipes 1. Stand unit upright on blower base. 2. Release locking ring (C) with a coin or screwdrive[...]

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    10 v a C u u m / s h r e d d I n g a p p l I C a T I o n Remove Blower Pipes 1. Release locking ring (C) with a coin or screwdriver , and rotate ring so that lock symbol (A) is at top of ring. 2. Remove pipes from locking ring. Install V acuum T ube 1. T urn knob (I) counter clockwise until hinged housing cover is free to open for vacuum tube insta[...]

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    11 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l Install Bag 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 top of ring. 3. Align locking ribs (L) on elbow with recesses (D) in locking ring, and slide elbow into locking ring. 4. After ins[...]

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    12 NOTICE: Use of unmixed, improperly mixed, or fuel older than 90 days, (stale fuel), may cause hard starting, poor performance, or severe engine damage and void the product warranty . Read and follow instructions in the Storage section of this manual. W ARNING Alternative fuels, such as E-15 (15% ethanol), E-85 (85% ethanol) or any fuels not meet[...]

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    13 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l Mixing Instructions 1. Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required 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. IMPOR T[...]

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    14 s T a r T I n g C o l d e n g I n e 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. 2. Thr ottle Position Lever Move throttle position lever (B) midway between idle and full throttle positions. 3. Choke Move choke (C) to Cold Start ( ) Position. 4. Pur ge Bulb Pump purge bulb (D) until fuel is visible and ows freely in[...]

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    15 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l s T a r T I n g w a r m e n g I n e The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke. 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. 2. Thr ottle Position Lever Move throttle position lever (B) midway between idle and full [...]

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    16 Read the Safety Section carefully . IMPOR T ANT T o 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 throttle trigger (F), or for continu- ous use, set engine speed with throttle position lever (B[...]

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    17 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l 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 lls and becomes heavier . 2. Grip throttle control handle with left hand, and lower handle[...]

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    18 Y our ECHO blower is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will help your blower achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take your unit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. T o help you decide whether you want to DO-IT -YOURSELF or ha[...]

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    19 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l f u e l f I l T e r Level 1. T ools r equir ed: 200-250 mm (8-10 in.) length of wire with one end bent into a hook. Clean rag, funnel, and an approved fuel container . Parts r equir ed: REPOWER TM AIR & FUEL FIL TER KIT . DANGER Fuel is VER Y ammable. Use extreme ca re w[...]

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    20 0.65 mm (0.026 in.) C o o l I n g s y s T e m Level 2. T ools r equir ed: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) cleaning brush, 4 mm Hex W rench. Parts Requir ed: None, if you are careful. IMPOR T ANT T o maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder n area. This ow of air carries combustion heat away from t[...]

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    21 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l e x h a u s T s y s T e m Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. T ools r equir ed: Cross Head Screwdriver , 4 mm Hex W rench, Soft metal brush Parts Requir ed: Spark arrestor screen, Gasket 1. Remove engine cover (two screws), pull cover away from engine. Clean cylinder ns with bru[...]

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    22 A B Exhaust Port Cleaning Level 2. T ools r equir ed: 4 mm Hex W rench., W ood or plastic scraper Parts Requir ed: As needed: Heat Shield 1. Remove spark plug lead from spark plug, and remove engine cover (2 screws). 2. Place piston at top dead center . Remove mufer (A) and heat shield (B). 3. Use a wood or plastic scraping tool to clean depo[...]

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    23 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l s h r e d d e r b l a d e Level 1. W ARNING Never remove vacuum tube or open fan guard when SHRED ‘N’ V AC ® is running or serious personal injury may result. Always wear heavy-duty work gloves when working in shredder blade area. 1. W ith engine stopped, remove spark plug[...]

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    24 C a r b u r e T o r a d j u s T m e n T Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuel break-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break- in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissions will stabilize. Idle speed can be adjusted as required. High Altitude Operation Th[...]

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    25 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely ammable and may cause re and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by ground- ing spark plug near cylinder plug hole, otherwise serious personal injury may result. T r o u b l e s h o o T I n g T R A H C G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T[...]

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    26 s T o r a g e W ARNING During operation the mufer or catalytic mufer and surrounding cover becomes hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of ammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. Long T erm Storage (Over 30 Days) Do not store your unit for a prolonged period o[...]

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    27 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l s p e C I f I C a T I o n s MODEL ---------------------------------------------------------- ES-255 Length ------------------------------------------------------------ 340 mm (13.4 in.) (w/o pipes) W idth -------------------------------------------------------------- 260 mm (10[...]

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    28 ECHO LIMITED W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR PRODUCT SOLD IN USA AND CANADA BEGINNING 01/01/2010 ECHO'S RESPONSIBILITY ECHO Incorpor ated’ s Limited W arranty , provides to the original purchaser that this ECHO product is free from defects in material and work manship . Under normal use and maintenance from date of purchase, ECHO agrees to repa[...]

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    29 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l PURCHASED REP AIR P ARTS, SHORT BLOCKS AND ACCESSORIES  [...]

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    30 ECHO INCORPORA TED EMISSION CONTROL W ARRANTY ST A TEMENT FOR ECHO AND SHINDAIW A BRANDS The Environmental Protection Agency (EP A) and the California Air Resources Board (C.A.R.B.) and ECHO Incorporated (ECHO Inc.) are pleased to explain the emission control system warranty on your 2010 and later equipment/small of f-road engine (SORE). New equ[...]

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    31 S h r e d 'N'V a c ® O p e r a t O r ' S M a N u a l n o T e s[...]

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    CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 Mon - Fri C.S.T . ECHO, INCORPORA TED 400 O a k w O O d R O a d l a k e Z u r I C h , Il 60047-1564 www .echo-usa.com DEALER? Call 1-800-432-ECHO 1-800-432-3246 or www .echo-usa.com s e r v I C I n g I n f o r m a T I o n p a r T s / s e r I a l n u m b e r Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWER™ P[...]