Echo SHRED'N'VAC ES-255 - Manual (Page 17)

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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.
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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.
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.
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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
Unit stopped suddenly during vacu-
uming, and now starter won’t work
Object stuck in fan housing area
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.
Remove vacuum tube and check fan
area. Remove object.
Check vacuum tube, and remove ob-
structions. Avoid wet leaves.
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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.