Echo SHRED'N'VAC ES-255 User Manual
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Introduction ................................................................2
- The Operator's Manual .......................................2
Safety .........................................................................3
- Manual Safety Symbols and Important
Information .........................................................3
- International Symbols .........................................3
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment .........3
- Equipment Check ................................................6
Emission Control .......................................................6
Description .................................................................7
Contents .....................................................................8
Assembly....................................................................9
- Blower Application .............................................9
- Vacuum/Shredding Application ........................10
Operation ..................................................................12
- Fuel ...................................................................12
- Starting Cold Engine .........................................14
- Starting Warm Engine .......................................15
- Stopping Engine ................................................15
- Operating Blower ..............................................16
- SHRED'N'VAC
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Operation ...............................16
- SHRED'N'VAC
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Troubleshootin ......................17
Maintenance .............................................................18
- Skill Levels .......................................................18
- Maintenance Intervals .......................................18
- Air Filter ...........................................................19
- Fuel Filter ..........................................................19
- Spark Plug .........................................................20
- Cooling System .................................................20
- Exhaust System .................................................21
- Shredder Blade ..................................................23
- Debris Bag ........................................................23
- Carburetor Adjustment ......................................24
- High Altitude Operation ................................24
Troubleshooting .......................................................25
Storage .....................................................................26
Specifications ...........................................................27
Warranty Statements ................................................28
Servicing Information ..............................................32
- Parts/Serial Number ..........................................32
- Service ..............................................................32
- ECHO Consumer Product Support ...................32
- Warranty Registration .......................................32
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ................32
Specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this
literature are as accurate as known at the time of publica-
tion, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations
may include optional equipment and accessories, and may
not include all standard equipment.
I
nTroduCTIon
Welcome to the ECHO family. This ECHO product was designed and manufactured to provide long life and on-the-
job dependability. Read and understand this manual. You will find it easy to use and full of helpful operating tips and
SAFETY messages.
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Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
place for future reference. It contains specifications and information
for operation, starting, stopping, maintenance, storage and assembly
specific to this product.
SHRED'N'VAC
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Operator's Manual
MODEL
ES-255
X753002680
08/06
X7531180000
WARNING
Read rules for safe operation and instructions carefully. ECHO provides this Operator's
Manual, which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.