Echo ES-210 manual

SHRED 'N' V AC ® Operator's Manual MODEL ES-210 Serial Number 05001001 - 05999999 X753000720 03/03 X7531130200 W ARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully. ECHO provides this Operator's Manual which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.[...]

2 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. THE OPERA T OR ' S MANUAL Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it [...]

3 S HRED 'N' V AC ® O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL IMPORTANT The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of the unit. NOTE This enclosed message provides tips for use, care and maintenance of the unit. S AFETY DECALS Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals are legible and that you understand [...]

4 W ARNING DANGER SHRED ‘N’ VAC® users risk injury to themselves and others if the SHRED ‘N’ VAC® is used improperly and/or safety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating SHRED ‘N’ VAC®. INTERNA TIONAL SYMBOLS SYMBOL Carburetor Adjustment - Idle speed Carburetor Adjustment - High spee[...]

5 S HRED 'N' V AC ® O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL EQUIPMENT • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed. • Inspect fuel lines, tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks. DO NOT operate unit if leaks are found. • Do not use blower if any part is missing or damaged. • Do not use any at[...]

6 IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY: 3EHXS.0214EA DISPLACEMENT: 21.2 cc EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD: 300 Hours THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PH 2 EMISSION REGULATIONS FOR SMALL NONROAD ENGINES. REFER TO OWNER'S MANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS AND ADJUSTMENTS. SAFE OPERA TION W ARNING DANGER Do not operate this product indoors or in [...]

7 S HRED 'N' V AC ® O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 13 14 D ESCRIPTION CONTENTS __ 1 - Power Head __ 1 - Straight Pipe __ 1 - Pipe with Nozzle __ 1 - SHRED 'N' VAC ® Suction Tube __ 1 - Elbow Pipe __ 1 - Debris Bag __ 1 - Operator's Manual __ 1 - Warranty Registration Card __ 1 - ECHO Emissions and [...]

8 14. BLOWER PIPES - Twist lock design. 15. PRIMER BULB - Pumping primer bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, priming the carburetor for starting. Pump primer bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump bulb an additional 4 or 5 times. 16. CHOKE - Choke is located on the side of t[...]

9 S HRED 'N' V AC ® O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL A SSEMBL Y W ARNING DANGER Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running, or serious personal injury may result. BLOWER APPLICA TION Install Blower Pipes 1 . Align grooves in straight pipe with pegs on blower housing and slide pipe onto housing. 2 . Turn straight pipe[...]

10 4 . Align grooves in discharge elbow with pegs on blower, and slide elbow (D) on to blower. Turn elbow counterclockwise to lock in place. Elbow must angle back toward operator position as shown. 5 . Place debris bag opening over flared end of elbow, and cinch bag (E) securely with Velcro strap. D E[...]

11 S HRED 'N' V AC ® O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocar- bon emissions. Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut-off contain- ers to reduce fuel spillage. Contact your ECHO dealer for ordering information. After Refueling • Wipe any spilled fuel from the unit. • Move at lea[...]

12 O PERA TION ST ARTING COLD ENGINE 1. Stop Switch Move stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. 2. Throttle Position Lever Move throttle position lever (B) midway between idle and full throttle positions. 3. Choke Move choke (C) to Cold Start ( ) Position. 4. Primer Bulb Pump primer bulb (D) until fuel is visible and flows freely in th[...]

13 S HRED 'N' V AC ® O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL ST ARTING W ARM ENGINE 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. Throttle Position Lever Move throttle position lever (B) forward to idle position. 3. Primer Bulb Pump primer bu[...]

14 BLOWER OPERA TION W ARNING DANGER Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection and a face filter mask or serious personal injury may result. Do not point the blower pipe in the direction of people or pets. Never operate unit without either housing cover grill or vacuum tube installed on unit securely, otherwise bodily harm may result. Read the[...]

15 S HRED 'N' V AC ® O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL SHRED ‘ N ’ VA C ® OPERA TION W ARNING DANGER 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. 1 . Adjust debris bag strap to support bag[...]

16 M AINTENANCE Your 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. To help you decide whether you want to DO-IT-YOUR[...]

17 S HRED 'N' V AC ® O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL AIR FIL TER Level 1. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) cleaning brush. Parts required: Air Filter NOTE Clean daily. 1 . Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed. Brush accumulated dirt from the air cleaner[...]

18 COOLING SYSTEM CLEANING Level 2. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) cleaning brush, 3 mm hex wrench, cross head screwdriver Parts Required: None, if you are careful. IMPORTANT To maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air must pass freely through the cylinder fin area. This flow of air carries combustion heat away from the engine[...]

19 S HRED 'N' V AC ® O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools required: Cross Head Screwdriver, 3 mm Hex Wrench, soft metal brush Parts Required: Spark arrestor screen P/N 14586240630, Gasket P/N 14586642031 IMPORTANT Carbon deposits in muffler will cause a drop in engine output and overheating. Spa[...]

20 SHREDDER BLADE Level 1. W ARNING DANGER Never remove vacuum tube or open fan guard when SHRED ‘N’ VAC ® is running or serious personal injury may result. Always wear heavy-duty work gloves when working in shredder blade area. 1 . With engine stopped, remove spark plug wire, loosen clamp and pull vacuum tube from unit. 2 . Remove accumulated[...]

21 S HRED 'N' V AC ® O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT 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 [...]

22 W ARNING DANGER Fuel vapors are extremely flammable and may cause fire and/or explosion. Never test for ignition spark by ground- ing spark plug against cylinder, otherwise serious personal injury may result. T ROUBLESHOOTING T R A H C G N I T O O H S E L B U O R T m e l b o r Pk c e h Cs u t a t Se s u a Cy d e m e R - s k n a r c e n i g n E /[...]

23 S HRED 'N' V AC ® O PERA TOR ' S M ANUAL S TORAGE W ARNING DANGER During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injury may result. Long T erm Storage (Over 3[...]

DEALER? Call 1-800-432-ECHO or www.echo-usa.com CONSUMER PRODUCT SUPPORT 1-800-673-1558 8:30 - 4:30 Mon - Fri C.S.T. ECHO, INCORPORA TED 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047 www .echo-usa.com Available Parts Catalog ES-210 Serial Number 05001001 - 05999999 Part Number 99922203283 S E RVICING I NFORMA TION P ARTS Genuine ECHO Parts and ECHO REPOWE[...]