Page 3 - PERATOR; IMPORTANT; General Warning Decal (located on top of blower housing); Category II
3 S HRED 'N' V AC ® O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL IMPORTANTThe enclosed message providesinformation necessary for the protectionof the unit. NOTEThis enclosed message provides tips foruse, care and maintenance of the unit. S AFETY DECALS Locate these safety decals on your unit. Make sure the decals arelegib...
Page 4 - Your judgment and physical dexterity may not be good:
4 WARNING DANGER SHRED ‘N’ VAC® users risk injury to themselves and others if the SHRED ‘N’ VAC® is used improperly and/orsafety precautions are not followed. Proper clothing and safety gear must be worn when operating SHRED ‘N’VAC®. INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS SYMBOL Carburetor Adjustment - Idle speed Ca...
Page 5 - • Check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten; NOT operate unit if leaks are found.; • Do not use blower if any part is missing or damaged.; Vibration and Cold; • Do exercises to strengthen the hand and
5 S HRED 'N' V AC ® O PERATOR ' 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 dam...
Page 6 - SAFE; WARNING; Safety Manual for instructions on Safe Operation.; MISSION; EPA Phase 2; PRODUCT EMISSION DURABILITY
6 IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY: 3EHXS.0214EA DISPLACEMENT: 21.2 ccEMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD: 300 HoursTHIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PH 2 EMISSION REGULATIONSFOR SMALL NONROAD ENGINES. REFER TO OWNER'SMANUAL FOR MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS ANDADJUSTMENTS. SAFE OPERATION WARNING DANGER Do n...
Page 7 - Suction Tube
7 S HRED 'N' V AC ® O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 1 1 1 2 4 1 3 1 4 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...
Page 8 - PECIFICATIONS; Premium Universal 2-Stroke Oil
8 14. BLOWER PIPES - Twist lock design. 15. PRIMER BULB - Pumping primer bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, priming thecarburetor for starting. Pump primer bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pumpbulb an additional 4 or 5 time...
Page 9 - Install Blower Pipes; Turn straight pipe clockwise to lock into place.; Install Vacuum Tube and Bag Assembly; Remove blower pipe assembly from unit.
9 S HRED 'N' V AC ® O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL A SSEMBLY WARNING DANGER Never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with enginerunning, or serious personal injury may result. BLOWER APPLICATION Install Blower Pipes 1. Align grooves in straight pipe with pegs on blower housing andslide pipe onto hous...
Page 11 - Fuel Requirements; Mixing Instructions; Handling Fuel
11 S HRED 'N' V AC ® O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL IMPORTANTSpilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocar-bon emissions. Some states may requirethe use of automatic fuel shut-off contain-ers to reduce fuel spillage. Contact yourECHO dealer for ordering information. After Refueling• Wipe any spilled fuel from ...
Page 13 - Throttle Trigger/Throttle Position Lever
13 S HRED 'N' V AC ® O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL STARTING WARM ENGINE The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT closethe choke. 1. Stop SwitchMove stop switch button (A) away from the STOP position. 2. Throttle Position LeverMove throttle position lever (B) forward to idle position. 3...
Page 14 - Do not point the blower pipe in the direction of people or pets.
14 BLOWER OPERATION WARNING DANGER Always wear safety glasses, hearing protection and a face filtermask 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 vacuumtube installed on unit secure...
Page 15 - Problem; Elbow or debris bag clogged
15 S HRED 'N' V AC ® O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL SHRED ‘ N ’ VAC ® OPERATION WARNING DANGER Flying debris hazard. Never operate unit as a vacuum unlessdischarge elbow is installed and debris bag is securely cinched toelbow. Failure to follow instructions can result in serious injuries. 1. Adjust debris ba...
Page 16 - Easy to do. Most required tools come with unit.; ECHO offers REPOWER; MAINTENANCE
16 M AINTENANCE Your ECHO blower is designed to provide many hours of trouble free service. Regular scheduled maintenance will helpyour blower achieve that goal. If you are unsure or are not equipped with the necessary tools, you may want to take yourunit to an ECHO Service Dealer for maintenance. T...
Page 17 - Air Filter; Remove the filter from the line and install the new filter.
17 S HRED 'N' V AC ® O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL AIR FILTER Level 1. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1-2 in.) cleaning brush. Parts required: Air Filter NOTEClean daily. 1. Close choke (Cold Start Position [ ]). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filter is removed.Brush accumula...
Page 18 - • Dust and grass build up on the outside of the cylinder. This build-up; Cleaning Grill; SPARK; REPOWER; Adjust spark plug gap by bending outer electrode.
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. IMPORTANTTo maintain proper engine operating temperatures, cooling air mustpass freely through the cylinder fin area. This flow of a...
Page 19 - Spark Arrestor Screen
19 S HRED 'N' V AC ® O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL EXHAUST SYSTEM Spark Arrestor Screen Level 2. Tools required: Cross Head Screwdriver, 3 mm Hex Wrench, softmetal brush Parts Required: Spark arrestor screen P/N 14586240630, Gasket P/N14586642031 IMPORTANTCarbon deposits in muffler will cause a drop in engi...
Page 20 - is running or serious personal injury may result. Always; DEBRIS; Cylinder Exhaust Port
20 SHREDDER BLADE Level 1. WARNING 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 andpull vacu...
Page 21 - High Altitude Adjustment
21 S HRED 'N' V AC ® O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL CARBURETOR ADJUSTMENT Engine Break-In New engines must be operated a minimum duration of two tanks of fuelbreak-in before carburetor adjustments can be made. During the break-in period your engine performance will increase and exhaust emissionswill stabiliz...
Page 22 - ROUBLESHOOTING
22 WARNING 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 P k c e h C s u t a t...
Page 23 - AINTENANCE
23 S HRED 'N' V AC ® O PERATOR ' S M ANUAL S TORAGE WARNING DANGER During operation the muffler or catalytic muffler and surrounding cover become hot. Always keep exhaust area clearof flammable debris during transportation or when storing, otherwise serious property damage or personal injurymay resu...
Page 24 - Call; CONSUMER PRODUCT; Available Parts Catalog
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, INCORPORATED 400 Oakwood Road Lake Zurich, IL 60047 www.echo-usa.com Available Parts Catalog ES-210 Serial Number 05001001 - 05999999 Part Number 99922203283 S ERVICING I NFORMA...