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BLOWER

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WARNING   

  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 Safety Section carefully.

IMPORTANT
To avoid engine damage due to over revving, do not block
blower pipe.

1.

Use only during appropriate hours.

2.

Make sure bevel at end of suction tube faces downward.

3.

Allow the engine to warm up at a fast idle for a few minutes.

4.

Set engine speed with throttle position lever (B). Rotate lever
forward for lower speed; back for higher speed.

5.

Place shoulder harness over right shoulder. Hold and guide Shred
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 with both hands clasped firmly on side and top handles.

Keep unit to your right side.

6.

Use lower speed to blow dry leaves from a lawn or flower bed.
Additional speed may be necessary to clean grass and leaves from
walks, patios and drives or to move gravel, dirt, snow, bottles or
cans from a driveway, street, parking lot or stadium.

NOTE
Never use a higher speed setting than necessary to perform a task.
Remember, the higher the engine speed, the louder the blower noise.
Minimize dust by using blower at lower speeds. Keep debris on
your property.
Be Smart - be a good neighbor.

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Summary of Contents for 02001001

Page 1: ...31 Serial Number 02001001 02999999 X750001241 03 01 X7501138801 WARNING DANGER Read rules for safe operation and all instructions carefully ECHO provides this Operator s Manual which must be read and...

Page 2: ...m 21 ExhaustSystem 22 ShredderBlade 23 DebrisBag 24 Carburetor Adjustment 24 Troubleshooting 25 Storage 26 ServicingInformation 28 Parts 28 Service 28 ECHO Consumer Product Support 28 Warranty Card 28...

Page 3: ...to operator and bystanders The circle with the slash symbol means whatever is shown within the circle is prohibited IMPORTANT The enclosed message provides information necessary for the protection of...

Page 4: ...n a complete check of the unit must be performed 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 D...

Page 5: ...s found do not start or operate unit until leakage is repaired IMPORTANT Spilled fuel is a leading cause of hydrocarbon emissions Some states may require the use of automatic fuel shut off containers...

Page 6: ...tion to your hands Breathing Protection Wear a face mask to protect against dust Hearing Protection ECHO recommends wearing hearing protection whenever unit is used Proper Clothing Wear snug fitting d...

Page 7: ...tain hair with cap or net Start unit on ground with throttle at idle Check that blower pipe is not blocked by the ground or by any objects KeepAFirmGrip Hold handles with fingers together encircling h...

Page 8: ...s Injuries It is believed that overusing the muscles and tendons of the fingers hands arms and shoulders may cause soreness swelling numbness weakness and extreme pain in those areas Certain repetitiv...

Page 9: ...N DURABILITY The 300 hour emission durability period is the time span selected by the manufacturer certifying the engine emissions output meets applicable California emissions regulations provided tha...

Page 10: ...icklyandfirmly When engine starts return handle slowly DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur 7 SIDEHANDLE Providesgripforrighthandwhenvacuuming 8 FUELTANKCAP Coversandsealsfueltank...

Page 11: ...t s y l a t a C w r e l f f u M r o t s e r r A k r a p S l e u F l i O e k o r t s o w T d n a e n i l o s a G d e x i M o i t a R l i O l e u F l i o e n i g n e d e l o o c r i a e k o r t s o w t...

Page 12: ...raight pipe and slide fan head nozzle onto straight pipe 4 Turn fan head nozzle clockwise to lock into place VACUUM SHREDDINGAPPLICATION Install Vacuum Tube and Bag Assembly IMPORTANT Never operate un...

Page 13: ...is bag opening over end of vacuum elbow and secure with velcro strap D 8 Place shoulder harness over right shoulder NOTE Adjust shoulder strap to remove any sharp bends in the debris bag intake neck F...

Page 14: ...ngines sold in the past regardless of ratio specified in those manuals Mixing Instructions 1 Fill an approved fuel container with half of the required amount of gasoline 2 Add 2 stroke oil to gasoline...

Page 15: ...approved air tight container Store in a well ventilated unoccupied building away from sparks and flames Do not store fuel longer than 30 days IMPORTANT Stored fuel ages Do not mix more fuel than you e...

Page 16: ...tarter Use short pulls only 1 2 2 3 of rope for starting Do not allow the rope to snap back in Always hold the unit firmly 5 Place the blower on a flat clear area Firmly grasp throttle grip with left...

Page 17: ...IMPORTANT Recoil starter Use short pulls only 1 2 2 3 of rope for starting Do not allow the rope to snap back in Always hold the unit firmly NOTE If engine does not start after 4 pulls use Cold Start...

Page 18: ...at a fast idle for a few minutes 4 Set engine speed with throttle position lever B Rotate lever forward for lower speed back for higher speed 5 Place shoulder harness over right shoulder Hold and guid...

Page 19: ...t c e p s n i g n i r u d r a e w r o d e g a m a d g n i d n i f n o d e s a b e r a e c a l p e r o t s n o i t a d n e m m o c e r l l A d e r i u q e r s i s h t n o m 6 y r e v e g n i n a e l c...

Page 20: ...element can be cleaned and reused be certain it still fits the cavity in the air cleaner cover is installed with the original side out FUEL FILTER Level1 Toolsrequired Fuellinehook 203 254mm 8 10in le...

Page 21: ...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 c...

Page 22: ...Spark Arrestor Screen Level2 Tools required Cross Head Screwdriver 3 mm Hex Wrench 25 50 mm 1 2in mediumbristlebrush Parts Required SparkarrestorscreenP N14586240630 1ea GasketsP NV104000030 V10400005...

Page 23: ...90 hours of operation in order to maintain this engine within the emissions durability period ECHO strongly recommends that you return your unit to your ECHO dealer for this important maintenance ser...

Page 24: ...hoP N99051130017 Parts required none NOTE Every unit is run at the factory and the carburetor is set in compli ance with California Emission Regulations This carburetor does not have acceleration and...

Page 25: ...0 m m 5 6 0 t s u j d A e c a l p e r r o n a e l C e c a l p e r r o n a e l C g u l p e c a l p e R e n i g n E t o n s e o d k n a r c n o h c t i w s e b u t m u c c a V d e s s e r p e d t o n g...

Page 26: ...e several times to remove fuel from the carburetor 7 Remove the spark plug and pour 7cc 1 4 oz 1 2 tablespoon of fresh clean ECHO 2 stroke engine oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole A Pl...

Page 27: ...27 SHRED N VAC OPERATOR S MANUAL NOTES...

Page 28: ...Standard Time Monday through Friday Before calling please know the model and serial number of your unit to help your Consumer Product Support Representative WARRANTY REGISTRATION You may register you...

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