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WARNING
DANGER
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.
T
ABLE
OF
C
ONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................... 2
- The Operator's Manual ....................................... 2
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information .. 3
Safety ......................................................................... 3
- Decals ................................................................. 3
- International Symbols ......................................... 4
- Equipment ........................................................... 4
- Fuel ..................................................................... 5
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment ......... 5
- Safe Operation .................................................... 7
- Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions ............ 8
Description ................................................................ 9
- Emission Control ................................................. 9
- Contents ............................................................. 9
Specifications ........................................................... 11
Assembly ................................................................. 12
- Blower Application ........................................... 12
- Vacuum/Shredding Application ....................... 12
Pre-Operation ........................................................... 14
- Fuel ................................................................... 14
Operation ................................................................. 15
- Starting Cold Engine ......................................... 16
- Starting Warm Engine ....................................... 17
- Stopping Engine ............................................... 17
- Operating Blower / SHRED 'N' VAC
®
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18
Maintenance ............................................................ 19
- Skill Levels ........................................................ 19
- Maintenance Intervals ...................................... 19
- Air Filter ............................................................ 20
- Fuel Filter .......................................................... 20
- Spark Plug ......................................................... 21
- Cooling System ................................................. 21
- Exhaust System ................................................. 22
- Shredder Blade .................................................. 23
- Debris Bag ........................................................ 24
- Carburetor Adjustment ..................................... 24
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 25
Storage ..................................................................... 26
Servicing Information ............................................... 28
- Parts .................................................................. 28
- Service .............................................................. 28
- ECHO Consumer Product Support .................... 28
- Warranty Card .................................................. 28
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ................ 28
- Manual Ordering Instructions .......................... 28
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.
THE
OPERATOR
'
S
MANUAL
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contains specifications and information for operation, starting, stop-
ping, maintenance, storage and assembly specific to this product.
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All Rights Reserved.
