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SHRED 'N' VAC

Operator's Manual

MODEL

ES-231

WARNING

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.

X753000372
03/06

X7531130702

Summary of Contents for SHRED N VAC ES-231

Page 1: ...anual MODEL ES 231 WARNING 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 X753...

Page 2: ...ety Equipment 4 EquipmentCheck 6 EmissionControl 6 Description 7 Contents 8 Assembly 9 Blower 9 Vacuum SHRED N VAC 9 Operation 10 Fuel 10 StartingColdEngine 11 StartingWarmEngine 12 Stopping Engine 13...

Page 3: ...TIONAL SYMBOLS Symbol description application Symbol form shape Symbol description application Symbol form shape Read and understand Operator s Manual Fuel and oil mixture Symbol description applicati...

Page 4: ...or net Hot Humid Weather Heavy protective clothing can increase operator fatigue which may lead to heat stroke Schedule heavy work for early morning or late afternoon hours when temperatures are coole...

Page 5: ...arm muscles Immediately stop using all power equipment and consult a doctor if you feel tingling numbness or pain in the fingers hands wrists or arms The sooner RSI CTS is diagnosed the more likely pe...

Page 6: ...ment accessory or replacement part unless it is recommended in this Operator s Manual IMPORTANTENGINEINFORMATION ENGINE FAMILY 6EHXS 0254KB DISPLACEMENT 22 8 CC EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD 300 HRS THIS...

Page 7: ...s on them If a decal cannot be read a new one can be ordered from your ECHO dealer See PARTS ORDER ING instructions for specific information DESCRIPTION Hot Decal near muffler P N 89016006361 P N 8901...

Page 8: ...ERHANDLE Pullrecoilhandleslowlyuntilstarterengages thenquicklyandfirmly Whenengine starts return handle slowly DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur 7 FUELTANKCAP Coversandsealsfuel...

Page 9: ...ad nozzle with pegs on straight pipe and slide fan head nozzle onto straight pipe 4 Turn fan head nozzle clockwise to lock into place VACUUM SHREDDING APPLICATION Install Vacuum Tube and Bag Assembly...

Page 10: ...ty Gasoline may contain up to 15 MTBE methyl tertiary butyl ether Gasohol containing methyl wood alcohol is NOT approved TwoStrokeOil Atwo strokeengineoilmeetingISO L EGD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O FC S...

Page 11: ...es or sparks near fuel Fuel tanks cans may be under pressure Always loosen fuel caps slowly allowing pressure to equalize NEVERrefuelaunitwhentheengineisHOTorRUNNING DO NOT fill fuel tanks indoors ALW...

Page 12: ...s throttle trigger to increase engine RPM to operating speed STARTING WARM ENGINE The starting procedure is the same as Cold Start except DO NOT close the choke 1 Stop Switch Move stop switch button A...

Page 13: ...te 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 rev...

Page 14: ...nt to vacuum pile SHRED N VAC TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Unit runs but doesn t vacuum or has poor suction Elbow or debris bag clogged Check elbow and debris bag and clear as needed Make sure...

Page 15: ...U O H 6 S H T N O M 0 7 2 R O S R U O H Y L R A E Y s e r u d e c o r P e c n a n e t n i a M r e l a e D o h c E d e d n e m m o c e R t r o P t s u a h x E r e d n i l y C n o b r a c e D n a e l C...

Page 16: ...install the new filter AIR FILTER Level1 Tools required 25 50mm 1 2in cleaningbrush Parts required 90030REPOWERTM AirandFilterKit NOTE Cleandaily 1 Close choke Cold Start Position This prevents dirt...

Page 17: ...revents the heat from leaving Removal of cooling passage blockages or cleaning of cooling fins is considered Normal Maintenance Any failure attributed to lack of maintenance is not warranted Cleaning...

Page 18: ...ked periodically 1 Remove four 3 mm hex screws side handle and recoil starter 2 Remove engine cover four screws pull cover away from engine Clean cylinder fins to allow cooling air to pass freely Clea...

Page 19: ...sidemuffler 4 Install spark arrestor screen gasket and covers 5 Loosely reassemble engine cover then recoil starter and side handle 6 Tighten all screws securely C B A D SHREDDER BLADE Level1 WARNING...

Page 20: ...not have acceleration and high speed adjustment needles Idle Adjustment Before adjustment make sure that Air filter is clean and properly installed Spark arrestor screen is free of carbon Blower pipes...

Page 21: ...i g n E r o s e i d t u b t o n s e o d e t a r e l e c c a y l r e p o r p r e t l i f r i A y t r i d r e t l i f r i A r a e w l a m r o N e c a l p e r r o n a e l C r e t l i f l e u F y t r i d...

Page 22: ...h in the STOP position 3 Remove accumulation of grease oil dirt and debris fromexteriorofunit 4 Perform all periodic lubrication and services that are required 5 Tighten all screws and nuts 6 Drain th...

Page 23: ...n type SparkPlug NGKBPM 8YGap0 65mm 0 026in Exhaust System Spark Arrestor Muffler w Catayst Fuel Mixed GasolineandTwo strokeOil Fuel OilRatio 50 1 two stroke air cooled engine oil Gasoline 89 Octane u...

Page 24: ...and Serial Number of the unit with you You can find these numbers on the engine housing For future reference write them in the space provided below Model Number _____________ Serial Number __________...

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