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Operators Manual ES-640PIA

Safety

Use as directed

The machine is suitable as a leaf and waste suction unit. 

Any other use beyond this is considered to be improper 

and prohibited. The manufacturer is not liable for any 

damage resulting from this; the user alone bears the 

risk of such damage. 
Intended use also includes compliance with the oper-

ating and maintenance conditions prescribed by the 

manufacturer.  

Possible Misuse

Do not absorb wires, cables or heavy stones. Damage to 

the machine and/or injury caused by skidding may occur. 

Do not push any objects with your foot under the suction 

cup. (Danger of injury!) 

Do not suck in any objects that could block the fan. 

(Property damage!).

General Sources of Danger

Application and Operation

Before starting work, the unit, including all possible at-

tachments, must be checked for proper condition and 

operational safety. 
The operator must use the device as intended. 
Operation in closed rooms is forbidden. 
Operation of the device only by persons who have been 

instructed in the use of the machine or have proven their 

ability to operate it and are expressly instructed to use it. 
When starting the engine, there must be no other per-

sons near the unit.  
All protective devices must be properly installed and 

functioning. 
Never leave the machine unattended. 

When leaving the machine, switch off the engine and 

secure the machine against unintentional movements. 
The operator is responsible for accidents involving other 

persons or their property.  

Product-specific Hazards

Do  not  suck  in  flammable  substances  or  hot  objects 

(e. g. ash, barbecue coal) (danger to life due to burns).

Danger from Engine Operation

Do not touch engine parts during operation and there-

after (risk of burning due to hot surfaces).
Before carrying out any work on the unit, as well as 

cleaning, maintenance and repair work, switch off the 

engine and allow it to cool down (danger of burning due 

to hot surfaces).
Before carrying out any work on the unit, shut it down 

and remove the spark plug connector.

Do not refill petrol when the engine is running (hazard 

of life due to combustion and/or explosion).

Immediately wipe any spilled petrol with a cloth (danger 

of death due to combustion and/or explosion).
Store petrol only in designated containers.
Exhaust gases are toxic and harmful to health, they must 

not be inhaled.

Danger during Operation

Only gradients of up to 20% maximum may be used.

Particular care must be taken when driving across the 

slope (danger of tipping over).

Dangers for children, elderly persons and animals

The operator must take into account the local conditions 

and the impact of noise on persons and animals.
The unit must never be parked on a slope.
Children, elderly persons and animals must not be near 

the equipment.
Children are not allowed to play with the machine.

Maintenance

Cleaning, repair and maintenance work as well as the 

elimination of malfunctions may only be carried out 

when the engine has been shut down. 

If necessary, remove the spark plug connector. 

The unit must not be cleaned with a water hose or 

high-pressure washer; there is a risk of short circuits or 

other damage. 

Observe the safety check in accordance with the 

locally applicable regulations for portable, commercially 

used equipment. 

Always carry out work on the unit using suitable tools. 

Only use original spare parts from the manufacturer.

Personnel and User Qualification

Persons with limited physical, sensory or mental abilities 

or lack of experience and/or knowledge are not allowed 

to use the device unless a person responsible for their 

safety supervises the operation or instruction.
Young people under 16 years of age are prohibited from 

operating the device.
The responsiveness of the user must not be impaired, e. 

g. by drugs, alcohol or medication.
The operator must have been instructed in the operation 

of the unit. 
The operator must be familiar with the instructions in the 

operating instructions..

Summary of Contents for ES-640PIA

Page 1: ...72555 Metzingen Telefon 07123 96830 Telefax 07123 9683258 http www echo motorgeraete de email info echo motorgeraete de Original OPERATORS MANUAL Vacuum Collector ES 640PIA WARNING Read the instructi...

Page 2: ...3 Clutch Lever 13 Gear Shift 13 Adjusting Spindle for Suction Trunk 13 Operating Instructions Start the machine 14 Shutting down the machine 14 In an emergency situation 14 Installing the collecting b...

Page 3: ...rkmanship top quality and a long service life We hope that the ERCO leaf and waste vacuum cleaner will give you a lot of pleasure and relief at work A suction hose is also available for this device wh...

Page 4: ...instructions in this manual for safe handling of the leaf and waste suction unit A prerequisite for safe use of the device is compliance with all safety instructions The operator must have read and u...

Page 5: ...allow it to cool down danger of burning due to hot surfaces Before carrying out any work on the unit shut it down and remove the spark plug connector Do not refill petrol when the engine is running ha...

Page 6: ...r can always work optimally 8 In very difficult dusty and wet operating conditions the bag should be cleaned at shorter intervals see operating instructions 9 Frequent motor maintenance is required un...

Page 7: ...olding the guide rail Once you have loosened all screws turn the handle bar 180 and reassemble it with the 4 screws Use the holes furthest away Tighten the screws firmly Loosen the two screws M8 to re...

Page 8: ...The handle is screwed in the middle of the guide rail with the two M8 carriage bolts Fasten the clutch actuation to the left handle at the same time with the two screws M8 Make sure that the counter...

Page 9: ...he bell crank is mounted as shown Mounting the gear lever Do not tighten this fixing nut Check the smooth run ning of the gear shift The plastic ejection sheet is placed over the ejector and fastened...

Page 10: ...tely mounted ejecting elbow A possible readjustment of the Bowden cable can be made at the counter holder of the Bowden cable The additional plate on the tension pulleys can be mounted optionally and...

Page 11: ...nozzle align it parallel to the ground and tighten it hand tight with the toggle screws Attention In order for the ES 650PIA to reach its optimum perfor mance and noise level it is essential to set t...

Page 12: ...the lever to the CLOSED position After starting slowly push the choke lever back to position RUN If the engine is warm leave the choke lever in position RUN and start the engine Fuel Tap Before starti...

Page 13: ...appropriate position with wet or even wet and rotten material The lowest setting is reached when the rubber apron reaches the floor It is not advis able to make a lower setting as it does not improve...

Page 14: ...the stop switch to OFF Warning Highly flammable substances e g embers hot barbecue coal can ignite when you hit a hot surface Risk of injury due to light flammable substances Installing the collecting...

Page 15: ...s unsatisfactory Dry leaf suction Dry leaf is crushed by the turbine during suction Adjust the suction trunk only as close to the ground as is abso lutely necessary to ensure that the implement remain...

Page 16: ...turbine housing Replace defective switch before putting it into operation again Never start or run the engine without the suction trunk or suction hose Risk of serious injuries Clothes and limbs could...

Page 17: ...e Refer to the maintenance instructions in the engine man ufacturer s operating instructions Clean air pre filter Clean the washable foam pre filter insert of the air filter daily Under very dusty wor...

Page 18: ...injury due to sharp edges DANGER Before carrying out any work on the unit re move the ignition interruption switch to position Off and remove the spark plug connector Risk of serious injuries Heavy d...

Page 19: ...h Perless Tyres air thorn protected 13 x 5 00 6 Tire pressure ca 1 bar Height adjustment suction trunk 0 15 cm stepless Working width of suction trunk 750 mm Max Air volume 3 270 m h Measured sound po...

Page 20: ...ing other EU directives have been applied EMC Directive 2004 108 EC EU Directive 2000 14 EC The following harmonised standards have been applied EN 349 1993 A1 2008 EN 953 1997 A1 2009 EN ISO 12100 20...

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Page 24: ...tr 7 D 72555 Metzingen Tel 0049 7123 96830 Fax 0049 7123 9683258 info echo motorgeraete de www echo motorgeraete de All figures are approximate We reserve the right to change specification without pri...

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