2
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ABLE
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ONTENTS
Introduction ............................................................... 2
- The Operator's Manual ....................................... 2
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information .. 3
Safety ......................................................................... 3
- Decals ................................................................. 3
- International Symbols ......................................... 4
Safety Instructions .................................................... 4
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment ......... 4
- Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions ............ 5
- Equipment ........................................................... 5
- Safe Operation .................................................... 6
Emission Control ........................................................ 6
Description ................................................................ 7
- Contents ............................................................. 7
Specifications ............................................................. 8
Assembly ................................................................... 9
- Blower Application ............................................. 9
- Vacuum/Shredding Application ....................... 10
Pre-Operation ........................................................... 11
- Fuel ................................................................... 11
Operation ................................................................. 12
- Starting Cold Engine ......................................... 12
- Starting Warm Engine ....................................... 13
- Stopping Engine ............................................... 13
- Blower Operation .............................................. 14
- SHRED 'N' VAC
®
Operation .............................. 15
- SHRED 'N' VAC
®
Troubleshooting ................... 15
Maintenance ............................................................ 16
- Skill Levels ........................................................ 16
- Maintenance Intervals ...................................... 16
- Air Filter ............................................................ 17
- Fuel Filter .......................................................... 17
- Spark Plug ......................................................... 18
- Cooling System ................................................. 18
- Exhaust System ................................................. 19
- Shredder Blade .................................................. 20
- Debris Bag ........................................................ 20
- Carburetor Adjustment ..................................... 21
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 22
Storage ..................................................................... 23
Servicing Information ............................................... 24
- Parts .................................................................. 24
- Service .............................................................. 24
- ECHO Consumer Product Support .................... 24
- Warranty Card .................................................. 24
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ................ 24
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
Read and understand this manual before operation. Keep it in a safe
place for future reference. It contains specifications and information for
operation, starting, stopping, maintenance, storage and assembly
specific to this product.
Copyright© 2004 By Echo, Incorporated
All Rights Reserved.
