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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© 2003 By Echo, Incorporated
All Rights Reserved.
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Introduction ............................................................... 2
- The Operator's Manual ....................................... 2
Manual Safety Symbols and Important Information .. 3
Safety ......................................................................... 3
- General Description ............................................ 3
- Decals ................................................................. 4
- International Symbols ......................................... 5
- Equipment ........................................................... 5
- Fuel ..................................................................... 5
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment ......... 6
- Safe Operation .................................................... 7
- Extended Operation/Extreme Conditions ............ 8
Description ................................................................ 9
- Emission Control ................................................. 9
- Contents ............................................................. 9
- ES-2100/2400 Major Components ..................... 10
Specifications ........................................................... 11
Assembly ................................................................. 12
- Blower Application ........................................... 12
- Vacuum/Shredding Application ....................... 12
Pre-Operation ........................................................... 14
- Fuel ................................................................... 14
Operation ................................................................. 15
- Starting Cold Engine ......................................... 15
- Starting Warm Engine ....................................... 16
- Stopping Engine ............................................... 17
- Operating SHRED 'N' VAC
®
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17
- Operating Blower .............................................. 18
Maintenance ............................................................ 19
- Skill Levels ........................................................ 19
- Maintenance Intervals ...................................... 20
- Air Filter ............................................................ 21
- Fuel Filter .......................................................... 21
- Spark Plug ......................................................... 22
- Cooling System ................................................. 22
- Exhaust System ................................................. 23
- Shredder Blade .................................................. 23
- Debris Bag ........................................................ 24
- Carburetor Adjustment ..................................... 24
Troubleshooting ...................................................... 26
Storage ..................................................................... 27
Servicing Information ............................................... 28
- Parts .................................................................. 28
- Service .............................................................. 28
- ECHO Consumer Product Support .................... 28
- Warranty Card .................................................. 28
- Additional or Replacement Manuals ................ 28
- SUP22203474 Supplement ................................. 29
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.
