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Echo Shred 'N' Vac ES-2100 Operator's Manual

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Summary of Shred 'N' Vac ES-2100

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    Operator's manual 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. Warning danger shred 'n' vac ® model type 1e es-2100 serial number 001001 & up shred 'n' vac plus ™ model type 1e es-2...

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    2 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 under...

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    3 s hred 'n' v ac ® o perator ' s m anual handle stop switch muffler side handle debris bag vacuum pipe recoil starter this symbol accompanied by the words warning and danger calls attention to an act or condition that can lead to serious personal injury to operator and bystanders. The circle with t...

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    4 warning danger -danger- english translation general warning decal this unit can be dangerous and cause serious injury if improperly used. To reduce injury risk to operator, helpers and bystanders, read and understand the operator's manual, which is provided in spanish. Esta unidad puede ser peligr...

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    5 s hred 'n' v ac ® o perator ' s m anual international symbols equipment before operation a complete check of the unit must be performed: - check unit for loose/missing nuts, bolts and screws. Tighten and/or replace as needed. - inspect fuel lines, tank and area around carburetor for fuel leaks. Do...

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    6 after refueling; - wipe any spilled fuel from the unit. - move at least 3 m (10 ft.) from refueling location before starting. After use; - do not store a unit with fuel in its tank. Leaks can occur. Return unused fuel to an approved fuel storage container. 3m (10 ft.) personal condition and safety...

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    7 s hred 'n' v ac ® o perator ' s m anual proper clothing - wear snug fitting, durable protective clothing; • pants should have long legs, shirts with long sleeves. • do not wear shorts, • do not wear ties, scarves, jewelry. Wear sturdy protective safety shoes or boots with non-skid soles; • do not ...

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    8 noise control - follow local noise regulations on sound levels and hours of opera- tions. Use only during appropriate hours. - never use a higher speed setting then necessary to perform a task. The higher the engine speed the louder the blower noise. - be a good neighbor. Avoid hot surfaces - duri...

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    9 s hred 'n' v ac ® o perator ' s m anual d escription after opening the carton, check for damage. Immediately notify your retailer or echo dealer of damaged or missing parts. Use the contents list to check for missing parts. Elbow important engine information engine family : teh021ub24ra displaceme...

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    10 es -2100/2400 major components 1. Stop switch - "slide switch" mounted on top of handle. Push forward to start and run. Slide back to stop. 2. Spark plug - provides spark to ignite fuel mixture. 3. Muffler/spark arrestor - the spark arrestor muffler controls the exhaust noise while the spark arre...

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    11 s hred 'n' v ac ® o perator ' s m anual specifications, descriptions and illustrative material in this literature are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice. Illustrations may include optional equipment and accessories, and may not include all st...

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    12 a ssembly warning danger never perform maintenance or assembly procedures with engine running or serious personal injury may result. Blower application install blower pipes 1. Align grooves in straight pipe with pegs on blower housing and slide pipe onto housing. 2. Turn straight pipe clockwise t...

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    13 s hred 'n' v ac ® o perator ' s m anual 4. Remove blower pipe assembly from unit. 5. Align grooves in vacuum elbow with pegs on blower housing and install vacuum elbow. 6. Turn vacuum elbow clockwise to lock it into place. 7. Place debris bag opening over end of vacuum elbow and secure with velcr...

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    14 p re -o peration fuel gasoline - use 89 octane [ ] gasoline or gasohol known to be good quality. Gasohol may contain up to 10% ethanol (grain alcohol) or 15% mtbe (methyl tertiary-butyl ether). Gasohol containing methanol (wood alcohol) is not approved. Two-stroke oil - a two-stroke engine oil me...

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    15 s hred 'n' v ac ® o perator ' s m anual storage - fuel storage laws vary by locality. Contact your local government for the laws affecting your area. As a precaution, store fuel in an approved, air tight container. Store in a well ventilated, unoccu- pied building, away from sparks and flames. Do...

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    16 2. Close choke - cold start. Move choke (b) to "cold start" position. 3. Primer bulb -prime. Pump primer bulb (c) 10 times. Fuel will be visible and flow freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Important recoil starter: use short pulls - only 1/2-2/3 of rope for starting. Do not allow the rope...

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    17 s hred 'n' v ac ® o perator ' s m anual stopping engine 1. Release throttle trigger (e) and allow engine to idle for a minute. 2. Move stop switch (a) to "stop" position. Warning danger if engine does not stop when stop switch is moved to stop position, close choke - cold start position - to stal...

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    18 note never use a higher speed setting than necessary to perform a task. Remember, the higher the engine speed, the louder the blower noise. Be smart - be a good neighbor. 4. Set engine speed with throttle position knob (f). 5. Place shoulder harness over right shoulder. Hold and guide shred 'n' v...

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    19 s hred 'n' v ac ® o perator ' s m anual note use lower speed to blow dry leaves from a lawn or flower bed. Additional speed may be necessary to clean grass and leaves from walks, patios and drives or to move gravel, dirt, snow, bottles or cans from a driveway, street, parking lot or stadium. Note...

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    20 maintenance intervals component/system maintenance procedure before use every refuel daily or every 4 hours 3 months or 100 hours 6 months or 300 hours yearly or 600 hours date maintenance performed air filter inspect/replace i i r fuel strainer clean/replace i r fuel line inspect/replace i i car...

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    21 s hred 'n' v ac ® o perator ' s m anual air filter level 1. Tools required: 25-50 mm (1 in. Or 2 in.) medium bristle paint brush. Parts required: 90008 repower tm air & fuel filter kit. 1. Close choke (cold start position). This prevents dirt from entering the carburetor throat when the air filte...

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    22 spark plug level 2. Tools required: 13 x 19 mm (1/2 x 3/4 in.) t-wrench, feeler gauge (preferably a wire gauge), brush parts required: spark plug, ngk bpm-7y, p/n 99944500071 1. Remove spark plug and check for fouling, worn and rounded center electrode. 2. Clean the plug or replace with a new one...

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    23 s hred 'n' v ac ® o perator ' s m anual shredder blade level 1. Warning danger never remove vacuum tube or open fan guard when shred 'n' vac ® is running or serious personal injury may result. 1. With engine stopped, remove spark plug wire, loosen clamp and pull vacuum tube from unit. 2. Remove a...

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    24 debris bag level 1. Parts required: none shake dust from bag and inspect for hole or tears. Inspect zipper and clean debris from teeth to assure complete closing of zipper. Carburetor adjustment emission models level 2. Tools required: screwdriver with 2mm blade width, echo tachometer p/n 9905113...

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    25 s hred 'n' v ac ® o perator ' s m anual final adjustment important limiter caps prevent exceeding c.A.R.B. And e.P.A. Emission limits and over rich adjustment, but not over lean adjustment, which can cause engine failure: do not exceed recommended hi speed engine r.P.M. During operation, or for l...

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    26 p ro b lem e ngine - starts ha rd e ngine - doe s not start c aus e r em ed y e ngine c ranks f uel at carburetor no fuel at carburetor f uel stra iner clogge d f uel line clogge d c arburetor c le an c le an s ee your e c ho d ealer f uel at cylinder no fuel at cylinder c arburetor s ee your e c...

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    27 s hred 'n' v ac ® o perator ' s m anual s torage long term storage (over 30 days) do not store your unit for a prolonged period of time (30 days or longer) without performing protective storage mainte- nance which includes the following: 1. Store unit in a dry, dust free place, out of the reach o...

  • Page 28: Dealer?

    Echo incorporated 400 oakwood road lake zurich, il 60047 technical publications orders echo, i ncorporated 400 oakwood road lake zurich, il 60047 dealer? Call 1-800-432-echo 1-800-432-3246 consumer product support 1-800-673-1558 8 - 5 mon - fri c.S.T. S ervicing i nformation parts genuine echo parts...

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    P re -o peration page 14 fuel two stroke oil - a two-stroke engine oil meeting iso-l-egd (iso/cd 13738) and j.A.S.O. Fc standards, must be used. Echo brand premium 50:1 oil meets these standards. Engine problems due to inadequate lubrication caused by failure to use an iso-l-egd and j.A.S.O. Fc cert...