Echo ES-255 Introduction, the operator's manual, Table of Contents

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Introduction

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.

SHRED'N'VAC®

Operator's Manual

MODEL ES-255

WARNING

Read rules for safeoperationandinstructions carefully. ECHOprovidesthisOperator's Manual, which must be read and understood for proper and safe operation.

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Table of Contents

Introduction................................................................		2	Maintenance..............................................................		18
-	The Operator's Manual........................................	2	-	Skill Levels........................................................	18
Safety..........................................................................		3	-	Maintenance Intervals.......................................	18
- Manual Safety Symbols and Important			-	Air Filter............................................................	19
	Information..........................................................	3	-	Fuel Filter..........................................................	19
-	International Symbols..........................................	3	-	Spark Plug.........................................................	20
- Personal Condition and Safety Equipment..........		3	-	Cooling System.................................................	20
-	Equipment Check................................................	6	-	Exhaust System.................................................	21
Emission Control........................................................		6	-	Shredder Blade..................................................	23
Description.................................................................		7	-	Debris Bag.........................................................	23
Contents......................................................................		8	-	Carburetor Adjustment......................................	24
Assembly....................................................................		9		- High Altitude Operation.................................	24
-	Blower Application..............................................	9	Troubleshooting........................................................		25
-	Vacuum/Shredding Application.........................	10	Storage......................................................................		26
Operation..................................................................		12	Specifications............................................................		27
-	Fuel....................................................................	12	Warranty Statements.................................................		28
-	Starting Cold Engine.........................................	14	Servicing Information...............................................		32
-	Starting Warm Engine.......................................	15	-	Parts/Serial Number..........................................	32
-	Stopping Engine................................................	15	-	Service...............................................................	32
-	Operating Blower..............................................	16	- ECHO Consumer Product Support....................		32
-	SHRED'N'VAC® Operation...............................	16	-	Warranty Registration........................................	32
-	SHRED'N'VAC® Troubleshootin.......................	17	- Additional or Replacement Manuals.................		32
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