Echo ES-255 - Manual (Page 11)

ES-255 DESCRIPTION
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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. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank.
4. RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull recoil handle slowly until recoil starter engages, then quickly and
firmly. When engine starts, return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will
occur.
5. SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER OR SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER WITH CATALYST -The muffler
controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from
leaving the muffler. Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris.
6. CHOKE - The choke control lever is located on the front of the air cleaner case. Move choke lever to "COLD
START" (
) to close the choke for Cold Starting. Move choke lever to "RUN" ( ) position to open choke.
7. PURGE BULB - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purging
air from the carburetor. Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return
line. Pump purge bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
8. BLOWER PIPES - Exclusive positive locking system.
9. THROTTLE POSITION LEVER - Pull back to increase engine speed. Friction washers maintain throttle
lever setting.
10. THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press trigger
gradually for best operating technique.
11. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable air filter element.
12. LOCKING RING - Locks blower pipe.
13. SHOULDER STRAP - Secures debris bag to sholder.
14. VACUUM TUBE - Sucks in materials to be shredded.
15. DEBRIS BAG - Collects shredded material