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Filling the Fuel Tank
1. Place the Articulated Hedge
Trimmer on a flat, level surface.
2. Clear any dirt or other debris from
around the fuel filler cap.
3. Remove the fuel cap, and fill the
fuel tank with clean, fresh fuel
mixture.
4. Install and firmly tighten the
fuel cap.
WARNING!
Minimize the risk of fire!
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Stop engine before refueling.
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Always allow the Articulated
Hedge Trimmer to cool before
refueling!
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Wipe all spilled fuel and move
the Articulated Hedge Trim-
mer at least 10 feet (3 meters)
from the fueling point before
restarting!
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Never start or operate this unit
if there is a fuel leak!
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Never start or operate this unit
if the carburetor, fuel lines,
fuel tank and/or fuel tank cap
are damaged.
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Never smoke or light any fires
near the trimmer or fuel!
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Never place any flammable
material near the engine
muffler!
■
Never operate the engine
without the muffler and spark
arrester in place and properly
functioning!
Mixing Fuel
CAUTION!
This engine is designed to operate
on a 50:1 mixture consisting of
unleaded gasoline and ISO-L-EGD
or JASO FC class 2-cycle mixing oil
only. Use of non-approved mixing
oils in catalyst equipped units can
lead to excessive carbon deposits.
CAUTION!
Some types of gasoline contain
alcohol as an oxygenate. Oxygen-
ated gasoline may cause in-
creased operating temperatures.
Under certain conditions, alcohol-
based gasoline may also reduce
the lubricating qualities of some 2-
cycle mixing oils. Never use any
type of gasoline containing more
than 10% alcohol by volume!
Generic oils and some outboard
oils may not be intended for use in
high-performance 2-cycle type
engines, and should never be
used in your Shindaiwa engine.
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Use only fresh, clean unleaded
gasoline with a pump octane of 87
or higher.
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Mix all fuel with a 2-cycle
air-cooled mixing oil that meets
or exceeds ISO-L-EGD and/or
JASO FC classified oils at 50:1
gasoline/oil ratio.
Examples of 50:1 mixing quantities
■
1 gallon of gasoline to 2.6 oz. mixing oil
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5 litres of gasoline to 100 ml. mixing oil
IMPORTANT!
Mix only enough fuel for your immedi-
ate needs! If fuel must be stored
longer than 30 days and oil with
fuel stabilizer is not used, it should
first be treated with a fuel stabilizer
such as StaBil™.
Oil is a registered JASO FC
classified oil and also meets or
exceeds ISO-L-EGD performance
requirements. Shindaiwa One is
recommended for use in all Shindaiwa
low emissions egines. Shindaiwa one
also includes a fuel stabilizer.
OPERATION
Muffler
General Maintenance
IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT,
OR REPAIR OF EMISSION CON-
TROL DEVICES AND SYSTEM MAY
BE PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR
ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL.
HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS
MUST BE PERFORMED BY A
DEALER OR SERVICE CENTER
AUTHORIZED BY SHINDAIWA
KOGYO, LTD. AND USE OF PARTS
THAT ARE NOT EQUIVALENT IN
PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY
TO AUTHORIZED PARTS MAY
IMPAIR THE EFFECTIVENESS OF
THE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
AND MAY HAVE A BEARING ON
THE OUTCOME OF THE WAR-
RANTY CLAIM.
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WARNING!
Before performing any mainte-
nance, repair, or cleaning work on
the unit, make sure the engine and
cutting attachment are completely
stopped. Disconnect the spark plug
wire before performing service or
maintenance work.
WARNING!
Non-standard parts may not operate
properly with your unit and may cause
damage and lead to personal injury.
IMPORTANT!
Using non-standard replacement parts
could invalidate your Shindaiwa
warranty.
WARNING!
Operating the engine without a
muffler or with a muffler that is
damaged or improperly installed
can increase engine noise suffi-
ciently to cause hearing loss.
This unit must never be operated with a
faulty or missing spark arrestor or
muffler. Make sure the muffler is well
secured and in good condition. A worn
or damaged muffler is a fire hazard and
may also cause hearing loss.
Spark Plug
Keep the spark plug and wire connec-
tions tight and clean.
MAINTENANCE
