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IMPORTANT!
MAINTENANCE, REPLACEMENT OR
REPAIR OF EMISSION CONTROL
DEVICES AND SYSTEMS MAY BE
PERFORMED BY ANY REPAIR
ESTABLISHMENT OR INDIVIDUAL;
HOWEVER, WARRANTY REPAIRS
MUST BE PERFORMED BY A DEALER
OR SERVICE CENTER AUTHORIZED
BY SHINDAIWA CORPORATION
THE 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 A WARRANTY CLAIM.
General Maintenance
WARNING!
Before performing any
maintenance, 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 maintnenance work.
Muffler
This unit must never be operated with a
faulty or missing spark arrester or muf-
fler. Make sure the muffler is well secured
and in good condition. A worn or dam-
aged muffler is a fire hazard and may also
cause hearing loss.
Spark Plug
Keep the spark plug and wire connections
tight and clean.
Fasteners
Make sure nuts, bolts, and screws (except
carburetor adjusting screws)
are tight.
Daily Maintenance
NOTE:
Using non-standard replacement parts could
invalidate your Shindaiwa warranty.
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Remove dirt or debris from the
engine, check the cooling fins and
air cleaner for clogging and clean
them as necessary.
10-Hour Maintenance
Unscrew
Fastener
Remove and clean
or replace
the element
Every 10 hours of operation
(more
frequently in dusty or dirty conditions):
Remove the air cleaner element.
See Figure 8. Clean or replace as neces-
sary. To clean element: wash it thoroughly
in soap and water. Let it
dry before reinstalling the element.
CAUTION!
Do not operate the unit if the air
cleaner or element is damaged, or if
the element is wet.
Figure 28
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Carefully remove any accumulation
of dirt or debris from the muffler or
the fuel tank. Dirt build-up in these
areas could cause the engine over-
heating, induce premature wear, or
create a fire hazard.
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Check for loose or missing screws
or components. Make sure the
cutting attachment is securely
fastened.
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Check the entire unit for leaking
fuel or grease.
Blades
Keep blades sharp and check blade
condition frequently. If a blade’s per-
formance changes suddenly, stop the
engine and check the blade for cracks or
other damage. Replace a damaged blade
IMMEDIATELY!
WARNING!
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Never repair a damaged blade
by welding, straightening, or by
modifying its shape. An altered
blade may break during operation,
resulting in serious personal injury.
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DO NOT use 2-tooth or NON-
Shindaiwa approved 4-tooth cut-
ting blades on Shindaiwa trimmers
or brushcutters.
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Blades are
not
interchangeable
between Shindaiwa edgers and
trimmer/brushcutter models.
Operating any unit with a blade or
attachment not approved for that
unit can be hazardous and may
cause serious injury.
WARNING!
Non-standard parts may
not operate properly with
your unit and may cause damage
and lead to personal injury.
Prior to each work day, perform
the following:
