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BP35

WARNING!

Minimize the risk of injury to yourself and others! 

Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the 

contents. Always wear eye and hearing protection 

when operating this unit.

SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL

BP35 BRUSHCUTTER 

Part Number 72051-93115  Rev. 5/05

Summary of Contents for BP35

Page 1: ...jury to yourself and others Read this manual and familiarize yourself with the contents Always wear eye and hearing protection when operating this unit SHINDAIWA OWNER S OPERATOR S MANUAL BP35 BRUSHCUTTER Part Number 72051 93115 Rev 5 05 ...

Page 2: ... 3 Unit Description 5 Specifications 5 Assembly 6 Mixing Fuel 9 Starting the Engine 10 Starting a Flooded Engine 10 Stopping the Engine 11 Engine Idle Adjustment 11 Using a Brushcutter Blade 12 Cutting Grass trimmer head 13 Maintenance 14 Spark Arrester 15 Long Term Storage 16 Blade Sharpening 16 Troubleshooting Guide 17 PAGE The Shindaiwa 35 series of hand power tools has been designed and built t...

Page 3: ...nit ALWAYS stop the engine and allow it to cool before refueling Avoid overfilling and wipe off any fuel that may have spilled ALWAYS inspect the unit for fuel leaks before each use During each refill check that no fuel leaks from around the fuel cap and or fuel tank If fuel leaks are evident stop using the unit immediately Fuel leaks must be repaired before using the unit ALWAYS move the unit to a ...

Page 4: ...ed and in good condition Figure 1 SAFETY Be Aware of the Working Environment Avoid long term operation in very hot or very cold weather Make sure bystanders or observers outside the 50 foot danger zone wear eye protection Be extremely careful of slippery terrain especially during rainy weather If contact is made with a hard object stop the engine and inspect the cutting attachment for damage Be co...

Page 5: ... with Shindaiwa Premium 2 cycle mixing oil Fuel Tank Capacity 40 6 oz 1200 ml Carburetion TK float type Ignition Fully electronic transistor controlled Spark Plug Champion CJ8 Air Cleaner Foam element Starting Method Recoil starter Stopping Method Toggle switch Specifications Prior to Assembly Before assembling this product please make sure you have all the components required for a complete unit En...

Page 6: ...age the drive cable into the lower tube assembly 7 Install and tighten the Phillips head screw firmly Figure 6 Release Knob Locking Hole Engine Side Label Throttle Cable Cable Holder 7 8 Powerhead Groove O Ring Rear Handle Flex Cable Housing Throttle and Handle Assembly Install the Handle Cable Guide Outer Tube Throttle Cable Handle Position Label Figure 11 Throttle Lever Figure 8 Figure 7 Cable En...

Page 7: ... are securely tightened before tightening the four socket head cap screws NOTE It may be necessary to loosen the retain ing nut and clamp screw to adjust cutting attachment shield mounting plate 2 Fit the two shims and the bracket over the outer tube and loosely install the four socket head cap screws See Figure 14 Sub Shield when trimmer head is in use 1 Attach the shield extension to the cutting...

Page 8: ... See Figure 15C A B C Shaft Bolt Bolt Guard Holder B Holder A Output Shaft Slide the safety clip off center Center the safety clip Slip the blade into place Safety Clip Figure 15 Hex Wrench ASSEMBLY WARNING Never operate the brushcutter without the safety clip installed and both holders tightly secured and flat against the blade surface CAUTION Install the blade so the printed surface is visible to...

Page 9: ...ft Hex Wrench B Holder B Holder A Hand tighten Trimmer Head counter clockwise to install Figure 18 Mixing Fuel 1 Place the unit 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 tank with clean fresh fuel 4 Reinstall the fuel filler cap and tighten firmly Filling the Fuel Tank IMPORTANT Mix only enough fuel for your immedi ate ne...

Page 10: ...olding the throttle lever lock button release throttle lever WARNING KEEP WELL CLEAR OF THE CUT TING ATTACHMENT THE CUT TING ATTACHMENT MAY ROTATE WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED Place the trimmer on the ground during all starting operations Make sure you have a secure footing and keep a firm grip on the unit as well Keep all bystanders and pets well clear of the brushcutter during starting BP35 Throttl...

Page 11: ... to the off position to stop the engine See Figure 26 Figure 26 Ignition OFF OPERATION Left Hand Operation Some users of the BP35 may wish to operate the unit left handed It is very important to follow these instructions if you wish to do so 1 Loosen the exhaust outlet clamp and rotate the exhaust outlet approxi mately 90 degrees counterclockwise as viewed from the top of the power head Figure 28 ...

Page 12: ...f objects that could interfere with or damage the blade Never use a blade near side walks fence posts buildings or other objects that could cause injury or damage Never use a blade for purposes other than those for which it was designed Whenever you strike a hard object with a blade always stop the brushcutter and carefully inspect the blade for damage NEVER OPERATE THE BRUSHCUTTER WITH A DAMAGED ...

Page 13: ...des attached to the head by pivots CAUTION Do not push the rotating line into trees wire fences or any material that could tangle or break line ends Cutting Grass CAUTION Operation at low RPM can lead to premature clutch failure Hold the unit so the trimmer head is angled slightly into the area to be cut To ensure maximum trimmer line service life cut only with the tip of the trimmer line To preve...

Page 14: ... 15 hours of operation Remove and clean the spark plug Adjust the spark plug electrode gap to 0 024 inch 0 6 mm If the plug must be replaced use only a Champion CJ8 or equivalent spark plug of the cor rect heat range See Figure 35 CAUTION Before removing the spark plug clean the area around the plug to prevent dirt and debris from getting into the engine s internal parts 0 024 inch 0 6 mm Spark Pl...

Page 15: ...the old grease has been pushed out Use only lith ium base grease such as Shindaiwa Gearcase Lubricant or equivalent See Figure 36 Pull apart the fuel filter hose at the joint and remove the fuel filter to clean or replace as necessary See Figure 37 Lubricate the flex cable as follows Muffler Spark Arrester Screen Muffler Cowl secured by 3 socket head cap screws Socket head Cap Screws Figure 39 Gasket O...

Page 16: ...le to maintain a radius of 0 04 to 0 06 1 to 1 5 mm at the base of each tooth Cutting edges must be offset equally on each side See Figure 41 Round File 30 Round File To remove the remaining fuel from the fuel lines and carburetor and with the fuel drained from the fuel tank Remove the spark plug and pour about 1 4 ounce of 2 cycle mixing oil into the cylinder through the spark plug hole Slowly pu...

Page 17: ... have black smoke and or unburned fuel at the exhaust Operator is overworking the machine Carburetor mixture is too lean Improper fuel ratio Fan fan cover cylinder fins dirty or damaged Carbon deposits on the piston or in the muffler Clogged air cleaner Loose or damaged spark plug Air leakage or clogged fuel line Water in the fuel Piston seizure Faulty carburetor and or diaphragm Overheating conditi...

Page 18: ...ervicing dealer Adjust 2 750 250 RPM min 1 Reset the switch and restart Refuel See page 9 Replace filter Drain replace with clean fuel See page 9 Clean or replace spark plug with a Champion CJ8 or equivalent type spark plug of the correct heat range Restart Tighten the terminal Replace the ignition unit Consult with an authorized servicing dealer Test and replace as required Replace spark plug with...

Page 19: ...19 NOTES ...

Page 20: ...shindaiwa com Shindaiwa Kogyo Co Ltd Head Office 6 2 11 Ozuka Nishi Asaminami Ku Hiroshima 731 3167 Japan Telephone 81 82 849 2220 FAX 81 82 849 2481 2005 Shindaiwa Inc Part Number 72051 93115 Revision 5 05 Shindaiwa is a registered trademark of Shindaiwa Inc Specifications subject to change without notice ...

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