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Maintenance and care

Maintenance and care

Servicing guidelines

Maintenance and care

Cleaning air filter

Œ

Close choke. Loosen screw and remove air cleaner cover.

Œ

Remove air filter (air filter is located inside air cleaner cover).

Œ

Brush dirt from filter or clean with compressed air. Do not wash 
the air filter.

Œ

Reinstall air filter with cover, after installing air filter to cover.

Œ

Tighten screw.

Area

Maintenance

Page

Before use

Monthly

Air filter

Clean/Replace

29

Fuel filter

Inspect/Clean/Replace

30

Spark plug

Inspect/Clean/Adjust/Replace

31

Carburettor

Adjust/Replace and adjust

30

Cooling system

Inspect/Clean

30

Silencer

Inspect/Tighten/Clean

31

Flexible shaft

Grease

32

•*

Angle transmission

Grease

32

•**

Starter

Inspect

-

Cut off knife

Inspect/Clean

-

Fuel system

Inspect

31

Screws, bolts and nuts

Inspect, Tighten/Replace

-

IMPORTANT

Time intervals are maximum. Actual use and your experience will determine the frequency of required maintenance.
* Or 18 hours, whichever occurs first.
** Or 50 hours, whichever occurs first.

If you have any questions or problems, please contact your dealer.

1. Air filter

2. Air cleaner cover

Summary of Contents for BP420S

Page 1: ...NGLISH Original instructions OPERATOR S MANUAL GRASS TRIMMER BRUSHCUTTER BP420S WARNING READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS...

Page 2: ...our manual or it is damaged and no longer readable please purchase a new one from your shindaiwa dealer The units used in this manual are SI units International System of Units Figures in parentheses...

Page 3: ...start 16 Assembly 16 Preparing the fuel 20 Engine operation 21 Starting the engine 21 Stopping the engine 23 Trimming operation 24 Basic trimming operation with nylon line cutting head 25 Basic trimmi...

Page 4: ...accompanied by the word DANGER calls attentions to an act or a condition which will lead to serious personal injury or death of op erators and bystanders This symbol accompanied by the word WARNING c...

Page 5: ...ours Usage of nylon line cutting head not permitted Loop handle Do not use the product in plac es with poor ventilation Beware of high temperature areas Beware of fire Guaranteed sound power lev el Ch...

Page 6: ...Ensure that you understand what the decal means before using your product If the decal becomes unreadable due to wear and tear or damage or peels off and is lost please purchase a replacement decal fr...

Page 7: ...g precautions when refuelling Do not add so much fuel that it reaches the mouth of the fuel tank Keep the fuel within the prescribed level up to the shoulder level of the fuel tank Mop up any fuel tha...

Page 8: ...age component while the product is running Put safety first in the case of fire or smoke If fire comes from the engine or smoke appears from any area other than the exhaust vent first distance yoursel...

Page 9: ...ng prepared in case of an injury In the unlikely event of an accident or injury please ensure that you are prepared First aid kit Towels and wipes to stop any bleeding Whistle or mobile phone for call...

Page 10: ...and cold Expo sure to vibration and cold may cause tingling and burning followed by loss of colour and numbness in the fingers The following precautions are strongly recommended be cause the minimum...

Page 11: ...the engine immediately and ensure that the cutting attachments have stopped be fore checking each area of the product Replace any damaged parts If the cutting attachment hits a rock tree post or othe...

Page 12: ...ickback described in this manual and how these forces may affect your balance in the operation of a unit Failure to do so could cause an injury or fatal accident WARNING Use correct cutting attachment...

Page 13: ...guards Protect the legs Failure to observe these precautions could result in damage to your sight or hearing or lead to a serious injury When necessary please use the protective gear below Dust mask P...

Page 14: ...ng or broken Engine Operation Shaft 1 Engine 2 3 cutter blade 3 Safety goggles ANSI Z 87 1 compliant 4 Caution tag 5 Operator s manual 6 Shield for metal blade 7 Shield for nylon line cutting head 8 C...

Page 15: ...upward to RUN downward to STOP position 8 Throttle trigger Activated by the operator s finger for con trolling the engine speed 9 Throttle trigger lockout Locks throttle trigger in the idling positio...

Page 16: ...R to the driving shaft of the engine For easier coupling pull out the power transmission R about 4 mm more in advance After set the lock pin free confirm that the flexible shaft as sembly can not be d...

Page 17: ...ation of the front handle to a convenient position Tighten the screws M5 35 and nuts securely One of the 4 screws must be tighten together with the hanger as illustrated Shoulder harness Suit the leng...

Page 18: ...ot 2 Blade retainer 3 Blade 4 Lower blade retainer 5 Cup 6 Nut DANGER If worn nut and cup for blade are used there is a danger of blade getting loose Replace them with new one WARNING Do not attempt t...

Page 19: ...ckwise using a socket wrench Never fasten while applying your weight Otherwise the thread of nut could be broken Replace nut and cup with new ones no matter how small the wear is 1 Blade 2 Locking too...

Page 20: ...k and the outside air When refuelling loosen the fuel tank cap slightly to eliminate the difference in pressure Always wipe up any fuel spills Move at least 3m away from where you refueled before you...

Page 21: ...speed posi tion 6 Move the choke lever to the Cold Start position 7 Alternately press and release the purge bulb until the fuel is sucked up into it WARNING When starting the engine observe the precau...

Page 22: ...ming the engine helps to lubricate its internal workings more smoothly Allow the engine to warm up fully especially when it is cold 3 Never run the engine without the cutting attachment fitted Startin...

Page 23: ...ls to stop move the choke lever to the Cold Start position The engine will stall and come to a halt an emergency stop If the engine fails to stop when the ignition switch is used have the ignition swi...

Page 24: ...u move forward The blade rotates anticlockwise so it is necessary to cut the object from the right to the left The manner of walking is as follows Place the right foot in front of the left foot withou...

Page 25: ...from you on the scything stroke Then return without cutting grass for another stroke If you are well protected and do not care whether some debris is thrown in your direction you may scythe in both d...

Page 26: ...the obstruction Do not cut closely to obstruction or barrier Avoid nylon line contact with broken wire fencing Pieces of wire broken off by the trimmer can be hurled at high speeds Basic trimming ope...

Page 27: ...should not be used to cut large tough weeds or woody growths If a sapling or shrub binds the cutting attachment do not use the cutting attachment as a lever to free the bind because this will cause c...

Page 28: ...product suddenly starts to vibrate abnormally Sudden vibration may be caused by a problem with a component such as the flywheel clutch or trimmer blade or by a loose screw or other such factor Do not...

Page 29: ...ace 29 Fuel filter Inspect Clean Replace 30 Spark plug Inspect Clean Adjust Replace 31 Carburettor Adjust Replace and adjust 30 Cooling system Inspect Clean 30 Silencer Inspect Tighten Clean 31 Flexib...

Page 30: ...dirty or no longer fits properly replace it WARNING When carburettor adjustment is completed cutting attachment should not move at idle otherwise serious personal in jury may result CAUTION When star...

Page 31: ...r exude from around fuel pipe fuel grommet or fuel tank cap In case of fuel leakage or exudation there is a danger of fire Stop using the machine immediately and request your dealer to inspect or repl...

Page 32: ...is preferable to fit the power transmission shaft R reversely but the spacer is fitted on the rear handle as sembly side of the powertransmission shaft R at all times Angle transmission Remove plug f...

Page 33: ...lling nylon line cutting head Insert locking tool into a hole located on the right side of angle transmission while forcing retainer spring to the left side Insert locking tool further into blade reta...

Page 34: ...ve one after another 2 Remove spool 3 When nylon line on the spool is almost exhausted remove remaining line from spool and wind new line according to the procedures 4 and beyond When the line on the...

Page 35: ...r until the pawls are firmly fitted into the windows Checking the nylon line cutting head 1 Make sure each periphery of the 2 retaining pawls of housing spreads almost fully up to the outer periphery...

Page 36: ...en slot appears on bottom of the tap knob or when slot appears on cover bottom close to outlet for nylon line re place them with new parts without fail 5 Check the cutting head for crack or chip Repla...

Page 37: ...lace 3 Replace 4 Consult your dealer Engine starts but no acceleration is possible 1 Dirty air filter 2 Dirty fuel filter 3 Blocked fuel passage 4 Carburettor adjustment problem 5 Blocked exhaust vent...

Page 38: ...or other covering and store in a dry dust free location out of reach of children WARNING Do not store in sealed locations filled with fuel gas or close to naked flames or sparks You could cause a fire...

Page 39: ...troke single cylinder Engine displacement Maximum shaft brake power measured in accordance Engine speed at maximum engine power Recommended maximum engine speed With STD at tachment installed mL cm3 k...

Page 40: ...6 the requirements of Directive 2004 108 EC use of harmonized standard EN ISO 14982 the requirements of Directive 2002 88 EC the requirements of Directive 2000 14 EC Conformity assessment procedure fo...

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