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After the engine starts, allow the
engine to warm up at idle 2 or 3 min-
utes before operating the unit.
When the Engine Starts...
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Advancing the throttle makes the cutting attachment move faster; releasing the throttle
permits the attachment to stop moving. If the cutting attachment continues to move
when the engine returns to idle, carburetor idle speed should be adjusted (see “Adjust-
ing Engine Idle”).
NEVER
operate the unit with the cut-
ting attachment shield or other protec-
tive devices removed!
Use only authorized Shindaiwa parts and
accessories with your Shindaiwa trimmer.
Do not make modifications to this unit
without written approval from Shindaiwa,
Inc.
ALWAYS
make sure the cutting attach-
ment is properly installed and firmly
tightened before operation.
NEVER
use a cracked or warped cut-
ting attachment: replace it with a ser-
viceable one.
Checking Unit Condition
ALWAYS
make sure the cutting attach-
ment fits properly into the appropriate
attachment holder. If a properly installed
attachment vibrates, replace the attach-
ment with new one and re-check.
ALWAYS
stop the engine immediately
and check for damage if you strike a
foreign object or if the unit becomes
tangled. Do not operate with broken or
damaged equipment.
NEVER
allow the engine to run at high
RPM without a load. Doing so could
damage the engine.
NEVER
operate a unit with worn or
damaged fasteners or attachment
holders.
WARNING!
A cutting attachment shield
or other protective device is no guar-
antee of protection against rico-
chet. YOU MUST ALWAYS GUARD
AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS!
1. Idle the engine briefly before stop-
ping (about 2 minutes).
2. Slide the ignition switch to the “O”
(Engine OFF) position.
Stopping the Engine
Starting A Flooded Engine
IMPORTANT!
When the unit is turned off make sure
the cutting attachment has stopped
before the unit is set down.
1. Slide the ignition switch to the “I” (ON) position.
2. Open the choke, put the throttle lever in the full throttle position, then clear excess fuel from the combustion chamber by
cranking the engine several times.
3. If the engine still fails to start or fire, refer to the troubleshooting flow chart at the end of this manual.
5. When the engine starts, slowly move
the choke lever to the “OPEN” posi-
tion. If the engine stops after the ini-
tial start, close the choke and restart.
IMPORTANT!
If the engine fails to start after several
attempts with the choke in the closed
position, the engine may be flooded
with fuel. If flooding is suspected, refer
to the “Starting a Flooded Engine” sec-
tion of this manual.
Open
When the engine starts, slowly move the
choke lever to the “OPEN” position
WARNING!
The cutting attachment
may move when the engine is
started! Keep your hands and your
body away from the cutter assem-
bly while starting the engine!
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