Shindaiwa EB508RT, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable air filter element.
SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions.
SPARK ARRESTOR - CATALYTIC MUFFLER / MUFFLER -
The muffler or catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise
and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep exhaust
area clear of flammable debris.
RECOIL STARTER HANDLE - Pull recoil handle slowly until starter engages, then quickly and firmly. When engine
starts, return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.
CHOKE -
Move lever up to "Cold Start" ( ) starting position and for emergency stopping. Move lever down to Run
position ( ).
PURGE BULB - Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purging air from the
carburetor. Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump purge bulb an
additional 4 or 5 times.
FUEL TANK
- Contains fuel and fuel filter.
FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank.
BLOWER PIPES - Exclusive positive locking system.
THROTTLE POSITION LEVER - Pull back to increase engine speed. Friction washers maintain throttle lever setting.
STOP SWITCH -
Slide switch mounted on top of handle. Move forward to run, back to stop.
SHOULDER HARNESS - Used to support unit on operator's back. The straps are adjustable.
HANDLE - Used by operator to direct and control air flow.
THROTTLE TRIGGER - Spring loaded to return to idle when released. During acceleration, press trigger gradually for
best operating technique.
LOCKING KNOB - Allows operator to adjust handle position for optimum comfort and control.
FLEXIBLE PIPE -
Allows for full range of movement.
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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL
EB508RT BLOWER
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.
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___ 1 - Flex Pipe
___ 1 - Pipe w/swivel
___ 1 - Straight Pipe
___ 1 - Straight Pipe w/decal
___ 1 - Operator's Manual
___ 1 - Warranty Registration Card
___ 1 - Plastic Bag
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1. SAFETY DECAL - Lists important safety precautions.
2. SPARK PLUG - Provides spark to ignite fuel mixture.
3. SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER OR SPARK ARRESTOR MUFFLER WITh CATALYST - The muffler or
catalytic muffler controls exhaust noise and emission. The spark arrestor screen prevents hot, glowing particles of
carbon from leaving the muffler. Keep exhaust area clear of flammable debris.
4. RECOIL STARTER hANDLE - Pull recoil handle slowly until starter engages, then quickly and firmly. When
engine starts, return handle slowly. DO NOT let handle snap back or damage to unit will occur.
5. AIR CLEANER - Contains replaceable air filter element.
6. FUEL TANK CAP - Covers and seals fuel tank.
7. ShOULDER hARNESS - Used to support unit on operator's back. The straps are adjustable.
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ChOKE -
Move lever UP to close choke ( ) (starting position) and for emergency stopping. Move DOWN to
open choke ( ) (run position).
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PURGE BULB
- Pumping purge bulb before starting engine draws fresh fuel from the fuel tank, purging air from
the carburetor. Pump purge bulb until fuel is visible and flows freely in the clear fuel tank return line. Pump purge
bulb an additional 4 or 5 times.
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hANDLE -
Used by operator to direct and control air flow.
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COMBINATION ThROTTLE POSITION / STOP SWITCh BUTTON -
Controls engine speed and turns
ignition on or off. Forward position - STOP. First detent position - IDLE. Move button back to increase speed,
forward to decrease speed. Use Throttle Position Button to set and hold blower speed for continuous operation.
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ThROTTLE TRIGGER -
Spring - loaded Throttle Trigger controls engine speed. Releasing Trigger returns en-
gine to speed set by Throttle Position Stop Switch Button. Always release trigger and allow engine to return to idle
before shutting off with Throttle Position Stop Switch Button. Use Throttle Trigger to vary blower speed settings
for intermittent operation.
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LOCKING KNOB -
Allows operator to adjust handle position for optimum comfort and control.
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BLOWER PIPES -
Exclusive positive locking system.
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FLEXIBLE PIPE -
Allows for full range of movement.