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SHINDAIWA OWNER’S/OPERATOR’S MANUAL

EB854 BLOWER

EB854RT BLOWER

EB854RT

EB854

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.

X7501970601

07/10

Summary of Contents for EB854

Page 1: ...54 BLOWER EB854RT BLOWER EB854RT EB854 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 whe...

Page 2: ...ion that is handy to know and may make your job easier Contents PAGE PAGE Throughout this manual are special Attention Statements The Shindaiwa EB854 has been designed and built to deliver superior pe...

Page 3: ...ter screen in place WARNING Never make unauthorized modifications or attachment instal lations Never use attachments not approved by Shindaiwa for use on this unit Work Safely Blowers operate at a ver...

Page 4: ...is unit Never operate the blower when visibility is poor Wear hearing protection when operating this unit Wear close fitting clothing to protect legs and arms Gloves offer added protection and are str...

Page 5: ...ced from a hard surface Do not direct the air blast towards bystanders The high air flow could blow small objects at great speed causing possible eye injury Figure 2 An Emission Control Label is locat...

Page 6: ...02 Model EB854 EB854RT Dry Weight without Blower Tubes 11 8 kg 26 02 lbs 11 7 kg 25 8 lbs Dimensions L xWxH 400 x 465 x 545 mm Engine Type 4 cycle air cooled gasoline engine vertical cylinder Bore Str...

Page 7: ...of the swivel tube See Figure 5 Grasp the straight tube and push 8 the straight tube over the swivel tube locking pins securing the static wire See Figure 6 Lock the straight tube to the swivel 9 tube...

Page 8: ...g the straight tube noting the alignment marks See Figure 9 Grasp the nozzle and push the 11 nozzle over the straight tube locking pins See Figure 9 Lock the nozzle to the straight tube 12 by rotating...

Page 9: ...GD ISO CD 13738 and J A S O M345 FD certified oil will void the engine warranty Handling Fuel DANGER Fuel is VERY flammable Use extreme care when mixing storing or handling or serious personal injury...

Page 10: ...ge container Remove the Fuel Filler Cap Filling the Fuel Tank Place the unit on a flat level surface 1 Clear any dirt or other debris from around the fuel filler cap 2 Remove the fuel cap and fill the...

Page 11: ...e throttle lever to half 4 throttle RT Model Slide the ignition switch to the I ON position then depress the throttle lever halfway and lock throttle by moving the throttle lock lever halfway down See...

Page 12: ...he operator to use a thumb controlled lever for constant speed use without using the throttle trigger This is useful for limiting the fatigue caused from holding the throttle for extended periods of t...

Page 13: ...sure nuts bolts and screws except carburetor adjusting screws are tight Air Filter The H4 engine that powers your Shindaiwa model is a hybrid 4 stroke engine As a hybrid the engine is lubricated by o...

Page 14: ...s and lift ing See Figure 19 Remove and inspect the pre filter 2 If the pre filter is torn or otherwise damaged replace it with a new one Clean the pre filter with soap and 3 water Let dry before rein...

Page 15: ...The line is delicate and can be dam aged easily Maintenance continued Muffler Arrester Screen Arrester Screen Cover Figure 22 Inspect the screen carefully and 3 replace any screen that has been perfor...

Page 16: ...ust be in place while adjusting engine idle Engine idle speed will also be affected if the blower tubes are blocked or incor rectly installed Carburetor Adjustment Engine Break In New engines must be...

Page 17: ...e remaining fuel from the fuel lines and carburetor Prime the primer bulb until no more 1 fuel is passing through Start and run the engine until it 2 stops running Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the 3 eng...

Page 18: ...lter and or vent Priming pump not functioning properly The ignition switch is in O OFF position Shorted ignition ground Faulty ignition unit If the plug is wet excess fuel may be in the cylinder The p...

Page 19: ...lassified oils at 50 1 gasoline oil ratio Clean the intake cover Clean repair or replace as necessary Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Service the air cleaner element Tighten or r...

Page 20: ...ubleshooting Guide continued Valve cover is leaking Consult with an authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer Top of engine is getting dirty and oily Idle set too high Adjust idle Check Specifications pag...

Page 21: ...e questions concerning Shindaiwa s Warranty Statement you can contact our Consumer Product Support Department at 1 800 673 1558 or contact us through the web at WWW SHINDAIWA COM PRODUCT WARRANTY PERI...

Page 22: ...e operator s manual is the customer s responsibility Failures due to improper set up pre delivery service or repair service by anyone other than authorized Shindaiwa servicing dealer during the warran...

Page 23: ...ned built and equipped to conform with applicable EPA and C A R B emissions standards and that your equipment SORE is free from defects in material and workmanship that would cause it to fail to confo...

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Page 28: ...WA COM When presenting your unit for Warranty service repairs proof of purchase is required Consumer Product Support If you require assistance or have questions concerning the application operation or...

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